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Christmas Time at the Brookings Art Walk

The Christmas Belles (Shirley Hyatt and Patty Ann Da'Cunha) perform holiday classics at Brian Scott Gallery.
Art Walk founder Horst Wolf and his wife Leslie had front row seats.

Paula Edwards shared a little Holiday Cheer with artist Magdalena Huybregths.

Dorothy Marshall, Leslie Wolf and Paula Edwards with a Christmas display of art by various local artists at Brian Scott Gallery.

At Kim's Garden Party, Cara Ann Blanchard is showing her acrylic paintings.

Larry Fries and Toni Land perform at Kim's Garden Party. Members of the audience nearly filled a semi-circle of chairs around the stage.

Ambiance by the Sea is decked out for the Holidays.

Ken Dobberpuhl performs with his best side showing at Ambiance by the Sea. He joked with photographer Bill Schlichting about being sure to get his good side.

Hmmm, doesn't look like Ken has a bad side. Loved his song about "Santa" Cruz.

Dave Christie, aka the Working Mouse for all you art fans who need help with your computers.
Dave is showing his tile art at Whimsical Griffin's new location across the hall in the same building as previously (photo by Vincent Chiantelli).

Virgo Sol, consisting of crafters Darryn Ballance and Stacy Savona, display their upcycled vintage art creations, including handmade clothing items, at a. ell atelier. Savona also makes jewelry for her business Outlaw Ore Silver Jewelry.

Author Mari Jane Hillyer signs copies of a children's storybook at Forecastle Books and Gallery. The bookstore has several of Hillyer's signed books available.

Cookies and punch were served at Manley Art Center where the Children's Art Program is featured for December.

Pete Chasar interviewed Layne Smithers, Liam Christensen and Blake Reynolds, who discussed their art and the CAP art classes.
Layne and Liam were both award and ribbon winners at this year's Art at the Port.

Blake and Liam are also showing their Alebrijie pieces at Manley this month.

Sharon Guy has administered and taught the CAP classes for the past several years.

Children's Art Program Art Statement:
The PBAA Children's Art Program (CAP) is designed to teach art techniques and vocabulary to elementary school-age children. The program focuses on the seven art elements; line, shape, form, space, texture, value and color. Instructors also incorporate art history, materials and techniques to ensure a solid foundation in art education. Students are encouraged to view and discuss art displayed in the gallery and art history images, to help expand their ability to articulate their thoughts and ideas when viewing and making art. Each lesson strives to bring their newly acquired knowledge to culminate in a complete piece of artwork.

Mixed media on black paper by Eden Hamilton, age 10.

Pastel painting by Layne Smithers at Manley Art Center.

Willow Leaver, age 9, with her mixed media painting at Manley. Notice the red dot on the ID tag for her painting - yes, that means it has been sold.

Rapp Brush provided musical entertainment at Manley Art Center during the Art Walk.

In addition to a rainbow punch, David Guy also offered adult beverages.

In the classroom during Art Walk, the Mudslingers Pottery Group was at work. Maryjane Carlson (standing) has been teaching ceramics at Manley Art Center since 2003.

Jenny Dwaileebe was working on a large clay turtle.

Maryjane Carlson using a slab roller at Manley Art Center. This new piece of equipment is a long term investment for the pottery group and will be moved out of the classroom as soon as the old "garage" space at Manley Art Center is transformed into a workspace for ceramics... hopefully in January. The roller is used to roll a piece of clay into flat slabs for building clay pieces. Maryjane still teaches students to roll slabs of clay with rolling pins and sticks and says that getting a perfect slab is one of the tougher things they have to learn, but the roller makes it easier for less physically strong people to roll out a perfect slab of clay every time and in less time. It has already been used for bowls, planters, boxes, tiles and many of the pieces of the totems the group has been making.

Layne Smithers poses for photos and points to a painting he made during a CAP class.
CAP classes will be offered for school age children at Manley Art Center in 2023. Phone 541-469-1807 for information.

Thank you to all the Art Walk artists, musicians and venues.
Art Walk will be on hiatus until April. The next Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk will be held on Saturday, April 9 from 3 to 6 pm.

Art walk photos by Bill Schlichting and Nola Range.

 

CHILDREN’S ART PROGRAM ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION at MANLEY ART CENTER ON DEC 10

Manley Art Center announces the opening reception for the December Art Exhibit, held Saturday, December 10th, 2022 from 3 to 6 PM at The Manley Art Center, located at 433 Oak Street in Brookings, Oregon.

The exhibit, on display from December 5th through December 30th, features a collection of work produced by the children who participated in the Manley Art Center’s Children’s Art Program (CAP) throughout 2022. A wide variety of pieces will be on display showcasing the diverse subject matter taught through Manley’s CAP program. Several of the CAP students will be at the open reception to answer questions about their work and experience. 

CAP is designed to teach art techniques and vocabulary to elementary school-age children. The program focuses on the seven art elements; line, shape, form, space, texture, value, and color. Instructors also incorporate art history, materials, and techniques to ensure a solid foundation in art education. Students are encouraged to view and discuss art displayed in the gallery and art history images, to help expand their ability to articulate their thoughts and ideas when viewing and making art. Each lesson strives to bring their newly acquired knowledge to culminate in a completed piece of artwork.

The Manley Art Center believes it is our obligation to see that the children of this community have access to quality art education that enhances their understanding of fine art and their skills to create fine art.  As Pablo Picasso once said, ‘Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once they grow up.’ 

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.