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Art du Jour August Announcements

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Art du Jour Gallery 213 E. Main Street Medford, OR 97501 (541) 770-3190 HOURS Tues – Sat., 10AM – 4PM THIRD FRIDAY 5PM – 8PM Art du Jour August Announcements Third Friday of August 2020

Art du Jour Gallery, 213 E. Main Street in Medford, is an artists cooperative featuring the works of 17 local artists. We’ve made the appropriate modifications to ways we safely showcase our members’ artwork. First, because floorspace limits our capacity for gatherings, we must limit the amount of people standing within our confines at any one time. Second, in the event we reach our capacity of 10 we will provide a drink of cold water and a place to sit and visit with one of our friendly artists until space allows. Finally, private viewings by reservation are encouraged outside open business hours. To make your reservation, contact the gallery at the phone number above, via

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2019 Annual Medford Open Studio Tour

Medford Open Studio Tour June 8-9 2019

Annual Medford Open Studio Tour June 8-9, 2019 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Annual free event. Local artists open their studios to the public for viewing and shopping. Learn how artists create their “magic”. 2nd weekend in June.

We are happy to announce the following artists (to date) will be participating in this year’s popular studio tour.

Charles Anderson, watercolor Betty Barss, watercolor Len and Violet Burton,sculptured wood items, photography, acrylic Lisa Case, “Mad Hatter Kim Faucher, watercolor, acrylic, oil, mixed medi Karen Gilsdorf, decorative gourds Tom Glassman, photography Claire Harkins, oil, funky birdhouses Cathy Nicholson, acrylic in, watercolor, jewelry Charlotte Peterson, watercolor Teri Sutton, acrylic, oil, paper mache Ben Wood, pottery

Martin Steele, watercolor ink on metallic paper

Roy Musitelli, photo illustration, and Gail O’Dell, silversmith will be showing with Roy.

We have 12 locations and 16 participating artists.

More info on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Annual-Medford-Open-Studio-Tour-538995009857874/

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Betty Barss Exhibit at Rogue Gallery: An Oregon Love Story

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In the Community Gallery Exhibit Reception: An Oregon Love Story: Watercolors by Betty Barss January 18 – March 1, 2019

Rogue Valley artist Betty Barss is an accomplished and versatile watercolor artist. This exhibit showcases a wide range of subjects from her beloved state of Oregon.

Betty Barss has been painting for close to five decades. She taught fifth and sixth grade art in the Medford schools for twenty-five years. Her painting expertise is with watercolor paint. She is a member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon, Southern Oregon Society of Artists, and the Artists’ Workshop. She has received several awards and has exhibited throughput the Northwest. Her work is exuberant in color. Barss describes her use of color in her work, “Color is an element I can’t live without. For that reason, many of my paintings are vivid

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3rd Friday Art Reception – November 16, 2018

Poulnabrone Dolmen by Paul Jorizzo

Detail of Journey’s End by Sheryl Swift 3rd Friday Art Reception, November 16, 2018 IN THE MAIN GALLERY

Don’t Fence Me In: 2018 Annual Members Exhibit

November 9–December 21, 2018

Poulnabrone Dolmen by Paul Jorizzo

Reception: Friday, November 16, 5:00-8:00 pm

Member artists of the Rogue Gallery & Art Center were encouraged to express themselves without boundaries as the title “Don’t Fence Me In” implies. Exhibiting artist include:

Bruce Allen, Charles Anderson, Robert Arieas, Betty Barss, Sue Bennett, Linda Boutacoff, PJ Boyd, Susan Eileen Burnes, Sarah F. Burns, Leonard Burton, Violet Burton, Katy Cauker, Millie Clarke, Dawna Curler, Valerie Dann, Susan DeRosa, Anna Elkins, Cynthia Flowers, Alx Fox, Miles Frode, Tom Glassman, Jay Gordon, Nancy Graham, Kelly Gratton, Carla Griffin, Phyllis Gustafson, Lane Hall, Claudia Harlow, John Hawkins, Rebecca Hawkins, Linda Henning, Anna Hinkle, Howard Hunt, Marilyn Hurst, Zelpha Hutton, Jennifer Ivey, Paul Jorizzo, Joan Kennedy, Susan Hoppe

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AGA Spotlight Exhibits February 2018

“Tavira Balconies, Portugal” 24x36, photograph by Pat Moore

Ashland Gallery Association Spotlight Exhibits Gallerie Karon East Meets East – Part II

(please note that the title of the show is East Meets East NOT East Meets West)

The exhibit runs from February 2nd through the 28th

Gallerie Karon takes you on a journey to the Near, Far, and Middle East this month.

Exotic jewelry, kimonos, Buddhas and Quan Yins abound. They are joined by ceramics, masks and fascinating accessories. Gallerie Karon now features antique furniture specializing in small interesting pieces that will fit anywhere with versatile uses.

It’s the lunar Year of the Dog in Chinese Astrology and it’s going to be a good one as the dog is a lucky sign. Prosperity and love are predicted. The dog is watchful and protective and of course, very loyal.

There will be a special appearance Feb 2nd from 5:30-7pm by Zahara.

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Artist’s Workshop 30th Annual Show & Sale

Artist’s Workshop 30th Annual Art Show and Sale August 1-24. The gallery will be open from 10 am–6 pm every Friday–Sunday from August 1– 24. Artists Reception Saturday, August 2nd from 3–6 PM.

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“Our Taste of Summer” June Events at Art Presence Art Center

Art Presence Art Center June 2014 events – Join us for the Taste of Summer at 11am Saturday June 7 for a free wine/herb pairing workshops, purchase your Taste of Summer wine stroll tickets and first taste from New Napa Wine’s quarterly wine club picks (spoiler alert – there is a gold medal winner included in their picks) here at the gallery!

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Artists Workshop Annual Show at Art Presence

Jackson Creek, pastel by Steve Bennett

The Artists Workshop is a group of more than sixty artists from all over southern Oregon. The show features paintings from over twenty painters who work in a wide range of mediums including oils, acrylics, watercolor and pastels. Show Dates: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. August 2nd thru August 24th. Hours: 11:00 AM – 5 PM.

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Artist’s Workshop 2013 Annual Show and Sale

"Jackson Creek," by Steve Bennett

Show Date: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 2nd thru August 25th, Hours: 11:00 AM – 5 PM. Opening Reception: August 3rd, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Location: Art Presence Art Center, 206 North Fifth St., Jacksonville, Oregon.

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Art Presence Member Profile: Painter Betty Barss

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