Wild Rivers Coast Art

OCT Funds for Curry County Nonprofits

OCT funds available to Curry County nonprofit affiliates

CURRY COUNTY, OREGON (September 25, 2015) – The Curry County Cultural Coalition announces that competition for 2016 Oregon Cultural Trust (OCT) funds is now open to nonprofit affiliates in Curry County.  Grants of up to $1,000 are available to groups that promote, preserve, and enhance the arts, heritage, and humanities resources found in Curry County. 

OCT funds are generated through direct donations, the sales of Cultural Heritage license plates, and individual state tax credits.  One third of the money that the OCT grants each year is distributed among 45 county and tribal cultural coalitions, based on population.  These autonomous coalitions set their own priorities and re-grant OCT funds within their jurisdictions.  The Curry County Cultural Coalition reviews applications annually and awards money to groups that fulfill the OCT mission of increasing public participation in Oregon culture.

Applications for grants for 2016 projects are due by November 15, 2015.  Grants will be distributed to recipients at a reception on December 3, 2015.  Projects funded for 2016 must be completed and final reports received by September 30, 2016. 

Curry County organizations and projects which received OCT funds for 2015 were:

• Brookings Area Council for the Arts – American Music Festival

• Curry Arts, Inc. – Artist Workshops

• Curry County Fair – Experience Drumming Interactive Sessions

• Friends of the Langlois Library – An Evening with Brian Doyle

• Port Orford Arts Council - Community Welcoming Dinner for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz

  during the “Run to the Rogue”

• Port Orford Main Street Revitalization Association - Wayside Signage to Promote Historic Sites

• Port Orford Public Library Foundation - Educational DVDs for North Curry Residents

• Southern Oregon Kite Festival - Young Poets’ Contest

• Stagelights Musical Arts Community - Wild Rivers Music Festival

• Yoga Club of Gold Beach - Introduction to Dance Classes

For additional information and to download a grant application visit the Curry County Cultural Coalition website at www.curryccc.org. 

Brookings Art Walk on September 12

A Wild Bird and Backyard General Store featured music by Giraffes on a Raft.

Georgia Cockerman discussed and signed her two books; "Why, Why,Why?" a memoir of a family tragedy, and "Wildlife Friends: Northwest Coast," a children's book of poetry.

Feather Your Nest presented a display of vintage Avon and Sarah Coventry jewelry.

At Wright's Custom Framing and Fog & Fine Art Gallery, Dale Wells held up Rob Decker with a banana - not for his paintings, but for his necklace.

Dennis Wright and Ken Range modeling a bracelet from one of Wright's artists, and Rob's necklace. The necklace was eventually returned.

Jay Mosby painted portraits of Art Walkers at Wright's.

Earle Sidelle's photography was displayed at Dewey's Digs. Sorry Earle, the camera went into Pete Chasar mode again and simplified the image. Must have been all the shenanigans at Wright's. Looks pretty cool though, doesn't it.

The camera is still in simplified mode as Docent Bonnie at Manley Art Center discussed the 20 award winning pieces of the travelling show of the Watercolor Society of Oregon.

Marshall Thompson on guitar at Manley Art Center.

Maryjane Carlson working on clay art at Manley Art Center, a painting by Pete Chasar in the background.

Marshall and son Noah Thompson played and sang at Manley Art Center.

At Brian Scott Gallery, new paintings by Pete Chasar - and a new style for Pete.

Patty Ann DaCunha at Brian Scott Gallery. Patty Ann led the crowd in singing Happy Birthday to Mary McMinn. Christina Olsen painted a huge birthday card for all to sign.

Mary McMinn is 90. Her latest painting is a "Tin Lizzy" seen through a big barn door (to her left in the photo). You can see a collection of Mary's paintings at Brian Scott Gallery, 515 Chetco Avenue in Brookings.

Thanks to all the artists, musicians, and venues for another enjoyable Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk!

Nola Range

 

Coos Art Museum Classes and Workshops for Sept/Oct 2015

Introduction to Zentangle®

Instructor: Rosie Hill (Certified Zentangle® Teacher)

**teens and adults / all skill levels**

Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Cost: $35 for CAM members / $40 for non-members (ALL materials included)

For more information visit: http://www.coosart.org/events/introduction-to-zentangle-with-rosie-hill/

 

Paradox Play, a Zentangle® Class

Instructor: Rosie Hill (Certified Zentangle® Teacher)

**teens and adults / all skill levels**

Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Cost: $30 for CAM members / $35 for non-members (SOME materials included)

For more information visit: http://www.coosart.org/events/paradox-play-with-rosie-hill/

**The Introduction to Zentangle class listed above is not required in order to take this Paradox Play class, but many students find it helpful!**

 

Experimental Drawing

Instructor: Pat Snyder

**adults only / all skill levels **

Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., both days

Cost: $75 for CAM members / $90 for non-members (SOME materials included)

For more information visit: http://www.coosart.org/events/experimental-drawing-with-pat-snyder/

**This class is FULL. Please contact the Education Dept. at sldonaldson@coosart.org to be added to the waiting list or to be notified of a future Experimental Drawing class.**

 

Watercolors Plus!

Instructor: Liv Drahos

**adults only / intermediate to advanced **

Thursdays, October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., each day

Cost: $90 for CAM members / $115 for non-members (SOME materials included)

For more information visit: http://www.coosart.org/events/watercolors-plus-with-liv-drahos/

**ONLY 2 SPACES LEFT**

 

Day of the Dead Shrines and Shadow Boxes

Instructor: Mary Humphrey

**teens and adults / all skill levels**

Friday, October 23 and Saturday October 24, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., both days

Cost: $95 for CAM members / $110 for non-members (MOST materials included)

For more information visit: http://www.coosart.org/events/day-of-the-dead-shrines-with-mary-humphrey/

 

Check out www.coosart.org/class-listing/ for other art classes and workshops including the return of Allen (Tony) Adams for an acrylics class and Mary Humphrey’s bookbinding workshop! And don’t forget our fall lecture series starting Thursday, October 15 at 5:30 p.m.