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Angela Ewing introduced four speakers to a full house.
Paula Edwards greeted guests and "poured". Look who is back in Brookings! Billie Ruth Furuichi.
Thomas Sheets was the first speaker and talked about his amazing driftwood assemblages. Asana Grille features a collection of his large pieces.
Tom answered questions about his creative process and gave away a few secrets.
Anna Marie told about learning traditional Mayan basket weaving from her mother. She is holding pine needles used in traditional basket making.
This was Anna Marie's mother's purse. Her mother made the purse from pine needle and used it for 20 years.
A selection of Anna Marie's baskets - two use gourds and pine needles. Anna Marie's baskets can be found in galleries from Alaska to California.
Randy Warren is a professional raku pottery artist. Originally from Ashland, he found Brookings to his liking and now lives and works here full time.
Some of Randy's pottery.
Randy talked about various ways to finish the pottery. Here he shows a horsehair vase.
Susana Gordon talked about her career and her book "My Turn"
Susana Gordon read a short essay from her book "My Turn - Women Speak Out"
Susana Gordon's book "My Turn" is available at Amazon.com in paperback and on Kindle.
Animated Angela Ewing thanked the audience and speakers.
Another enjoyable "happy hour" at Brian Scott Gallery.
Thank you Angela!
Oil by Mike Dwaileebe at Chetco Community Library
Oils of maritime scenes by Mike Dwaileebe at the Library
Oil by Kathy Huxley at Chetco Community Library
Still life oils by Kathy Huxley at the Library.
Visit the Library this month to see more paintings by Mike Dwaileebe and Kathy Huxley.
Karen Vogel's wall hangings and other handcrafted items are on display at Ambiance by the Sea.
This Art Walker wore a flamboyant costume hat that she created.
Lon Goddard on guitar at Ambiance by the Sea.
Mary Cleveland was showing her jewelry at Feather Your Nest.
Rapp Brush seen through the window reflections at Feather Your Nest
Artist Spencer Reynolds talked with Art Walkers at Semi Aquatic Gallery. Author Michael Kew signed his book "Crossings".
Adam Taylor at Semi Aquatic Gallery
Hither Thither & Yon at Wright's. Karen Warwick finishes the number with a flourish.
Alicia McKellar is the featured Artist at Wright's this month.
Work by Allen Smith at Manley Art Center & Gallery.
Allen Smith arrived late, so Pete Chasar interviewed his family instead. That was fun - and revealing. Allen will probably be on time in the future.
Giraffes on a Raft performed at Manley Art Center & Gallery during the Art Walk.
Janice Guernsey and Georgia Cockerham enjoying this month's theme paintings of "Fruits & Vegetables" at Manley Art Center.
Paula Edwards interviewed Artist Heidi Keller at Brian Scott Gallery.
Heidi discussed her Native-American-inspired decorative paintings.
Heidi has displays in both the main gallery at Brian Scott Gallery and upstairs in the Snug.
Horst Wolf and Paula Edwards at Brian Scott Gallery - paintings by Heidi Keller in the background.
Taste O'Honey entertained at Brian Scott & Signatures Galleries during the Art Walk.
Coos Bay, Oregon – Through the generosity of the Prefontaine Memorial Run Committee, admission will be free at Coos Art Museum during the Memorial Run events on Friday, September 16, Saturday, September 17 and Sunday September 18. Steve Prefontaine is remembered and honored in his home town, Coos Bay, through a variety of ways, including the Prefontaine Memorial Run. At Coos Art Museum, the Prefontaine Memorial Gallery houses a large collection of Steve Prefontaine’s awards and memorabilia, as well as numerous photographs highlighting his illustrious running career.
In order to make this gallery display available to all of the runners and Pre’s fans, the Prefontaine Memorial Run Committee has arranged to make Museum admission free prior to and during the race. To accommodate the public during the Bay Area Fun Festival, the Museum will have special extended hours on Saturday September 17, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm and on Sunday September 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
In addition to the Prefontaine Gallery, Museum visitors can view: The 23rd Annual Maritime Art Exhibition; Featured Maritime Artist – William A. Selden; Randall David Tipton: New Landscapes, Donna Wright: Retrospective: and Coos Art Museum 50th Anniversary Exhibition.
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. Regular hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm, Tuesday through Friday and 1:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday. Museum admission: $5 general, $2 students, veterans and seniors, free to Museum members.
