Wild Rivers Coast Art

Wierzba Show at Words and Pictures Gallery in Brookings

Gold Beach Art Roll on August 25

The Inagural Art Roll in Gold Beach drew crowds to every gallery

Gold Beach, Oregon was a festival of food, music, and art on August 25. Buses rolled from one gallery to the next, taking viewers to enjoy the art, entertainment and refreshments at seven local venues.

At South Beach Gallery visitors saw demonstrations by Vatican painter, Kelli Ryan and Illustrator, Jim Dickerson.

Sara Dee Broderick's mermaids swam, swung, and danced over the walls at Pieces of Time Gallery, while Rogue River Jam provided entertainment.

Carol Salin discussed becoming a photographer, and folk musician and classical guitarist, Steve Berman played for the crowd at Picture This Gallery .

Horst Wolf performed at the Biscuit Gallery, and limericists entertained with novel humor. The work of numerous local artists was on display.

Lihua Zhao donated a painting that was raffled at Biscuit Gallery for the benefit of The First Presbyterian Church which burned last fall.

Paul Renner & Tom Broderick provided music and the Ellensburg Theater performed short readings as viewers enjoyed refreshments and art at Gray Whales Gallery.

There was a Sing Along at Rogue's Gallery, while Dauna Roberts demonstrated watercolor painting.

The atmosphere was Bohemian at Magda Studio - great food and drink, music, vocals by Suzanne Brewer, and lots of wonderful art by Magda Druzdzel.

Port of Brookings Harbor 14th Annual Festival of the Arts - Aug 18 and 19

Artists display in Brookings Harbor, Come Rain and Come Shine

A beautiful day kicked off the 14th Annual Festival of the Arts at the Port of Brookings Harbor, Oregon. More than 125 artists and craftsmen from several western states participated in this event which was named Best Fine Arts Festival by the Oregon Festivals and Events Association in 2006.

Drizzle, breezes, and cooler temperatures thinned the crowd on Sunday, but the artists were undaunted and visitors enjoyed the show and concessions. Saturday's attendance was a record breaker.

Above, Manley Art Center and Gallery's Booth, where artists from Brookings, Harbor, and Gold Beach displayed their work. Other local artists showed in individual booths, but only 15% of the art was by local artists. 75% came from Arizona, California, Montana, Washington, South Dakota and other parts of Oregon. The show included much more than painting and sculpture; bonsai, fiber art, stained glass and art glass, jewelry, metal work, musical instruments, photography, pottery, and woodwork were all on display. At the Demonstration Tent visitors learned the basics of painting, bonsai, flower pressing, pottery, stained glass, and other arts. The Chesto Community Library offered a Children's Art Corner. The Festival is FREE to the public, including parking and entertainment - and is provided by a volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the arts in the Brookings-Harbor area.

Port Orford Arts Festival 2007

August 31 through September 3
(Labor Day Weekend)
Friday:
Young at 'Art Student Art Show
Saturday:
Religious Art Exhibit
S.T.A.M.P. Fundraiser
Women in America Music, Del Rey
Del Rey the Blues Queen Concert
Gallery/Artwalk
Sunday:
Show and Shine (Classic Car Show)
POAC'S Fine Art Show

Co-sponsored by the North Curry Families and Children Center and the City of Port Orford. For complete info including times and addresses of shows and events see http://www.portorfordart.org/

Tickets now Available for the Coastal Gardens-N-Art Tour in Brookings - Harbor

Tour Date: Saturday, September 15, 2007
10 am to 3 pm

Tickets ($10) are now available at the following places:

Brookings: Manley Art Center, Words and Pictures, Morys, Gallagher's Salon, and Flora Pacifica.
Gold Beach: Gold Beach Books/Biscuit Gallery, Ace Hardware
Crescent City: Harbor Gallery

Tour 7 beautiful Brookings-Harbor gardens and see 14 local artists at work. The artists will have items for sale and some will demonstrate their techniques.

Refreshments will be available at some locations.

This event is a benefit for the Curry County Master Gardeners Association.