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July 2022 Arts & Letters – Author Lynn Ransford

Join Ginna Gordon at 5 pm on Friday, July 8, to listen in on her conversation with author Lynn Ransford, who reads from her new book, “Grandma, Tell Me a Story…About Critters.”

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July 2022 Arts & Letters – Author Lynn Ransford

July 2022 Arts & Letters – A Conversation with Author Lynn Ransford The July 2022 Arts & Letters livestream from Art Presence Art Center, hosted by Ginna BB Gordon, features Southern Oregon author Lynn Ransford reading from her new book. Join us at 5 pm on Friday, July 8, to listen in on the conversation […]

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Gallery Open in February

We are delighted to announce that the gallery will be open in February on a limited basis. February hours are 1–5pm every Friday and Saturday.

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News from the Oregon Arts Commission

Oregon Native American Youth win NAMMY Award with Oregon hip-hop artist Blue Flamez for 'Rez Life' music video

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November 10, 2016 The Art Summit’s morning session ended with a panel discussion on arts as an effective change agent. 2016 Summit Eexemplifies Arts In Action Attendees ranked their experience of the 2016 Arts Summit in Corvallis highly. With a conference theme of Arts In Action, Keynote speaker Tim Carpenter of EngAGE provided an outstanding example of creative programs that are developed to encourage vibrant aging. The August Wilson Red Door Project’s “Hands Up” performance and its associated speaker panel also gave attendees a rich, powerful and sometimes raw window into the lived experience of many Americans of color.

Overall people found the speakers and performers inspiring and valued the opportunity to network with other arts professionals. Those who came the afternoon before the Summit participated in the welcome reception, generously hosted by the Corvallis Arts Center, and arts themed dinners with Arts Commissioners. These were cited by several

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Call to Artists: 3rd Annual “Paint the Town” ‘en Plein air’ McCloud, CA

Paint the Town!

Campbell Global has funded our scholarship program, supporting participation of up to 10 students under the age of 18. Each student will receive some instruction and supplies. More info available on the McCloud Arts Society Facebook page, or contact Dorothea Schoenstein 964-2065. Pre-Registration is $20 thru August 10, and same day registration $30. A $10 box lunch is available from White Mountain Café, order at morning registration. Canvases and paper for competition must have a registration mark on back.

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Rogue Gallery & Art Center announces New Exhibit

Autumn Sun, mosaic by Vera Melnyk

Rogue Gallery & Art Center Announces New Exhibit in the Community Gallery Mosaic Works of Vera Melynk Friday, July 17 – August 14, 2015 Reception: Friday, July 17, 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Autumn Sun, by Vera Melnyk

The Rogue Gallery and Art Center is proud to exhibit the mosaic works of Vera Melynk. Vera uses materials that include include stained glass, smalti, ceramic, marble, slate and Venetian glass to create elegant, organic mosiac that are rich in color and depth.

Describing her artistic process, she says “When I started painting in 2005, I never imagined that I would trade in my paints and brushes for hammer and hardie, nippers, tile cutters and glass grinders. But that is exactly what happened. My first mosaics were typical garden tables and vases, but somewhere along the way they ended up on cradled boards and hanging on the wall. The possibilities opened

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Roguish Affair – WSO Aqueous Convention

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Now is the time to plan your visit to the center of Oregon’s new “Wine Country”, October 3, 4 and 5, 2014. Convention Chair Deanna St. Martin has been busy planning a fabulous weekend full of inspiration and educational opportunities! Read on for more information…

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Art du Jour Gallery February Events

Image of painting "Table Rock View," watercolor by Dodie Hamilton

Meet the artists on Third Friday, February 21, at Art du Jour Gallery, 213 E. Main St., Medford, across from Vogel Park. Hours are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and refreshments will be served. For more information call (541) 770—3190 or go to www.artdujourgallery.com.

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Talent Public Arts Announces

Talent Public Arts - Bringing the Arts to LIfe

We are happy to announce our first weekend art opening for Celebrating Textiles and Fashion! We have worked hard to make it a great event, with light refreshments, music my Allen Krutcher and lively conversation Sunday Nov. 17th from 1-3 at Talent City Hall Gallery. Join us in this first of its kind invitational exhibit featuring local Talent artists Sharon Lilly Bowes, Carol Christofferson, Lucy DeFranco, Caroline Dignes, Deborah Dryden, Joe Dunbar, Diane Ericson, Kathy Fennell, Carol Harvey, Yelena Joy, Thalia Keple, Diane Lea, Jo Ann Manzone, and Elaine Plaisance. Explore the mixed variety of felting, weaving, jewelry, clothing and costume design of local masters of their crafts. The show will be open for viewing Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 5 pm from November 13, 2013 through January 20, 2014 Hope to see you all there!

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