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Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass Guest At SOSA Meeting February 25, 2019

The Southern Oregon Society of Artists ( SOSA) will be hosting it’s regular meeting at the Medford Public Library at 7PM Feb. 25th with Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass as our Guest Artist

Hawaiian Sunrise, watercolor by Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass

A resident of the Rogue Valley since 1972, Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass received her BS in Art from SOSC in 1978. A third generation Artist, she was encouraged to explore and express her creativity from an early age. Predominately a watercolorist, Lynda works in many water-based mediums and is known for her use of color with a strong emphasis on design. The focus of her current body of artwork is nonrepresentational and abstraction in water media on watercolor paper. An award winning artist, Lynda’s most recent awards include an “Award of Distinction” from the Fall 2018 Watercolor Society of Oregon Exhibition and “4th Place” from the 27th Annual Juried Exhibition of the International Society

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Southern Oregon Society of Arts meets January 21st

Due to library availability, Southern Oregon Society of Arts first meeting of 2019 will be the THIRD Monday.

Just a heads-up! Due to library availability, Southern Oregon Society of Artists first meeting of 2019 will be the THIRD Monday.

Don’t forget this will be a juried critique and the President’s challenge will be black and white drawings for the 2019 directory. All SOSA members are invited to submit entries and all attendees will be asked to vote for their favorite. Number one drawing will be used for the front of the directory and number two will be used for the back.

Southern Oregon Society of Artists Carla Morey, President Contact: BJ Mathis, Treasurer Phone: 541.414.4993 Click here to email BJ Mathis

SOSA invites all two-dimensional visual artists to attend meetings held on the fourth* Monday of each month, January – October at the Medford Public Library at 7:00 pm. Be early – library doors lock at 7:00 pm!

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Writer's Room Winter Writing Workshop

Writer's Room winter Workshop 2016 Announcement

A new weekly writing workshop begins January 26 through February 23rd on Tuesday evenings, 6:30 – 9 pm at the Medford Central Library. Come join us!

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SOSA “Work in Progress” Critique by Judy Richardson

"White Elegance" Pastel painting by Judy Richardson

The Southern Oregon Society of Artists (SOSA) will meet Monday, September 28, 7pm at Medford Library, located at 205 S. Central Ave, Medford, Oregon. The public is invited, and there is no fee to attend. The program is “Work in Progress, Critique and Advise” by Judy Richardson.

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Canvas Chronicles by Linda Curtis at Medford Library

Art Presence member Linda Curtis, who’s included in the “Beauty of Nature” featured article in SouthwestArt magazine this month, exhibits her abstract paintings in a show titled Canvas Chronicles at the Medford Library August 2-October 2.

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The Bridge to 2020, Works by Catie Faryl

Activist artist Catie Faryl’s paintings deliver insight into choices and decisions looming in our near future and contemplate ways we can move in an upward spiral via reexamined beliefs, community effort, and technologies and practices both ancient and visionary.

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Southern Oregon Society of Artists Members Critique

Autumn Treasure, Pastel by Steve Bennett

Southern Oregon Society of Artists Members Critique Odessa Lake, Pastel by Steve Bennett Autumn Treasure, Pastel by Steve Bennett Tulips Aglow, Pastel by Steve Bennett

Steve Bennett, well-known artist from Jacksonville will be the critique juror for Southern Oregon Society of Artists (SOSA) on Monday, April 27. Steve, who has studied with many of the finest instructors in the United States, has been painting for nearly 30 years. Having worked in most media, he now chooses the immediacy of pastel, saying, “The pigment is right here in my hand.” His strong designs and colors add to the excitement of each piece. He will look for good composition created by the use of the basic Elements of Design to convey each artist initial concept. Art will be accepted from 6:15 to 6:45 from paid members. Guests are welcome to attend.

The meeting will be held Monday, April 27, at the Medford

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June 2013 Exhibit & Events

Sea Grasses, by Tana Domecq-Davis

“Coastal ~ By the Sea” ~ An exhibition of member works depicting seaside subjects to celebrate the coming of summer June 7 – 30. Solo show for Tana Domecq-Davis in the front gallery. Opening reception Friday, June 14 from 5-7pm. Taste of Summer celebration June 8 with free art activities for kids! More June events…

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