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Art du Jour Pen, Pencil and Ink People's Choice Contest February 2018

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About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
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Art du Jour Gallery seeks entries for their February 2018 People’s Choice Exhibit, with a theme of Pen, Pencil and Ink. Visitors to the gallery will vote for their favorite artwork. winning piece of art receives $50 and a ribbon! Winning artist will be honored at their February 16 Third Friday ArtWalk and Reception.

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January 14th, 2018 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Art du Jour, Gallery Exhibits and News | Leave a comment

January at Art du Jour Gallery

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About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Everyday Barns, quilt by Karen Hanken, Art du Jour Gallery, Medford, Oregon, January 2016

January at Art du Jour Gallery: Antique Quilts, Wearable Art and Hamilton Watercolors! And…

A special talk by Charlotte Wirfs on January 23rd at 1:00pm about antique quilts and quilting techniques. Guests are invited to bring their own vintage or antique quilts to show or to get advice on mending them. Please note that Charlotte is not an appraiser, however. We’ll serve mulled cider and cookies!

Yes, indeed! January at Art du Jour is going to be exciting and very special!

Everyday Barns, quilt by Karen Hanken

Through the end of January, our three special guest artists are quilters Charlotte Wirfs and Karen Hanken and wearable knits fabric artist Laura Lawrence. Their uniquely beautiful work will be on display in our Salon and the main gallery in January. Featured gallery artist during January is our own Dodie Hamilton-Brandon, renowned watercolorist and beloved art teacher here in

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January 3rd, 2016 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Art du Jour, Cultivating Your Talent, Fiber and Textile Arts, Gallery Exhibits and News, January Events, January Events, New Works & Announcements, Techniques & Discoveries, to Artists, to Collectors, to Residents, to Visitors | Leave a comment

“Winter Coat” Art Exhibition at Clatsop Community College Art Center Gallery

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About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Winter Coat, oil on canvas, Matthew Dennison

The exhibition Winter Coat will open at the Clatsop Community College Art Center Gallery with a reception on Thursday, November 13 from 6:00 – 8:00p.m. The show continues through January 15, 2015. The gallery reception and exhibit are free and open to the public. The CCC Art Center Gallery, 1799 Lexington Avenue, Astoria, is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on weekends and holidays by appointment.

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