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Halloween Face Painting at Central Art!

“Monster Makeovers” Halloween Face Painting Tuesday, October 31st, 2017 Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Location: Central Art Need some finishing touches to complete your spooky ensemble, or heading to a trunk-or-treat this Halloween? Never fear! Get your face painted for FREE at Central Art and be the “life” of the party! Kids and parents welcome!

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Owls in the Wilderness by Eva Thiemann at the Berryman Gallery through Nov 2

Snowy Owl, oil painting by Eva Thiemann on display at the Berryman Theater in Medford, Oregon until Nov 2, 2017

Eva Thiemann Owls in the Wilderness

October 3, 2017- November 2, 2017

WOODLAND WARDEN, oil painting by Eva Thiemann

Eva Thiemann, who has previously been known mostly for her oil paintings of Alaskan bears, has ventured into portrayals of owls with grace and finesse. Her signature style of abstract backgrounds supporting realistic subjects has carried over into her new works beautifully. A show of her oil paintings of Owls in the Wilderness is on display at the Berryman Gallery in the Craterian Theater. The show can be seen when attending a performance at the Craterian. Performances remaining while Eva’s show is up include The Simon & Garfunkel Story on October 26, 2017 at 7:30 PM, Rogue Valley Harmonizers present Songs of Broadway with VOCAL SPECTRUM October 28, 2017 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM, MOMIX – Opus Cactus on November 1, 2017 at 7:30 PM, and The Improvised Shakespeare

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The 2017 October Imaginarium: Hats & Masks

The 2017 October Imaginarium exhibits the artistic creations inspired by Art Presence Art Center’s fifth annual Creative Challenge. The theme of this year’s challenge, Hats & Masks, yielded many wonderfully creative pieces of art, all created by the artists of southern Oregon. The show’s organizers are delighted, and say that the artists did a great […]

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The 2017 October Imaginarium: Hats & Masks

The 2017 October Imaginarium exhibits the artistic creations inspired by Art Presence Art Center’s fifth annual Creative Challenge. The theme of this year’s challenge, Hats & Masks, yielded many wonderfully creative pieces of art, all created by the artists of southern Oregon. The show’s organizers are delighted, and say that the artists did a great […]

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GPMA Fall Art Classes

Grants Pass Museum of Art Fall 2017 Art Classes and Workshops - image of a group of students painting

Art Classes for Adults! Visit our Website Paint Like David Hockney with Kristen O’Neill Saturday, September 9 1 – 4 pm Leave with an acrylic painting. Learn about Pop Art and David Hockney Study a master’s work, a time-honored tradition to improving your art skills Paint any Hockney painting you wish. Have a fun afternoon! All skill levels are welcome $30 per person, includes all materials. Paint like Monet with Kristen O’Neill Wednesday, September 13 1:30 – 4:30 pm Leave with an acrylic painting. Learn about Impressionism and Monet Study a master’s work, a time-honored tradition to improving your art skills Paint any Monet painting you wish. Have a fun afternoon! All skill levels are welcome $30 per person, includes all materials. THIS CLASS ISN’T ON OUR WEBSITE YET – PLEASE CALL 541-479-3290 to register. Space is very limited. Anatomy & Structure of the Face with Bobbi Baldwin Friday,

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Vignettes in the Vineyard with Anna Elkins

Anna Elkins, artist and author

My favorite season is almost here, & I decided to celebrate by offering a writing workshop at Red Lily Vineyards. In this accessible class, you’ll craft a vignette—a short, impressionistic passage of poetry or prose.

 

Time: Friday, 13 October 2017, 2-4 pm

Place: Red Lily Vineyards: 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, OR 97530 (We’ll be meeting in their event barn)

Price: $35: includes a little set of Take Heart greeting cards

 

No….

~No experience required

~No pressure to read

~No worries! Yes…

~Yes to bringing a journal/notebook & a favorite writing pen

~Yes to discovering your inner wordsmith in a casual & caring space

~Yes to getting yourself a glass of Red Lily’s award-winning wine to enjoy the writing time!

 

Register:

Space is limited & registering in advance is a must. Email me at: [email protected] & I’ll let you know how to proceed with payment (check or PayPal).

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One Sky, One World Kite Fly, Peninsula Arts Association Fall Show, Cranberrian Fair - Long Beach, WA

One Sky, One World Kite Fly October 7th & 8th

One Sky, One World promotes annual activities in concurrence with events in hundreds of locations around the World on the Second Sunday of Every October utilizing the multi-cultural symbol of the kite and the ocean of air that we all share. People are made aware of the kite’s contribution to cultural history, the arts and sciences through recognition and enjoyment of the kite, it’s many manifestations and the activity of kite flying as expressed in many nations and regions throughout recorded history. The art and entertainment activities associated with the One Sky One World event, leads to community enjoyment, understanding, friendship between people, environmental awareness and promoting world peace.

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Peninsula Arts Association Fall Show October 7th-9th

The fall show includes a People’s Choice award, plus runners up, chosen by show visitors

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Calls to Artists – Deadlines from August 27 to October 31

Check this list for an extensive list of artist opportunities with August 2017, September 2017, October 2017, December 2017 deadlines, calls to artists, calls for entries, for grants, art exhibitions, international shows, juried shows, many with free entry. Some are exhibitions, some are competitions, all worth your review: photography shows, art about trees, illustration art, literary art, travel writer award, art on the human head, environmental photography, drawing, cityscapes, social justice issues, earth justice issues, creative action, the future of the arts

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Adult Art Classes at Grants Pass Museum of Art

Grants Pass Museum of Art

Art Classes for Adults! Visit our Website Color & Value with Kristen O’Neill Saturday, August 12 1 – 4 pm Learn about color theory, mixing and values Learn simple techniques for improving your art Have a fun afternoon! Great for beginners. All levels welcome.

 

$30 per person, includes all materials. Paint Like Georgia O’Keeffe with Kristen O’Neill Saturday, August 26 1-4 pm Create an acrylic painting, Learn about American Modernism and O’Keeffe Study a master’s work, a time-honored tradition to improving your art skills Paint any O’Keeffe painting you want. Have a fun afternoon! All skill levels are welcome $30 per person, includes all materials Paint Like David Hockney with Kristen O’Neill Saturday, September 9 1 – 4 pm Leave with an acrylic painting. Learn about American Modernism and O’Keeffe Study a master’s work, a time-honored tradition to improving your art skills Paint any Hockney painting you wish.

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Art Presence 2017 October Creative Challenge Call to Artists

2017 October Creative Challenge Call to Artists

Art Presence 2017 October Creative Challenge Call to Artists Editor’s Note: We were notified yesterday that the application deadline for this call to artists has been extended to September 1, 2017. Each year Art Presence Art Center hosts the artistic results of a creative challenge in October. You are invited to participate in our 5th October Creative Challenge, THE OCTOBER IMAGINARIUM: HATS AND MASKS, An Artfully Twisted Halloween Exhibit. We are very excited about this year’s show and hope you will consider joining us. Below is the 2017 October Creative Challenge Call to Artists and application for the show. Please read through it carefully, as it includes ALL THE INFO you will need to know about the show including dates, ideas, suggestions, and guidelines for your artwork. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact one of us and we will do our best to answer your

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