Wild Rivers Coast Art

Jay Mosby Exhibit at Manley Art Center

Manley Art Center announces the opening reception for the April Art Exhibit, held Saturday, April 8th, 2023, from 3 to 6 PM.

The exhibit, on display from April 4th through 29th, features several of Jay Mosby’s recently recovered watercolor studies. Jay Mosby, an accomplished watercolorist, was an important part of the Brookings-Harbor art scene. He could often be found painting and drawing on Thursday afternoons at the Manley Art Center’s Life Drawing sessions. We are delighted to be able to display his work in this exhibit with music provided by John Marshall.

Following a career that included a stint at Disney Studios and thirty years as a designer for Glass Containers Corporation, Jay took up watercolor and was soon teaching. He taught watercolor painting in Los Angeles and Yosemite National Park before coming to Oregon. Jay joined PBAA in 1987 and became a member of the Life Drawing group. Jay and Buzz Stewart became fast friends and sketching buddies. For many years Jay and Buzz teamed up to offer free quick portraits during Art Walk and at PBAA’s annual events including Azalea Festival Art Show (AFAS) and Art in the Park.

“My art experience began at the Chouinard Art Institute where I studied with very capable artists who encouraged me to feel the essence, the depth, and charisma of my art. I was to become aware that my work would not need to look like something but it must feel like something.” - Jay Mosby

The rest of the exhibit features 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.
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About Manley Art Center

The Manley Art Center is home to the Pelican Bay Arts Association,  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

Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk

The Art Walk is celebrating its 20th Season!

Manley Art Center is displaying Pet Art this month in collaboration with the South Coast Humane Society. SCHS director Jennifer Alcorn spoke about her work to rescue and give a second chance to pets. Donations for SCHS are being accepted at Manley Art Center and March artist of the month Adena Turner offered a custom pet portrait with the proceeds split between the artist and SCHS.

Manley Art Center is located at 433 Oak Street and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 4.

Shirley Hyatt and her new music partner played Swing Time music at Manley Art Center during Art Walk.

Lon Goddard provided musical entertainment at Ambiance by the Sea.

Mishmash Mosias created by Jean and Ben Boorman are featured at Ambiance by the Sea.

Ambiance by the Sea is located at 530 Hemlock Street and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 - 5.

Forecastle Books is featuring the second part of a collection of art created by the late Jay Hannah. Hannah and store owner Mark Gattreau were friends and Gattresu inherited much of Hannah's work.

Forecastle Books is located at 553 Chetco Avenue and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 to 5.

Don Beckner smiles while performing at Brian Scott Gallery during the Art Walk.

March featured artist Heidi Foss was interviewed by Pete Chasar at Brian Scott Gallery.

Heidi Foss is a relatively new resident of Port Orford where she is the founder and president of a new artist co-operative called The Creative Collective. She is looking for a home for the organization and would like to include space for other arts, including performing arts. When she saw the new classroom at Manley Art Center she said "This is my dream."

Art Walk founder Horst Wolf and wife Leslie listen to the interview at Brian Scott Gallery.

Zen stone stacks and acrylic paintings by Heidi Foss are on display at Brian Scott Gallery.

Heidi Foss with some of her acrylic paintings.

Brian Scott Gallery is located at 515 Chetco Avenue and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 5.

Photos by Bill Schlichting and Nola Range -- most by Bill since Nola broke her own camera and made do with a phone camera.

Thanks to all the Art Walk artists, musicians and venues... and THANK YOU to Bill Schlichting who coordinates the Art Walk, prepares the flyer, and also takes photos!

Get your Art Panel for Art at the Port now!

Art Panels for this year's Art at the Port show have arrived at Wright's Custom Framing in Brookings (810 Chetco Avenue). Register at Wright's and get your panel now. Completed art is due on May 19 or 20.

The show will hang all summer and there will be more than $1000 in awards given in September for People's Choice and Sponsored awards.

PETS MAKE LIFE BETTER - Exhibit Opening Reception at Manley Art Center - March 11

Manley Art Center announces the opening reception for the March Art Exhibit, held Saturday, March 11th, 2023, from 3 to 6 PM at The Manley Art Center, located at 433 Oak Street in Brookings, Oregon.

The exhibit, on display from March 7th through April 1st, presents artwork from the members of Manley Art Center expressing love for pets and animals. The exhibit is a celebration of the collective joy pets and art bring to our lives!

We are also using this exhibit to bring attention to the work the South Coast Humane Society (SCHS) does to improve the lives of pets and people. During our art reception on March 11th, Jennifer Alcorn, SCHS Director, will present information about the organization's various sustainable programs. Artist Adena Turner will auction off a custom pet portrait, proceeds will be split between the artist and SCHS. Adena’s art can be viewed at adenaturnerart.com or facebook.com/adenaturnerart. Lastly, consider bringing a donation for SCHS of one of the following items to the artist's reception: lightly used or new blankets, small and medium Martingdale collars (slip-on not clip-on), Fabulosa cleaner, or plastic cat toys. SCHS is always in need of these items.

The rest of the exhibit features 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
Manley Art Center is home to the Pelican Bay Arts Association,  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