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SOSA August 2016 Meeting

image of an abstract watercolor painting of a woman's face by Margaret Stermer-Cox

Southern Oregon Society of Artists – SOSA August 2016 meeting is at 6:30 pm at the Medford Public Library on August 22. Margaret Stermer-Cox will demonstrate her techniques with watercolors. All artists are welcome to attend!

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Ashland Art Center August 2016 Classes and Events

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Ashland Art Center August 2016 Classes and Events CLASSES, EVENTS, & NEWS

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First Friday Event at AAC

August First Friday

FREE Community Art Event

August 5th @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

August Featured Studio Artist:

Laura Lawrence, My Dancing Threads

Ashland Art Center Studio 7

“Ponchos on Parade”

 

A lifetime of dance training inspires the movement in my designs. Comfort, durability and eco-concerns dictate my choice of materials. The knit ponchos that will be featured this month showcase my latest fiber of choice: bamboo. They also illustrate how versatile a simple rectangle can become when sewn in the right places and draped in various ways.

 

Featured Gallery Artists: Paula Fong- Watercolor Illustrations and Jane Sterling- Ceramic Sculpture

 

Downstairs Featured Artist: Elijah Boor

Featured Photographer: Bobbi Murphy- Death Valley in Bloom

 

Bobbi

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Art Deadlines List – August 2016

Art Deadlines List – August 2016 August 18, 2016 – GAMES FROM MARBLES TO MINECRAFT The jury invites artists to submit works that celebrate and explore the broad spectrum of game history, development and innovation, including game design, production, packaging, marketing,how the art of games has changed over time and to speculate what the future of gaming might hold. All media welcome; installations; new media; indoor and outdoor works accepted; cash awards to be presented. Details: 410-326-4640 OR http://annmariegarden.wufoo.com/forms/artist-application-games-marbles-to-minecraft OR [email protected] August 19, 2016 – POINT OF DEPARTURE: AN EXHIBITION WITHOUT BORDERS The urge to escape is a powerful thing. When followed, it can lead to alternative realities, other worlds, even whole new galaxies. The Arts Center invites you to conjure a place of escape—whether it is a psychological space in your imagination or a physical place you might venture off to—in an original work of art. No Entry Fee.

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Exhibit and Reception at South Stage Cellars

Exhibit of paintings by Pegi Smith will be on display August 11–September 22, 2016
125 South 3rd St, Jacksonville, OR 97530
541-899-9120
Reception on Saturday, August 27 from 5:30–8pm, featuring live music by Saucy—a five-piece band—complimentary hors d’oeuvres, fine wines, and of course art! Bring your smiles and join me for a delightful evening!

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Exhibit and Reception at South Stage Cellars

Exhibit of paintings by Pegi Smith will be on display August 11–September 22, 2016 125 South 3rd St, Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-899-9120 Reception on Saturday, August 27 from 5:30–8pm, featuring live music by Saucy—a five-piece band—complimentary hors d’oeuvres, fine wines, and of course art! Bring your smiles and join me for a delightful evening!

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Mastering Composition through Still Life with Silvia Trujillo

Mastering Composition through Still Life with Silvia Trujillo Saturday August 6, 10am-2pm Composition is the foundation of all great paintings and drawings. Using the rule of thirds, Silvia will guide students through exercises in creating a variety of shapes while helping you gain a better understanding of the subtleties of Notan, the Japanese design concept of light/dark patterns.

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Ashland Gallery Association August Exhibits

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Ashland Gallery Association August Exhibits Celebrate Ashland’s Visual Arts during the AGA First Friday Art Walk, August 5th, from 5 to 8 pm! To see all the Ashland Gallery Association August Exhibits in 2016, stroll the galleries and take in all of the visual delights in downtown Ashland and the Historic Railroad District. Enjoy this year-round free community event, filled with spectacular artwork, live music, artist demonstrations, refreshments and conversation with other art enthusiasts!

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August at Art du Jour Gallery

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Salon Guest Artist Janus Innes’s Innovative Mixed Media Artwork Featured Gallery Artist John Lambie’s Wildly Colorful Abstracts Our HUGE Annual Art Yard Sale! August at Art du Jour Gallery is a month bursting with exciting things you won’t want to miss! The gallery is honored to present in our Salon during August and September the work of special guest artist… Read more →

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October Creative Challenge Artist Deadline Extended!

Art PResence Call to Artists Deadline Extended

Art Presence Art Center has extended the deadline for artist applications to enter Fourth Annual October Creative Challenge to August 1, 2016!

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Celebrating 70 Years of Abstract Expressionism

Celebrating 70 Years of Abstract Expressionism at Rogue Gallery & Art Center, July 8 - August 4, 2016

This summer the Rogue Gallery is celebrating the 70th anniversary of Abstract Expressionism with a Rogue Gallery members’ exhibit in the Community Gallery, a birthday celebration reception,abstract expressionism classes, and documentary film airings.

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