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GPMA June Newsletter

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Grants Pass Museum of Art GPMA June 2020 Newsletter Welcome to the GPMA June 2020 Newsletter.

I was fortunate in being able to virtually attend the five day American Alliance of Museums annual meeting along with 4000 other museum representatives. It was inspiring and uplifting and a good place to be in times like this. Overall the group is very thoughtful and very mindful of everything that is going on here and around the world.

One of the keynote speakers quoted a Doris Lessing poem that ends with “We are going to go from this to that.” My mother used to say, “this too shall pass.” (We’ve actually been hearing this a lot lately). However, that phrase assumes that we know what “this” is. We are living in the time of “this.” “That,” on the other hand is unknown. As we go from this to that we must

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Happy Holidays! Plus a 2020 Preview of Rogue Gallery

left: Anticipation by Virginia Andrade, right: A Splash of Pinot by Alx Fox Reception: January 17, 5-30-8 pm Explore the skillful composition of rich color and exciting texture in this exhibit featuring the work of two accomplished abstract painters, Virginia Andrade and Alx Fox at Rogue Gallery and Art Center

Detail of I Spy, a magazine collage by Ginny Schaw Happy Holidays! Rogue Gallery will be open December 24, 10-2pm. We will be closed December 25 through January 1. In the Main Gallery in 2020 Driven to Abstraction: Paintings by Virginia Andrade & Alx Fox

January 10–February 2

left: Anticipation by Virginia Andrade, right: A Splash of Pinot by Alx Fox Reception: January 17, 5-30-8 pm Explore the skillful composition of rich color and exciting texture in this exhibit featuring the work of two accomplished abstract painters, Virginia Andrade and Alx Fox. ROGUE STUDIO 2020 Winter and Spring classes are on the website.

Check out classes for youth HERE>>

Adult classes & workshops HERE>> 2019 Year End Donation Would you like to make a year end donation to Rogue Gallery? Click HERE>>

Gifts made to the Rogue Gallery & Art Center qualify for the Oregon Cultural Trust tax

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Adult Art Classes at Grants Pass Museum of Art- Fall 2019

Needlefelting Birds with Corbin Brashear Saturday, November 2 12:30 - 4 pm

Adult Art Classes!

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Click on any picture to reach our website class signup page. We now have two levels of pricing for classes. Museum members receive a $5 discount on all classes. To become a member or to renew a membership: Click here

How to Draw Eyes with Kristen O’Neill Saturday, 9/28, 1-4 pm $30/$35 Learn techniques to draw realistic eyes, including: How to draw that second, pesky eye that never cooperates How to create a life-like feeling in the eyes Where to place the eyes, and gaze How to draw eyes of different ages Coloring eyes realistically $30/Members, $35/Non-Members. All materials provided.

Elements of Art – Texture, Form, & Shape with Kristen O’Neill Saturday, October 12 1 – 4 pm

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More Classes at Kindred Spirits- April 2019

Kindred Spirits art classes include A Show of Hands Cast and collaged in your own personal style of bohemian or old school tattoos.

More Classes

Workshops for April 2019- sign up here: https://www.kindredspiritsartalewine.com/ A Show of Hands April 20th, Saturday, 11-4 Cast hands collaged with Old School Tattoo Images or India Henna images. All materials provided.

$55. Moonlight Dancers April 27th, Saturday, 1-4 Acrylic and mixed media. $45 Sumi-e Ink Painting Tuesday mornings at 10:00 $25 Copyright © 2019 Cathy Dorris Studios, All rights reserved. We are sending art event and workshop information to people who wanted to be on the mailing list.

Our mailing address is:

Cathy Dorris Studios

106 Talent Ave. #2

Talent, OR 97540

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Kindred Spirits Spring 2019 Art Classes and Workshops

"More Random Acts of Art" THURSDAY EVENINGS Open Studio Drop In and different projects every week. Another example: Matchbox reliquaries. at Kindred Spirits in Talent

Spring Art Classes and Workshops

Spring is approaching! Well, it’s snowing here and there but I did see a bush in beautiful pink blossoms the other day. The students in the last several workshops have created some amazing and really inspiring art pieces and I feel even more excited to post this new series of workshops!

Also, remember, every Thursday evening is, “Random Acts of Art,” where you can drop in and play in a, “candy store, ” of art all evening for just $10.

You can join in the Asian art of Sumi-e and Tea Tasting on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 and Wednesday evenings at 7:00, called, Sake and Sumi-e.

All materials are provided in any and every class I teach. You can register for a class on-line at our website: www.kindredspiritsartalewine.com. Go to Class Registration and sign up there. Looking for to creating with you!

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New Exhibit, Call for Celtic Art, and Life Study Classes at Rogue Gallery

At Rogue Gallery Ravindra C. Vasavada, Virginia Canyon, Emigrant Wilderness, CA

Ravindra C. Vasavada, detail of Mt. Everest from Pang La, Tibet China NEW EXHIBIT IN THE BERRYMAN GALLERY IN THE BERRYMAN GALLERY

Exotic and Remote: Photography of RC Vasavada

January 31 – April 2, 2019

Ravindra C. Vasavada, Virginia Canyon, Emigrant Wilderness, CA Ravindra C. Vasavada photographs nature on his hikes in Alaska, Chile, California, Colorado, Nepal, Norway, Oregon, and Tibet. His photographs capture the mood of each region, its simplicity, beauty, grandeur, and immensity. The Berryman Gallery is located upstairs at the Craterian Theater. Visit before performances or during their normal office hours. See their website for performance dates: www.craterian.org/calendar. 4TH ANNUAL CELTIC CELEBRATION SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 5:30-7:30 PM Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Rogue Gallery!

The Rogue Gallery celebrates the Art of Celtic Tradition with art, food and traditional Irish music. The evening includes: Irish food and beer Musicians performing traditional Irish music including

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Central Art’s 2018 Art Extravaganza Mini Workshop Schedule

Central Art's 2018 Art Extravaganza Mini Workshop Schedule

Central Art’s 2018 Art Extravaganza Mini Workshop Schedule

It’s Coming! Sign up NOW for Central Art’s 2018 Mini Workshop Extravaganza!

*Pre-registration required for ALL workshops.

All workshops are for 1 hour.

Friday, February 9th

10:00am – POSCA MARKERS – $7

Express your creativity with POSCA paint markers! POSCA water-based, non-toxic markers make it easy to paint, write and draw on a variety of surfaces. Each attendee will use POSCA markers on birch wood panels, rocks & fabric.

 

11:30am – LIQUITEX ACRYLIC PAINT – $7

Dive into the history of acrylic paint; the chemistry behind its drying process; color bias and split complimentary palettes; and a few exciting painting techniques and applications with acrylic mediums.

 

1:00pm – CELEBRATION OF SUMI STYLE – $10

Explore the ancient art of sumi painting with Yuming Zhu. Learn about the tools used and how brush

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Ashland Art Center Classes and Workshops – July and Beyond

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Ashland Art Center CLASSES, EVENTS & NEWS July and Beyond 2015 FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK JULY 3 5pm to 8 pm Featured Artists:Natalie Stawsky and Jo Ann Viola Manzone Music by Garrett Baxter New works by recent Oregon transplant Margaret Hazel Wilson in the Print Studio. Free. More info CERAMICS Ceramics with Garry Price Garry

Tuesdays 5:00 – 7:00 pm $10, plus clay and firing Drop in. Ages 13+ More info Ceramics with Alissa Clark

Wednesdays, 3:00 – 5:00 pm $10, plus clay and firing Drop In. Ages 13+ More info

Ceramics with Lisa Eldredge

Thursdays, 5:00 – 7:00 pm $10 plus clay and firing Drop in. More info New ~ Wheel Throwing with Kami Carlson

4 Monday in July (6, 13, 20, 27) 5 to 7:30 pm Pre Registration required by Wednesday July 1 $80 + clay and firing More info MISC MEDIA Get

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Begin 2015 Making Art!

Rogue Gallery & Art Center has many classes to get you inspired in 2015!

ADULT CLASSESOur Life Drawing workshop taught by local artist Sarah F Burns is highly recommended for those that are interested in advancing their skills in drawing. Register now!

If you’re more interested in painting then check out Alx Fox’s class where she will show you how to create amazing and beautiful abstract pieces. Register now! While it is still cold out, come warm up in our Studio with some drinks and art in our new “Studio Spirits” classes! On January 23rd, create lively landscapes in our Watercolor Landscapes class while enjoying a glass of port. Register now!

For a complete list of classes with descriptions, visit our website HERE! New Youth Classes On-line Now! YOUTH CLASSES Youth Winter classes are up! We provide an After-School art class, Drop In & Draw for Medford School District non-school

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