New Pastel Exhibit, Woodblock Print Workshop at Rogue Gallery

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Detail of ASHLAND CREEK IN AUTUMN – pastel, Marilyn Hurst
NEW EXHIBIT IN THE COMMUNITY GALLERY
IN THE COMMUNITY GALLERY Southern Oregon Impressions by Marilyn Hurst October 5-November 16, 2018 THE GRAND GIANT SEQUOIA – pastel, Marilyn Hurst Reception: Friday, October 19, 5:00-8:00 pm Southern Oregon artist Marilyn Hurst finds inspiration for her paintings in various subjects like a peaceful landscape, beautiful flowers or the character of an old barn. She works primarily in pastel and watercolor.
ROGUE GALLERY’S 2018 ANNUAL AUCTION
Puttin’ on the Glitz Saturday, October 20, 2018, 5pm at the Rogue Valley Country Club 2660 Hillcrest Road, Medford The annual auction is our biggest fundraiser and a great night of fun, food, music and deals! This special evening includes a cocktail hour, a sit down dinner, swing dancers with music by “Band du Pays Swing” (listen to them HERE>>. There will be both a live auction with a professionial auctioner and a silent auction. The items include art and collectibles, wine tours, cultural events, family adventures, restuarant gift certificates, local items and trip packages. Plus there will be a members’ art exhibit. It is a festive way to support the gallery. Tickets $65 Buy your Tickets HERE>>
Learn from a World Class Printmaker
Woodblock Printmaking with Walt Padgett 4 Sessions, Thursdays, 11am-3pm, October 25, through November 15, 2018 Woodblock Prints have been created for centuries to capture a variety of subject matter. Using influences from cultures of the West and the East, this class will explore various techniques for creating timeless woodblock prints. Walt Padgett earned his BFA and MFA from Florida State University. He was one of the original staff members of Rogue Community College, where he taught for over 30 years and served as the Art Department Chairman for twelve. He studied Japanese woodblock printmaking in Japan. Mr. Padgett has received many awards for his works in painting, sculpture, and printmaking, including the Takanabe Town Mayor’s Prize for a woodblock print exhibited at the Takanabe Museum (Kyushu, Japan). See his website at waltpadgett.com. See the materials list HERE>> MEMBERS $290, NON-MEMBERS $300 To Register, call (541) 772-8118 or come by the gallery Tuesday – Friday, 10am-5pm & Saturday 11am-3pm or register on our website HERE>>
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Call the Gallery for more info: (541) 772-8118 Check out more fun activities at: www.roguegallery.org The Rogue Gallery & Art Center is the Rogue Valley’s premier non-profit community art center founded in 1960 to promote and nurture the visual arts in the Rogue Valley. The Art Center showcases emerging and established artists, presents fine crafts by area artisans, and offers a broad range of visual art classes and workshops for all ages. Rogue Gallery & Art Center is located in downtown Medford at 40 South Bartlett Street. The hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are open every third Friday until 8:00pm.