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September 20th Rogue Gallery Exhibits for Downtown Medford’s Third Friday

Desmond Serratore, Jacksonville

Rogue Gallery exhibits for Downtown Medford’s Third Friday Friday, September 20, 5:30 – 8:00 pm

In the Community Gallery

Exhibit Reception: Scenes from the City: Paintings by Desmond Serratore

August 30 – October 4, 2019

Rogue Valley artist Desmond Serratore is a plein air painter working in oil, capturing urban and rural landscapes in his impressionistic style. This exhibit showcases familiar scenes from southern Oregon, from around town and out to the coast.

Desmond Serratore learned to paint working as a commercial artist. He is a member of the Artists Workshop, the Southern Oregon Artists Guild, the Rogue Gallery & Art Center, Art Presence in Jacksonville, the Southern Oregon Society of Artists and the Ashland Gallery Association. This year he was awarded a Grant from The Haines & Friends Fund. His

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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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New Pastel Exhibit, Woodblock Print Workshop at Rogue Gallery

THE GRAND GIANT SEQUOIA - pastel, Marilyn Hurst Reception: Friday, October 19, 5:00-8:00 pm Southern Oregon artist Marilyn Hurst finds inspiration for her paintings in various subjects like a peaceful landscape, beautiful flowers or the character of an old barn. She works primarily in pastel and watercolor.

Detail of ASHLAND CREEK IN AUTUMN – pastel, Marilyn Hurst NEW EXHIBIT IN THE COMMUNITY GALLERY IN THE COMMUNITY GALLERY

Southern Oregon Impressions by Marilyn Hurst

October 5-November 16, 2018

THE GRAND GIANT SEQUOIA – pastel, Marilyn Hurst

Reception: Friday, October 19, 5:00-8:00 pm

Southern Oregon artist Marilyn Hurst finds inspiration for her paintings in various subjects like a peaceful landscape, beautiful flowers or the character of an old barn. She works primarily in pastel and watercolor. ROGUE GALLERY’S 2018 ANNUAL AUCTION Puttin’ on the Glitz Saturday, October 20, 2018, 5pm at the Rogue Valley Country Club 2660 Hillcrest Road, Medford The annual auction is our biggest fundraiser and a great night of fun, food, music and deals!

This special evening includes a cocktail hour, a sit down dinner, swing dancers with music by “Band du Pays Swing” (listen to them HERE>>.

There will be both a live

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Artists Workshop 34th Annual Show & Sale

‘LITHIA WATER’ Pastel By Steve Bennett

THE ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP ANNUAL SHOW & SALE AUGUST 3-26, 2018

‘LITHIA WATER’ Pastel By Steve Bennett

The Artists’ Workshop 34th Annual Show and Sale opens Friday, August 3, at 10 am at the Art Presence Center, corner of 5th and D in Jacksonville.

A special Reception with the Artists will be held on Saturday, August 4, from 2-5 pm. Admission to the show and the reception is free.

The group is comprised of passionate, accomplished artists who capture local landscapes, historical buildings, flowers, still lifes, abstracts, and other subjects using oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, print-making, encaustic, mixed media, ink, etc. Members include award-winning collected artists who may also teach art classes and workshops.

Participants in this year’s show are Raye Aubin, Susan Austin, Steve Bennett, Sue Bennett, Katy Cauker, Peter Coons, Susan DeRosa, Rick Evans, Kim Faucher, Marilyn Hurst, Jeanne LaRae, Jean Mailander, Kirsten Meriwether, Carolyn Roberts, Desmond

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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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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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Marilyn Hurst

This is by an artist, Marilyn Hurst, who works in many mediums. We are fortunate to have her as a member of Art Presence. The April exhibit finds her beautiful pastels in the main gallery. The Art Presence Art Center will be open during the month of Ap…

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