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Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk Report

Zoe West is Manley Art Center's Featured Artist for November. During Art Walk Zoe discussed her art in a highly animated interview with Pete Chasar.

Zoe is showing her "Life Form" series. Organic images that represent thoughts, emotions, motives and ideas at the molecular level.

Zoe was happy to discuss her process and the inspirations for her paintings with Art Walk visitors.

In the Manley classroom Maryjane Carlson applies feet to a bowl she is creating using clay. The Mudslingers pottery group will be the featured artists at Manley Art Center in December.

Adele Kurtz announced that the drawing for an award winning Art at the Port painting by Carol Long would be held during Art Walk.

Linda Evans did the honors and drew a winning ticket for Brandi Randall.

Brian Childers poured beverages for the Art Walk guests at Manley Art Center.

Lon Goddard performs at Whimsical Griffin. He is the first to perform live at the venue.

Whimsical Griffin owner Vincent Chiantelli greets visitors to his shop which includes his own art and limited art supplies.

Photographer Dave Jenkins shows a pair of visitors his deep space photos on his phone at Forecastle Books and Gallery where an Art Bazar took place featuring several artists throughout the store.

Jasmine Blue, known for her glass creations, displayed this month at Forecastle Books and Gallery.

Mary Whitaker is the November Featured Artist at Brian Scott Gallery.

Mary Whitaker's paintings will be on display through November at Brian Scott Gallery.

Pete Chasar interviews Featured Artist Mary Whitaker at Brian Scott Gallery.

Don Beckner has a laugh between songs at Brian Scott Gallery where he provides background music during Art Walk.

Horst Wolf joins in the chorus of people singing "Happy Birthday" to Horst at Brian Scott Gallery. Wolf was the founder of the Second Saturday Art Walk in April 2004. Horst is 93. We look forward to singing Happy Birthday to Horst again next November.

Photos by Bill Schlichting and Nola Range

Thank you to all the Art Walk Venues, Artists, Musicians and everyone who came out to enjoy the art, music, refreshments and camaraderie.

 

 

Art Walk this Saturday in Brookings

A raffle drawing for this beautiful painting by Carol Long will be held at Manley Art Center during Art Walk. You may purchase tickets until 3:20 pm on the day of Art Walk - Saturday, November 11.

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A bazaar weekend is anticipated and the Second Saturday Art Walk from 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 11 will be no exception — with one venue having its own Art Bazaar.

Forecastle Books and Gallery at 553 Chetco Ave. will gather a large selection of art creations by artists who have previously displayed their works. Visitors can stop by to view art and “Give the Gift of Local Art” during the holiday season.

The bookstore will serve smoked tuna, wine and coffee. For more information, call 541-813-2665.

The “Give the Gift of Local Art” is being promoted by Pelican Bay Arts Association at its venue, Manley Art Center at 433 Oak St. A reception during the Art Walk will include sweet and savory food and wine. 

The featured artist for the month is Zoe West. Her paintings are from her Life Form series, which she describes as “organic abstract, representing thoughts, emotions, motives and ideas at the molecular level. The intangible working of our mind and inner being, rendered in colorful probabilities.”

Local art historian Pete Chasar will interview West at 3:30 p.m. Guests can meet and talk with the artist in the gallery and watch the Mudslingers prepare their ceramic masterpieces in the classroom. The pottery group will be featured in December.

The rest of the exhibit includes a variety of art created by association members. For more information about the association and its programs, visit manleyartcenter.com or call 541-469-1807.

Brian Scott Gallery features acrylic and mixed media artist Mary Whitaker during the month. She will be on hand to meet and greet and will be interviewed at 4:30 p.m.

Having traveled the world and capturing many photographs, Whitaker was encouraged by her cousin to pursue a career in photography, art or both. She chose art and took many classes in watercolor and acrylic paint, signing up for several online abstract painting courses with Fiona Godfrey. She fell in love with abstract art, continued to learn new techniques and mediums and has shared all the new techniques with others.

"I'm most excited about color, how different colors look next to each other, while adding texture, shapes and lines,” Whitaker said. “It makes me happy.”

Music will be presented by Don Beckner. Refreshments will be served. The gallery is at 515 Chetco Ave. Refreshments will be served. The gallery offers three floors of art displays of several artist and includes Signatures, a gallery within the gallery, on the main floor. For more information about the galleries, visit brianscottgallery.com or call 541-412-8687.

At Whimsical Griffin, shop owner Vincent Chiantelli displays space art and celebrity portraiture as well as a collection of 8-bit tile art by David Christie, also known as “The Working Mouse.”

Whimsical Griffin is at 615 Chetco Ave. For information, visit whimsicalgriffin.com or call 949-672-8645.

The intent of the Second Saturday Art Walk is to promote the artists in the community. All events are free with no obligation to purchase merchandise.

Artist-in-Residence Reception in Crescent City

2023 Artist in Residence Alicia Wilson

Thursday, November 9, 2023

4:30 - 6 pm

Schmidt's House of Jambalaya
110 Anchor Way, Crescent City, CA

An evening of light hors d'oeuvres

RSVP by Tuesday, November 7
Email [email protected]
or call (707) 465-7340

 

 

Zoe West at Manley Art Center

Zoe West is showing at Manley Art Center during the month of November.

Reception and interview with Zoe West during the November 11 Art Walk at 3:30 pm