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Brookings Art Walk resumes April 9, 3 - 6 pm with two new venues and a special theatrical event

The Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk hiatus is over, and the popular event resumes April 9 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with two new venues—ABC Creations and Semi Aquatic.

To celebrate these new venues and the art walk’s return, there’s a special theatrical event at Dewey’s Digs, starting at 5:15 p.m. It includes preview performances by two local theatrical companies—Chetco Pelican Players and Brookings Harbor Community Theater.

As in the past, in addition to all the art and collectibles, there will be several other special events, including painting demonstrations and “meet the artist” opportunities.

Most venues will have live music, which, along with free refreshments, adds immensely to the friendly, festive art walk atmosphere. But should you miss any  of it, there's an after-art-walk report right here.

Complete Venues List:

NEW VENUE-ABC Creations
Lower Level, Art Walk Alley and Willow Street
541 661-7930

Special Event, 3:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Meet painter Julie Scott, featured artist. This new venue offers paintings, fabric art, sculpture, pottery, as well as fabric and other supplies. Music by Giraffes on a Raft.

Brian Scott Gallery and Signatures, 515 Chetco Ave., 541 412-8687:

Special Event, 4:30 p.m.: Surprise demonstration. Featured artist is photographer Magdelena Huybreghs. Also on main floor: Signatures Gallery, 541 469-1085, with Star Wars poster artist Drew Struzan, as well as Sandy Bonney, watercolorist Jan Kunz, pastel artists Albert Handell, and mannerist printer Joe Tonini. More art in upstairs Snug and lower level Art Alley Grille restaurant. Music by Lon Goddard. 

Chetco Community Public Library, 405 Alder St., 541 469-7738: 

The main gallery displays “All Creatures Great and Small” — art by Christina Olsen, Jeannie and Tod Steele, and Horst Wolf. The lobby showcase presents a display from Relay for Life. 

Dewey's Digs, Curry Coastal Pilot conference room, enter from Art Walk Alley, 541 373-3551: Special Event, 5:15 p.m.: Brookings Harbor Community Theater players and Chetco Pelican Players perform preview sketches. Featured art: A Room Full of Theatrical Posters. (A temporary sign identifies Dewey’s Digs entrance.) Music by Patty Anne Da’Cunha.

Feather Your Nest, 703 Chetco Ave. (entrance in back), 541 469-4300: 

Offers everything from hand-carved wood bowls to beach-themed paintings and glass art. In addition, there’s a small historical museum with lots of Brookings memorabilia to view. Music by Rapp Brush.

PBAA/Manley Art Center, 433 Oak Street
541 469-1807

Featured artist is Judith Falconer, wildlife artist from Grants Pass. Gallery theme is “Yellow.” The large classroom has art, too, and hosts Tuesday Painters, Life Drawing, Mudslingers, Chetco Photographers, Fiber Arts, and other activities. Music by Taste ‘o Honey.

NEW VENUE- Semi Aquatic Gallery
654 Chetco Avenue
503 451-3775:

Special Event, 3:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Painting demonstration by Spencer Reynolds, the artist whose beach-themed oil paintings and prints fill the gallery. Art classes 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday or by appointment. Music by Hither, Thither, and Yon.

Wright's Custom Framing/Fog & Fine Art Gallery, 810 Chetco Ave., 541-469-7900: Special Event, 3:00—6:00 p.m.:  Fabric painting demonstration by Kim Meyer. Featured artist is Tom Sheets and his abstract acrylic-on-canvas images. Gallery shows works by 35 other artists. Rear gallery has additional art supplies. Art workshops, art supplies and framing services, too. Music by Adam Taylor.

"Winter Warmer" at Brian Scott Gallery on Saturday March 13

It was cold and blustery outside, but inside Brian Scott Gallery it was warm and the bar was open. Christina Olsen, Horst Wolf and Paula Edwards greeted guests.

The music of Giraffes on a Raft created a lively atmosphere.
We heard that Shirley's socks boasted little giraffes all the way up the back - but we didn't get to see them.

Christina Olsen interviewed Andy Charles who is currently showing at Brian Scott Gallery. Andy paints in watercolor, oils and prismacolor and also creates museum quality beadwork. See more of Any Charles work at http://www.andycharles.com.

On April the Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk will resume.

 

Stout Mountain Railway "Eggspress 2016" on March 26

Winners of Vision High School Art Competition at Coos Art Museum

 
Best of Show - Key to Heart - acrylic by Morgan Vineyard, Senior, Bandon High School

Morgan Vineyard, a Bandon High School Senior, took home the 'Best of Show' award at VISION 2016, an annual high school art competition underwritten by the Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation. Vineyard’s submission, and acrylic titled “Key to Heart,” won her a two-year tuition waiver to attend Southwestern along with a $250 cash-purchase award.

First Place - Hayley Williams – digital media by Dayle Bivens, Senior, Bandon High School

Dayle Bivens, a Bandon High School Senior, was awarded '1st Place' for her digital media work titled “Hayley Williams.” Bivens received a two-year tuition waiver to attend Southwestern along with a $100 cash-purchase award.

Second Place - Surfaces – photograph by Sarah Sax, Junior, Pacific High School

Sarah Sax, a junior from Pacific High School, took home the '2nd Place' award for her photograph titled “Surfaces.” Sax received a $75 cash-purchase award along with a 2-year tuition waiver to attend Southwestern.

Sixteen other cash prizes ranging from $50 to $20 were awarded to grade division winners, grades 9 through 12.

VISION 2016 consists of artwork from 13 southern Oregon high schools. The 85 works of art by 73 students on display in VISION 2016 came from the following high schools in alphabetical order: Bandon, Brookings-Harbor, Coquille, Glide, Gold Beach, Marshfield (in Coos Bay), Myrtle Point, North Bend, Oregon Virtual Academy (North Bend), Pacific (in Port Orford), Reedsport Community Charter School, Resource Link Homeschool and Winter Lake (in Bandon)

Each year the Vision exhibition continues to present the talents of our regional high school art students. VISION 2016 is on display in the upstairs galleries at Coos Art Museum through April 9, 2016.

Coos Art Museum has been a cultural focal point of Oregon’s scenic Southern Coast since 1966. It occupies an historic 1936 Art Deco US Federal Building in downtown Coos Bay. The museum offers a wide range of arts activities including exhibitions, art classes and lectures. Hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm, Tuesday through Friday and 1:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday.

For more information on Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation, log on to www.socc.edu/foundation, or email: foundation@socc.edu or call: 1-800-962-2838, ext 7210.