Manley Art Center has a new look. The trees near the front door developed problems and had to be removed. The good news is that the rest of the landscaping is flourishing. Plantings near the building done by Dick Geney (husband of Past PBAA President Bobbie Geney) are maturing and thriving.
Inside Manley Art Center, Gallery Exhibit Coordinator Sharon Guy introduced Artist of the Month Dave Howell and his wife Judy. Dave built a sail boat and he and Judy sailed 36,000 miles around the world where Dave gathered unlimited inspirations for his paintings - but after all that he was so moved by a recent visit to the Brookings coast that he moved here from Southern California. Visit the Pelican Bay Arts Association's website to learn more about Dave Howell.
Dave and Judy showed slides of their world travels and talked about their experiences in many countries.
Visit Manley Art Center in April to see an exhibit of Dave Howell's paintings. The gallery at 411 Oak Street is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm.
The Chetco Community Library is featuring an exhibit called "California Dreamin'" - paintings by three Crescent City artists.
Crescent City Artist Pauline Holmes
Crescent City Artist Stephen Washburn
Crescent City Artist Cathy Dean. You can see these paintings and more by these artists at the Library during April.
The Chetco Pelican Players are currently performing "Athenry" and gave a preview of what to expect. For more information about the play see http://www.chetcopelicanplayers.com/site/our-shows/now-playing/
Ambiance by the Sea offered a book signing by Georgia Cockerham. Several of Georgia's books were available. Her newest book is due to be out in June. Visit http://www.colorandwordsbygeorgia.com/ for more about Georgia's books and paintings.
Ambiance by the Sea is also showing art by Kevin Koeckl. Kevin (right) discussed his work with Art Walk visitors. You can see much more of Kevin's art at http://kevinportraits.com. Bill Schlichting (front) enjoyed some of the fabulous appetizers.
Art Walkers enjoyed the music of Spectrum Sounds at Brian Scott and Signatures Gallery. Paula Edwards introduced artist Les Cornish.
Les Cornish explained pastels and how they are used. Pastel paintings hold their color much longer than oils (which darken and can crack) or watercolors (which eventually fade). You can see an exhibit of Les Cornish pastel seascapes at Brian Scott/Signatures Gallery and much more on his website: http://lescornishfineart.com/
Lon Goddard on guitar at Semi Aquatic Gallery during the April Art Walk.
Artist Spencer Reynolds discussing a new "work in progress" at Semi Aquatic Gallery during the Art Walk.
Art Classes are available at Semi Aquatic Gallery 11 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday. Visit http://semiaquaticgallery.com/ to see more.
Rachael from the Rouge Valley has joined the artists showing at Feather Your Nest. She is offering custom hand crafted cutting boards, wine glasses, wine totes and more. Rachel ran into a snag on Highway 199 and didn't make it to the Art Walk. Maybe next month. Rapp Brush entertained with guitar and vocals.
Brookings Artist and long time art instructor, Audi Stanton, demonstrated small painting techniques at Wright's Fog and Fine Arts Gallery. Patty Anne Da'Cunha provided lively musical entertainment at Wright's during the Art Walk.
37 artists are currently showing at Wright's Fog and Fine Art Gallery and art classes are held there on Wednesday and Friday.
Art Walk Photos by Nola Range and Ann Ostrowski.
