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August 29, 2014
August 27, 2014
Connecting Threads Festival - Interactive Exhibit and Workshops In Kerby, Oregon on Sept 6 and 7
Inspired by "The Red Tent, by Anita Diamoat who explored the power of connections woven by and between women throughout history, "Connecting Threads" will feature several events over two days.
Two workshops are offered during the FESTIVAL:
SEE THE FULL SIZE FLYER FOR THESE WORKSHOPS
Saturday: Connecting Threads - $39
This half-day retreat with author and art therapist Claire Sierra, will explor the mysterie of the Red Tent for creative women or women who want to be. Through arta, movement and guided reflective practices you will learn to contact the deep and essential joy that moves you forward.
Sunday: Thread Arts, Soft Scupture and You - $39
This is a rare and valuable opportunity to learn wituh visiting North Carolina Artist Susan Doggett. She will share her studies of ancient female icons and how they led to a spirit-infused life that enchanced her creative growth. Participants will learn new thread arat techniques and use them to create a person god or goddess icon doll.
Artist Reception Saturday 5 to 7 -- $5
Features Master Thread Artist Susan Doggett
Music, wine tasting, goodies and conversation.
Register online at http://www.southernoregonguild.org
All events are held at the RCC Kerby Belt Building and the Guild Gallery and Art Center
24354 Redwood Highway
Kerby, OR
541-592-5019
August 24, 2014
August 19, 2014
August 18, 2014
The STILL LIFE Show
The Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center has just received a bequest of still life paintings by the late Thomas Farmer, and to celebrate we are inviting artists to submit their own still life paintings for the FALL SHOW which will open SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12th and remain on display through December 31st along with Thomas Farmer's paintings.
All works must be at the hospital by 9 am on Wednesday, October 8th to be eligible for hanging. Wall art in all media will be shown. Works must be ready for hanging. If you have questions please email Victoria Tierney at canteringzebra@gmail.com or Susan Lehman at susan@susanlehmanartist.com
August 13, 2014
August 10, 2014
The August Art Walk Report - Photos by Ann Ostrowski
Audi Stanton with her paintings in the Fog and Fine Art Gallery at Wright's Custom Framing and Art Supplies.
Jeannine Windt is Artist of the Month at Wright's.
Roger Osborn signed copies of his new book, "Time Warp" at Wright's.
Paul Kingsbury demonstrated painting water, wind and clouds at Wright's during the Art Walk.
Jeanene Vick held a Zentangle class Wright's classrsoom.
Zentangle before adding color.
The Chetco Photographers Association filled Dewey's Digs with some of their latest work.
Lon and Aura at Dewey's Digs in full pirate digs.
Stephanie La Torre at A Wild Bird and Backyard General Store.
Tod Steele from Gold Beach showed his whimsical animal paintings at A Wild Bird and Backyard General Store.
Connie Lindquist with her driftwood and beaded mobiles, crystal pendants and earring, at Feather Your Nest.
Rapp Brush strumming at Feather Your Nest.
Rapp even smiled for the camera! Or maybe it was for the photographer.
The Azalea Quilt Guild's show at the Chetco Community Library is continued through this month.
Quilted pieces by the Azalea Quilt Guild at the Chetco Community Library.
Giraffes on a Raft performed at Manley Art Center during the August Art Walk.
The theme at MAC this month is "Doors and Windows"
Display of Christina Olsen's paintings on pottery at Brian Scott Gallery.
Patty Anne Da Cunha at Brian Scott Gallery during the August Art Walk - costumed for the Pirate's Festival.
Work by Elio Camacho can be seen at Brian Scott Gallery this month.
Elio Camacho held a plein air oil painting workshop this week in Brookings. Since the workshop was still going on during the Art Walk, participants, including Nola, were painting at Arch Rock and missed the August Art Walk. Thanks to Ann Ostrowski for all the great photos!
August 03, 2014
THE 2014 FESTIVAL OF ART IN STOUT PARK Art, Live Music, Food, and Plein Air Artists
The first weekend of August is FESTIVAL OF ART IN STOUT PARK weekend in Brookings.
Seventy vendors set up for this second season of Festival of Art in Stout Park. Plein air painters were at work throughout the park. The food court offered pulled pork, tamales, burritos, hamburgers, hot dogs and more - plus beverages including micro brews at Manley Art Center. And gourmet chocolates... Musicians rotated to provide live music for the duration. At the Kids Art Zone many art projects were completed.
Here are a few photos of the Festival of Art in Stout Park.
Christina Olsen wrapping up a customer's purchase.
Hither Thither and Yon performing on Saturday.
Demonstration using alpaca wool.
Outside of Violet and Len Burton's booth
Violet and Len Burton offered photographs, oil paintings, and wood crafts.
Young Festival goers talking to Buzz Stewart and Jay Mosby about the paintings they were doing on Sunday morning.
Catherine McElroy offered watercolor items.
A sign pointed the way to Chocolates by Joyce.
Dale Wells worked on a watercolor at his booth.
Lorelei Hanna let a line dance thorugh the park on Saturday afternoon.
Elwyn's Intarsia booth.
Fernwood Woolworks booth.
Buzz Stewart painting a park scene in watercolors on Saturday afternoon.
Food Court
A breakfast burrito being freshly made on Saturday morning by Street Side Grill.
Spectrum Sounds performed on Saturday and Sunday.
Oil painter Frank Gustafson at work near his booth.
One of several paintings that Frank was working on during the Festival.
Holly Gonnella's booth.
Jane Opiat weaving a scarf at her booth.
Jay Mosby with a watercolor he completed in the park on Saturday.
Jean Johnston at her elegant jewelry booth.
Kathy Huxley working on an oil painting.
Kathy Huxley painting a row of Festival booths.
Kid's Art Zone, coordinated by Dori Randall, where many art projects were created.
Knapp Studios - Randy and Shelly Knapp - offered exquisite kaleidoscopes.
Linda Evans painting with pastels over watercolor.
Linda made small sketches first, then painted the scene in watercolor and used pastels to finish.
Lynn's Designer Aprons Booth (on right).
Maryjane Carlson's pottery booth.
Vendors lined the scenic paths of the park.
Pat Moore's Photography booth.
Verna Pooler at work on a watercolor painting.
Verna's grandson - the youngest plein air painter in the park.
Randy McMillen's booth of graphite art.
Rapp Brush entertaining on Saturday afternoon.
What would an art festival in Brookings be without Rob Decker!
Roger Marcoux's hand crafted hardwood cutting boards, etc.
Sandy Bonney and Janice Guernsey of Pelican Bay Arts Association at one of the three information booths in the park. The Festival is sponsored by Pelican Bay Arts Association at Manley Art Center. Stout Park surrounds Manley Art Center.
Sharon Guinn painting while she talks with another artist, Eva Marie Klass.
Sharon Guinn at work in the park during the Festival.
Taste O'Honey on Saturday.
Tracie Manso's pottery booth.
The Manley Contented Cow silently watched the festival goers.
View of the park from the entrance to Manley Art Center.
Sherryl Griffin demonstrated how she works with kelp at her booth during the Festival.
Kelp art display in Sherryl Griffin's booth.
Cilde Grover (left) and Violet Burton (right) present the Best Booth Award to Sherryl Griffin.
The award includes a free booth at next year's Festival.
The 2015 Festival of Art in Stout Park will be Saturday and Sunday, August 1 and 2. If you would like to be a vendor in this juried event or volunteer to help, call Pelican Bay Arts Association at Manley Art Center: 541-469-1807.
August 02, 2014
FESTIVAL OF ART IN STOUT PARK IN BROOKINGS THIS WEEKEND!!!
Click on the Festival of Art Image in the column on the right to see photos of the work of this year's artists and food vendors.
