Wild Rivers Coast Art

David and Sharon Guy Art Exhibit at Manley Art Center

Manley Art Center announces the opening reception for the June Art Exhibit, held Saturday, June 10th, 2023, from 3 to 6 PM at The Manley Art Center, located at 433 Oak Street in Brookings, Oregon.

The exhibit, on display from June 6th through July 1st, features a collaborative body of work by David and Sharon Guy; photographer and visual artist. This exhibit is an attempt to create a conceptualized installation of 47 years of shared experiences. Such ruminations on violence, religion, family, climate change, and love are embodied in individual displays of signs and symbols.

David Guy earned a degree at Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara after growing up in Colorado Springs and completing his tour with the Army. He has had a variety of photographic experiences in the commercial industry, as well as in commercial photographic labs. His current photographic interests are wildlife and nature. Sharon Guy grew up in San Diego. Upon marrying David Guy, and raising a family; she completed her MFA at the age of 42, attending the University of Illinois in Chicago.

Both artists have lived extensively in Southeast Asia teaching English as a second language, then continued their travels volunteering with the Peace Corps in Ethiopia, returning to Chicago in 1996. Although now semi-retired, engaging in the visual arts still remains a priority, it continuously enriches their lives.

In addition to the Ruminations Exhibit winner from the Azalea Festival Art Show and Sale will be on display. The Azalea Festival Art Show and Sale is a community art event with artists of all ages and skill levels participating. The show and art sale includes painting, collage, pottery, sculpture, drawing, jewelry, photography, digital art, and more. Manley Art Center, home of Pelican Bay Arts Association, has sponsored an art show in conjunction with the Azalea Festival since 1956. 

About Manley Art Center

Manley Art Center is home to the Pelican Bay Arts Association,  located at 433 Oak Street in Brookings, Oregon. Since our beginning in 1955, we have been committed to supporting the Arts in our community. The art center’s website can be viewed here: ManleyArtCenter.com

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Stacey Reynolds
Art Center Director
Manley Art Center and Gallery
433 Oak Street, Brookings OR

[email protected]

541-469-1807

manleyartcenter.com

Azalea Festival Art Show is Back

Visitors enjoyed a wonderful display of local art at the first Azalea Festival Art Show since the pandemic began. The show was held at the Azalea Middle School Gym. This show is put on by Pelican Bay Arts Association (Manley Art Center) and has been a part of the Azalea Festival every year since 1956, interrupted only by the pandemic. On the one year that the Azalea Festival itself was cancelled, PBAA held an art show on Memorial Day Weekend at their studio anyway.

Adult People's Choice Award went to "Ruby" by Janeen Vick

Youth People's Choice Award  "Moonlight Sunrise by Shayin Liu and Hillah Ghaforri

Chaney Delaire took 1st place in the Adult Advanced Category with "El Rey".

"Redwood Trilliums" by Carol Long was chosen for the Queen's Award.

Grand Marshall of the Azalea Festival Parade, Dianne Rettke chose a painting called Quintessence of Life by Carol Long, for the Grand Marshall's Award. 
(Show photos by Chaney Delaire - Chairperson for the Azalea Festival Art Show).

This totem created by the Manley Mudslingers pottery group was offered by silent auction during the Azalea Festival Art Show and sold for $1200. See more of the Mudslingers' totems at Manley Art Center - 433 Oak Street in Brookings - Open Tuesday through Saturday 11 am to 4 pm.

Azalea Festival Art Show on Memorial Day Weekend

Manley Art Center announces the Azalea Festival Art Show and Sale held Memorial Day weekend in conjunction with the Brookings-Harbor Azalea Festival. The show will be on display Saturday, May 27, from 11 am to 5 PM and Sunday, May 28 from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Azalea Middle School gym, 505 Pacific Ave, Brookings, OR 97415.

The Azalea Festival Art Show and Sale is a community art event with artists of all ages and skill levels participating. The show and art sale includes painting, collage, pottery, sculpture, drawing, jewelry, photography, digital art, and more. Manley Art Center, home of Pelican Bay Arts Association, has sponsored an art show in conjunction with the Azalea Festival since 1956. This year’s event will include literary and performing arts highlighting the importance of supporting all of the arts. There will be art demonstrations, a writers’ table featuring local writers and their books, and live music. Visitors will also have an opportunity to buy raffle tickets for a chance to win one of several beautiful paintings and Manley’s Mudslingers will hold a silent auction for hand-built ceramic totems. 

Chaney Delaire, Azalea Festival Art Show Coordinator, says, “The Azalea Festival Art Show and Sale will not disappoint! Our coastal community has many talented artists who will be showing their work at the art fair. We’re especially happy to showcase student artists, in particular the students in the high school art classes. We encourage locals and visitors to stop by the art show and support the arts.” 

Special thanks to our community sponsors: Chetco Medical and Aesthetics, Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative,  Daryn Farmer State Farm, Evergreen Bank, Hearth and Home, Pancho’s Restaurant, Redwood Theater, Rogue Credit Union, Stephanie's Restaurant at Whaleshead Beach Resort, Superfly Martini Bar and Grill

Brookings Art Walk on Mother's Day

Photos by Bill Schlichting and Nola Range.

Brian Scott Gallery celebrated Mothers Day with flowers, balloons, and art by Phyllis Earles.

Christina Olsen interviewed artist Phyllis Earles at Brian Scott Gallery.
Art Walk Founder Horst Wolf personalizes a painting at Brian Scott Gallery.

Analisa Sweeten was given a personalized, autographed drawing by Horst Wolf at Brian Scott Gallery.

Don Beckner entertained at Brian Scott Gallery.

Paula Edwards served beverages beside a display of paintings by Artist of the Month Phyllis Earles.


David Christie, the Working Mouse, created a four-foot-tall 8-bit tile art piece which is on display at Whimsical Griffin.


A spectator admires the work of the late Jay Hannah at Forecastle Books and Gallery.

Ken Dobberpuhl provides musical entertainment at Kim's Garden Party.

Judi Angel shows a finished drawing and an incomplete drawing showing the nature of Neurographic Art at Kim's Garden Party.

Judi Angel creates Neurographic Art using a Sharpie to draw lines on paper. The lines are drawn in random directions. Later consistent shapes are added before the spaces between the lines are colored.

Toni Land and Kim Devine sing a duet at Ambiance by the Sea. Devine is owner of Kim's Garden Party which featured artist Judi Angel.

Pauline Lodolini from Crescent City is offering her paintings at Ambiance by the Sea. She paints from photographs that she has taken on trips to numerous parts of the world.

More paintings by Pauline Lodolini at Ambiance by the Sea.

Susan Brickley shows a painting by Pauline Lodolini at Ambiance by the Sea during the May Art Walk.

Wood boxes created by Randy Pearson on display at Semi Aquatic Gallery.

John Canalin covers Peter Frampton songs on ukulele at Semi Aquatic Gallery.


Lon Goddard provides musical entertainment at Manley Art Center

Manley Art Center Gallery Director Stacey Reynolds at the May Art Walk.

A crowd gathered at Manley Art Center to see new work by artist Dana Bilellow-Barrow.

Pete Chasar interviews Dana Bilello-Barrow, featured painter and sculptor at Manley Art Center.

Dana's alcohol ink paintings reflect the same fluid lines of her clay art.

You can see Dana Bilello-Barrows' work at Manley Art Center during the month of May.

Sherry Day served beverages while Lon Goddard strummed his guitar at Manley Art Center.

During the Art Walk the Mudslingers were at work in the classroom on pieces for a new totem. Jenny Dwaileebe is working on a steam punk turtle. 

This steam punk totem by the Manley Mudslingers will be sold by silent auction at the Azalea Festival Art Show at the Azalea Middle School on Memorial Day Weekend. The sale will benefit the ceramic art program at Manley Art Center. You may preview it any time at the Manley Art Center Gallery - open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 4.

Inviting all Writers to Participate at the Azalea Festival Art Show

Invitation to Authors
To Join the Writer’s Table
at the Azalea Festival Art Show
Saturday & Sunday, May 27 & 28, 2023
Azalea Middle School

Manley Art Center is adding a Writer’s Table at the Azalea Art Festival Art Show. Promoting the concept that writing is one of the arts, this table will feature local authors and their books.
           
Authors are encouraged to submit up to two of their published works (including self-published titles) and we will have space for five to ten copies of each of the books provided.

Books will be for sale, just like the rest of the art at the Festival. You may place any price you wish on your books. Please note that 25% of the sales price will be donated to the Pelican Bay Arts Association and you will receive 75% of the proceeds.

Books must be brought to the Azalea Middle School on Friday, May 26 between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Please ask for the Writer’s Table Volunteer when you arrive. There will be a form to fill out along with a one-time entry fee of $10 for members of PBAA and $15 for non-members. Your books will be placed at the Writer’s Table inside the building. We are also asking for all writer’s submitting books to provide up to one page of information covering the following:
● A brief bio
● The price of your book(s)
● A brief description of your book(s)
Please bring this information along with your book(s) you wish displayed for sale to the school on Friday evening, May 26.

The Festival is open to the public from 10:00 to 4:00 on Saturday, May 27 and from 11:00 to 5:00 on Sunday, May 28. Please plan on visiting the Writer’s Table between 5:00 and 5:30 on Sunday to pick up any unsold books. If you cannot, please make separate arrangements with the Writer’s Table Volunteer when you check in.

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If you have any questions or desire further information, please contact Guia Hiegert at [email protected]

Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk Report

Easter weekend Art Walk. Ambiance by the Sea celebrated.

Laura Duvall shows her sea glass pottery and beads at Ambiance by the Sea.

Gold Beach artist Sharon Guinn is showing at Ambiance by the Sea this month.

Susan Harding's blue whale at Ambiance by the Sea.

Semi Aquatic Gallery has a new look!


Spencer Reynolds with an Art Walk guest. In the center is Spencer's latest work - a departure from his usual style.

Lon Goddard entertained at the grand reopening of Semi Aquatic Gallery.

Lee Payne, owner of Seaside Silver Jewelry and Sintered Soul, shows her creations at Semi Aquatic Gallery.

Chris Vorster demonstrated how to play a Kalimba at Kim's Garden Party.

Kalimbas, also known as finger pianos, made by Chris Vorster, were shown at Kim's Garden Party.

Steve Nelson on guitar at Kim's Garden Party.

Christina Olsen and Jane Opiat are Artists of the Month at Brian Scott Gallery.

During their talk at Brian Scott Gallery Christina Olsen wore a shirt painted with one of her designs and fiber artist Jane Opiat wore a poncho she made on her loom and showed off her very first oil painting.

Jane at her loom in Brian Scott Gallery.

Christina Olsen with her paintings and Jane Opiat's scarves behind her on the wall.

Shirley Hyatt and Dan Hannum entertained at Brian Scott Gallery.

Whose Shoes? Hint - she plays a stringed instrument at most Art Walks.

Dessert at Brian Scott Gallery - a cake celebrating the birthdays of Jane Opiat, Paula Edwards, Blais (Christina's star pupil who is now 13!) and Pete Chasar.


Manley Art Center Director Stacey Reynolds with a display of art by the late Jay Mosby. A supposed package of watercolor paper purchased at a yard sale was actually a gold mine of Jay Mosby art. The art was delivered to Manley Art Center and hung unframed. These paintings don't need frames to impress.


John Marshall plays guitar at Manley Art Center.

Pete Chasar talks about the life of Jay Mosby, featured artist at Manley Art Center, during the opening reception held in conjunction with the Second Saturday Art Walk and audience members shared their memories of Jay.

VIsit Manley Art Center during April to see this amazing collection of Jay's paintings.

Photos by Bill Schlichting and Nola Range. Thanks to all the Art Walk venues, artists and musicians!

The next Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk will be held on Saturday, May 13 from 3 to 6 pm.

Easter Weekend Stout Mountain Train Saturday April 8 Noon to 3:10

Stout Mountain Railway - Eggspress Train running on Saturday, April 8 from noon to 3:10.

 

The Azalea Festival Art Show is Back! Get your entry form now.

Manley Art Center announces a Call-to-Artist for the Azalea Festival Art Show and Sale held Memorial day weekend in conjunction with the Brookings-Harbor Azalea Festival. The show will be on display Saturday, May 27, from 11 am to 5 PM and Sunday, May 28 from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Azalea Middle School gym, 505 Pacific Ave, Brookings, OR 97415.

The Azalea Festival Art Show and Sale is a community art event open to artists of all ages and skill levels. The show and art sale includes painting, collage, pottery, sculpture, drawing, jewelry, photography, digital art, and more. Pelican Bay Arts Association has sponsored an art show in conjunction with the Azalea Festival since 1956. This a great opportunity to show and sell your art or win a cash prize. $1,000 in cash prizes, ribbons, raffle, and more!

Entry forms, due April 22nd, 2023, are available at the following locations - or JUST CLICK HERE FOR AN ENTRY FORM

• Manley Art Center & Gallery: 433 Oak St., Brookings
• Crescent Harbor Art Gallery: 140 Marine Way, Crescent City
• Wright’s Custom Framing & Art Supplies: 810 Chetco Ave., Brookings
• Gold Beach Bookstore: 29707 Ellensburg Ave., Gold Beach
• Brookings City Hall Visitors Center: 898 Elk Dr., Brookings

Special thanks to our community sponsors: Chetco Medical and Aesthetics, Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative,  Daryn Farmer State Farm Agent, Evergreen Bank, Hearth and Home, Redwood Theater, Rogue Credit Union, Stephanie's Restaurant at Whaleshead Beach Resort, Superfly Martini Bar and Grill, Pancho’s Restaurant

Jay Mosby Exhibit at Manley Art Center

Manley Art Center announces the opening reception for the April Art Exhibit, held Saturday, April 8th, 2023, from 3 to 6 PM.

The exhibit, on display from April 4th through 29th, features several of Jay Mosby’s recently recovered watercolor studies. Jay Mosby, an accomplished watercolorist, was an important part of the Brookings-Harbor art scene. He could often be found painting and drawing on Thursday afternoons at the Manley Art Center’s Life Drawing sessions. We are delighted to be able to display his work in this exhibit with music provided by John Marshall.

Following a career that included a stint at Disney Studios and thirty years as a designer for Glass Containers Corporation, Jay took up watercolor and was soon teaching. He taught watercolor painting in Los Angeles and Yosemite National Park before coming to Oregon. Jay joined PBAA in 1987 and became a member of the Life Drawing group. Jay and Buzz Stewart became fast friends and sketching buddies. For many years Jay and Buzz teamed up to offer free quick portraits during Art Walk and at PBAA’s annual events including Azalea Festival Art Show (AFAS) and Art in the Park.

“My art experience began at the Chouinard Art Institute where I studied with very capable artists who encouraged me to feel the essence, the depth, and charisma of my art. I was to become aware that my work would not need to look like something but it must feel like something.” - Jay Mosby

The rest of the exhibit features a variety of art created by the Manley Art Center members. Proceeds from the sale of artwork are shared between the artists and the Manley Art Center. The Manley uses its portion to further its mission to promote, through education, the appreciation, distribution, and enjoyment of fine arts and crafts.
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About Manley Art Center

The Manley Art Center is home to the Pelican Bay Arts Association,  located at 433 Oak Street in Brookings, Oregon. Since our beginning in 1955, we have been committed to supporting the Arts in our community. The art center’s website can be viewed here: ManleyArtCenter.com

Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk

The Art Walk is celebrating its 20th Season!

Manley Art Center is displaying Pet Art this month in collaboration with the South Coast Humane Society. SCHS director Jennifer Alcorn spoke about her work to rescue and give a second chance to pets. Donations for SCHS are being accepted at Manley Art Center and March artist of the month Adena Turner offered a custom pet portrait with the proceeds split between the artist and SCHS.

Manley Art Center is located at 433 Oak Street and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 4.

Shirley Hyatt and her new music partner played Swing Time music at Manley Art Center during Art Walk.

Lon Goddard provided musical entertainment at Ambiance by the Sea.

Mishmash Mosias created by Jean and Ben Boorman are featured at Ambiance by the Sea.

Ambiance by the Sea is located at 530 Hemlock Street and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 - 5.

Forecastle Books is featuring the second part of a collection of art created by the late Jay Hannah. Hannah and store owner Mark Gattreau were friends and Gattresu inherited much of Hannah's work.

Forecastle Books is located at 553 Chetco Avenue and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 to 5.

Don Beckner smiles while performing at Brian Scott Gallery during the Art Walk.

March featured artist Heidi Foss was interviewed by Pete Chasar at Brian Scott Gallery.

Heidi Foss is a relatively new resident of Port Orford where she is the founder and president of a new artist co-operative called The Creative Collective. She is looking for a home for the organization and would like to include space for other arts, including performing arts. When she saw the new classroom at Manley Art Center she said "This is my dream."

Art Walk founder Horst Wolf and wife Leslie listen to the interview at Brian Scott Gallery.

Zen stone stacks and acrylic paintings by Heidi Foss are on display at Brian Scott Gallery.

Heidi Foss with some of her acrylic paintings.

Brian Scott Gallery is located at 515 Chetco Avenue and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 5.

Photos by Bill Schlichting and Nola Range -- most by Bill since Nola broke her own camera and made do with a phone camera.

Thanks to all the Art Walk artists, musicians and venues... and THANK YOU to Bill Schlichting who coordinates the Art Walk, prepares the flyer, and also takes photos!

Get your Art Panel for Art at the Port now!

Art Panels for this year's Art at the Port show have arrived at Wright's Custom Framing in Brookings (810 Chetco Avenue). Register at Wright's and get your panel now. Completed art is due on May 19 or 20.

The show will hang all summer and there will be more than $1000 in awards given in September for People's Choice and Sponsored awards.

PETS MAKE LIFE BETTER - Exhibit Opening Reception at Manley Art Center - March 11

Manley Art Center announces the opening reception for the March Art Exhibit, held Saturday, March 11th, 2023, from 3 to 6 PM at The Manley Art Center, located at 433 Oak Street in Brookings, Oregon.

The exhibit, on display from March 7th through April 1st, presents artwork from the members of Manley Art Center expressing love for pets and animals. The exhibit is a celebration of the collective joy pets and art bring to our lives!

We are also using this exhibit to bring attention to the work the South Coast Humane Society (SCHS) does to improve the lives of pets and people. During our art reception on March 11th, Jennifer Alcorn, SCHS Director, will present information about the organization's various sustainable programs. Artist Adena Turner will auction off a custom pet portrait, proceeds will be split between the artist and SCHS. Adena’s art can be viewed at adenaturnerart.com or facebook.com/adenaturnerart. Lastly, consider bringing a donation for SCHS of one of the following items to the artist's reception: lightly used or new blankets, small and medium Martingdale collars (slip-on not clip-on), Fabulosa cleaner, or plastic cat toys. SCHS is always in need of these items.

The rest of the exhibit features a variety of art created by the Manley Art Center members. Proceeds from the sale of artwork are shared between the artists and the Manley Art Center. The Manley uses its portion to further its mission to promote, through education, the appreciation, distribution, and enjoyment of fine arts and crafts.

About Manley Art Center
Manley Art Center is home to the Pelican Bay Arts Association,  located at 433 Oak Street in Brookings, Oregon. Since our beginning in 1955, we have been committed to supporting the Arts in our community. The art center’s website can be viewed here: ManleyArtCenter.com

Art Panels for Art at the Port at Wright's on Tues March 7

To see or print a full size flyer click here.

Art Panels for the 2023 Art at the Port Exhibition will be available at Wright's Custom Framing on Chetco Avenue in Brookings beginning on Tuesday, March 7.

80 panels are available on a first come basis. Registration for the show is $10 and includes a primed art panel. Only art on these panels is eligible for the show.

Completed panels may be delivered at Pithitude Gift Shop on the Boardwalk at the Port of Brookings Harbor on May 19 and 20. The show will hang from May 21 through September 10, with awards announced on Labor Day Weekend.

This is the fourth annual Art at the Port Exhibition at the Port of Brookings Harbor - presented by Pelican Bay Arts Association/Manley Art Center and the Port of Brookings Harbor.

 

Kamome Festival Art Exhibit - Call for Artists

We are searching for visual artists (can include sculpture) for the upcoming Kamome Festival in April. The event committee loves the idea of incorporating art around themes that tie in with the festival - such as friendship, the ocean, boats, fishing, and of course Kamome (Japanese for seagulls). We know this is a short timeframe, so we are keeping the theme broad on purpose, and it is ok to submit artwork that has not been created specifically for this event. There is no entry fee, but we will be screening the works before accepting them. 

If you aren’t familiar with Kamome and its significance to our community, please scan the QR code on the flyer, and it will take you to the Chamber’s webpage on the topic.

If you would like to participate, please forward photos of your work to [email protected], with information on how large each piece is.

Brookings Second Saturday ART WALK is Back for ALL 12 Months of the Year

PHOTOS BY BILL SCHLICHTIING

Acrylic Imagination paintings by Cara Anne Blanchard are on display at Kim's Garden Party.

Lon Goddard provided musical entertainment at Manley Art Center.

Jo Ann, a member of Webfoot Weavers, demonstrates using a weaving loom at Manley Art Center.

Pete Chasar interviews members of Webfoot Weavers and Pelican Bay Arts Association fiber arts groups at Manley Art Center.

An audience member holds a jacket that was described as a favorite of a fiber artist interviewed at Manley Art Center.

After an interview, members of the audience asked questions of fiber artists. 

People attending the Art Walk were welcome to tough the creations of fiber artists.

Employees of Avigail's Events, a new Art Walk venue, made floral bouquets.

Ken Dobberpuhl provided musical entertainment at Brian Scott Gallery.

Pete Chasar interviews featured artist Dan Dodson at Brian Scot Gallery. Chasar also announced that this is the 20th season of the Downtown Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk.

Dorothy Marshall holds up a sculpture that Dan Dodson announced was his favorite.

Dan Dodson shows attendees details about his sculptures displayed at Brian Scott Gallery.

Dan Dodson's paintings and sculptures are on display during February at Brian Scott Gallery.

Whimsical Griffin owner Vincent Chiantelli points to his newest color drawings hanging in his shop.

Forecastle Books and Gallery shows art by the late Jay Hannah as well as books featuring his art.

Art by the late Jay Hannah and photos of him working are on display at Forecastle Books and Gallery.

Thanks to all the Art Walk Venues, Artists and Musicians - and to Bill Schlichting for organizing the event and taking ALL the photos this month.

Nola Range