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Wine & Watercolor

Wine & Watercolor Learn to paint with experienced watercolor painter Anne Brooke in her Wine and Watercolor workshop! We provide the art supplies, you bring your favorite wine and snacks, and we all enjoy painting together in a casual atmosphere. Call 541-941-7057 to reserve a Thursday evening with up to seven friends & family today. […]

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Art Presence Gallery’s 10th Anniversary!

This April, Art Presence Art Center celebrates its 10th Anniversary as a Fine Art Gallery in Jacksonville. This is a time to reflect on where we have been and what we anticipate for our next ten years. Our initial Mission Statement spoke to our relationship with our community in Jacksonville. Our new Statement is more […]

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July Arts & Letters – Anne Brooke

HEADS UP! Our Art & Letters Local Author Reading on Zoom features Art Presence founder and director, Anne Brooke, who will talk about art, life, and her popular Jacksonville Coloring Book. Please visit this link soon to make your free reservat…

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Art Presence Art Center and Second Saturday Art Walk

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Second Saturday Art Walk

The Second Saturday Art Walk will be held on July 13th in Jacksonville Oregon. Don’t miss incredible art and wine. Look for the neon green pennants to find participating businesses and join in the fun. Art Presence Art Center will feature Anne Brooke providing a quick lesson in Color Theory, 30 minute sessions that come […]

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206 North 5th Street P.O. Box 185

Jacksonville, OR 97530

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Art Presence March- April 2019 Newsletter

March – April 2 0 1 9 N E W S L E T T E R A R T E N H A N C I N G C O M M U N I T Y Shining Mountains by Andre Satie Balloons Over Began by Susan Quinn Sundial Courtyard by Katharine Gracey Hand Woven Basket by John Campbell Shadow by Tom Glassman Air Mail by Nancy Bardos Floating by Bill Stanton Unraveled by Brenda Mills Branan California Dreaming by Patrick Beste Wooden Bowl by Bruce Millbank Tommy by Anne Brooke Landscape Platter by Debra Earley Come and Visit Jacksonville Art Presence Art Center on the grounds of the Historic Courthouse 206 Fifth Street, Jacksonville, OR 97530 Like +1 Forward to Friend Facebook Website Email Google Plus

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Class: Basic Drawing for Adults

Join experienced art teacher Anne Brooke to learn basic drawing skills! First Session: March 11th through April 15th, Mondays from 3–4:30pm Second Session: April 29th through June 3rd, Mondays from 3–4:30pm

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Color Historic Jacksonville!

Color Historic Jacksonville, a uniquely local coloring book by Anne Brooke, Art Presence Founder and member artist, will be available for purchase during our Holiday Treasures exhibition in December. Color Historic Jacksonville is published by David and Ginna Gordon of Lucky Valley Press, a Jacksonville-based publisher. The pages of this 8 1/2” by 8 1/2” […]

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Color Historic Jacksonville!

Color Historic Jacksonville, a uniquely local coloring book by Anne Brooke, Art Presence Founder and member artist, will be available for purchase during our Holiday Treasures exhibition in December. Color Historic Jacksonville is published by David and Ginna Gordon of Lucky Valley Press, a Jacksonville-based publisher. The pages of this 8 1/2” by 8 1/2” […]

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April Art Presence Offsite Exhibits

Pioneer Village: Watercolors by Anne Brooke through April 19, 2017
Jacksonville Library, Naversen Room: Photography by Kathleen Hoevet through April 19, 2017
Medford Library: Photography by Tom Ommen through July 2017.

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Art du Jour June Events

Venice, watercolor by Anne Brooke

Third Friday in June at Art du Jour Gallery Highlights a Book Signing by Richard McKinley and the Paintings of Artists Phyllis Gustafson and Anne Brooke

Art du Jour Gallery, 213 E. Main St., Medford, will host a Third Friday reception June 19, 5-8 p.m. for artists Phyllis Gustafson and Anne Brooke. Also, artist/ writer Richard McKinley will be on hand to sign his latest and highly sought after book The Landscape Paintings of Richard McKinley , a must have for all artists, art lovers, and oil or pastel enthusiasts.

Venice, watercolor painting by Anne Brooke

Watercolorist Anne Brooke is well known in the Rogue Valley for her drawing skill and vibrant use of color in the landscapes, still lifes and figures that she enjoys painting. She has created numerous commissions, which often include her calligraphy.

Using a limited palette and with a secure drawing, Brooke creates an

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