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Art and Music have always gone well together…. and that is why
the Rogue Gallery and Art Center and Britt Festival are excited to blend music and art this year!
Teddy Abrams Speaks About Music at Rogue Gallery Tonight!
May 18, 2018, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Third Friday Downtown Medford Artwalk
Teddy Abrams will be at the Rogue Gallery to talk about his passion – music.
Teddy Abrams is a versatile musician and widely-acclaimed Director and Conductor of the Britt Orchestra. He plays the piano, clarinet and composes. A tireless advocate for the power of music, Abrams fosters interdisciplinary collaboration with organizations including the Louisville Ballet, the Center for Interfaith Relations, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Speed Art Museum, and the Folger Shakespeare Library.
In addition, on the May 18 Third Friday Art Walk the Rogue Gallery will celebrate two new exhibits. The Main Gallery exhibit “Art in Bloom: Darla Baack, Vera Melynk & Kathy Morawiec” features Mosaics, Glass & Paintings. The Community Gallery exhibit “Seductive Pathways: Photographs by Vivian McAleavey” displays mysterious and beautiful photography. Come meet these talented artists.
Refreshments and wine will be served. Wine provided by Weisinger Family Winery. May 18th at 6:30 pm, Teddy will bring his keyboard and talk about music at the Rogue Gallery. Don’t miss this special event!
The Rogue Gallery wishes to thank the sponsor of this event:
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Main Gallery
Art in Bloom: Darla Baack, Vera Melnyk & Kathy Morawiec
Exhibit date: April 27–June 1, 2018
Reception Date: May 18, 2018
Darla Baack, Sun and Moon, Stained Glass
This beautiful exhibit features works from three Northwest artists; Kathy Morawiec, who paints loose, lively, colorful flowers, Vera Melnyk, who produces mosaic of complex textures and patterns and Darla Baack, who creates luminous works in stained glass. The Rogue Gallery & Art Center celebrates Downtown Medford’s annual Art in Bloom Festival with an exhibit that features the beauty of spring. Stained glass by Darla Baack is luminous and meditative in its representation of the nature and the heavens. Vera Melynk’s bold abstract mosaics shimmer and reflect from the varied colors of stone, minerals, and glass she has acquired from her travels. Kathy Morawiec paints large floral paintings that are as fresh and lively as the flowers they depict.
Community Gallery
Seductive Pathways: Photographs by Vivian McAleavey
Exhibit date: May 4–June 8, 2018
Reception Date: Friday, May 18, 2018
Vivian McAleavey, Going Home, Photo
Southern Oregon artist Vivian McAleavey has wandered the American West finding magical pathways suggesting possibilities and capturing nature’s ability to soothe and inspire. This exhibit includes photographs that are dreamy and mysterious of natural wonders throughout the west.
Refreshments will be served at the reception on May 18, from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.
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Last year’s palette knife class was such a huge success that I’m offering it again!
If you’ve never tried painting with a knife, it’s a whole new experience. Knife painting is very freeing – particularly for those of you who would like to loosen up a bit with your acrylic or oil paintings. You will achieve a richness of texture and color like no other. It’s a great way to explore your medium, expand your art language, and create something new, fresh, and different.
Saturday, May 19, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Palette Knife Painting
Acrylic/Oil
Discover the technique and secrets of applying paint directly onto canvas using a palette knife. With thorough instruction by Silvia Trujillo, you will develop skills that will enhance your work in value, design, and color harmony by adding luscious texture and rich color that will make your piece breathtaking.
MEMBERS $65, NON-MEMBERS $80
To register contact:
Rogue Gallery & Art Center
40 S. Bartlett Street
Medford, OR 97501 phone: 541-772-8118 website:www.roguegallery.org
Rogue Gallery & Art Center in downtown Medford Oregon promotes and provides for the study, development, exhibition, and appreciation of visual art. RGAC is a vital art hub in our community and offers regular exhibits and events, art classes and workshops for adults, teens, and kids. The Rogue Gallery and Art Center features the art work of artist members and offers membership and sponsorship opportunities.
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Art and Music have always gone well together…. and that is why the Rogue Gallery and Art Center and Britt Festival are excited to blend music and art this year!
Mark your calendars for May 18, 2018, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
for the Third Friday Downtown Medford Artwalk
Teddy Abrams will be at the Rogue Gallery to talk about his passion – music.
Teddy Abrams is a versatile musician and widely-acclaimed Director and Conductor of the Britt Orchestra. He plays the piano, clarinet and composes. A tireless advocate for the power of music, Abrams fosters interdisciplinary collaboration with organizations including the Louisville Ballet, the Center for Interfaith Relations, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Speed Art Museum, and the Folger Shakespeare Library.
In addition on the May 18 Third Friday Art Walk, the Rogue Gallery will celebrate two new exhibits. The Main Gallery exhibit “Art in Bloom: Darla Baack, Vera Melynk & Kathy Morawiec” features Mosaics, Glass & Paintings. The Community Gallery exhibit “Seductive Pathways: Photographs by Vivian McAleavey” displays mysterious and beautiful photography. Come meet the talented artists of these exhibits!
Refreshments and wine will be served. Wine provided by Weisinger Family Winery. May 18th at 6:30 pm, Teddy will bring his keyboard and talk about music at the Rogue Gallery. Don’t miss this special event!
The Rogue Gallery wishes to thank the sponsor of this event:
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Now there’s TWO chances to load up on ready made frames and canvas, during
Central Art’s Truck Load of Frames & Canvas Sale!
Friday and Saturday, May 11-12
AND
Friday & Saturday, May 18-19,
save BIG on ready made frames and stretched canvas! The truck will be pulling in on the 18th loaded with ready-made frame stock and selection to dress up your next batch of artistic masterpieces! Plus, you’ll still be able to save on stretched canvas and frames in-store!
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Discover Creative Ways To Up-Cycle, Add Color & Pizzazz To Old Textiles!
Art Explorations Mini Workshop
Leather Painting with Angelus Paints
Saturday, May 5th, 2018 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Fee: $10 per person
Explore an exciting new realm of textile art: painting on leather! We will be using Angelus Leather Paints and Alcohol Inks to paint 3″ leather coaster rounds and scrap pieces. Supplies provided.
Pre-registration required. Space is limited to 10 students total.
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Ashland Gallery Association May Spotlight Exhibits
Art & Soul Gallery
“Landmarks” – Oil paintings by Jenay Elder
Art sharpens our eyes to the world around us and tugs on our hearts. I have recently used a variety of techniques to create art. I often paint outdoors on the spot and I have started creating compositions in the studio based off plein air studies, photo references, sketches and notes. My motive is to depict different local landmarks and ideas that reflect my experience living in this inspiring area while attempting to convey something that is unseen. I am continually seeking out new experiences where I can form a philosophy to support my picture making while simultaneously honing my abilities and sensitivity.
Please join us on May 4, 2018 from 5-8 PM at Art & Soul Gallery for a festive opening with Art, music, snacks and lively conversation.Works will be exhibited through Sunday, May 27th. For more information, please call Judy Richardson at 541-326-6960.
Plein air painting of Ashland Springs Hotel, Ashland Oregon by artist Jenay Elder
Gallerie Karon
Artist as Poet Part ll
Examples of poetry and artwork by our artists will be on display side by side.
Artists are not often thought of as poets but in fact often are. Our April exhibit features both sides and includes new additions for the May exhibit.
The participating artists include Ken Deveney, Todd Davis, Steve Dieffenbacher and Amy Miller to name a few. Steve Dieffenbacher will lend us some of his wonderful on site sketchbooks with poetic notations as well as photographs. Todd Davis will show his poems with his photography and Amy Miller has origami poetry boxes along with her books. We have poetry books year round at the gallery. Ken Deveney is a true Renaissance Man – painter, poet, photographer and music composer.
Painter Marc Chagall once said, ” Art seems to me to be a state of Soul more than anything else”, which is a good example of his lyric writing.
Marc Chagall, painting
Photographers’ Gallery
John Kirk – photography
Photographer, John Kirk’s new show, “Looking Back” opens at The Photographers’ Gallery At The Ashland Art Center Friday, April 6th during the 1st Friday Art Walk. “Looking Back” is a retrospective of his favorite images from the past five years.
These images represent the painterly style he has developed and are some of his most popular photos. John’s has numerous awards and his work is widely collected.
John Kirk, “Take Me With You,” photograph
Hanson Howard Gallery
Lewis Anderson, Marly Eidsness & James Hutchinson:photography, sculpture and works on paper
Lewis Anderson, Marly Eidsness and Jamie Hutchinson will be featured in May. In this exhibit which includes photography, painting and metal sculpture each artist introduces us to new visions of the world through delicate and thoughtful fabrication and invention. Join us for an artist reception on Friday, May 6th, 5-8 pm. Show runs May 6th-29th.
Lewis Anderson accurately describes his art as being somewhere between photography and painting, somewhere between East and West, somewhere between contemporary and ancient. The images invite the viewer to explore quiet moments in diverse, invented landscapes full of light and shadow and symbology that emanate a strong sense of peace, solitude and mystery.
James Hutchinson‘s intuitive landscape’s are inspired by Chinese landscape work of the 10th-15th centuries. The compressed space and obsessive lines give the impression of topographic maps yet glimpses of sky and distant mountains brings you back to a sense of environment, though not one that is familiar. These landscapes have the feel of fantasy.
Marly Eidsness‘s wire mesh sculptures of birds assembled into shapes and poses we recognize as the majestic great blue heron or the mischievous raven. The birds appear shiny and reflective in direct light and in contrast, with back lighting, the layers and (intentionally) mysterious interiors of the birds are revealed. As lighting changes throughout the day, the birds appear to change.
and you will make one 4″ x 4″ abstract tile, all supplies included. If you would like to make one or two of the the 6″ x 6″ birch tiles you will need to buy the ink to make them. The Spring Birches use 5 colors. The Winter Birches use 3 colors. All attendees will get a discount on the inks and tools if you decide to buy them. Tiles are included.This class will fill up quickly so sign up today!
SO here’s the coolest thing that
happened last week:
Dory brought in
12 Flowers of Hope panels
that she made at home!
Aren’t they just the cutest?
Thank you to everyone who has been in this year and made panels. It’s looking like it’s going to be a great year!!
These projects can be done during our regularly scheduled workshops on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from
10 – 12n. Please call or email ahead to reserve your space.
Painting with Frit 2
April 28th & May 5
1-4pm
Take your frit painting to the next level!
Learn the secrets to multi-layering glass, paint and frit giving your artwork depth and dimension.
Project is shown with bear but there is a deer pattern available as well.
This will be a small class and will fill up quickly so register today.
$125
One Space Left!
Painting with Glass Enamels
Dogwood Spoon Rest or
Small Platter
May 19th
1-4pm
Paint dogwood flowers, leaves and branches on the top layer and learn to paint complementary watercolor backgrounds on a second layer to create depth and interest.
This 10″ x 6″ spoon rest is not only beautiful but a handy accessory for any kitchen. Small platter also available.
This class includes all materials and 2 firings.
$55
Painting with Frit
One Saturday Morning and Afternoon
June 2nd
10a-12pm
Lunch
1-4pm
Learn to use frit, hand pulled stringers, 96 glass and glass enamels to quickly add dimension and a painterly quality to your fused glass art.
We’ll explore different techniques through 3 small panels, focusing on clouds, trees, water and layering backgrounds. We’ll also address combining colors and picture composition.
Find out how easy it is to develop your sketches from photos and other inspiration. These panels can be a great reference guide for future projects.
All frit, stringers, glass, glass enamels and lunch are included.
Glass fusing: Basics or equivalent is required.
$135
Alcohol Ink Class
June 16
1-3pm
$20 plus materials
Morning Workshops:
Come join our morning workshops on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10a – Noon. Use our tools and workshop space. $10 for 2 hours! Call to reserve your space. You can do a Flowers of Hope panel during any of our workshops…or a “Try Fusing” panel to get you started in fusing. You can also schedule bigger projects. Contact us for more information.
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Art du Jour Gallery
213 E. Main Street
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 770-3190 (Tues – Sat., 10-4)
Nancy Graham exhibit at Art du Jour. Roy Musitelli photo 4/9/18
Advance Release for May 2018:
During the month of May Nancy Graham’s work will again be featured in the Salon and Bee Bantug will be the featured artist on the feature wall at Art du Jour Gallery, 213 E. Main in Medford.
Guest Artist
Nancy Graham featured Salon artist at Art du Jour Gallery for the months of April and May.
Nancy has always been passionate about art in all forms and styles, as evidenced by the variety of subjects she likes to paint, and the varied approach to each. She was always encouraged by her mother, who was a well-known artist in California and an art instructor at Dominican College in San Rafael a number of years ago.
Although her background is painting with oils and acrylic, her current passion is teaching watercolor at Scrappy Craft in Phoenix, where her classes remain full year-round. She tells us that the real thrill comes from the delight her students find when the composition comes together and there is a sudden spurt of confidence. She pushes strong value shifts of light and dark, telling her students over and over, “The deeper the shadows, the stronger the light will be.”
She teaches that there is more to a successful piece of art than the basic fundamentals of art theory, and she likes to experiment with a variety of styles and approaches as evidenced by the selection of pieces that will be showing at Art du Jour. Florals, landscapes, abstracts, still life’s and even a motorcycles engine are the subjects she’s chosen to show. She’s always excited to try something new and is challenged by the possibilities that watercolor brings to her artwork. However, if one were to ask her what she likes to do best, she would probably reply that she likes to paint “close-ups” where she can use her small brushes to bring out the finest details of her subjects.
Nancy holds a secondary teaching credential and art degree from UC Davis, and is a member of Southern Oregon Society of Artists, the Rogue Gallery, a past President of Josephine County Artists Association and a juried member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon.
Featured Artist for May
As the featured artist for the month of May at Art Du Jour Gallery, Bee Bantug presents “As the bee flies’’. Not quite enigmatically titled, this body of work is part of a series celebrating the beauty and boundless bounty of Mother Earth. And, in seemingly synchronistic timing, through this work Bee pays homage to her beloved mother and all mothers.
Technically and conceptually, her intention is to create evocative imagery using her camera as her brush and the objects and world around her as her palette. And then, pointedly never manipulating her images after the moment of creation. Aesthetically, she likes abstracting the real and manifesting ideas that intimate at the dynamics between expressionism and impressionism to deliver a distinctly different perspective.
When asked to share how she feels about her artwork, Bee in a poetic stanza shared how “art-making lights up her inner fire: becoming, being a part of her true essence.” Completely self-taught, her work has been jury-selected at international art competitions, exhibitions and auctions the past 5 years since she began sharing her artwork publicly
Recently, Bee Bantug was featured as a Selected Artist at Artrooms Fair 2018 London, one of only two US artists among 70 international others. Please come and enjoy creative imagery paying homage to all mothers!
Photography Contest
Art du Jour will begin accepting entries for our second “Peoples Choice” Photography Contest during the last week in April. Prospective participants should take special note that the contest will be part of our Art in Bloom exhibit, as visitors to the gallery vote for their favorite art work. Top vote getter will win $50 and a prize ribbon. The contest artists will also be honored at our Medford Third Friday Art Walk and Reception on May 18. There is a $20.00 entry fee. Call the gallery to register or come by to pick up an entry form. Space will be limited. Like our Facebook page for more info or contact us at (541) 944-1933.
Teddy Abrams is a versatile musician and widely-acclaimed Director and Conductor of the Britt Orchestra. He plays the piano, clarinet and composes. A tireless advocate for the power of music, Abrams fosters interdisciplinary collaboration with organizations including the Louisville Ballet, the Center for Interfaith Relations, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Speed Art Museum, and the Folger Shakespeare Library.
Teddy Abrams is a versatile musician and widely-acclaimed Director and Conductor of the Britt Orchestra. He plays the piano, clarinet and composes. A tireless advocate for the power of music, Abrams fosters interdisciplinary collaboration with organizations including the Louisville Ballet, the Center for Interfaith Relations, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Speed Art Museum, and the Folger Shakespeare Library.
