 October 2021 eNewsThe Grants Pass Museum of Art and Gallery One are enjoying the visitors who come to explore and purchase art. We are very pleased with the turnout for the membership exhibit. We have some new members which is very exciting. G Street is a hub of activity. The restaurants have been attracting a lot of people for both indoor and outdoor dining. We are sure this is increasing visits to the museum and gallery. We hope to see you soon!  Thanks to the Reser Family Foundation for supporting the museum’s fifth grade field trips with a grant of $4000. We hope to resume the field trips in early 2022. Current Exhibition This exhibit is always special. Having our artist members creativity is a definite joy. This year 92 artists brought 147 pieces of art to exhibit. Be sure and visit. The quality and diversity of the art is notable. What’s Next?October 29 through December 18Sayaka Gans Reclaimed Creations  This traveling exhibition consists of sculptures of animals in motion. The sculptures are created using plastic objects found here and there. by Sayaka Ganz. We Remember Dorothy Tulare passed away on September 11 at the age of 92. An oil painting donated to the museum by Dorothy titled “Taylor Creek” can be found on the wall next to the stairs as you enter the museum. Following is an article in a newsletter from 2008 written by Janet Higgins.  In the NewsDuring the month of September, The Daily Courier printed a number of stories about the museum. In case you didn’t see them – here they are.          Gallery One NewsExciting news for Gallery One. First of all, Gallery One has had great sales this year. The artists have been very generous with their time, helping to staff the gallery. We wanted to feature them on the website. We are creating a directory of the artists in the gallery. Now you can see who has art in the gallery and also what kind of art each person creates. We hope this will create an even bigger buzz around this great place to purchase one of a kind art. It is still in progress but so far we have 37 artists listed. CLICK HERE OR THE PICTURE TO ENJOY IT FIRST HAND.  Caitlin Rice is the featured artist for October This month we received a great thank you email from a happy customer, Billy DaMota. He had purchased a lovely glass panel done by Mavro Coggins and sent us a picture of it in his home. We enjoy receiving these kinds of communications.  Don’t ForgetThe museum library is open! Everyone is welcome to browse and enjoy. The library has exactly 1,082 books at the moment. There is also a table and chairs if you want to spend some time reading! As a member, you can check out books and take them home for a period of time.  Help keep the museum free for all! The museum does not receive government funding (other than grants from the Josephine County Cultural Coalition and the Oregon Cultural Trust via JCCC). Keeping the doors open depends on grants, donations, memberships, sponsorships, and rent from the street level businesses (Shoefly and Gallery One). You can do one time donations and you can also do monthly donations. It’s easy – and we appreciate you very much! One additional side benefit – the foundations that offer grants are very pleased to see community involvement. Your donations show your support! What you are supporting: We provide professional opportunities for artists, We sustain free events and admission to the museum, We promote innovation and inclusiveness, We connect residents and visitors through shared conversation, and We contribute to the identity of Grants Pass. You can DONATE by clicking here Monthly donations are so amazing. They add up quickly. Just $10 a month means a donation to the museum of $120 for the year. That’s fabulous. Please consider this option. The payments are safely charged to your credit card. Be a “Monthly Sustainer” and click here! You can also call us at 541-479-3290 or send mail to us at Grants Pass Museum of Art, P.O. Box 966, Grants Pass, OR 97528 Do you shop on Amazon? This quarter, we received $39.80. Every little bit helps a lot. Thank you! Did you know that if you go to a special link called Amazon Smile you can choose a nonprofit to benefit from your purchase. Each nonprofit has a unique link. Here’s the portal you can use for the museum. Every little bit helps! CLICK HERE or click the picture to shop and benefit the museum. The best part is that it doesn’t cost you any extra!  THANK YOU! If you get this far… CBS Sunday Morning featured the opening exhibits of a number of museums. Here is a short video about what is new!  And here is a virtual reality tour of Van Gogh’s Starry Night  |
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September 2021 eNews
Hyla, Executive Director Introducing New Board MembersThe museum is very excited to introduce our newest board members, Nancy Sterling and Pam Zaklan. As you can see, they will be wonderful assets for the museum.  Nancy Sterling grew up in Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington with a BFA. Entering the world of advertising in the late 60s, she became one of the first women in the country to be promoted to Art Director in an ad agency, and shortly thereafter to Creative Director. She worked at agencies in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Georgetown, staying in this career for about 20 years until she left advertising to open her own graphic design agency. Today she is excited to be able to devote almost full time to pursue a new direction – dimensional mixed media wall hangings and sculptures using clay, wood, and findings. Nancy’s art can be seen in Gallery One. She also enjoys engaging with her community.  Throughout Pam Zaklan’s life, she appreciated, supported, and respected the Arts. During her profession as an educator for 35 years, teaching art was a joy that children always enjoyed. As a teacher, she looked forward to inviting local Artists-in-Residence into my classroom to connect with students. Later as an elementary principal for 11 years, her school held yearly fundraisers allowing us to hire local Artist-in-Residence to work with all grade levels. She moved to Grants Pass to retire 11 years ago and has been involved in the building of a farm consisting of six structures and three acres of fencing. We have installed a small orchard, vineyard, berry patches, large garden area, two small, forested areas, and four acres of hay for a total of seven acres. Her travels over the years have taken her to over sixty-four countries. She always makes sure to visit history museums, art museums, and botanical gardens which is like a living museum. Board Secretary Changes  Amy King has moved to Seattle with her husband Dennis. We will miss her. She was an enthusiastic board member and a great secretary. We wish her well. (She promises to stay in touch!) Kate Bortells is our new secretary. Thanks Kate! Current Exhibition  Ilene Gienger-Stanfield Painting OutsideIlene will be at the museum on First Friday, September 3 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm What’s Next?September 17 through October 15 2021 Membership Exhibit This year’s Membership Exhibit will be earlier than usual because of the traveling exhibition that will be installed beginning mid-October. For those of you who are artists – think about what you would want to have in the exhibit. (Each artist can submit two works of art.) Art drop-off will be September 12 and 13 from noon to 4pm on both days. October 26 through December 18 Sayaka Gans Reclaimed Creations  This traveling exhibition consists of sculptures of animals in motion by Sayaka Ganz. Art WorkshopsEasy to sign up Website: https://gpmuseum.com/index.php/2016-classes/adult-classes or Phone: 541-479-3290  Watercolor Pet Portrait Workshop with Marianne Nielsen | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grants Pass Museum of Art | 229 SW G St, Grants Pass, OR 97528 |
Welcome to GPMA February 2021 News Letter!Below you will find an exciting invitation to our first ever “Virtual Black, White, & the Blues.” This signature fund raising gala was started in 1988 and we didn’t want to miss having it in 2021. The funds we raise at the event help sustain us throughout the year. This year it has to be virtual. We have lined up an hour of fun. We hope you will join us. You can click below to find out more, RSVP (the event is free this year), and even donate. Soon, you will also be able to preview the art and packages in the auction. AND, because it’s virtual, you can invite friends and family from all around the world to join you. We look forward to the event. AND In more GPMA February 2021 news … The museum is finally open! Thursday and Friday from noon – 4pm Saturday from 10am – 5pm. Enjoy! Hyla Executive Director Virtual Black, White and the Blues We believe that art and educational aspects of the exhibits should be enjoyed by all, and that’s why we’re asking you to join us in support of that mission on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 6PM (PDT). Grants Pass Museum of Art Virtual Black, White, & the Blues Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 6PM (PDT) – mark your calendar! Livestream: https://avlaunch.me/gpmuseum You’ll get a chance to watch Blues performances, hear stories of impact from museum leaders and artists, as well as updates on upcoming programs and projects. There will also be an opportunity to support our work through direct gifts and an online auction, which you can access starting at 3PM (PDT) Sunday, March 21. As always, the auction will include incredible art from local artists and some fun “packages” of things to buy! The auction will remain open for one week, closing Sunday, March 28 at 3PM (PDT). Join us in our mission to keep art accessible! RSVP and learn more here: https://avlaunch.me/gpmuseum If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected] or call the museum at 541-479-3290. A huge thank you to our sponsors!  Current Exhibition The Exhibition Department has been very busy keeping up with the many changes in schedules. Following is a preview of a preliminary list of exhibits for 2021. This list is totally subject to change due to circumstances that the museum cannot control.  Vince Carl  Rogue Valley Biennial  Ilene Gienger-Stanfield  2021 Membership Exhibit  Sakaya Ganz Reclaimed Creations Save These DatesWe are almost positive that Art in the Garden will be live because it is an outdoor activity and it is not until June 12 & 13. There will be eight gardens to visit and lots of art to purchase!  GPMA In the NewsWe have had a number of fabulous articles in The Daily Courier about artists in the museum and Gallery One. Here they are in case you didn’t see them.    GPMA February 2021 Happenings Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10am – 5pm We are offering private shopping for customers limiting going out in public. Call 541 476 3220 for an appointment. Help keep the museum free for all!The museum does not receive government funding (other than grants from the Josephine County Cultural Coalition and the Oregon Cultural Trust via JCCC). So keeping the doors open depends on grants, donations, memberships, sponsorships, and rent from the street level businesses (Shoefly and Gallery One). You can do one time donations and you can also do monthly donations. It’s easy – and we appreciate you very much! On additional side benefit – the foundations who offer grants are very pleased to see community involvement. Your donations show your support! You can DONATE by clicking here Monthly donations are so amazing. They add up quickly. Just $10 a month means a donation to the museum of $120 for the year. That’s fabulous. Please consider this option. The payments safely charged to your credit card. Be a “Monthly Sustainer” and click here! You can also call us at 541-479-3290 or send mail to us at Grants Pass Museum of Art, P.O. Box 966, Grants Pass, OR 97528 Do you shop on Amazon? This quarter, we received $24.29. Every little bit helps a lot. Thank you! Did you know that if you go to a special link called Amazon Smile you can choose a nonprofit to benefit from your purchase. Each nonprofit has a unique link. Here’s the portal you can use for the museum. Every little bit helps! CLICK HERE or click the picture to shop and benefit the museum.The best part is that it doesn’t cost you any extra! THANK YOU FOR READING ALL OUR GPMA FEBRUARY 2021 NEWS!If you get this far…. This is a great example of a video projection with art. This is in an airport terminal in Brussels. A Rubens painting comes to life!    |
| Grants Pass Museum of Art | 229 SW G St, Grants Pass, OR 97528 |
| January 2021 eNews Happy New Year. We hope to connect with all of you soon. Keep checking the museum website for any updates regarding exhibits, events, and more. Enjoy! Hyla Executive Director Click here to visit our website Current Exhibition  The membership exhibit will remain in the museum through January 22. Currently the museum is closed – but you can view each entry in the exhibit by watching the video (see below).  What’s Next? The Exhibition Department has been very busy keeping up with the many changes in schedules. Following is a preview of a preliminary list of exhibits for 2021. This list is totally subject to change due to circumstances that the museum cannot control. Vince Carl  Kristen O’Neill Rogue Valley Biennial  Ilene Gienger-Stanfield  2021 Membership Exhibit  Sakaya Ganz Reclaimed Creations Save These Dates Black, White, & the Blues will be virtual this year. MARCH 25 – stay tuned for more information!  We are almost positive that Art in the Garden will be live because it is an outdoor activity and it is not until June 12 & 13. Virtual Classes   SIGN UP HERE Happenings If you would like to have a private shopping experience – we are happy to open the gallery just for you. We are offering private shopping for customers limiting going out in public. They may make an appointment by calling, 541 476 3220. Help keep the museum free for all! The museum does not receive government funding (other than grants from the Josephine County Cultural Coalition and the Oregon Cultural Trust via JCCC). So keeping the doors open depends on grants, donations, memberships, sponsorships, and rent from the street level businesses (Shoefly and Gallery One). You can do one time donations and you can also do monthly donations. It’s easy – and we appreciate you very much! On additional side benefit – the foundations who offer grants are very pleased to see community involvement. Your donations show your support! You can DONATE by clicking here Monthly donations are so amazing. They add up quickly. Just $10 a month means a donation to the museum of $120 for the year. That’s fabulous. Please consider this option. The payments safely charged to your credit card. Be a “Monthly Sustainer” and click here! You can also call us at 541-479-3290 or send mail to us at Grants Pass Museum of Art, P.O. Box 966, Grants Pass, OR 97528 Do you shop on Amazon? This quarter, we received $24.29. Every little bit helps a lot. Thank you! Did you know that if you go to a special link called Amazon Smile you can choose a nonprofit to benefit from your purchase. Each nonprofit has a unique link. Here’s the portal you can use for the museum. Every little bit helps! CLICK HERE or click the picture to shop and benefit the museum.The best part is that it doesn’t cost you any extra! THANK YOU! If you get this far….here’s a wonderful hand painted 2021 calendar to enjoy.  |
| December 2020 eNews Wow – I can’t believe it’s really almost the end of the year. I think, (and I think most people think) that it’s time to be rid of the year 2020. So many trying things happened and so many people have been impacted. We are grateful to be here. The museum has stayed relatively stable during this weird time – thanks to many generous people and foundations. Sadly we were unable to have the majority of our programs this year. We DO have great plans for next year. The exhibition department has the 2021 exhibit schedule lined up. Art in the Garden is slated to happen – it’s in June and it’s outdoors – so we think it will be okay. Our biggest fundraiser, Black, White, & the Blues is going virtual in February so stay tuned for more exciting information about that. And, the best news of all is that we are going to open on December 3 with limited days and hours. We will be open Thursdays through Saturday from 11am – 3pm and will stay open on Fridays until 6pm. The membership exhibit is up and really worth seeing. Over 50 member artists are represented. Do come and visit. We require masks and there is plenty of room to social distance. I consider us one of the safest public spaces in town! We look forward to seeing many of you. In the meantime, stay safe. Enjoy! Hyla Executive Director Click here to visit our website Current Exhibition  This year the membership exhibit is a little different. Because of social distancing guidelines, we did not put up the extra partitions for the exhibit.We have over fifty different artists exhibiting their work. There are all kinds of art to enjoy. Open days and hours through December 19 Thursday & Saturday 11am – 3pm Fridays 11am – 6pm Then – starting January 7 open days and hours through January 22 Thursday through Saturday 11am – 3pm This is a good opportunity to see what wonderful talent we have in Southern Oregon and to see some of your favorite artist’s creations. We hope to see you! Here’s a virtual tour of the Membership Exhibit using the new camera we purchased with money from a Josephine County Cultural Coalition grant. We haven’t totally excelled in its use – but this will give you an idea of what you should come and see in person! Click the picture to take a tour.  “A room hung with pictures is a room hung with thoughts,” according to artist Sir Joshua Reynolds (The Membership Exhibit includes other art forms besides pictures!) Giving Tuesday  We have Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. On December 1 we’ll unite for a worldwide celebration of generosity. People around the globe will come together in unity and showing kindness and generosity in all its forms by giving their voice, time, money, goods, and advocacy to support communities and causes. If the museum is one of your choices – CLICK HERE TO DONATE! Classes!  Bobbi Baldwin is an artist living in California. She has taught a few classes at the museum in the past and has been Zooming classes for her own students. We are fortunate in having her teach some special classes just for us. In Bobbi’s words: “As a teacher, I must first see my students as individuals and second as a budding artist. Each person I encounter comes to the easel with a different set of learning skills and life lessons. It is my intent to give wings to my students feather by feather. I once heard that the measure of a good teacher is only through the students who surpass them. I look forward to seeing my students inspire the world with their own work.”This was a series of six classes. Four are left. You can sign up for one or all. Each class is $25 for members and $30 for non-members AND she will make the class recording available for download for $20 so you can watch it over and over on your own time. The classes are two hours long on certain Fridays in November, December, and January from 10:00am until Noon. The class will consist of a 1.5-hour lecture and demonstration and then discussing your own work. You can use your favorite medium. SIGN UP HERE Happenings Shoefly Oregon is open! We are so excited. Sydney and Alan have been very busy remodeling the space for their store. Located downstairs from the museum. Be sure and check out the variety. Their hours are Tues – Fri 11am – 6pm, Sat 10am – 6pm, & Sun 10am – 3pm.   Meet Sydney and Kobi!   If you would like to have a private shopping experience – we are happy to open the gallery just for you. We are offering private shopping for customers limiting going out in public. They may make an appointment by calling, 541 476 3220. Come in and shop in a safe and clean environment. It’s a fabulous place to buy all sorts of art and great greeting cards. There are more than five dozen artists represented in the gallery.  Some end of year information There are a couple of really good options for donations to the museum that will benefit your tax situation. It’s best to consult your accountant – but here are two really good ideas: Note, a special measure in the CARES Act (the coronavirus relief bill) allows taxpayers to take an above-the-line deduction for up to $300 in charitable donations beginning in 2020. This means, even if you take the standard deduction, you can still claim up to $300 in donations for 2020 when you file your taxes in 2021. AND If you donated to any arts, heritage or humanities nonprofits in Oregon this year, you can double your impact for FREE through the Oregon Cultural Trust tax credit. More information on their website. CLICK HERE! This short video can explain the system – it’s from last year but it’s still the same information for 2019.  Help keep the museum free for all! The museum does not receive government funding (other than grants from the Josephine County Cultural Coalition and the Oregon Cultural Trust via JCCC). So keeping the doors open depends on grants, donations, memberships, sponsorships, and rent from the street level businesses (Shoefly and Gallery One). You can do one time donations and you can also do monthly donations. It’s easy – and we appreciate you very much! On additional side benefit – the foundations who offer grants are very pleased to see community involvement. Your donations show your support! You can DONATE by clicking here Monthly donations are so amazing. They add up quickly. Just $10 a month means a donation to the museum of $120 for the year. That’s fabulous. Please consider this option. The payments safely charged to your credit card. Be a “Monthly Sustainer” and click here! You can also call us at 541-479-3290 or send mail to us at Grants Pass Museum of Art, P.O. Box 966, Grants Pass, OR 97528 Do you shop on Amazon? This quarter, we received $24.29. Every little bit helps a lot. Thank you! Did you know that if you go to a special link called Amazon Smile you can choose a nonprofit to benefit from your purchase. Each nonprofit has a unique link. Here’s the portal you can use for the museum. Every little bit helps! CLICK HERE or click the picture to shop and benefit the museum.The best part is that it doesn’t cost you any extra! THANK YOU! If you get this far…. Cooking is an art. Cooking can be art. See for yourself!  |
| Grants Pass Museum of Art | 229 SW G St, Grants Pass, OR 97528 |
| November 2020 eNews It seems like just yesterday I was putting together the eNews for October. Time is mysteriously flying by even though life is still topsy turvy. We are trying to continue some of the usual programs at the museum. Note that we have a new series of classes AND our annual membership exhibit will open on November 12. The open days and hours of the museum are still less than normal. When we are open we are pleased to have visitors. We hope to see you soon! In the meantime, stay safe. Enjoy! Hyla Executive Director Click here to visit our website A message from our president  November is here and we have almost made it through 2020. I have to admit that it was not what I had expected or hoped for, but instead of dwelling on all the negativity out there I would like to look at some positive things. November is a time for thanksgiving and I would like to start this month with thankfulness and appreciation in my heart. I am thankful for the beautiful valley that we live in. I am thankful everyone in my family is healthy and happy. I am thankful to be of service to our Museum community and all the great people who are involved with it. I appreciate our supporters for their generosity. I appreciate the artists for their boundless creativity. I appreciate the volunteers who give of their time. I am thankful that even in such scary times we can still appreciate the beauty of nature, of music, of verse, of people, and of art. Please let your hope be bigger than your fear. Happy Thanksgiving. Pamela Geye 541-218-2752 [email protected] If you are an artist and you need financial help  Call for applications! Individual Artist Relief Program Oregon artists may now apply to a new Artist Relief Program created by the Oregon Arts Commission in partnership with Oregon Community Foundation and the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation. Please share this information with your networks to spread the word about this important responsive grantmaking program. The program supports professional artists from specific disciplines who have experienced or anticipate experiencing loss of revenue of $1,000 or more between March 1 and Dec. 31, 2020. Artists from underserved communities, including (but not limited to) rural communities and communities of color, as well as artists with disabilities, are especially encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov.10 Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 Supported artistic disciplines: Literature (creative non-fiction, fiction, play writing and poetry); dance (including choreography); music (composition and music performance); theatre and performance art; folk and traditional arts; visual arts (crafts, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media and new media); design arts; and media arts. For more information, including eligibility, review criteria and the application questions see the Grant Guidelines. Be well, Jerry Tischleder Program Officer, Arts and Culture Current Exhibition The Annual Membership Exhibit opens November 12  2019 Membership Exhibit This year the membership exhibit is a little different. Because of social distancing guidelines, we did not put up the extra partitions for the exhibit. We have over fifty different artists exhibiting their work. There is a variety of mediums to enjoy. The exhibit will open on November 12 and will remain up until December 18. Museum days are Thurs – Sat and hours are 11am – 3pm. This is a good opportunity to see what wonderful talent we have in Southern Oregon and to see some of your favorite artist’s creations. We hope to see you! Classes! We are very happy to announce some new classes. Bobbi Baldwin is an artist living in California. She has taught a few classes at the museum in the past and has been Zooming classes for her own students. We are fortunate in having her teach some special classes just for us. In Bobbi’s words: “As a teacher, I must first see my students as individuals and second as a budding artist. Each person I encounter comes to the easel with a different set of learning skills and life lessons. It is my intent to give wings to my students feather by feather. I once heard that the measure of a good teacher is only through the students who surpass them. I look forward to seeing my students inspire the world with their own work.” This is a series of six classes. You can sign up for one or all. Each class is $25 for members and $30 for non-members AND she will make the class recording available for download for $20 so you can watch it over and over on your own time. The classes are two hours long on certain Fridays in November, December, and January from 10:00am until Noon. The class will consist of a 1.5-hour lecture and demonstration and then discussing your own work. You can use your favorite medium. SIGN UP HERE   Life Drawing sessions are going to begin again. If you are interested in finding out more – please call the museum. 541-479-3290 or email [email protected] We are still working out days and times. Happenings Shoefly Oregon is open! We are so excited. Sydney and Alan have been very busy remodeling the space for their store. Located downstairs from the museum. Be sure and check out the variety. Their hours are Tues – Fri 11am – 7pm, Sat 10am – 6pm, & Sun 11am – 4pm.    Meet Sydney! And Kobi – pet mascot! Shoefly Oregon’s owner. The Gallery will be open longer hours beginning November 5, 2020.  Come in and shop in a safe and clean environment. It’s a fabulous place to buy all sorts of art and great greeting cards. There are more than five dozen artists represented in the gallery. Help keep the museum free for all! The museum does not receive government funding (other than grants from the Josephine County Cultural Coalition and the Oregon Cultural Trust via JCCC). So keeping the doors open depends on grants, donations, memberships, sponsorships, and rent from the street level businesses (Shoefly and Gallery One). You can do one time donations and you can also do monthly donations. It’s easy – and we appreciate you very much! On additional side benefit – the foundations who offer grants are very pleased to see community involvement. Your donations show your support! You can DONATE by clicking here Monthly donations are so amazing. They add up quickly. Just $10 a month means a donation to the museum of $120 for the year. That’s fabulous. Please consider this option. The payments safely charged to your credit card. Be a “Monthly Sustainer” and click here! You can also call us at 541-479-3290 or send mail to us at Grants Pass Museum of Art, P.O. Box 966, Grants Pass, OR 97528 Do you shop on Amazon? This quarter, we received $12.81. Every little bit helps a lot. Thank you! Did you know that if you go to a special link called Amazon Smile you can choose a nonprofit to benefit from your purchase. Each nonprofit has a unique link. Here’s the portal you can use for the museum. Every little bit helps! CLICK HERE or click the picture to shop and benefit the museum.The best part is that it doesn’t cost you any extra! THANK YOU! If you get this far…. Who doesn’t like chocolate? Here’s a behind the scenes video of a chocolate shop in France.  |
| Grants Pass Museum of Art | 229 SW G St, Grants Pass, OR 97528 |
| Announcing the Membership Exhibit 2020 |
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| The exhibition department has decided to try and have a membership exhibit this year. It will be different from those in the past. We will only be able to display one piece of art per member and there is a limit of 60 pieces for the exhibit. Here’s how it will work: Contact the museum and make a reservation to bring in your artwork. We will be able to have two people in the museum every 15 minutes to finalize paperwork and pay the hanging fee. ($20) Dates for art drop off are: November 5 (Thursday) from noon until 3pm November 6 (Friday) from noon until 3pm November 7 (Saturday) from 10am – 1pm You can call and reserve your time slot now. The end of the reservation period is October 23. This is a first come first served situation so don’t delay. CALL 541-479-3290 Leave a message if we are not at the museum to answer – we will call you back. There are still size restrictions as usual – no art can be larger than 36″ wide x 48″ long (outside frame dimensions). The proposed exhibit dates are from November 12 through December 18. Art pick up will be December 19 (Saturday) and December 20 (Sunday) from noon until 4pm both days. |
| If you are an artist and you need financial help |
| The Oregon Arts Commission, in partnership with Oregon Community Foundation and the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, has just launched a statewide Artist Relief Program. The Artist Relief Program provides relief funding to Oregon artists who have experienced financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic due to cancellations of exhibitions, performances, rehearsals (or other activities with a stipend), events, teaching opportunities, book signings, or other professional presentation opportunities. We are making efforts to reach artists across Oregon, and specifically artists from traditionally or currently underserved and under-resourced communities, including communities of color and rural communities. The applications will be reviewed by panels of arts professionals. The application opened October 16 with a deadline of November 10. The grant guidelines and link to the application are on the Arts Commission website. The guidelines include information about the program, the application questions and the criteria that panelists will use to review applications. The program supports professional artists from specific disciplines who have experienced or anticipate experiencing loss of revenue of $1,000 or more between March 1 and December 31, 2020. (Supported disciplines: Literature (creative non-fiction, fiction, play writing and poetry); Dance (including choreography); Music (composition and music performance); Theatre and Performance Art; Folk & Traditional Arts; Visual Arts (crafts, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media and new media); Design Arts; and Media Arts.)CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE. |
| Almeda Fire Resources for Artists |
| We all know about the Almeda fire that ravaged our area, particularly the towns of Talent and Phoenix, just a month ago. What not everyone knows is that there were many artists who lived there since they couldn’t afford to rent in Ashland but needed to remain close to the galleries. And when an artist’s home burns down, they not only lose their abode and all their belongings like everyone else, but their tools of trade AND their entire life’s work of art. Click the image to find out more about who needs help and who can help. |
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| A few words from Kristen O’Neill |
| It was October of 2015 when I first started volunteering for GPMA, and shortly after became the Administrative Assistant. I love my job and being part of the art community. This is a very special place we have here, and its filled with the best people. During my time at the museum I have become a Gallery One artist, taught several thousand students, developed friendships, helped with exhibitions and events, and so much more. When I first brought my daughters to the museum they were only one and six years old. Now my oldest is in middle school, and my youngest is now the six year old! For the school year, as things currently are, I will be staying at home with my girls to help them with their remote schooling. It is with mixed emotions that I will only be working Saturdays for the museum. I look forward to spending more time with my daughters, Eirin, wants to learn how to cook more (yes!) and Kaitlyn is loving the super-power of learning how to read. I am also glad to continue as the assistant here at the museum. This place truly is a gem. I am so thankful to work in the arts and for an organization that has always been so thoughtful of my needs and has always made me feel valued. I look forward to both the extra time at home, having more time for my own artistic practice, and to then eventually return to working full-time at the museum again. |
| A small sampling of Kristen’s art – see more in Gallery One and you can find even more on her website: https://kristenoneillart.com/ |
 Heceta Head Oregon Coast Trail Series |  Starry Night Over Grants Pass |
| A few family photos with Kristen, Eirin, and Kaitlyn |
 Eirin, comparing the size of her head with a dahlia |  Kaitlyn doing homework |
 Kristen, Eirin, and Kaitlyn at last year’s membership exhibit |  Kaitlyn showing Nancy Clark her entry in last year’s membership exhibit |
| Current Exhibition |
| Our permanent collection has been gathered over many years. It is extremely diverse and totally interesting. Each year we try and show off some of the art. We always have some pieces from the collection in the halls and stairwell. |
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| If you can not come to the museum in person, here’s a link to see the exhibit in a virtual format. You can move the pictures with your mouse. CLICK HERE |
| A new fundraising idea for the museum |
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| Over time many people have donated art to the museum. Much of the art has been included in the permanent collection but some of the art is available for purchase. We typically offered the art as part of our silent auctions at Black, White, & the Blues. However, we will not be having BWB in 2021, so this is an alternate idea. We have just opened a new eBay account and are offering two unique items – A Bev Doolittle signed print and a hand signed limited edition serigraph by Leroy Neiman. If you are interested and/or curious, click on the eBay logo and you will be transported to the listings. |
| Huge thanks for monetary help |
| We have been very fortunate. We have received emergency funding from the following organizations. With their help and the help of many community members, the museum has been “safe” during the pandemic. We do need to continually receive funds for current needs and future programs. Please help if you can. We appreciate your support! |
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 |  The Red Backpack Fund is managed by Global Giving.  |
| Happenings |
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| Come in and shop in a safe and clean environment. It’s a fabulous place to buy all sorts of art and great greeting cards. There are more than five dozen artists represented in the gallery. |
 The owners of Shoefly, Sydney and Alan, have been very busy remodeling the interior of their new store. You will not recognize it! They plan on being open 100% by Halloween. Check out some of the shoes that will be available in their window display. They carry shoes for women and girls. This is very exciting news. |
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| Help keep the museum free for all! |
| The museum does not receive government funding (other than grants from the Josephine County Cultural Coalition and the Oregon Cultural Trust via JCCC). So keeping the doors open depends on grants, donations, memberships, sponsorships, and rent from the street level businesses (Shoefly and Gallery One). You can do one time donations and you can also do monthly donations. It’s easy – and we appreciate you very much! On additional side benefit – the foundations who offer grants are very pleased to see community involvement. Your donations show your support! |
| Monthly donations are so amazing. They add up quickly. Just $10 a month means a donation to the museum of $120 for the year. That’s fabulous. Please consider this option. The payments are safely charged to your credit card. |
| You can also call us at 541-479-3290 or send mail to us at Grants Pass Museum of Art, P.O. Box 966, Grants Pass, OR 97528 |
| Do you shop on Amazon? |
| This quarter, we received $12.81. Every little bit helps a lot. Thank you! |
| Did you know that if you go to a special link called Amazon Smile you can choose a nonprofit to benefit from your purchase. Each nonprofit has a unique link. Here’s the portal you can use for the museum. Every little bit helps! CLICK HERE or click the picture to shop and benefit the museum.The best part is that it doesn’t cost you any extra! | |
| THANK YOU! |
| If you get this far…. |
| I was wandering around in YouTube, trying to find a perfect video for this newsletter. There were lots of things about art and hope but they were either too old or too long. Then I stumbled on this one. It is from a long time ago – and some of you may have seen it. It’s worth watching again. And somehow, it has great meaning for our time. |
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August is here and my tomatoes are finally starting to ripen. I hope everyone is staying healthy.
“When I bake for you, I am showing you I love you, letting you know your happiness is important to me, and it is a way for me to say, “I can’t fix everything, but I can give you a tiny bit of joy.”
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