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By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 2007 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Feel like trying out a new medium? Want some help getting the basics,
or maybe even advance the skills you already have?
SIGN UP NOW FOR “OIL PAINTING FOR EVERYONE” WITH VERONICA THOMAS!
When: First TWO Thursdays of December (12/7 & 12/14)
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: Central Art classroom
Fee: $70 per 2-week session
Max. capacity: 10 students
*Registration required.
Learn how to get started with oils and take your skills to the next level in this ongoing series of 3-week classes, taught by Artist Veronica Thomas.
By Anna Elkins, 183 contributed posts
View all Anna Elkins's posts. About the author: art + word + spirit: A painter and poet, I play in the crossroads of art & spirit. My paintings are visual stanzas of a poem I will spend my life writing - with brush & pen. I've had the honor to create and exhibit art in the United States, Europe & Micronesia. "As with poetry, painting is either a battle or a dance. Given the choice between music & a sword, I choose music." See Anna's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource.
This photo by Sergey N. is paired with my poem, “On Meeting Strangers.”
In the manner of lovely, inexplicable things, three of my poems appeared this month in three lovely places. A month of gratitude, for sure. Enjoy!
We can’t believe November is already here! We’ve got a fun month here at the Southern Oregon Guild filled with a variety of creative performances, classes, and workshops. In a few weeks, we’ll be sending out our monthly “Palette Newsletter” which includes recaps of last month’s activities, member news, and more. Below are some event reminders until then and we hope to see you this Sunday at our Fall Performing Arts Showcase….
Creativity Unframed: Performing Arts Showcase THIS Sunday November 5 • 2-4pm at the Guild Featuring Georgia Churchill & Kayla D. Rau
Join us for a fun, comedic, and uplifting afternoon at our Fall Creativity Unframed Performing Arts Showcase THIS Sunday November 5 from 2-4pm! This is an opportunity for our non-displaying Guild Members to share their talents and creativity with our community! Master Storyteller Georgia Churchill will share a new riveting selection of short stories that are windows into the time and place from which they emerge. Georgia holds the philosophy that a story is a portal that opens to worlds of both knowledge and delight. For 45 years, she has been telling oral tradition tales from many cultures to people from ages 3 to 101! Prepare to also be dazzled through song from local singer & songwriter Kayla D. Rau! Her tender and funny biographical songs will surely have you toe tapping along! We even hear she might be bringing a TOY PIANO?! Event entry is $5-$10 sliding scale and includes light refreshments! Tickets can be purchased upon arrival to the Guild Galley.
Fall Fiber Fun Series with Iris Chinook Weekends: November 11, 12, 18, 19 at the Guild
We invite you to join us at the Guild this fall to delve into THREE fun fiber techniques in our Fall Fiber Fun Series led by Iris Chinook. Discover the deep joy in making everyday things with your own hands and walk away with the knowledge of how to successfully make cordage, knit, crochet, read patterns, and correct mistakes. During this 4-part beginner class series in the month of November, you’ll learn and understand the process of working with different fibers to create 3 separate projects: A dishcloth, granny-square, and basic cordage. Seek inspiration to take these traditional techniques and create personalized clothing, scarves, blankets, purses, and more!
Iris Chinook has been exploring and delighting in the creation of textiles for over 50 years. She loves making useful, beautiful things that she can utilize in her everyday life. Primarily identifying as a Spinner (making her own yarn for her projects), she is looking forward to sharing her wealth of experience with you.
November 11, 11am-1pm • Crochet Like a Granny!: In this class you’ll receive information about different materials and projects appropriate for crochet and encouragement to explore the basic “granny-square” pattern to see all of the extraordinary uses to which these basic, “starter” squares can be put! You will learn how to choose the right size crochet hook, tie yarn, chain stitches and join together to create a foundation circle, and learn single and double crochet stitches. After finishing classyou will know the fundamental building blocks of crochet to create anything that inspires you, such as pure art sculptures, wall hangings, toys, or etc.
November 12, 11am-1pm • Knit Shirley’s Gourmet Dishcloth: Knitting is an extremely versatile craft for making clothing as well as home accessories, pet coats, blankets, etc. In this class, you will gain the confidence to make your way through basic knitting instructions to facilitate honing of your skills and an increased awareness of different fibers, their properties, etc. You will learn how to cast-on, make a knit stitch, yarn-over increase and decrease, understand how to read basic knitting instructions, and which end of the circular needles to use! Iris will also show how to use a darning needle to tie-off and weave-in a long tail of yarn that is resistant to unraveling with the heavy use a washcloth receives.
November 18, 11am-1pm • Lucet Cordage: What did we ever use before plastic twine and commercially produced ropes were invented? The ancient art of cordage has allowed the evolution of our species to make everyday useful items. In this class, Iris will discuss the origin and history of the Lucet, an ancient Viking tool and technique of making strong, durable string and cordage that does not unravel when cut. You will learn what kind of materials make good cordage, how to start the cord on the Lucet tool, how to keep going until you have the length you want, how to tie-off yarn, and brainstorm on ways to use your finished string. It’s a great way to use up assorted scraps of yarn, doesn’t require a pattern, and is highly portable.
November 19, 11am-2pm: Final class drop-in opportunity to ask questions and receive help troubleshooting problems with Iris. This final session will be three hours from 11am-2pm and is optional.
Individual Classes are $30/each or $80 to attend the whole series. Classes are appropriate for ages 14 and up. Material Fees are separate and payable directly to the teacher upon arrival in CASH. You get to keep all materials provided to you, which include knitting/crochet needles, fiber, etc. If you would like to request a scholarship due to financial hardship, please send an email to [email protected] or call us at 541-592-5019.
Wreath Making Workshop with Pure Life Designs Sunday November 26, 2-5pm at the Guild Gallery
Come explore your creative side with us at our Wreath Making Workshop on Sunday November 26 from 2-5pm led by Ashley Mendes of Pure Life Designs at the Southern Oregon Guild. Weave the natural world into your own unique masterpiece! During this creative hands-on workshop, you will learn the art of selecting, arranging, and preserving a stunning array of dried florals and greenery. As you craft your wreath, you’ll find inspiration in the vibrant color and texture of nature, and the end result will be a testament to your creativity and the splendor of Southern Oregon’s flora. Wreaths make wonderful seasonal decor or a gift for a loved one! Your ticket price of $45 includes all the instruction and supplies needed to create your wreath. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! Register via the button below. *Wreath pictures above are from Ashley’s previous students! WOW!
Art in the Vineyard: A Guild Gallery at Bridgeview The art of Charles Churchill and Miri Admoni On display now through November 27!
Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday September 30 for the opening of our fall exhibit at Art in the Vineyard, our art gallery at Bridgeview Winery in Cave Junction! The work of Charles Churchill & Miri Admoni will be on display until November 27. Bridgeview is now open from 12-7pm!
Charles Churchill has been a sculptor for over 4 decades and a teacher for 26. His passion for art evolved from a love of jazz, leading him to beat poetry, abstract art, and even motorcycles. In 1989, he graduated art school at Sonoma State University and began showing and selling his art. Abstract assemblage and light sculptures make up a large portion of his body of work, made almost entirely of disregarded industrial scraps. By using found wood, glass, and metals, he celebrates and honors the materials made from our planet’s resources. Charles has taught art and curated exhibitions at Sonoma State University and the Sebastopol Center for the Arts. He has also shared the art of assemblage to children of all ages in various schools and Head Start programs in Northern California. Charles was the August 2021 Featured Artist at Central Art Gallery in Medford, OR and currently has 4 pieces on display at the Guild Gallery & Art Center. To see more of his work, visit www.charleschurchillsculptor.com.
Miri Admoni (b. 1954 in Tel Aviv, Israel) is a mixed media, glass, and jewelry artist, who shares her life between Israel and the USA. Arts and crafts have always been a part of Miri’s life since childhood. Her formal education was in graphic design, where she worked as a freelance designer and producer of unique recycled paper products and specialized in packaging. During 2004-2010 Miri studied various glass techniques, and from 2011-2012 she studied metalsmithing in a private studio and started to create jewelry with glass. Nature has always been the greatest source of inspiration. Initially, Miri was inspired by her surroundings in Israel, the rich and diverse nature scenes between the Mediterranean Sea and the Judean desert. That led to the creation of the Alchemy glass series and the collaboration with Bedouin women artists. Now Miri lives and works from her home studio in Selma OR, where she continues to explore her relationship with nature. To view or purchase her work, visit her Saatchi site!
Intersections: Fall Guild Member Exhibit On display now through January 2024 at the Guild
Our Fall Guild Members exhibit, Intersections, opened on Sunday October 22 from 3-5pm at the Guild Gallery & Art Center. Thank you to all who joined us! Intersections will be on display until January 20, 2024. Our current 2023 hours for viewing are: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm. The Guild Gallery & Art Center is located in the historic Kerby Belt Building at 24353 Redwood Highway Kerby, OR 97531. Featured artwork above: Interconnected 2, acrylic on canvas, by Dara Daniel.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 2007 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Palette Newsletter EVENT UPDATES & NEWS Happy “Artober”! As we enter the final quarter of the 2023, we hope you’ll join us at one of our creative events this season! We have everything from fiber classes to our collaborative 8th Annual Upcycle Art & Furniture Contest with the Cave Junction Farmers Market!
In this month’s palette newsletter below, you’ll find more information below about: Remembering Guild Member, Don Jader RECAP: September Guild Events Fall Members Exhibit: Intersections, opening Oct 22 October & November Events and Workshops Member News & Local Art Events How to leave us a review – Help us spread the word! If you or someone you know would like to become a Guild Member or learn more about what we do, please forward this newsletter to them or email [email protected]. Don’t forget to give us a follow on Facebook or Instagram at the social media links in the bottom of this newsletter! Did you know that the Guild Gallery is available to rent by the hour? Consider hosting your next event, meeting, roundtable, party, or luncheon inside our one-of-a-kind space filled with local art! To inquire about pricing & amenities, please call 541-592-5019. Referrals are appreciated! It is with great sadness that we share the passing of beloved Guild Member and local artist, Donald Alfred Jader of Mesa Arizona, who died unexpectedly on September 3, 2023, from Pancreatic Cancer. Donald was 80 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death.
Donald was born on August 26, 1943, in Council Bluffs Iowa. He lived in many areas including Minnesota, California, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona and Oregon. After graduating High School in San Diego, Donald enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served honorably as a Sergeant for 4 years. Donald attended San Diego State with a major in Environmental Design with an emphasis in Architecture. Donald had careers in aerospace, oil, chemical, nuclear and plant design. In 1985 he gravitated towards the financial services industry where he was a successful General Agent for over 30 years. He later found his passion as a successful artist which was his pride, joy, and life’s work. Donald poured his heart and soul into his paintings which came through to all that were drawn to them, and they will provide a lifetime of enjoyment. Everyone who knew Donald knew how caring and supportive he was. Donald was full of positivity and that was obvious to all after even just a single meeting. As a result, he was a mentor to many both professionally and personally. Donald is survived by his daughter and son-in law Dayna and Dan Delhey, his son and daughter in law Davin and Andrea Jader and daughter and son in law Megan and Joshua Deffenbaugh along with his 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, an abundance of friends and extended family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Barbara Jader and his grandson Devin Joseph. We will miss him more than words can say. Services will be held at Victory Lutheran Church 5946 E. University Dr. Mesa, AZ 85205 at 1pm on November 11th, 2023.
Last month, we hosted our 5th Annual Let’s Write! Event at the Guild Gallery. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special yearly workshop (see top photo). We received positive feedback from our 20+ attendees who shared with us, “I wrote after a dry spell; this event was awesome, informative, inspiring; invigorating, exercising, illuminating.” We also hosted Angela Franklin, Older Adult Specialist and Suicide Prevention Coordinator with Options for Southern Oregon, for a free discussion on Aging as An Artist (see bottom photo above). We plan to offer both events again next year! Art in the Vineyard: A Guild Gallery at Bridgeview The art of Charles Churchill and Miri Admoni On display now through November 27! Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday September 30 for the opening of our fall exhibit at Art in the Vineyard, our art gallery at Bridgeview Winery! The work of Charles Churchill & Miri Admoni will be on display until November 27. Bridgeview is now open from 12-7pm! Stop by to see this fun sculptural show during the month of #artober!
Charles Churchill has been a sculptor for over 4 decades and a teacher for 26. His passion for art evolved from a love of jazz, leading him to beat poetry, abstract art, and even motorcycles. In 1989, he graduated art school at Sonoma State University and began showing and selling his art. Abstract assemblage and light sculptures make up a large portion of his body of work, made almost entirely of disregarded industrial scraps. By using found wood, glass, and metals, he celebrates and honors the materials made from our planet’s resources. Charles has taught art and curated exhibitions at Sonoma State University and the Sebastopol Center for the Arts. He has also shared the art of assemblage to children of all ages in various schools and Head Start programs in Northern California. Charles was the August 2021 Featured Artist at Central Art Gallery in Medford, OR and currently has 5 pieces on display at the Guild Gallery & Art Center in Kerby, OR. which include his GARDEN GATE made for Illinois River Valley Arts Council’s 2023 Gateway Project. To see more of his work, visit www.charleschurchillsculptor.com. Miri Admoni (b. 1954 in Tel Aviv, Israel) is a mixed media, glass, and jewelry artist, who shares her life between Israel and the USA. Arts and crafts have always been a part of Miri’s life since childhood. Her formal education was in graphic design, where she worked as a freelance designer and producer of unique recycled paper products and specialized in packaging.
During 2004-2010 Miri studied various glass techniques, and from 2011-2012 she studied metalsmithing in a private studio and started to create jewelry with glass. Nature has always been the greatest source of inspiration. Initially, Miri was inspired by her surroundings in Israel, the rich and diverse nature scenes between the Mediterranean Sea and the Judean desert. That led to the creation of the Alchemy glass series and the collaboration with Bedouin women artists. Now Miri lives and works from her home studio in Selma OR, where she continues to explore her relationship with nature. Bridgeview Winery & Vineyard is located at:4210 Holland Loop Rd. Cave Junction, OR 97523 CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE MAP LINK. They are open everyday from 12pm-7pm!
Upcoming Events & Workshops Intersections: Fall Guild Member Exhibit Opening Sunday Oct 22 • 3-5pm at the Guild The Southern Oregon Guild invites you to join us in celebrating our fall Members exhibit, Intersections, opening on Sunday October 22 from 3-5pm at the Guild Gallery & Art Center. Join us for a chance to meet local artists, hear their interpretations about our seasonal theme, and listen to live jazz music from Terry D. Davis. Appetizers and Refreshments will be provided. FREE Admission! Intersections will be on display until January 20, 2024. Our current hours for viewing are: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm. The Guild Gallery & Art Center is located in the historic Kerby Belt Building at 24353 Redwood Highway Kerby, OR 97531. Featured artwork: Interconnected, by Dara Daniel. 8th Annual Upcycle Art & Furniture Contest Cave Junction Farmers’ Market Friday October 20 • 4-7pm The Southern Oregon Guild and the Cave Junction Farmers’ Market present the 8th Annual UpCycle Art and Furniture Contest with a Trash Fashion Show. ReUse & RePurpose junk to create a beautiful piece of art or furniture. This annual event is always well attended and loads of fun! Furniture MUST be sturdy and judging will be based on CREATIVITY, not fine craftsmanship. Contest takes place at the final Cave Junction Farmers’ Market of the season located across from the Guild Gallery/Kerbyville Museum. No prior registration is required, just bring and submit your entries at 3:30pm and judging will take place at 5pm! Ages 13 Years & Older cash prizes include: $500–First Place, $300–Second Place, and $200–Third Place Ages 8-12: $100/each for top three winners
Ages 7 years old & under: $50/each for top two winners
The Cave Junction Farmers’ Market is every Friday April 14-October 20, 2023 from 4-7 PM! Come support your local farmers and crafters, buy delicious food, starts for your garden, see all your friends, and listen to some great local music! Located at 24100 Redwood Highway, across from the historic Kerbyville Museum. See you there! Click HERE to learn more about the Upcycle Contest! Creativity Unframed: Performing Arts Showcase Sunday November 5 • 2-4pm at the Guild Featuring Georgia Churchill & Kayla D. Rau Join The Southern Oregon Guild for our Fall Creativity Unframed Performing Arts Showcase on Sunday November 5 for a matinee concert from 2-4pm! This is an opportunity for our non-displaying Guild Members to share their talents and creativity with our community! Storyteller Georgia Churchill will share a riveting selection of short stories and prepare to be dazzled through song from local singer songwriter Kayla D. Rau. Event entry is $5-$10 sliding scale! Tickets can be purchased at the door upon arrival at the Guild Galley & Art Center. Light refreshments and snacks will be available. Fall Fiber Fun Series with Iris Chinook Weekends: November 11, 12, 18, 19 at the Guild We invite you to join us at the Guild this fall to delve into THREE fun fiber techniques in our Fall Fiber Fun Series led by Iris Chinook. Discover the deep joy in making everyday things with your own hands and walk away with the knowledge of how to successfully make cordage, knit, crochet, read patterns, and correct mistakes. During this 4-part beginner class series in the month of November, you’ll learn and understand the process of working with different fibers to create 3 separate projects: A dishcloth, granny-square, and basic cordage. Seek inspiration to take these traditional techniques and create personalized clothing, scarves, blankets, purses, and more!
Iris Chinook has been exploring and delighting in the creation of textiles for over 50 years. She loves making useful, beautiful things that she can utilize in her everyday life. Primarily identifying as a Spinner (making her own yarn for her projects), she is looking forward to sharing her wealth of experience with you.
November 11, 11am-1pm • Crochet Like a Granny!: In this class you’ll receive information about different materials and projects appropriate for crochet and encouragement to explore the basic “granny-square” pattern to see all of the extraordinary uses to which these basic, “starter” squares can be put! You will learn how to choose the right size crochet hook, tie yarn, chain stitches and join together to create a foundation circle, and learn single and double crochet stitches. After finishing classyou will know the fundamental building blocks of crochet to create anything that inspires you, such as pure art sculptures, wall hangings, toys, or etc.
November 12, 11am-1pm • Knit Shirley’s Gourmet Dishcloth: Knitting is an extremely versatile craft for making clothing as well as home accessories, pet coats, blankets, etc. In this class, you will gain the confidence to make your way through basic knitting instructions to facilitate honing of your skills and an increased awareness of different fibers, their properties, etc. You will learn how to cast-on, make a knit stitch, yarn-over increase and decrease, understand how to read basic knitting instructions, and which end of the circular needles to use! Iris will also show how to use a darning needle to tie-off and weave-in a long tail of yarn that is resistant to unraveling with the heavy use a washcloth receives.
November 18, 11am-1pm • Lucet Cordage: What did we ever use before plastic twine and commercially produced ropes were invented? The ancient art of cordage has allowed the evolution of our species to make everyday useful items. In this class, Iris will discuss the origin and history of the Lucet, an ancient Viking tool and technique of making strong, durable string and cordage that does not unravel when cut. You will learn what kind of materials make good cordage, how to start the cord on the Lucet tool, how to keep going until you have the length you want, how to tie-off yarn, and brainstorm on ways to use your finished string. It’s a great way to use up assorted scraps of yarn, doesn’t require a pattern, and is highly portable.
November 19, 11am-2pm: Final class drop-in opportunity to ask questions and receive help troubleshooting problems with Iris. This final session will be three hours from 11am-2pm and is optional. Individual Classes are $30/each or $80 to attend the whole series. Classes are appropriate for ages 14 and up. Material Fees are separate and payable directly to the teacher upon arrival in CASH. You get to keep all materials provided to you, which include knitting/crochet needles, fiber, etc. If you would like to request a scholarship due to financial hardship, please send an email to [email protected] or call us at 541-592-5019. Click HERE to register for the Fall Fiber Series!
November 5, 2-4pm: Creativity Unframed: A Performing Arts Showcase at the Guild featuring storyteller Georgia Churchill & singer/songwriter Kayla Rau.
November 11-2 & 18-19: Fall Fiber Fun Series with Iris Chinook at the Guild. This 4 session series will include 1 class (2 hours) each on: knitting, crocheting, and lucet cordage. $30/per class or $80 for whole series!
November 24, Thanksgiving +1 Fundraiser Event. First-chance holiday sale and open house at the Guild featuring live music, appetizers, and refreshments.
November 26: Wreath Making Workshop with Pure Life Designs at the Guild. $45 includes all materials and light refreshments. Registration link coming soon!
December 1, 2-4pm: Guild Group Winter Exhibit opening celebration at Art in the Vineyard, Bridgeview Winery Tasting Room in Cave Junction, OR. Click HERE to view our Events Calendar
FOR SALE This Overhead Door® Upward Coiling Security Grille has served us well in our large community building space that is the Kerby Belt Building. We had it removed to build a new permanent interior wall between our Gallery and the Boys & Girls Club. It would be a perfect addition to a school, commercial or small business, storage area, or garage. Retails for $2600 brand new, offering now at $1900. All proceeds from this sale benefit our nonprofit organization. You must haul away! Large truck or trailer needed to do so. Currently disassembled and in a storage shed on site at the Belt Building. For questions, please call 541-592-5019 or email [email protected]. For more information on detailed dimensions, click the blue button below. Click HERE to view our Craigslist Ad Member News & Local Art Events Congratulations to Guild Member and local painter Caitlin Brigid Rice, for her Honorable Mention Award in TERAVARNA’s “10th ABSTRACT” International Juried Art Competition along with 265 other distinguished artists from around the world!! Her winning acrylic paintings pictured above are: The Birth of Light (top left), Whirlwind (top right),and Three Balloons Out on the Town (bottom). The exhibition’s winning artwork is currently being displayed in their online gallery linked via the blue button below. Click here to view TERAVARNA’s Online Art Gallery HAVE YOU LEFT US A REVIEW YET? As the Guild continues to grow, we want to make sure our neighbors AND tourists alike know where we are located and what we have to offer! Our Gallery & Art Center is located on the Redwood Highway 199, a popular thoroughfare to the Oregon Coast & the many Redwood State and National Parks. We are 17 miles away from the Oregon Caves National Monument. One of the best ways to help us spread the word about the Guild is by leaving a review on Google Maps, TripAdvisor, or Yelp. Share photos or kind words & let folks know about your experience! Guild Board of Directors President, Joyce Abrams Vice President/Treasurer, Donna Parrish Secretary, Ryan Forsythe Bonnie Campanoli Maelagh Baker Angela Franklin Terry D. Davis Sheila Mason Kathi Culver Miri Admoni Kiana Stiles
Staff: Managing Director, Caitlin Deane Website: Wendy Huber Gallery Hours & Location Tuesday-Saturday • 11am to 5pm Gallery & Art Center • Kerby Belt Building 24353 Redwood Hwy Kerby, OR 97531 Mailing Address: PO Box 1596 • Cave Junction • Oregon 97523 (541) 592-5019
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 2007 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Art & Soul Ashland Feathers and Fractals – A Celebration of Nature and Design
Lucas Kremer, Perched, Oil
Currently featured at Art & Soul Ashland are oil paintings by Lucas Kremer. Constantly inspired by nature and wildlife, Lucas brings birds to the forefront with his latest series. Taking the concept of nature being the best designer to heart, he turns the natural subject matter of birds into a series of playful explorations with composition, color, and design. Always captivated by the variety of hues and shapes that are found in the natural world, Lucas hopes to capture each and bring them to life in his paintings.
Address and Contact Information: 247 East Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520 541-880-4100 www.artandsoulashland.com
Ashland Art Works Gallery Artist Highlights
Lorene Senesac, Untitled, Ceramic
This month’s exhibition at Ashland Art Works includes a diverse selection of artwork made by each of their artist members. Highlighting everything from ceramic mugs, to silk scarves, sterling silver jewelry, original paintings, and outdoor garden sculptures, now is the time to get a head start on that holiday shopping and choose a memorable gift for a friend or family member.
Address and Contact Information: 291 Oak Street Street, Ashland, OR 97520 541-488-4735 www.ashlandartworks.com
Gambrel Gallery Jerryck ‘J.Roc’ Murrey – Currency War
Jerryck ‘J.Roc’ Murrey, Untitled, Mixed Media
Currently featured at Gambrel Gallery is mixed media work by Jerryck ‘J.Roc’ Murrey. Exploring the capital flows within our current economic system, Jerryck illustrates the end cost of our consumption through the use of spray paint, wheat paste, stencils, newspaper, and acrylic paints. By working on large format wood panels, sculpture, paper, and canvas, Jerryck aims to captivate his viewers through scale, moving them to a readily present, but often overlooked reality.
Hours: Thursday and Friday: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Address and Contact Information: 1982 East Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520 www.gambrelgallery.com
Oak Leaf Studio Landscape and Portrait Paintings by Leif Trygg
Leif Trygg, The White Lighthouse, Watercolor
This month’s exhibition at Oak Leaf Studio includes landscape and portrait paintings by Leif Trygg. Located between Hanson Howard Gallery and Ashland Art Works, Leif explores his world through a variety of media including pastels, watercolors, acrylics, and digital imaging. For this month, Leif will highlight a series of paintings that depict dramatic lighthouses from both the east and west coasts.
Hours: Friday – Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Address and Contact Information: 247 Oak Street, Ashland, OR 97520 541-488-5756 www.leiftryggart.com
Siskiyou Gallery House First Friday Art Walk at the Gallery
Douglas Racich, Autumn in the Cherries, Watercolor
Currently featured at Siskiyou Gallery House is a fun selection of artwork made by each of their artist members. There is everything from watercolors by Douglas Racich, to acrylics by Moira Racich, silk scarves by Joy Light, illustrations by Jimmy Linenberger, and more. In addition to live music taking place throughout the evening, there will also be light snacks and refreshments.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 2007 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
By Anna Elkins, 183 contributed posts
View all Anna Elkins's posts. About the author: art + word + spirit: A painter and poet, I play in the crossroads of art & spirit. My paintings are visual stanzas of a poem I will spend my life writing - with brush & pen. I've had the honor to create and exhibit art in the United States, Europe & Micronesia. "As with poetry, painting is either a battle or a dance. Given the choice between music & a sword, I choose music." See Anna's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource.
…a little bit of poetry-painting bliss. For now, an illustration from the book-ish mystery!
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 2007 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Ashland Open Studio Tour Takes Place in Less Than Two Weeks! Join the Ashland Gallery Association for the 10th Annual Ashland Open Studio Tour!
Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, October 21 and October 22 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., this is a fun and unique opportunity for visual artists based in Ashland, Talent, and Phoenix to show off their creative realms. Opening their workspaces to the public and revealing some incredible surprises, these are places where artists love to work and even just one visitor’s interest and curiosity can spark stimulation and new ideas.
“Ashland Open Studio Tour is packed with an abundance of creativity this year! Featuring close to thirty different artists, visitors will have the opportunity to engage with everything from painting, to printmaking, sculpture, glass blowing, and more. We’ve scheduled over fifteen demonstrations that will take place throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday. Plus, Enclāve Studios will be hosting an ‘afterparty’ in which artists and visitors can connect in one central place. It’s been exciting to chat with everyone about their plans for the weekend while witnessing the anticipation from our community,” explains Paige Gerhard, AGA Administrator and Marketing Coordinator.
Ashland Open Studio Tour is free and open to the public. For more information about artists who are participating, art demonstrations, and the tour in general, please visit www.ashlandopenstudiotour.com or contact Paige Gerhard, AGA Administrator and Marketing Coordinator, at [email protected] or 541-488-8430.
The Ashland Gallery Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of the visual arts in Southern Oregon.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 2007 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
First Friday Art Walk: October 6, 2023 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Join us for Ashland’s October First Friday Art Walk!
Here is a sampling of our October Spotlight Galleries and Artists.
David Mensing, Prefinite, Oil
Art & Soul Ashland Character and Capability – Encounters in the Pursuit of Delight
Currently featured at Art & Soul Ashland are landscape paintings by David Mensing. Defining art as the pursuit of delight in submission to the truth, David sources inspiration from a limitless range of subjects. His architectural background contributes to his compelling compositions and each painting serves as a statement. For David, every aspect and detail is important. When choosing a title, he is very careful so that it reflects the character and spiritual basis of his work.
Address and Contact Information: 247 East Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520 541-880-4100 www.artandsoulashland.com
Eva Thiemann, Untitled, Oil
KS Wild Eva Thiemann: A Series of Wolves
This month’s exhibition at KS Wild includes paintings by Eva Thiemann. With a passion for nature, Eva captures the realistic beauty of her subjects while opting for surrealistic and dreamy backgrounds. Her viewers are invited to not only see the majesty of the animals that are found in her compositions, but to also feel the experience amidst mountain valleys and deep wooded forests. Educated in Riga, Latvia, Eva enjoys traveling throughout the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and the Rockies, immersing herself in the flora and fauna that these beautiful regions have to offer.
Hours: First Friday Art Walk: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Address and Contact Information: 562 A Street, Ashland, OR 97520 541-488-5789 www.kswild.org
Denise Kester, Bird Girls, Monotype
Denise Kester Studio 21st Annual Studio Sale
Currently featured at Denise Kester Studio is a variety of artwork created by Denise and her friends. Featuring everything from botanical wreaths, to original prints, cards, books, ceramics, fiber arts, and more, artists include Julia Janeway, Corbin Brashear, JoAnn Manzone, Richard Kleffman, and others. The 21st Annual Studio Sale will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and October 8, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The studio will also be open during First Friday Art Walk. Hours: Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Address and Contact Information: 438 Helman Street, Ashland, OR 97520 541-778-2673 www.drawingonthedream.com
Olga Volchkova, Saint Pea, Acrylic
Hanson Howard Gallery Olga Volchkova and Marjorie Taylor
This month’s exhibition at Hanson Howard Gallery features paintings by Olga Volchkova and sculptures by Marjorie Taylor. Trained as an icon painter and conservator, Olga uses her knowledge of Orthodox imagery and her love of botany to create provocative paintings that explore the history of plants. Similarly, Marjorie creates sculptures known as vegan taxidermy, which are animal replicas that blend realism and fantasy through the use of vintage fabrics and faux furs to capture the beauty of the natural world. Hours: Wednesday – Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Schneider Museum of Art Intuitive Nature: Geometric Roots and Organic Foundations
Currently featured at the Schneider Museum of Art is Intuitive Nature: Geometric Roots and Organic Foundations. Featuring the work of eight different artists who engage in abstract and contemporary painting and sculpture, each brings with them a personalized set of tools that reflect their intuitional play on geometric roots and organic reflections. Together, they form an exhibition that is visually stunning, revealing both their brilliance and expertise. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Address and Contact Information: 555 Indiana Street, Ashland, OR 97520 541-552-6245 sma.sou.edu
Other First Friday Art Walk Participants
American Trails Gallery American Trails Gallery features arts and crafts of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. 250 East Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520
Ashland Art Works Ashland Art Works features four galleries and sculptural gardens that display functional and decorative artwork. 291 Oak Street, Ashland, OR 97520
Creekside Pizza Creekside Pizza features diverse artwork made by locally renowned artists. 92 1/2 North Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520
Gallerie Karon Gallerie Karon features artwork and photography along with antiques, artifacts, and jewelry. 300 East Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520
Gambrel Gallery Gambrel Gallery is a space for contemporary artists to share their work and engage with the community. 1980 East Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520
Gypsy Road Studio Gypsy Road Studio offers a global experience of international and local art, rare global antiquities, and more. 369 East Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520
John Pugh Studio John Pugh Studio is the working space of muralist and artist, John Pugh. 255 Helman Street, #1 C / D, Ashland, OR 97520
Oak Leaf Studio Oak Leaf Studio is the working space of painter and illustrator, Leif Trygg. 247 Oak Street, Ashland, OR 97520
Siskiyou Gallery House Siskiyou Gallery House features original artwork by local artists and fine art reproductions. 2475 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR 97520
By Anna Elkins, 183 contributed posts
View all Anna Elkins's posts. About the author: art + word + spirit: A painter and poet, I play in the crossroads of art & spirit. My paintings are visual stanzas of a poem I will spend my life writing - with brush & pen. I've had the honor to create and exhibit art in the United States, Europe & Micronesia. "As with poetry, painting is either a battle or a dance. Given the choice between music & a sword, I choose music." See Anna's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource.
At the end of summer, a simple gift of water. Blessings of refreshment to you!
Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday September 30 for the opening of our fall exhibit at Art in the Vineyard, our art gallery at Bridgeview Winery! The work of Charles Churchill & Miri Admoni will be on display until November 27. Bridgeview is now open from 12-7pm! Stop by to see this fun sculptural show during the month of 
