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Blackberry Arts Festival in Coos Bay August 22 and 23

The Coos Bay Downtown Association welcomes visitors this weekend to the Annual Blackberry Arts Festival in downtown Coos Bay.  The festival features juried arts and crafts hand-made by local and regional vendors. It also features delicious blackberry treats by food vendors.  A staple at the festival each year is the PEO Blackberry Pies.  Festival-goers are encouraged to get their piece of the pie early for the best selection.  Whole pies will also be sold. Other food vendors will feature the blackberry as well. This year, several Coos Bay eateries will feature blackberry-inspired dishes. Look for the "berry cool" Blackberry Arts Festival logo in participating business' windows. 

• 7 Devils Brewery, 247 S. 2nd, CB - Blackberry beer, soda and dessert
• Benetti's Italian Restaurant, 260 S. Broadway, CB - Salmon blackberry salad and blackberry dessert
• Cakes with Jazz, 164 Market St., CB - Blackberry cupcakes (Saturday only)
• City Subs, 149 N. 4th, CB - Blackberry ice cream
• Coney Station, 295 S. Broadway, CB - Blackberry pie
• Outdoor In 305 S. 4th, CB - Blackberry ice cream
• Sugar Shack Bakery (Vern & Angie's), 63023 Highway 101, CB - Blackberry donuts and breads

The Blackberry Arts Festival celebrates its 33rd year and features the "Blackberry Jam Stage" sponsored by K-DOCK Sound and Music.  Music by Done Deal, Charlie Freak and Bobby Lindstrom's annual reunion of Elkhorn Express will be featured this year.  The Bay Area Teen Idol semi-finals will feature the best of the season at 2pm.  Bay Area Teen Idol is the premiere vocal competition for Coos County and western Douglas County teens.

Also new this year is the increased participation of the Coos Art Museum (CAM).  The museum features free admission this weekend and special hours from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and 1pm to 4pm on Sunday.  CAM will also offer free Zentangle mini lessons on the half hour from 11am to 2:30pm on Saturday with materials and goodie bags provided for the first 12 in each session.  The non-profit museum welcomes donations and is located at 235 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay.

There will also be a community "drumming circle," your chance to make some noise with other drummers.  This family-friendly event happens from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 on Second Street between 2 Swans Bakery and Checkerberry's Flowers & Gifts. This is a community-wide event.  Even if you don't own a drum, participate by bringing a bucket, a box or anything on which you can drum.

The festival began as a way to feature local artists and crafters.  You can find art, photography, woodworks, soaps, candles, jewelry and more from Pacific Northwest artists and crafters.  The festival celebrates the annual harvest of the Blackberry.  It takes place at the peak of the Blackberry season on the Oregon Coast. The festival is open from 9am - 6pm on Saturday, August 22nd and 10am to 4pm on Sunday, August 23rd. For more information, visit www.coosbaydowntown.org or like the Coos Bay Downtown Association's Facebook page.

20 Award Winners at Manley Art Center Exhibit Open Aug 31 to Sept 28, 2015

The Watercolor Society of Oregon (WSO) 51^st Aqueous Media Show will be hosted by the Pelican Bay Arts Association and on exhibit at the Manley Art Center in Brookings.

"Violet" by Maud Durland

The exhibition opens on Monday, August 31st and continues through September 28th. The Gallery is located at 433 Oak Street, Brookings, OR and paintings are on display Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 4pm. Be sure to join the opening reception during the Art Walk event Saturday September 12^th from 3-6pm.

This collection of the 20 award-winning works was selected from the 80 works juried into WSO's bi-annual Exhibitions by noted artist and juror Gale Webb. The Traveling Show tours Oregon for five months at various locations.

"Translucent Light" by Angela Grainger

The WSO has a long tradition of featuring many of Oregon's finest water media painters, working in a broad spectrum of styles from traditional themes to semi-abstract visions, from portraits to celebrations of nature. Each artist demonstrates an advanced facility to interpret their subjects in dynamic compositions with highly personalized color palettes and brush strokes.

"Through the Rye" by Ruth Armitage

WSO is a statewide non-profit watercolor organization in its 51st year, with over 900 members. The society is committed to furthering the interest of aqueous watermedia, which includes watercolor and acrylic paintings, by providing educational opportunities both for its members and others interested in the visual arts. Visit their website at www.watercolorsocietyoforegon.com to learn more about WSO exhibitions and activities.

"Axis Ever Turning" by Chris Keylock Williams

For further information, you may contact Cilde Grover at (541) 412-8388, the Pelican Bay Arts Association at (541) 469-1807 or by email at pbaart@frontier.com.

Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk on August 8, 2015

At Manley Art Center Dan Barker was interviewed by Pete Chasar.

Dan creates American Tanka (poetry banners), using fabric, thread, glass, etc.

Dan's work will be on display at Manley Art Center during the month of August. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm.


Giraffes on a Raft in the Gallery at Manley Art Center.

Sherryl Griffin demonstrated how she creates kelp collectibles at A Wild Bird and Backyard General Store.

Sherryl is beginning to apply kelp to a lampshade frame.

Hither, Thither and Yon performed at A Wild Bird and Backyard General Store.

Julie Scott at A Wild Bird and Backyard General Store with her ocean-themed art. You can currently see both Julie Scott's art and Sherryl Griffin's kelp collectibles at the store.

Rapp Brush at Feather Your Nest. Rapp always has interesting stories to tell along with his music.

Bob Workley showing his bowls and other fine woodwork at Feather Your Nest. The bowl that Bob is holding probably should have been photographed upside down - it has three feet that have been carved out of the burl.

Bob Workley has recently created a collection of pots made from driftwood. You can see the pots and some of his work with burls at Feather Your Nest.

Pat Renner painted Paul Renner playing a guitar at Chetco Community Library.

During August the Library is featuring a show by The Thursday Painters from Gold Beach.

Paintings by Alexandra Ayer at the Library.

Paintings by Paul Renner at the Library.

Paintings by Lorraine Filippone-Rossiter at the Library.

Paintings by Pat Renner at the Library.

Pat drawing Paul at the Library.  If you're wondering why this photo (and several others) bear a resemblance to a Pete Chasar painting - Nola's notorious Art Walk camera was switching itself back and forth between normal shooting mode and some unknown, art mode that simplified the images. This was a new trick for the camera and I didn't know it was happening until I saw the images the next morning.

The Library's lobby showcase is featuring wood sculptures by Nancy Tuttle.

Ann Ostrowski photographing Anita Tuttle's work at the Library.

Chetco Photographers Association displayed at Dewey's Digs.

Watercolorist Rachel Patterson is showing at Brian Scott Gallery.
Looking up the stairs at Rachel's display the camera took a normal exposure.

One minute later, looking down the stairs with no changes to the camera settings, the camera took a simplified photo. Any camera buffs out there understand how this is possible?

Taste O'Honey performed at Brian Scott Gallery in front of a display of Rachael Patterson's work.

Christina Olsen at work on a T-Shirt.

Christina has moved into the famous Philosopher's Corner (upstairs at Brian Scott Gallery) to create her masterpieces - and philosophize with Art Walkers.

At Wright's, Pete Chasar "interviewed" Jesse Rea-Beltran, whose work you can see on the wall behind Pete. Since Jesse was on duty at the Coast Guard Station, Pete played the parts of both himself and Jesse.

Patty Anne Da Cunha performed in the Fog and Fine Art Gallery at Wright's Custom Framing.

Angela Ewing was charmed by a painting by Rob Decker that reminds her of England.
The painting is of a place near Crescent City that Angela says really does look like England.

Angela bought the painting from Rob who was painting at Wright's. Camera in simplified mode again!
Fortunately Ann got a very nice photo with a more cooperative camera.

Art Walk photos by Ann Ostrowski and Nola Range.

The Stout Mountain Railway ran trains during the Festival of Art in Stout Park August 1st & 2nd.

 

 

 

Festival of Art in Stout Park Best Booth Award

 The Best Booth Award, judged by Mayor of Brookings Ron Hedenskog, went to Amber Jones for Amberz Art - copper jewelry and garden art. Festival coordinators Violet Burton and Cilde Grover are pictured with the winners.

 

FESTIVAL OF ART IN STOUT PARK on August 1 & 2, 2015

 More than 60 arts and crafts vendors, plus a food court that included chocolate, sushi, pulled pork, fresh fruit, and a traditional grille, plus adult brews and beverages. Local musicians rotated onstage both days.  The event is sponsored by Pelican Bay Arts Association and is held in Stout Park which surrounds Manley Art Center.

Here are some of the sights:

Members of Pelican Bay Arts Association provided festival maps and other information to visitors. At the table - Joan Eddy, PBAA President, Janice Guernsey and Sandy Bonney.

Watercolor artist, Jay Mosby, was at the festival early to paint portraits for visitors.

Lon Goddard onstage on Saturday morning.

Booths lined the pathways of Stout Park.

Richard Martin's pottery booth.

Judy Lovett in the booth she shared with her husband Buck.

Bob and Cheryl Hanna's metal art booth.

Austin Bertelson, who creates chainmaille jewelry.

Jeff McHarry's wood designs and cribbage boards.

Charlie and Julie Freeman's jewelry.

 
Julie Brown with a display of fiber art and jewelry.

Fran Coker's fiber art.

Wandering the paths...


and wandering,

and wandering...

 
Renata Gyuro's fiber art booth.

Gary Pollard modeling one of his pine needle hats. He has a wide variety of wood and basket items.

Karinna French's jewelry booth.

still wandering the park...

Shelly Knapp's kaleidoscopes.

The Food Court!

 
Rumgrille has a seagoing theme.

Streetside Grille.

Taking orders at Streetside Grille.

The Chef at Streetside Grille.

Tables adjacent to the Food Court.

Café Kitanishi set up inside Manley Art Center to offer sushi.

Joyce Brandon's little chocolate factory inside Manley Art Center.

Ambiqua Wind Vineyard in Manley's Courtyard.

Wandering those paths again...

Haven't seen this one yet.

Katrina's Cards.

Katrina Meister with cards and paintings.

Wood boxes and cutting boards by Robert Triplett.

4 Paws Silversmiths.

Amber Jones copper creations.

Rika Blue's pottery.

Sea Jewels jewelry.

Shelby Mahan's paintings.

Sherryl Griffin's kelp art.

Spectrum Sounds on stage on Saturday afternoon.

 
CZ Creations booth.

Erine Elmer's jewelry.

Elwin Bowker's intarsia and Judy Bowker's photography.

Bonnie Hennesey and Georgia Cockerham at one of several Greeter's Booth's placed at the various entrances to the Festival.

Jean Johnston's Jewelry booth.

Maryjane Carlson's pottery.

On the path again.

There's still more...

Roger Marcoux creates these boards and his wife puts on the finish.

Roger was pretty busy adding up his sales.

Christina Olsen's ever whimsical booth of art creations.

Karinna French's jewelry booth.

Susan Torassa's fiber and soap booth.

Sun Levine's pottery.

Still walking...

Watercolor artist Buzz Stewart (left) stopped by to visit Oil Artist Frank Gustafson in Frank's booth.

Julie and Charlie Freeman - I know we visited this booth earlier.


Yes, and we also visited Julie Brown's booth earlier... but there is more we haven't seen.

Glenna Kimball's fiber art booth.

Time for a snack at the Nuts 4 Life booth.

Ron Peterson's jewelry.

Violet and Len Burton's booth. Len is an oil painter and also creates a variety of wood art. Violet is a photographer.

Adam Taylor on stage on Saturday afternoon. The show goes on through Sunday afternoon and there are more booths we haven't seen yet.