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MAGICAL IMAGINATION: A SERGIO BARIL ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION at MANLEY ART CENTER

Center announces the opening reception for the October Art Exhibit, held Saturday, October 8th, 2022 from 3 to 6 PM at The Manley Art Center, located at 433 Oak Street in Brookings, Oregon.

The exhibit, on display from October 4th through November 3rd, features the colorful, imaginative creations by Sergio Baril. Sergio is a self-taught multi-media "outsider" artist with a huge appreciation for nature. As an active collector of fossils, rocks, driftwood, shells, etc found on hikes and long walks on beaches, lakes, and river banks, Sergio is always looking for different shapes and forms in his finds that inspire his imagination. Bright colors also play a big part in his work. These colors bring happiness and comfort to his soul. Sergio's free-form creation style allows his imagination to fly, creating pieces that reflect his state of mind at that particular moment.

Sergio has a BA in Business Administration and dedicated forty-six years to the jewelry industry. He served as President of Fred Joaillier USA, on Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, California, a subsidiary of Fred Joaillier Paris, a French-headquartered company with several stores throughout the United States. In 2001 Sergio moved to Sarasota, Florida, and created his own business Mariposa Designs LLC. He ran that business up to 2018 when he retired and moved to Brookings with my beautiful wife Jackie, three dogs, two cats, and a horse.

Also during October, Manley Art Center will display the ART at the PORT award-winning paintings. More than seventy paintings were displayed on the Boardwalk fence from May through the first week of September. People’s Choice ballots selected the winners, and five local sponsors each chose their favorite for an award.

The rest of the exhibit will be filled out with a variety of art created by the Manley Art Center members. Proceeds from the sale of artwork are shared between the artists and the Manley Art Center. The Manley uses its portion to further its mission to promote, through education, the appreciation, distribution, and enjoyment of fine arts and crafts.

About Manley Art Center

The Manley Art Center is home to the Pelican Bay Arts Association and is located at 433 Oak Street in Brookings, Oregon. Since our beginning in 1955, we have been committed to supporting the Arts in our community. The art center’s website can be viewed here: ManleyArtCenter.com

Art at the Port Winning Entries are going to Manley Art Center for October

More than seventy paintings were displayed on the Boardwalk fence from mid-May through the first week of September. People’s Choice ballots selected the winners and five local sponsors each chose their favorite for an award. The award winning paintings from this summer’s Art At the Port Exhibition will be on display at Manley Art Center during October. Some are still available for sale!

Artists who sold their panels during the summer include: Laura Lee Cundiff, Rita Staudinger, Ann Ostrowski, Nola Range, Janice Taylor and Pete Chasar.  Numerous others received inquiries to purchase and some of these were likely also sold. One teen is still trying to decide if she will sell her painting. All sales that were made during the summer were negotiated between the artist and buyer. When the winning panels are hung at Manley Art Center the prices will be posted and sales will be made through the gallery.

The fourth Art at the Port Exhibition is planned for 2023. Registration at Wright’s for a panel will begin on March 7, 2023, and the completed art is due on May 19 and 20 at Pithitude Gift Shop. All entries must be on the authorized and registered art panels, but panels are always 16” x 24”, so artists may begin planning their entries ahead of time. The 2023 theme has not been determined yet, but anything “coastal” is sure to be appropriate. Start planning your entry now and we look forward to seeing it next May.

Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk Report

September Art Walk Photos by Bill Schlichting

At Manley Art Center two woodworking artists collaborated on a show. Pete Chasar interviewed Donna Goss and Brian Childers and allowed the two woodworkers to ask each other questions.
Visit this exceptional show of wood art at Manley Art Center, 433 Oak Street, during September. Manley is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm.

John Marshall and Ken Dobberpuhl provided background music at Manley Art Center.

Erin Brumage was featured at Ambiance by the Sea and showed her watercolor and oil paintings.
Ambiance is located at 530 Hemlock Street and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm.


Da'llen and Don provided musical entertainment at Ambiance by the Sea during the Art Walk.

Randy Pearson explained his woodwork to a guest at Forecastle Books and Gallery. Bookstore owner Mark Gattreau listened in. Earlier during the Art Walk children who authored the book "Lethal Love" visited with guests. The children are part of the Azalea Middle School club Writers' Block.
Forecastle Books and Gallery is located at 553 Chetco Ave, and is open Tues through Sun from 10 am to 5 pm.

Brian Scott Gallery's Artist of the Month for September is Magdalena Huybrechs. She was interviewed by Pete Chasar during the Art Walk. Magdalena is showing photography, photo books, paintings and note cards.
Brian Scott Gallery is located at 515 Chetco Avenue and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm.

Swing Time at Brian Scott Gallery. Dan Hannum on bass and Shirley Hyatt on violin and vocals. The duo provided background entertainment during the Art Walk.

At Semi Aquatic Gallery Michael Kew read poetry while Spencer Reynolds created background sounds on the Theremin. The WHAT? Click to see.
Semi Aquatic Gallery is located at 654 Chetco Avenue and open Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 5:30 pm.

Larry Fries played guitar, harmonica and sang at Kim's Garden Party during Art Walk.

The book "Hummingbird Wisdom for Kids" and photos from the book at Kim's Garden Party. 
Kim's Garden Party is located at 301 Oak Street in Brookings.

The October Art Walk will be held on Saturday, October 8 from 3 to 6 pm. Hope to see you there!