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By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1982 contributed posts
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Ashland Galleries July Visual Arts News
July = Art Opportunities
We’re excited to share a handful of fun and diverse art opportunities that are being offered this month to foster your inner creativity.
Gabriel Lipper, Harmony II, Mixed Media
Grants Pass Museum of Art Learning to See with Gabriel Lipper Saturday, July 22, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join the Grants Pass Museum of Art and Gabriel Lipper to learn more about how to harness the power of color and design. Offering a demonstration that outlines Gabriel’s entire process of merging abstract playgrounds with representational elements, individuals will have the opportunity to experience his creative process from start to finish while engaging in active dialogue.
For those who are interested in participating, please click here for more information.
Beca Blake, Family Light Tree, Acrylic on Panel
Catalyst Ashland Artist Talk with Beca Blake Saturday, July 22, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join Catalyst Ashland and Beca Blake to learn more about her current exhibition, Road Food. Expressing performance art by draping themselves with novelty food blankets bought on Amazon, Beca and her family made a statement about survival in relation to consumption, place, time, and humanity in both rural and urban settings while traveling among artifacts of culture in the western states of North America.
For those who are interested in participating, please click here for more information.
Pamela Ourschalimian, Attitude Dancin’, Acrylic and Watercolor
The Haines & Friends Visual Arts Grant Program 2023 Grant Cycle Application Available!Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, August 30
The Haines & Friends Visual Arts Grant Program is thrilled to announce that it will provide a 2023 Grant Cycle. Offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to visual artists and arts educators based in Southern Oregon, use of grant funds by these individuals may include original and new works of private/public art, the purchase of supplies and equipment for personal experiences, educational offerings, and more.
For those who are interested in applying, please click here for more information.
Paula Fong, Helleborus, Watercolor and Ink
Ashland Gallery Association Participate in Ashland Open Studio Tour!Deadline to Register: Friday, September 1
Exciting News! Ashland Open Studio Tour is BACK! Now in its tenth year, and taking place on Saturday and Sunday, October 21 and 22 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., this is a fun and unique opportunity for visual artists to open their studios and workspaces to the public and show off their creativity.
AGA Members who are based in Ashland, Talent, and Phoenix are eligible to participate. This includes Artist Members, Working Studios, Artists Represented by a Gallery Member, or Artists Represented by a Neighboring Arts Organization.
For those who are interested in participating, please click here for more information.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1982 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.
Check out Art du Jour gallery’s July 2023 newsletter for their events and exhibits in the coming month!
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1982 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.
July Spotlight Galleries and Artists First Friday Art Walk: July 7, 2023 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Jessica Johnson, Annual Crescendo, Oil on Canvas
Lithia Artisans Market First Friday Art Walk in the Park
This month, the Lithia Artisans Market is thrilled to participate in First Friday Art Walk! Located on Calle Guanajuato in Downtown Ashland, come take a look at some of the finest work made by our talented artists and crafters while enjoying live music. There is everything from clothing and accessories, to pottery, photography, woodwork, and more.
Hours: First Friday Art Walk: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Address and Contact Information: 20 Calle Guanajuato, Ashland, OR 97520 888-303-2826 www.lithiaartisansmarket.com
Beca Blake, Survival in the Local Landscape: Florence, Oregon, Performance Art and Photography
Catalyst Ashland Road Food, by Beca Blake
This month’s exhibition at Catalyst Ashland includes photography by Beca Blake. Documenting experiences of survival in the local landscape, Beca’s work explores themes of place-ness and placeless-ness with physical, mental, and emotional components tied to stories about the past, present, and future through the lens of contemporary modernity culture.
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Address and Contact Information: 357 East Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520 541-625-6565 www.catalystashland.com
Carolyn Hazel Drake, Untitled, Ceramic and Sculpture
Hanson Howard Gallery At Home with the Dead
Currently featured at Hanson Howard Gallery are ceramics and sculptures by Carolyn Hazel Drake and Rachael Zur. Exploring the sacred potential in ordinary domestic objects and spaces to connect us to the lives and spirits of the dead, Carolyn and Rachael use these objects to amplify the conversation between humble spaces and the spirits that dwell there. When viewed together, their work suggests altars or shrines, places for communion with ancestors and memories.
This month’s exhibition at Studio 151 includes sculptures by Elizabeth York and collages by Bruce Bayard. Inspired by time, birds, and elongated figures, Elizabeth incorporates a variety of media in her work. Similarly, Bruce’s compositions explore the effects of time and humanity’s influence on the natural landscape.
Address and Contact Information: 151 Pioneer Street, Ashland, OR 97520 541-973-7477 www.studio151ashland.com
Deb VanPoolen, Klamath River Fish, Acrylic
K.S. Wild Love Art for the People and the Planet
Currently featured at K.S. Wild are paintings by Deb VanPoolen. Integrating science and art, Deb’s compositions include the globally significant biodiversity that is present in our region. Inspired by everything that our local ecology has to offer, Deb enjoys being an artist because she can spend time focusing on the beauty of nature while educating others.
Hours: First Friday Art Walk: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Address and Contact Information: 562 A Street, Ashland, OR 97520 541-488-5789 www.kswild.org
Other First Friday Art Walk Participants
American Trails Gallery
American Trails Gallery features arts and crafts of the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
Art & Soul Ashland
Art & Soul Ashland features artwork that has been curated to provide personal experiences.
Ashland Art Works
Ashland Art Works features four galleries and sculptural gardens that display functional and decorative artwork.
Fiber Arts Collective
Fiber Arts Collective is a space where fiber artists come together to collaborate, work, teach, and sell their work.
Gallerie Karon
Gallerie Karon features artwork and photography along with antiques, artifacts, and jewelry.
Gambrel Gallery
Gambrel Gallery is a space for contemporary artists to share their work and engage with the community.
Gypsy Road Studio
Gypsy Road Studio offers a global experience of international and local art, rare global antiquities, and more.
John Pugh Studio
John Pugh Studio is the working space of muralist and artist, John Pugh.
Oak Leaf Studio
Oak Leaf Studio is the working space of painter and illustrator, Leif Trygg.
Schneider Museum of Art
The Schneider Museum of Art is a vital force that stimulates inspiration and curiosity through engagement with artists.
Siskiyou Gallery House
Siskiyou Gallery House features original artwork by local artists and fine art reproductions.
The Ashland Gallery Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of the visual arts in our communities.
This post was originally published on June 21, 2023. It was updated and republished on July 6, 2023.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1982 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.
FRESH PAINT SILENT AUCTION FOR RUCH SCHOOL
What’s the first thing that gets cut when schools face a budget squeeze?
We invite you to support Ruch Outdoor Community School by purchasing a $25 ticket (either Friday, June 23rd 7pm to 9pm and/or Friday July 14th, 7pm to 9pm to join us in the Applegate River Lavender barn for a fun-filled evening of food, wine, music and art. The barn will be filled with paintings created by regional artists who painted all over the Applegate Valley during a one-day plein-air quick paint earlier in the day. You read that correctly — all the paintings will be less than 8 hours old.
There will also be a few select works created by Ruch School students included in the auction. All of the pieces will be available for you to bid on (via anonymous silent auction) while you meet the artists, nibble on tasty appetizers and sip local wine.
The net proceeds of the auction and ticket sales will be donated to fund 2023-2024 art programs at Ruch School. Your participation in this event will help the school maintain vibrant creative experiences for their students.
Please support art programs at Ruch school
As a “community school”, learning opportunities multiply when students dig into their surrounding environment, repositioned to take a closer look at the social, environmental, and economic issues at play.Ruch School students embark on local projects that have tangible results and observable outcomes.
Can’t Come But You Want to Support Ruch School?
If you think this is a great idea but life is too busy to make it to one of the receptions you can donate directly to Ruch School art programs funds by following the June 23rd ticket page or the July 14th ticket page. Just click on the “Get Tickets” orange box to see donation opportunities.
Would You Like to Help Sponsor this Event?
That would be great! Just fill out the form below and tell us how you would like to help (donate food, wine. $ or ?) or you can click on the June 23rd ticket page or the July 14th ticket page, click on the “Get Tickets” orange box to see sponsorship opportunities.
Would You Like to Volunteer to Help with the Event?
That would also be great – use the form below or contact information to let us know how you would like to help.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1982 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.
Celebrating the Siskiyou Crest: A Festival of Arts, Culture and Science
A few highlights of special events in conjunction with the Siskiyou Crest Festival:
On July 14th Kristi Mergenthaler will be leading a free public plant walk on Observation Peak on the Siskiyou Crest as part of the field trip offerings for the Celebrating the Siskiyou Crest Festival!
Kristi is the stewardship director with Southern Oregon Land Conservancy and a botanist. She has conducted vegetation surveys in the region for 20 years and conducted a flora of portions of the eastern Siskiyou Crest. The Crest is her favorite place in the world.
Observation Peak, along the eastern Siskiyou Crest, anchors the southern end of the glacially-scoured Silver Fork Basin across from Dutchman Peak to the north. A little bit granitic and a little bit mantle-rock (peridotite, serpentinite), this mountain hosts numerous special plant species. We will walk on the Pacific Crest Trail through rock gardens, meadows, and a subalpine forest, and then head cross country to the summit through a wonderland of cushion plants. If we have time, we’ll also drive to Cow Creek Glade, a beautiful wet meadow on the eastern flank of Observation Peak. Located at the boundary between the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and the Klamath National Forest.
Difficulty: Moderate. Relatively flat trail and cross country on a rocky, open slope, gaining 340 feet in elevation, 7000-7340 feet.
Art du Jour Gallery, 213 E. Main Street in Medford is featuring the work of long time member Carol Sharp along with the classical painting of Charity Hubbard for the month of July. Musical entertainment for Third Friday on July 19 will be announced at a later date on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ArtduJourGallery).
Featured Artist Winnifred Wilson
“Kinetic Motion” abstract expressionism oil on canvas by Winnifren Wilson. Digital image provided by the artist
Winnifred Wilson exemplifies diversity. Born in Malaysia of Chinese ancestry, she lived and was educated in Malaysia, the United Kingdom. and the U.S.. Winnifred studied classical piano in all three locations, and earned undergraduate degrees in oil painting, drawing, art history, and business administration. Graduate degrees in geography, and urban and regional planning. She worked as a land use/environmental planner in the private and public sectors, and as an adjunct geography professor in the community college and California State University systems.
Upon retiring in 2012, she returned to painting and now works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pen and ink, charcoal, pencil, and pastels. She also taught a drawing class at the Haggin Museum, Stockton in 2011.
“The Russian Peasants”, oil on canvas by Winnifred Wilson. Digital image provided by artist
Winnifred has won several awards and exhibited in various art galleries and public arenas in California. She exhibited her work in Calaveras County Arts Council, Aloft Gallery, Umpqua Bank, Calaveras County Annual Fairs, and various vineyards in the Calaveras County. She won first and second awards at the 2015 County fairs. She was a feature artist at the Lodi Performing Arts Center, and at the Lodi public library. She has recently relocate to Medford and won a ribbon for her watercolor painting at the Southern Oregon Society of Artists. Her artistic expressions, closely related to her extensive musical and geography backgrounds, reflect her love for nature.
Guest Artist Sheri Dinardi in Salon August through September
“Moments of Reflection”, by Sheri Dinardi. Digital image provided by the artist. 7/2019
Sheri Dinardi lives in Jacksonville, Oregon, a constant source of inspiration from the surrounding beauty. She began studying oil portrait painting with Richard McKinley and later attended workshops with Frank Covino, studying Old Master techniques. Later she continued her education through workshops with Dan Gerhartz, Michael Malm, JoAnn Peralta, and many others. She also learns from really great painting videos, attends local art academies and life painting sessions.
“Becoming”, by Sheri Dinardi. Digital image provided by the artist. 7/2019
The focal piece in this exhibit is “A Moment of Reflection”, her most recent gallery type work which was accepted last summer for the Oil Painters of America’s Western Regional Exhibition in Boulder Colorado. About this painting Sheri writes, “I hoped to capture her momentary pause as she reflected. This girl seemed deep in thought as she twirled her long curls with her fingers. Only she knows what she was pondering. ” In our hurried lives where we are rapidly moving from one thing to the next and the next, juggling balls, answering calls and checking for what is next on the to-do list. More than ever, we need times of quiet… no expectation, just a time to rest, find peace and inspiration in simpler things. Just a few minutes in the cool of the early morning on the porch, awaiting the sunrise can fill your soul. The chorus of birds in the trees seems to crescendo in anticipation of the sunrise marking the new day. So it is also in moments in our day when we observe life and the lives around us taking place… a conversation with a friend… time with a loved one or even a treasured pet. Much of my work is contemplative and along this theme I will choose the work for this exhibit, in hopes you, the viewer will find joy and inspiration in the works.”
Calling All Rogue Valley Artists!!!
Art du Jour is still actively seeking new artists living in the Rogue Valley region who would like to join our co-operative and display their work to the Medford community. Membership includes an active role in the Art in Bloom festival in May, as well as our monthly Third Friday event. Media to be juried for membership includes pottery, sculpture, photography and jewelry. Contact the gallery by email at [email protected], or log into our website (www.artdujourgallery.com) for full membership information.
Due to poor participation in our last few contests, the remaining People’s Choice exhibits previously announced for 2019 have been suspended until further notice. We regret any inconvenience to those who planned to enter.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1982 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.
Have you seen the new mosaic
that was just unveiled in Talent?
Photo by Andy Atkinson/ Mail Tribune
Within the 32-foot-long mosaic simply titled “Talent: Bee City, USA” are tens of thousands of pieces and the efforts of more than 100 volunteers who worked for the past year and a half, according to Talent artist Karen Rycheck, who wore a purple “beehive” wig Saturday morning at the Talent Commons near City Hall, joining city officials in celebrating the completion of the 18-month project.
“It’s very much the community’s work,” Rycheck said. “I facilitated it, but I didn’t make it.”
Detail, Talent Bee City USA Mural photo by Andy Atkinson, Mail Tribune
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1982 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.
NEW Classes! Making & Altering Books with Gayla Snow
Learn the ever-popular art of altering, re-imagining, and repurposing your very own books to give them a fun and beautiful twist using mixed media techniques.
From unique bindings to page-dyeing, Gayla will guide you through multiple projects in a series of different classes designed to spark creativity and help you to master the basics of book making.
Classes begin July 26, 2019! For a full schedule of Gayla’s classes including dates, times, and pricing, click the link below to visit Central Art’s Events & Classes page.
Space is limited, sign up now to reserve! Call 541-773-1444 or visit us in-store at Central Art to register. *Pre-registration is required.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1982 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.
Part of the new series of fundamental art classes: Elements of Art
Lines! What starts as a simple mark becomes the basis of art.
• How does a line move through an artwork, lead the eye, and interact? Is it bold or passive? Precise or irregular? What type of line is it?
• Using art history, we will explore powerful examples of lines in art.
• We will create a sample project to keep as a reference.
• Plus, we will try out different approaches to drawing. A great class for the beginner, the art appreciator, and the more advance student who is looking to have a traditional fundamentals education.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
Elements of Art – Color
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, August 3
1 – 4 pm
Part of the series of fundamental art classes: Elements of Art
Color! Color can be one of the most dominate elements.
· Learn about hues, value, and intensity.
· Explore the historical changes of color use, warm vs. cool palettes.
· Create your own color wheel for reference.
· Learn, with simple projects, how to set a mood with color in your artwork.
Class will be taught in acrylic – but the knowledge works for all mediums. A great class for the beginner, the art appreciator, and the more advance student who is looking to have a traditional fundamentals education.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
Zentangle Books
with Cindy Hernandez
Saturday, August 17
1 – 4 pm
Create two books the perfect size for small Zentangle drawings. Taught by a certified Zentangle instructor. All materials are provided. Fun, pocket-sized books that you can easily carry with you!
Class time includes taking a break for lunch (on your own – you are welcome to bring a lunch into the museum).
$40/Members
$45/Non-members
All supplies included.
Elements of Art – Value
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, August 3
1 – 4 pm
Part of the series of fundamental art classes: Elements of Art
Values & Contrast do a lot of the work that color gets the credit for.
• Learn about values, & contrast
• How to use them to control how the eye goes through an artwork
• Low-key vs high-key lighting
• How to use values with colors
• How to set up value changes in your composition
• We will make value charts and color value charts for your future reference
• Learn how to translate a colorful world into a monochromatic drawing
$30/Members
$35/Non-Members
All supplies included
All class sign ups are considered final and refunds are not given. The Museum will give a full refund in the case of a class being cancelled.
Unsure if your membership is active? Check in with the Museum staff by calling 541-479-3290, or email [email protected].
Art du Jour Gallery, 213 E. Main Street in Medford is featuring the work of long time member Carol Sharp along with the classical painting of Charity Hubbard for the month of July. Musical entertainment for Third Friday on July 19 will be announced at a later date on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ArtduJourGallery).
Featured Artist Carol Sharp
Carol Sharp crocheted necklace. Image provided by the artist.
Bob and Carol Sharp during 2018 featured artist exhibit at Art du Jour. Photo by Roy Musitelli
Carol Sharp has been an artist since childhood. Professionally she has expressed her talent for art and design through her vocation as an interior designer. Over the years she has also pursued many different art forms including painting, collage, ceramics, and scrimshaw. For the past 10 years she has been designing jewelry. Her husband, Bob, is a silversmith and lapidary artist and together they have created an extensive line of handcrafted jewelry. Carol’s unique specialty is knitted and crocheted wire jewelry. She loves choosing the ingredients for each piece using gemstone nuggets, crystal beads, shells, pearls and many other natural elements.
“Sharing my love for art is exciting.” Carol writes. “I teach classes in crocheted and knitted wire jewelry and my husband, Bob, teaches silversmithing. We both really enjoy the teaching process and our students bring us new ideas and perspectives, keeping our creations fresh and on trend.”
Guest Artist Charity Hubbard in Salon through July
Charity Hubbard painting titled “Sincerity”. Image provided by the artist
Charity Hubbard painting titled “Autumn Glory-Favell”. Image provided by the artist
Charity Hubbard writes that the regular exercise of painting from life enables her to better capture life, light and a truer sense of atmosphere, even when painting from life is not possible.
With a background in commercial art, she is trained in perspective and drafting, has illustrated by commission for architects and builders and rendered technical yet artistic architectural illustrations in a variety of mediums. Her enjoyment of architectural elements is reflected in many of her paintings as well. Current art pursuits gravitate towards fine art oil paintings of people, landscape and architecture and teaching. She is also a member of Southern Oregon Society of Artists.
Art du Jour is still actively seeking new artists living in the Rogue Valley region who would like to join our co-operative and display their work to the Medford community. Membership includes an active role in the Art in Bloom festival in May, as well as our monthly Third Friday event. Media to be juried for membership includes pottery, sculpture, photography and jewelry. Contact the gallery by email at [email protected], or log into our website (www.artdujourgallery.com) for full membership information.
Due to poor participation in our last few contests, the remaining People’s Choice exhibits previously announced for 2019 have been suspended until further notice. We regret any inconvenience to those who planned to enter.
