Wild Rivers Coast Art

"Artistic License" at Brian Scott Gallery

Christina Olsen poured the wine. Cheese and other tasty finger food was served on Friday evening at an event called "Artistic License". It's a once-a-month Happy Hour at Brian Scott Gallery offering entertainment and complimentary refreshments.

Angela Ewing MC'd the event in August, and also read one of her short stories.

Gina La Doux read an entertaining story about her family.

Leslie Wolf talked about creative costume design and revealed the various sources of the materials she uses (not necessarily new and very rarely from the fabric store).

Pete Chasar (artist, sculptor and writer of prose) read a poem!

Shirley Hyatt discussed the art and culture of the Norwegian Fiddle and demonstrated on an ornate, antique instrument.

After "Happy Hour" much of the crowd drifted downstairs to Art Alley Grill to contemplate the art of seafood risotto, stuffed shrimp and other aromatic delights, and listen to Horst Wolf on the keyboard.

September 2013 Exhibits and OCCA Events at the Newport Visual Arts Center

Runyan Gallery, First Floor From Pattern to Painting: The Art of the Marbled Surface Jean Blatner, Susan Cowan, Sandy Dutko, Airi Foote, Carol Sands, Liz Walker August 2 through September 29, 2013 Public Opening Reception – September 6, 5pm to 7pm Meet the artists - Refreshments will be served - Free Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00am to 6:00pm

Coastal Oregon Visual Artists Showcase, Second Floor RIVER MANTRA Paintings and Pastels by Tillamook County artist, Christine Harrison Exhibit includes a video about the Artist. September 6 through October 26, 2013 Public Opening Reception – September 6, 5pm to 7pm Meet the artist - Refreshments will be served - Free Showcase Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Upstairs Gallery, Third Floor BEARING WITNESS Mixed media paintings, etchings and collage-media figures and ceramics by Amber Sprague September 6 through September 28, 2013 Public Opening Reception – September 6, 5pm to 7pm Meet the artist - Refreshments will be served - Free Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Watermedia Workshop: From Marbled Paper to Finished Painting with Liz Walker. Glaze and layer over pre-marbled papers to create several small layered, richly colored paintings using watermedia (watercolor, acrylic, gouache) and pre-marbled paper suitable for framing. Saturday, September 7, 10am to 2pm. Cost: $60 (includes marbled papers). Sponsored by Oregon Coast Council for the Arts. Call Sally Houck at 541-265-6569 to register and for materials list.

September OCCA Exhibition Coffee and Call for New Volunteers Exhibition Coffees for docents, volunteers and everyone interested in exploring volunteering opportunities at the VAC will be on September 12 and October 10 at 11am. Christine Harrison, Tillamook County artist and educator, will join us to present an informal artist’s talk about her work in September. OCCA is seeking the following volunteers: Docents to welcome visitors to the Upstairs Gallery at the Newport Visual Arts Center from 12-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons, a Volunteer Coordinator to help schedule volunteers, a Reception Manager to help plan and host OCCA receptions, Exhibition Installation Assistants to help install exhibits once a month, a Publicity Writer to help with press releases and Public Service Announcements for VAC events, and a Light Office Volunteer to help with filing, organizing, email lists, labeling, etc., a Program Assistant to help develop programming for youth, adults and families, and a Social Media Correspondent to upload current events and activities to the VAC Facebook page. Do you have a skill that would help us celebrate, promote and develop community arts?

For more information about the exhibits or volunteering, call Sally Houck, OCCA Director of the Visual Arts Center at 265-6569 or email vac@coastarts.org.

Call to Photographers - 2013 Juried Photo Show

Free and easy lessons on how to enter your art related info on the OCCA website

OCCA Offers Free Arts Website Listings

The Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA) is offering free learning sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 24th, and 25th, to all Curry County artists, gallery owners, presenters of arts-related events, and arts, heritage and humanities organizations, to learn how to input their information on OCCA’s new website, www.coastarts.org. This website is the only one of its kind devoted exclusively to promoting coastal Oregon arts.

These easy and free sessions teach people how to enter, at no cost, arts-related events, classes, workshops, auditions, receptions, artists’ profiles into our website, and become part of OCCA’s coastal Events and Arts Directory.  Artists, public relations, executive directors, event coordinators, marketing people, and volunteers, who handle their organization’s press releases, will want to attend.

Through a grant from Meyer Memorial Trust, OCCA redesigned its coastarts.org website, and the Oregon Community Foundation grant from the Fred Fields Fund, is allowing OCCA to create its Coastal Arts Network Design and Optimization (CAN DO) initiative to teach organizations and artists to input their information and keep it current.

The OCCA buys local, regional and national advertising to promote and drive people to coastarts.org and the site is quickly found with common search tools of the Internet. The site has a built-in refined search capability to allow anyone to find the art resource quickly and timely, whether it be an event, gallery, artist, venue, or art organization. More importantly, if you are an artist, performer, or event coordinator for art events on the coast, you will have a special ability to submit the content of your listings at this site easily online anytime at will, making it the freshest list of culturally fun and interesting things to do.

OCCA’s CAN DO Outreach and Education Representative (OER), Ernest Brown, conducts these free learning sessions. Pre-registration by Tuesday, September 17th, is required as space is limited.  If you have a laptop or tablet computer, please bring it to the session; however it is not a requirement for participation.

In Port Orford the session is being offered at the Port Orford Library on Tuesday, September 24th, 1 pm to 3 pm.

In Gold Beach a learning session will be given at Southwestern Oregon Community College - Gold Beach Center on Tuesday, September 24th, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

In Brookings, a learning session will occur at the Manley Arts Center on September 25th,
1 pm to 3  pm and again at the Chetco Community Public Library on September 25th, 6 pm to 8 pm.

To register for a free training, please call Ernest Brown at 541-574-2650 or email him at occa-can_do@coastarts.org.

OCCA, as the nonprofit regional arts council for the Oregon coast, promotes and provides high caliber arts experiences on the Oregon coast. It is the “go to” source for information connecting residents and visitors in an easy, accessible manner.

"More Colors in the Night" by Christian Olsen

"More Colors in the Night" - a new visual adventure by Christina Olsen. You can see Christina's work at Brian Scott Gallery, Manley Art Center and Wright's Custom Framing in Brookings.

Brookings 2nd Saturday Art Walk in August

Photo by Jack Sheid - at A Wild Bird and Backyard General Store
Georgia Cockerham signed copies of her newly-released book, “Wildlife Friends.” The book is a collection of her paintings and poetry envisioning the beauty of northwest coast wild animals. This collection is the culmination of work spanning 2 ½ years.


Photo by Jack Sheid -- at AWild Bird and Backyard General Store
Patty Anne Da’Cunha provided seasoned musical entertainment for the book signing. Patty’s main instrument is her voice, but plays a plethora of stringed musical instruments from mandolin to full-size Celtic harp. Her musical repertoire is widely Americana.

Photo by Jack Sheid - at Wright's Custom Framing
“Featured Artist of the Month” is seascape-painting artist Paul E. Kingsbury. Paul lived 15 years on islands in the Pacific and Mediterranean and now lives in Brookings. His love of surging seas and dramatic skies is reflected in bold brilliant realism.

Photo by Jack Sheid - at Wright's Custom Framing
The Jefferson Coast Ramblers provided lively, toe-tapping musical harmony at Wright’s. The 6-member group, made up of talent from Brooking, Smith River and Crescent City, played a wide variety of Folk and Pop music.

Photo by Jack Sheid - at Feather Your Nest
Marge Norvelle displayed her beautiful hand-beaded artistic designs, while showing how she makes her beautiful jewelry. Her nimble mastery of thread and beads is a visual wonder of symmetry and color.

Photo by Pam Stallings - at Dewey's Digs
Multi-talented fine artist Gary Wahlbeck showed paintings and sculpture at Dewey's Digs.

Photo by Pam Stallings - at Dewey's Digs
Lon and Aura performed at Dewey's Digs during the Art Walk.

Photo by Pam Stallings - at Gypsies
Jewelry by Heidi Dohse who lives in New York.

Photo by Pam Stallings - at Gypsies
Marshall Thompson in the courtyard at Gypsies.

Photo by Pam Stallings - at Brian Scott Gallery
Pete Chasar's work is currently featured at Brian Scott Gallery where you can also see the work of 17 other regional artists.

Photo by Richard Leathers - at Manley Art Center
Paintings by Christina Olsen and Dale Wells, sculpture by Donna Goss

Photo by Richard Leathers - at Manley Art Center
Rapp Brush of Jurassic Country entertained visitors to Manley

Photo by Richard Leathers - at Manley Art Center
Janeen Vick's Summer Art Camp Students are Artists of the Month of August at Manley

Photo by Richard Leathers - at Manley Art Center
Janeen VIck discussed the childrens' art with students and parents

Photo by Richard Leathers - at Manley Art Center

Photo by Richard Leathers - at Manley Art Center
Breezy Harvey pointing out her art work with a blue ribbon, which will be on display at Manley Art Center during the month of August.

Photo by Richard Leathers - at Manley Art Center
Avery Nidiffer with her award winning watercolor.


Photo by Richard Leathers - at Manley Art Center
Shawntisha Bailey, a long time student of Janeen Vick, also assists Janeen in teaching the newer students.

Photo by Richard Leathers - at Manley Art Center

Photo by Richard Leathers - at Manley Art Center
Monique pointing to a portrait she painted.

Photo by Richard Leathers - at Manley Art Center
Monique showing her awarding winning painting.

Photo by Richard Leathers - at Manley Art Center
Art Instructor Janeen Vick discussing her students work with Art Walkers

Photo by Richard Leathers - at Manley Art Center
Ally Karlquist and her dad enjoying the student's show.

Photo by Richard Leathers - at Manley Art Center

THANK YOU TO RICHARD LEATHERS, JACK SHEID AND PAM STALLINGS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING THE BROOKING SECOND SATURDAY ART WALK IN AUGUST!

Artoberfest in the Illinois Valley - Deadline Extended

Call to Artists

DEADLINE EXTENDED

Artoberfest 2013

A Juried Art and Fine Craft Fair
in the Beautiful Illinois Valley of Southern Oregon
Friday and Saturday, October 18, 19 and Sunday, October 20
Sponsored by the Southern Oregon Guild

For Prospectus and Application go to
http://southernoregonguild.orghttp://southernoregonguild.org

or call or email 541-592-5019
artoberfest@southernoregonguild.org

Questions: Call 541-659-3858

Apply online or print and mail application

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

AUGUST 22, 2013

Festival of Art in Stout Park

The Festival of Art in Stout Park (surrounding Manley Art Center) was held on the weekend of August 3 and 4. The trees were bombed by Pelican Bay Art Association Fiber Artists.

Artist Booths lined the paths of Stout Park.

Live music by various artists was performed all day both days. Here Spectrum Sounds is on stage.

Food vendors ringed the Pine Street Turnabout and Cafe Kitanishi operated from the classsroom in Manley Art Center. The outdoor food vendors included Rotary (pulled pork sandwiches), Shop Smark (hot dogs, hamburgers and tri-tip sandwiches), Soroptimist Club, and 4-H Club.

A wine bar by Cliff Creek Cellars was also in the Manley Classroom.

Festival goers relaxed at tables in Manley Art Center to enjoy lunch.

Each table in Manley Art Center was provided with fresh flowers and an assortment of crayons. Many festival attendees enjoyed creating art on the tablecloths.

Artists painted plein air throughout Stout Park and those who registered submitted their work for judging on Sunday afternoon. Kathy Huxley, above, was the winner of the $50 Wright's gift certificate for the painting in the photo.

Close-up of of Kathy Huxley's winning painting. The boy in the painting volunteered to pose when he saw the painting in progress.

Several activities for kids were available during the entire festival.

Stout Park provides a wonderful ambience for artists' booth.

Best Booth Award went to Cathy McElroy for her booth featuring
watercolors, cards, and children's books. The prize is a free booth space at next year's Festival of Art in Stout Park.



Jane Opiat was busy weaving one of her gorgeous scarfs

Christina Olsen was next door to Jane discussing her fun-filled art with visitors.

As usual, Jean Johnston's jewelry booth was so busy that you need to chase the customers out to get a photo.

Dale Wells, whose watercolor of a plein air painter graces the festival poster, was at work on a new painting of a plein air artist.

Frank Gustafson worked on a landscape in oil at his booth during the festival.

Gary Wahbeck offered mini paintings and small scupltures.

Wildlife Artist Jeanne Warren is nearly always at her easel.

The wife of an exhibiting artist set up and painted the Manley cow and the tree bombing.

Rob Decker at work during the festival.

Maryjane Carlson making a sale of her pottery.

Patty Ann Da'Cunha on stage with her harp, and a rapt audience of local musicians.

Kids having fun creating art.

Some big kids had fun creating art too.

Kathy Huxley is nearly finished with her oil of Manley Art Center and the yarn bombed trees.

This is just part of what went on during the festival. The members of Pelican Bay Arts Association at Manley Art Center put on a first rate festival that was enjoyed by both locals and visitors to Brookings.

Wine Art and Music Festival Wants Your Artwork!

The 2014 America's Wild Rivers Coast
WINE, ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL (WAM)
wants your artwork.

The Gold Beach Chamber of Commerce has started the planning and design for the 2014  America’s Wild Rivers Coast Wine, Art and Music Festival (WAM).  They need to know: How Can They Get More Artists to Participate in This Event?

First, the Chamber added cash awards to entice artists. Second, in past years, the artists have complained about having their work hung upstairs in Docia Sweet Hall, away from the main action. This year the Chamber tried moving the art to the Forestry Building with our local Arch Rock brewery so patrons didn’t have to climb stairs to enjoy the show. Those changes did not get artists excited about displaying their work.

The Chamber needs feedback:

1. Should the event be moved from the middle of May?

2. What would be better dates for this festival?

3. Are the cash awards not enough of an enticement?

4. What could motivate more artists to turn out? Ribbons?

5. Is there a way to integrate the artwork with the wine vendors to enhance the festival experience for wineries, artists, and patrons?

6. No art show, just art vendors like other art festivals?

Curry Arts has agreed to monitor your responses, so please email your thoughts to curryarts@charter.net or post them to P.O. Box 399, Gold Beach 97444. We will record and pass your ideas on to the Chamber.

The Gold Beach Chamber of Commerce WAM Planners are meeting monthly and encourage anyone interested to join them for their monthly WAM meetings on the third Tuesday of every month at 4:30 pm at the GoldRush Center Chamber office.

Audi Stanton's Fall Watercolor and Oil Painting Classes begin Sept 2/3 - Sign up Now

It's time NOW to register for art classes beginning Sept. 2 and 3. Audi Stanton will present oil painting classes from 9 to 12 and 1:00 to 4 on Mondays for 8 weeks beginning Sept. 2. Beginning watercolor is scheduled for Tuesday mornings 9 to noon beginning Sept. 3, advanced watercolor is scheduled for Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 to 4:00, beginning  Sept 3. Classes fill quickly, so register soon. For more information call 541 412 7948 or email: stanaudi@aol.com.