Wild Rivers Coast Art

Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk - October

Swing Time - at Manley Art Center! Dan Hannum and Shirley Hyatt performed old standards during the October Art Walk.

Sergio Baril is the October Featured Artist at Manley Art Center.

Pete Chasar interviewed Sergio Baril during Art Walk.

Sergio's wife Jackie related that she had a crush on Sergio in high school, but they went separate ways. After Sergio's career in the jewelry business, first on Rodeo Drive and later in Florida, Sergio and Jackie met again on Facebook and have now been happily together for more than a decade. They have been Brookings' residents since 2018.

Art Walk founder Horst Wolf takes a close look at the artwork of Sergio Baril at Manley Art Center. Sergio's paintings are a riot of imaginative free form images, bright colors and found objects from his large collection of fossils, rocks, driftwood, shells and other items he finds while hiking.

Last Month's Featured Artist at Manley, sculptor Donna Goss, enjoyed the appetizer table

Winners of this summer's Art at the Port Exhibition are on display at Manley Art Center during the month of October.
Art at the Port is co-sponsored by The Port of Brookings Harbor (providing the venue) and Pelican Bay Arts Association (curator for the show) and is supported by Curry County Cultural Coalition and Oregon Cultural Trust. Local organizations who provide awards include Fred Meyer, Curry Equipment Co., Oregon South Coast Fishermen, Manley Art Center and the Brookings Harbor Port Commissioners.


Nine year old Liam Christensen took home first place for the Youth People's Choice award at Art at the Port. His painting is titled El Tiberon and depicts sea creatures surrounding the wreck of El Tiberon. See it at Manley Art Center all this month.

Ian Hannum uses a blacksmith tool to make a notch in a red-hot metal bar during a demonstration at Kim's Garden Party.

Ian Hannum uses needle-nose pliers to add the final touches to a metal flower at Kim's Garden Party.

Steve Nelson entertains guests at Kim's Garden Party during the October Art Walk.

Musician at Brian Scott Gallery during Art Walk.

Pete Chasar interviewed pastel artist Les Cornish at Brian Scott Gallery.

Les talked about his technique for applying pastel and revealed that his fresh color is achieved by using only glass to protect the pigment - no spray fixative. You can see a large selection of Les' seascapes at Brian Scott Gallery.

Intarsia artist, Mike Noonen, is retiring and this show at Ambiance by the Sea is his last. Anyone interested in his intricate work may inquire at Ambiance by the Sea.

Metal Roses by Don Scaife at Ambiance by the Sea.

Ken Dobberpuhl provided musical entertainment at Ambiance by the Sea.

The ladies at Ambiance by the Sea.

Angelique Ell, owner of a. ell atelier, socializes with guests during the shop's first time participating with the Second Saturday Art Walk.

Victoria Snow showed her hand poured concrete and resin art creations at a. ell atelier during the October Art Walk.

Thanks to all the artists, musicians and venues who participated!

PHOTOS BY BILL SCHLICHTING and NOLA RANGE.

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!

EXPLORING THE 3RD DIMENSION ...... A DONNA GOSS AND BRIAN CHILDERS ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION

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

The exhibit, on display from September 6th through October 1st, features three-dimensional creations by Donna Goss and Brian Childers.

Sculpture is Donna’s favorite expression in art.

Although she has taken some courses in sculpture, Donna mostly learned from reading and experimenting with tools and finishes to achieve the best result, as she developed personal techniques and style. She enjoys the beauty of both wood and stone as she shapes out, sands, and finishes sculptural forms which are both satisfying and complete.

Brian Childers art is an exploration of both woodturning and what he calls wood constructivism.

His designs are influenced by the earthy shapes and fine finishes of the Arts and Crafts movement, the modern look of Prairie Design, and the subtle elegance of the shapes found in the arts of Japan. Brian finds the act of manipulating a block of wood with saw and drill and lathe and chisel to find the possibilities within is both a maddening series of questions and a satisfying set of answers. He seldom begins a project with a firm vision of where it is going, but rather he cuts and turns and manipulates the wood while paying attention to what shape the wood is pushing him towards.

Also during the month of September Manley Art Center is honored to host the Latinx Story Projects mobile art exhibit, Elements of Home.

Elements of Home, Led by De La Raíz (From the Root) Latinx Story Project consists of four paintings created by two Southern Oregon Latinx artists that explore the connection between home and our relationship with water, air, fire, and Earth.

The rest of the exhibit will be filled out with a variety of art created by members of Pelican Bay Arts Association. Proceeds from the sale of artwork are shared between the artists and Pelican Bay Arts Association/Manley Art Center. PBAA/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
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

Brookings Downtown Second Saturday Art Walk

August Art Walk Photos by Bill Schlichting and Nola Range.

Forecastle Fine Art Gallery is showing woodworks by Dave Jenkins and Randy Pearson along with photos by Matte Hanna.
553 Chetco Avenue in Brookings

Kim's Garden Party featured music by Alyssa Babin and Rachel Demski.

At Kim's Garden Party Alyssa Babin demonstrated candle making. Here she is preparing to add fragrance to melted wax before pouring it into molds.

You can see a variety of Alyssa's scented and decorated candles at Kim's Garden Party.
301 Oak Street in Brookings.

Dale Wells was the featured artist at Ambiance by the Sea.
530 Hemlock Street in Brookings.
Dale is a big fan of vintage cars and often paints them.

Dale Wells at Ambiance by the Sea with his colorful watercolors.


The featured Artist for August at Brian Scott Gallery is Laura Wiens.
515 Chetco Avenue in Brookings

Laura Wiens was interviewed by Pete Chasar and here she is showing one of her small oils of Hawaii.

Ken Dobberpuhl and John Marshall performed together at Brian Scott Gallery during the August Art Walk.

Art Walk founder Horst Wolf made a visit to Brian Scott Gallery atter a long absence and chatted with friends. The Art Walk began in 2004 with four galleries participating. 

 

Tom Moody, who describes his art as "eclectic" is Manley Art Center's August Featured Artist. He was interviewed by Pete Chasar during the Art Walk.


Tom Moody's interview drew a crowd to Manley Art Center.

Tom answered questions about a dinosaur he created.

More of Tom Moody's art can be seen all month at Manley Art Center.
Tom has been a member of Pelican Bay Arts Association since the 1990s.

Maryjane Carlson of Pelican Bay Arts Association's Mudslingers pottery group applies glaze to her work in the classroom at Manley Art Center during the Art Walk. Maryjane has also been a member of PBAA since the 1990s and has taught pottery classes there for many years.

John Canalin provided musical entertainment at Manley Art Center during the Art Walk.
Manley Art Center is located at 433 Oak Street in Brookings and is open Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm.

Thanks to all the artists, venues and musicians who participated in the August Art Walk and to Bill Schlichting for organizing the Art Walk and preparing the flyer and guide to each event.

Call to All Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Northern California Artists

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: Main Street Commons, Hillsboro, Oregon
ENTRY DEADLINE: August 31, 2022
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Tualatin Valley Creates (TVC), the leading art service organization for Washington County, Oregon is administering a call for public art for Henry Point Development (HPD), a locally-focused company working to reimagine historical ‘Main Street’ buildings for today’s business needs and community lifestyles. In partnership with the City of Hillsboro, HPD has committed multiple exterior facades on their newest acquisition, the old US Bank Building located in the heart of Hillsboro’s Cultural Art District on the south east corner of E Main Street and SE 2nd Ave, Downtown Hillsboro for public art installations. The project is being called “The Main Street Commons”. It will house multiple dining options and small retail spaces.
TVC and HPD are taking a modern and long-ranging approach toward this opportunity-- To install artworks as suspended, commercial quality banners/panels that can then be re-curated every 5+ years as a way to keep Downtown fresh and promote many artists’ talents over time. Chosen artists will be commissioned for new artwork(s) specific to the theme. The artwork will then be captured (photographed and/or digitally converted) to be reproduced large-scale. All mediums and modalities welcome.
This format intentionally encourages nontraditional public art forms to be seen large scale. This includes modalities like printmaking, graphic design, literary arts, fabric arts, photography, collage and other “studio practice” mediums. The entirety of this project turns the building’s façade into a dynamic outdoor gallery easily enjoyed by patrons and tourists visiting Downtown Hillsboro.
The artist will maintain copyright ownership. In conjunction with this commission, the artist will also permit a license agreement to TVC, HPD and their representatives for non-monetary reproduction of the artwork for promotional purposes only in perpetuity. Should it be determined that TVC, HPD or their representatives desire to reproduce the artwork for monetary (merchandising) purposes, the artist(s) will have the right to enter into a separate license agreement wherein one-time or ongoing compensation will be outlined. These terms will be included in the awarded contract.
This project is supported, in part, by the City of Hillsboro through its Parks and Recreation Department’s Cultural Arts District and Public Art Program.
Included are architectural renderings identifying the intended public art sites (orange panels).
• E Main Street opportunity – TBD as either one (1) singular image, max dimension 10’ tall x 20’ long, OR up to three (3) panels (tryptic), max dimensions 10’ tall x 5’ wide each.
• SE 2nd Avenue opportunities – Three (3) panels. All panels measure 10’ tall x 5’ wide each.

CRITERIA/REQUIREMENTS
● Artist must be a Pacific Northwest resident (WA, OR, ID, North CA).
● Artwork should be family-friendly and appropriate for all audiences.
● Artwork submitted in RFQ and RFP should be authentic to the artist. In the RFQ process it does not necessarily need to align with the theme.
● All media capable of being photographed and/or submitted as a visual installation welcome.
THEME
The theme for this public art opportunity is meant to be a guiding outline, recognizing that works should reflect the concept of the greater Pacific Northwest, not necessarily mono-Oregon and/or Hillsboro-centered. Submissions to the RFQ may include works broader than this theme, but artists invited to submit for the RFP should plan designs with the following in mind:
• “Past, Present, and Future” representations/interpretations of Pacific Northwest ecological and geological uniqueness and assets.
o Example may be “the industrial and design-driven silicon forest”.
• What the regional people and land (not just Hillsboro) were/was before, is now and what they/it hold for the future.
TIMELINE
July 5, 2022 RFQ Live
August 31, 2022 RFQ Submission Deadline
September 30, 2022 Notifications to selected artists to proceed into RFP
October 2022 Site walks with selected artists as needed
October 31, 2022 RFP Deadline
November 2022 Selected artists receive contracts
March 2023 Designs delivered to TVC
April 2023 Artworks installed
May 2023 Unveiling Reception
Additional meetings and correspondence as needed.
COMPENSATION
No more than seven (7) works will be commissioned for the project. Each work has a maximum budget of $3,000-10,000 which includes all expenses incurred from design, artist fees, photography and/or file conversions, and installation oversight. Site partners are managing reproduction, engineering, and installation fees separate from the artists compensation.
Artists who apply may indicate their interest to submitting one (1), two (2), or three (3) works for the project.
APPLICATION PROCESS (There is no fee to apply.)

Artists should apply through the CaFÉ online application system. www.callforentry.org.
Search “Request for Qualifications Main Street Commons Hillsboro Oregon”.
RFQ APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE (There is no fee to apply.)
● Brief letter of interest, including personal connection to the Pacific Northwest (300 words max)
● Artist’s statement, including explanation of creative methodology (500 words max)
● No more than five (5) images of past relevant work including descriptions: size, medium, year completed, the timeline and cost.
● Resume or CV related to artistic pursuits (optional)
● Artistic references (no more than 3 people)
Proposals will be reviewed by a 5-member Steering Committee composed of Tualatin Valley Creates staff, Henry Point Development Partners, City of Hillsboro Arts and Culture Council, and Hillsboro community members including artists and business owners.
RFQ Applications will be evaluated based on:
1. Proven demonstration that the artist can complete timeline-driven project(s)
2. Artistic merit
3. Artistic style
4. Creative approach/methodology
Priority will be given to the following applicants:
• Woman-identifying Artists
• BIPOC and/or ALAANA, LGBTQ+-identifying Artists
Selected artist(s) will work with TVC staff to move into the RFP process wherein they will submit their actual designs for installation consideration. The Steering Committee has the option to request design adjustments.
For questions, please contact Tualatin Valley Creates at 503-567-1713 or director@tvcreates.org
ACRONYMS
ALAANA
African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, Native American
CV
Curriculum Vitae
BIPOC
Black, Indigenous, and people of color
HCAD
Hillsboro Cultural Arts District
HPD
Henry Point Development
LGBTQ+
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and others
RFP
Request for Proposal
RFQ
Request for Qualifications
TVC
Tualatin Valley Creates

Pastel for Kids - a new class at Manley Art Center

PASTEL FOR KIDS

Draw and paint with this colorful, fun medium.

Use the materials and nature photos provided to stimulate imagination and creativity!

Mondays: August 5, 15, 22, 29

10 am to 11 am

Manley Art Center
433 Oak Street
Brookings

Contact: Linda Evans, instructor

541-324-1437

Fee: $10 per class or $35 for the series of four classes
PBAA members receive 10% off

 

Tom Moody Opening Reception at Manley Art Center on Sat., August 13

Manley Art Center announces the

opening reception for the

August Art Exhibit by TOM MOODY

Saturday, August 13th, 2022 from 3 to 6 PM

Manley Art Center
433 Oak Street in Brookings, Oregon.

The exhibit, on display from August 1st through September 3rd, features the eclectic art of Tom Moody. Tom’s love for art began in junior high when he became interested in hotrods and motorcycles. He spent a lot of time imagining and drawing his ideal hotrod or motorcycle. However that love often got him into trouble, or as Tom explains, "I was the one the teacher would rudely interrupt when caught sketching beneath my history or English books during class."

While Tom did not participate in art classes during his junior and high school years, he did participate in a drafting class and, after a stint in the Marine Corps, received an associate degree in industrial design from Southwestern Community College, San Diego, California. After receiving his degree, Tom began work as an engineering technician for the Naval Weapons Station in Fallbrook, California. During this period, he continued to draw and sketch in his free time and studied with well-known wildlife watercolor artist Joe Garcia in Southern California. Though Tom occasionally uses watercolors, carving, colored pencil, pen and ink, or alcohol ink in his work, his primary medium today is acrylics. Most important, he often uses those acrylics to create paintings with surprising surreal imagery.

The rest of the exhibit will be filled out with a variety of art created by Pelican Arts Association members.
Proceeds from the sale of artwork are shared between the artists and Manley Art Center. Manley Art Center 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
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. Our mission is to promote, through education, the appreciation, distribution, and enjoyment of fine arts and crafts. The art center’s website can be viewed here: ManleyArtCenter.com

Intro Pottery Class at Manley Art Center starts July 27

Starting July 27th

This is an in-depth pottery class exploring clay and hand-building techniques. We will cover pinch pots, slab building, coil pottery, building over both open and closed forms, and glazing. Students will learn different decorating techniques and about multiple firing options.

The class is designed for someone who has no clay experience or needs a refresher course. It should give the student the skills and knowledge to be comfortable joining our open studio pottery group (the Mudslingers).

Classes run for 10 weeks. Students are expected to be members of the PBAA. The class size is limited to 12 students.

Class Fee: $120 + $15 firing fee.

Materials Cost*: Clay is available for $46 for a 25 lb bag (July 2022 price), which includes the use of Mudslinger glazes. One bag is generally enough for the 10-week class.

*paid directly to Maryjane Carlson

REGISTRATION

Contact Maryjane Carlson at whistlingfishpottery@charter.net or 541-661-1575

PAYMENT

Visit or call The Manley Art Center: 433 Oak Street, Brookings or 541-469-1807. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11 to 4.

Family Night at Manley Art Center - Thurs July 28

Peace Catchers - Family Night
Only $15 donation per family. Ages 10 to adult.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

To register contact: chaneyd50@gmail.com

Treasures of Hawaii - 6 pm today at the Chetco Community Public Library

The Friends of the Chetco Community Library in Brookings is sponsoring a presentation on July 20, at 6 p.m., by Dr. Adam Jansen, state archivist of Hawaii. The subject will be the mission of state archives and the unique treasures of the Hawaii State Archives.

Nestled between the Iolani Palace (the only royal palace in the Americas) and the Hawaii State Capitol is the treasure that is the Public Archives of Hawaii. The original building is purported to be the first fire-proof territorial archives building and was established more than a decade before the National Archives of the U.S. 

Having been ruled by Kings and Queens from Kamehameha I (who united most of the Hawaiian Islands in 1795) to Lili’uokalani (who was overthrown in 1893), Hawaii is unique in the United States. Hence, it has many unique treasures that are preserved for historical and cultural posterity. 
 

For instance, it has a treaty with Kamehameha’s X as a signature, as well as, moon rocks and a customs form signed by the Apollo XI astronauts on their return to Earth (filled out since they were “out of the country.”) 
 

The community is invited to join in the Forest Room (the large meeting room) of the library to learn more about state archives and about Hawaii.

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See all other library events online here: https://chetco.librarycalendar.com/

Meet the Mural Artist of the Gold Beach Community Center

The community is invited to a "meet and greet" to honor Bryce Bales who designed and painted the Gold Beach Community Center entrance mural.

Saturday, August 6

Noon to 1:00

DNACA's Juried Show is early this year!

We wanted to let you know that we are holding our 31st Annual Multimedia Juried Art Exhibit a bit earlier this year. We wanted to get away from the rain and dark afternoons of November, so we will be holding the event on August 18th this year! 

Intake will take place at the DN Courthouse, from 4-5pm, on Thursday August 18th. You may enter up to two (2) pieces, which must be able to hang on the wall, and each item entered is $10 payable by cash or check at the time of the intake. Any artwork juried into the show will remain on display at the courthouse through Jan 12, 2023!

Stephanie La Torre, Executive Director
Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA)

Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk, After-Art Walk Report

Ken Dobberpuhl plays guitar surrounded by an outdoor display at Ambiance by the Sea.

Ambiance owner Debbie Harwood puts the finishing touches on her outdoor holiday decor.

Debbie welcomes everyone to come visit Ambiance by the Sea, 530 Hemlock Street, during the Art Walk or from 11 to 5 Wednesday through Saturday every week. The gift shop is packed with an eclectic mix of locally hand crafted nautical home decor, gifts and souvenirs.

During Art Walk Ambiance by the Sea offers a generous table of finger foods and desserts. Remy, visiting from Australia, especially enjoyed the cheesecake.

Five ink drawings and watercolors by Dana Nelson are featured at Ambiance by the Sea this month.

Heading the lineup of stars at Kim's Garden Party, featured artist Billie Ruth Furuichi read from one of her books.

Willow Owings and Chris Vorster, aka Homemade Jam, performed at Kim's Garden Party during Art Walk.

The ever-popular Lon Goddard was also onstage at Kim's Garden Party during the Art Walk.
Kim's is located at 301 Oak Street and features garden party art and repurposed items.

Dorothy Marshall is Artist of the Month at Brian Scott Gallery. She was introduced and interviewed by Artist Christina Olsen (right in photo).

Dorothy is showing decorative items with wood and glass beads and wire wrapped stones. Necklaces in the same style will be available soon.

She is showing a mix of wire wrap jewelry, art quilts, embroidery, metal work and stained glass.

A display of jewelry created by Dorothy Marshall is passed around for spectators to get a closer look at Brian Scott Gallery.

John Marshall provided musical entertainment at Brian Scott Gallery.

Dancing to the music at Brian Scott Gallery.


Photos by Matte Hanna and handcrafted tables are on display at Forecastle Books and Gallery.

Steve Lavering provided musical entertainment on banjo at Forecastle Books and Gallery.

The panorama is nearly finished...Semi Aquatic Gallery owner Spencer Reynolds adds sunset lighting highlights to trees in a painting of Whaleshead Beach.

Luke Mathison performs at Semi Aquatic Gallery.

In addition to originals, prints, cards and clothing featuring Spencer Reynolds colorful Pacific Ocean art, Semi Aquatic Gallery at 654 Chetco Avenue also features a curated collection of hand-crafted and locally made gifts and home goods.

Kristen O'Neill is the Featured Artist at Manley Art Center this month. Kristen vicariously hiked the Oregon Coast Trail by painting the photographs that Pete Miller sent to her daily as he hiked the trail in 2016. You can view a portion of this collection at Manley Art Center during the month of July. The gallery at 433 Oak Street in Brookings is open from Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm.

Pete Chasar interviewed Kristen during the July Art Walk. She talked about her lifetime experiences in art and her time painting the Oregon Coast Trail series. 


A trio provides musical entertainment on the new deck at Manley Art Center.

Joan Eddy, a member of the Pelican Bay Arts Association’s Mudslingers pottery group adds glazing to her work at Manley Art Center. Several members of the Mudslingers group were at work in the classroom during the July Art Walk.

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Thanks again to all the Art Walk venues, artists and musicians... and to Bill Schlichting for organizing the event and sending out a program every month.

Photos by Bill Schlichting and Nola Range.

Trains and Brookings Fireworks at the Port on July 4

 

 

KRISTEN O’NEILL ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION at Manley Art Center

Manley Art Center announces the opening reception for the July Art Exhibit, held Saturday, July 9th, 2022 from 3 to 6 PM at The Manley Art Center, located at 433 Oak Street in Brookings, Oregon.

The exhibit, on display from July 5th through July 31st, features artist Kristen O’Neill’s Oregon Coast Trail painting series. This series focuses on recreating and exploring a time and place found during hikes. The Oregon Coast Trail series spotlights trails that follow the entire Oregon coastline as hiked and photographed by Pete Miller in the summer of 2016.

Kristen left the safety and knowledge of her own artistic experiences and journeyed out to portray an experience she had yet to have. She had painted someone else's perspective a time or two with paintings from photographs, yet this was the first time she vicariously hiked an entire trail via a series and documented it through her art. In this series, she painted locations accurately but prioritized the essence of a place by eliminating unnecessary details. This painterly approach generates landscapes with fidelity to the colors and forms that comprise the coastal terrain.

Her artistic influences include Neil Welliver, the Group of Seven, Richard Bosman, Katsushika Hokusai, Alex Katz, and Jennifer Bartlett. Kristen shares, "I am interested in what landscape painting can become as we use it to explore, capture, and preserve a place."

The rest of the exhibit will be filled out with a variety of art created by the Manley Art Center members. Each month Manley Art Center displays a new collection of members' artwork. Artwork in the gallery is changed out on the first Monday of every month, and all Art Center members are welcome to participate. 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.

Meet, Greet N' Eat - Hosted by Wild Rivers Connect and Manley Art Center

TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022

4 - 6 PM

MANLEY ART CENTER, 433 OAK STREET, BROOKINGS

Wild Rivers Connect, along with Manley Art Center, is hosting a gathering of community organizations and potential volunteers to Meet, Greet and Eat while enjoying great local art work in a relaxed and creative environment.

As a community organization, you are invited to come and bring information and/or brochures about your work to share with others. Be prepared to speak briefly about your organization’s mission and accomplishments, and why one would like to volunteer for your nonprofit. We will be asking a few of you to do so if you would like.

This will be a fun, casual opportunity to meet friends, both old and new, as well as learn and share about the important work you do for our community.

Call to Artists - "Patriotic Spirit" DNACA Exhibition at the Airport in Crescent City

DNACA is planning a themed multi-media art exhibit to be displayed at the 2^nd Floor Mezzanine of the CEC Airport, from June 30th - Sept 29th. We wanted to reach out and see if you would be interested in submitting your work for review, and possible inclusion in the exhibit. Below are some details:

• The exhibit theme is “Patriotic Spirit.” 
• The artwork does not need to include the American flag. 
• You do not need to have exhibited with DNACA previously to be considered for this exhibit. 
• This is a multi-media show; we welcome visual art of all types for inclusion, as long as it can be displayed on the wall. 
• Artwork must remain displayed for the entire exhibit. 
• Only media that is easily hung may be entered; size limit is 30 inches on any side, including frame; weight of artwork must not exceed what is supported by our French Gallery Rod system (typically max of 30 lbs.). Sawtooth hangers do not work with our hanging system.
• You may submit more than one artwork to be considered, but it’s possible that not all entries will be chosen.

For art to be reviewed and/or selected for the exhibit, please submit digital photos of artwork, and information on size and weight of artwork, to office@dnaca.net.

Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk - After Art Walk Report for June

Lon Goddard has been a familiar face and voice at the Art Walks, performing at various venues since 2007 and possibly earlier. In June Lon entertained at Ambiance by the Sea.

Gail Arceneaux is Artist of the Month at Ambiance by the Sea. Ambiance by the Sea offers handmade goods and gifts from several dozen local artists, including paintings, driftwood art, rustic nautical home and garden decor, stained glass, jewelry, and more... 530 Hemlock Street in Brookings.

Artist of the Month at Brian Scott Gallery, Harold Fox. Harold Fox creates original oil paintings on Masonite and then makes a custom frame to suit each one. Formerly he worked in southern California as a commercial artist responsible for creating logos and ad related art. Now he lives in Brookings and is giving free reign to his creativity. His paintings often represent common experiences with a surreal or a fantasy twist.

Christina Olsen interviewed Harold Fox during the June Art Walk. You can see Harold's work all this month at Brian Scott Gallery.

Artist Christina Olsen also shows her work at Brian Scott Gallery. The Gallery includes three floors of local and regional art and includes Signatures (a gallery within the gallery).

Music at Brian Scott Gallery was provided by Tiger Lily (John Aughinbaugh) during the June Art Walk.

Randy Pearson on piano at Forecastle Books. The featured artist is Matte Hanna, a landscape photographer and filmmaker.

At Semi Aquatic Gallery, Spencer Reynolds worked on a panorama of Whaleshead Beach from the Oregon Coast Trail.

The painting is nearing completion.

Semi Aquatic Gallery features original paintings by Spencer Reynolds, prints, cards, and clothing, as well as a curated collection of hand-crafted and locally-made gifts and home goods.

Worldwide Knit in Public Day was observed at Dot's Yarnden on Hemlock Street. Dot's Yarnden owner, Marie Chambers points out items in a knitting book.

Linda Elesiya Evans is the June Featured Artist at Manley Art Center. She was interviewed by Pete Chasar during the Art Walk.

Linda is a plein air artist who enjoys painting landscapes and especially seascapes.

Linda Evans paintings will be on display at Manley Art Center during the month of June. The Gallery at Manley Art Center (Home to Pelican Bay Arts Association) is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 4. The center also offers a wide variety of classes and workshops. Phone 541-469-1807. 433 Oak Street in Brookings. 

Ken Dobberpuhl on guitar at Manley Art Center.

Stacey Reynolds, Director of Manley Art Center, with an Art Walk visitor.

PBAA Secretary Bev Taylor with Linda Evans and Pete Chasar during Art Walk.

Back at Ambiance by the Sea, Lon Goddard is still making music.

Thanks to all the venues, artists and musicians! Photos by Bill Schlichting and Nola Range.

Art at the Port is here for the Summer!

EVEN THE SEAGULLS ARE TALKING ABOUT IT!

Port of Brookings Harbor - from now until Labor Day - Vote for your favorite paintings in three age categories:

Youth/Teen/Adult

There are 72 entries this year and 400 visitors voted during the first two weeks of the show. Awards will be announced on Labor Day Weekend.

Linda Elesiya Evans Art Exhibit Opening Reception

Manley Art Center announces the opening reception for the June Art Exhibit, held Saturday, June 11th, 2022 from 3 to 6 PM at The Manley Art Center, located at 433 Oak Street in Brookings, Oregon.

The exhibit, on display from June 5th through July 3rd, features artist Linda Elesiya Evans’ landscape and seascape paintings. Linda’s work portrays nature’s beauty and showcases her appreciation for nature, its light, color, and recurring cycles. She promotes beauty and harmony for humans, animals, and all creatures living on our planet.

Linda shares, “Painting Plein Air brings me closer through a sensory experience of looking and feeling everything I'm painting in the moment. There is nothing better. Sometimes these experiences will be recreated out of necessity in the studio, but each experience cannot help but inform the finished work. I'd love to take you to each place I paint and have you see it in a new way. Painting for me is a way of life, through inspiration and opportunity. Whenever I look at nature, I'm painting in my head. Pastel, oil, and mixed media with watercolor are all a joy to work with. Each one suits a different time and place. My art gear is always packed.”

The rest of the exhibit will be filled out with a variety of art created by the Manley Art Center members. Each month Manley Art Center displays a new collection of members' artwork. Artwork in the gallery is changed out on the first Monday of every month, and all Art Center members are welcome to participate. 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.

Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk - After Art Walk Report

Photos by Art Walk Coordinator Bill Schlichting and Art Walk Photographer Nola Range.

Possibly the largest audience in two years listens to Pete Chasar interview artist Garrett Smith at Manley Art Center.

Garrett Smith, who you probably know as an amazing photographer, is also showing his glass art at Manley Art Center.

John Marshall provided musical entertainment at Manley Art Center during the May Art Walk.

Jenny Rosa shows a pirate ship she created from driftwood. Her work is on display at Ambiance by the Sea. During Art Walk Rosa also provided musical entertainment on ukulele.

Ambiance by the Sea offers a wide variety of locally created art.

Artist Susan Harding and Ambiance owner Debbie, taking a break from art to get their hands dirty.

Lin Jester shares an original short story at Kim's Garden Party.

A visitor shows featured photographer Matte Hanna her pictures at Forecastle Books. The Bookstore's new location features a spacious gallery at the front of the store along with more space for the books.

Spectators look at miniature paintings created by fourth graders at Kalmiopsis Elementary School. The students also presented mixed media self-portraits where half the art was a photo and the other half a reflective drawing.

The Fourth Graders created miniature versions of famous artists' paintings.

They also drew half self portraits alongside of photo images. The ones with the drawing on the right side were drawn right-side-up and the ones with the drawing on the left side were drawn upside down.

The students were on hand to talk about their artistic achievements.

Even the sculptures appear to be enjoying listening to the music of Lon Goddard at Brian Scott Gallery.

Brian Childers is Artist of the Month at Brian Scott Gallery. Not only is it OK to touch his sculptured wood assemblages, it is OK and fun to put the parts in motion.

This piece has no moving parts - if you like puzzles you will love it. Pictures don't do it justice. Go to Brian Scott Gallery and see it for yourself - before someone buys it and the opportunity is gone forever.

Thanks to all the artists, musicians and venues - and to Bill Schlichting who puts this monthly event together and sends out the flyers with the schedule.

Call for Artists

Art in Oregon Stevens-Crawford Heritage House Museum Artist-in-Residence Application deadline: May 1, 2022 In collaboration with the Stevens-Crawford Heritage House, Art in Oregon has developed a unique Artist Residency Program open to all Oregon Resident artists who have resided in Oregon for at least one year prior to submitting an application to this program. Selected artists are granted one month in a private 11’x9’ studio room on the second floor in the historical Stevens-Crawford Heritage House. The studio is located in the historic McLoughlin neighborhood in Oregon City, near the public library and community center. The studio is available to the resident artist 24 hours a day and includes access to a kitchenette, a bathroom (no shower), and a large yard, among other amenities. Artists are not permitted to live in the house during the residency. Only one artist will be onsite per month, making it an ideal experience for artists seeking a quiet and historically rich space in which to explore the concepts and challenges within their work. Artists will conclude their residency with a public group exhibition at the Mary Elizabeth Gallery in SCHH in Oregon City. The exhibition will open in October 2022, and run through November.  The studio is located in what would have been a bedroom in the museum house that must be kept clean and dry. The studio will be equipped with a floor covering, a small table and chair, and a medium size painting easel. Artists will need to bring additional materials and equipment necessary to create their work. This residency is ideal for artists creating work in media that is contained and/or does not negatively impact the space and is not disruptive to visitors and volunteers. Artists can arrange to move into the studio on their first day, or soon after by appointment.  Applicants are not required to create artwork about the Stevens-Crawford House, Oregon City, or the history of the area. Artists are not required to complete artworks during the residency period. Artists will be chosen based on the strength of their proposed residency project, the quality of their work, and how their art practice will be enhanced by the residency experience.  Jury selection will be by a panel of AiO members and a representative from the Clackamas County Historical Society.  There is no tuition/fees to the artist for participating in this residency! Instead, artists are granted a $500 stipend and are required to volunteer for 20 hours at the Stevens-Crawford Heritage House before or during their month-long residency. There are many volunteer positions to choose from, and a list of positions is available upon request.  Art in Oregon believes that diversity and inclusion are integral to the fulfillment of our mission and we strive for all people to have fair access to tools and resources in order to realize creative and community endeavors. We are dedicated to providing a truly equitable environment, and strive to eliminate economic and social barriers that negatively affect artists and hinder art patronage. We work to build community connections that welcome and value all voices, and we seek to expand common notions of what constitutes artistry and creativity. Art is a form of communication; all people must be allowed to speak and be heard in their own voice.  Applications for the SCHH Artist Residency Program are welcomed from all artists regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, class, religion, belief, sex, gender, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, health, or other status. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t believe you meet every qualification listed in the application. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this opportunity, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. Residency Sessions Artists prioritize requested months  Session 1 Art in Residence June 25 – July 24 Session 2 Art in Residence July 30 – August 28 Session 3:  Art in Residence September 3 – October 2 Culminating with a group artist exhibit January of 2023 Artist Stipend: $500 The Stevens-Crawford Heritage House (SCHH) is an American Foursquare home built in 1908 by prominent real estate investors Harley Stevens and his wife, Mary Elizabeth. It remained in the family until 1968 when Mertie Stevens passed away, leaving her family home to the Clackamas County Historical Society. Practical construction and craftsman architecture make this home one of the finer dwellings in the city. The house was restored to much of its original Edwardian splendor through donations of furnishings and textiles. A visit to the Stevens-Crawford Heritage House will transfer you back to Progressive Era inventions and innovations. The second floor features rotating exhibits dedicated to the history of Oregon City and how historical events shaped the community. Guided and self-guided tours are available to the public. In 2021, the Mary Elizabeth Gallery was established in the Stevens-Crawford Heritage House and will host exhibits by Art in Oregon. Click HERE to apply for SCHH AiR 2022

Garrett J. Smith Photography and Glass at Manley Art Center

Manley Art Center announces the opening reception for the May Art Exhibit, held Saturday, May 14th, 2022 from 3 to 5 PM at Manley Art Center, located at 433 Oak Street in Brookings, Oregon.

The exhibit, on display May 2nd through June 4th, features artist Garrett J. Smith’s photography and glass pieces. Garrett’s involvement with photography started in the Cascade Mountains near Glide, Oregon in the 1960’s. With a brownie camera around his neck and an oversized backpack, he’d set out on his monthly Boy Scout camping trips. The medium of photography grabbed him then and didn't let go through all the various iterations of capturing an image.

Just over 20 years ago, he stumbled upon a technology that hadn’t been ‘new’ for about 5000 years. In fact, until the 60’s it was a ‘dying art’ – glassblowing. He began his journey with glass in the forest of Bainbridge Island, Washington in 2001. By 2006, he was apprenticing with Saul Alcaraz at Santa Barbara Art Glass nearly every free moment of his weekends.

Over the years of working with these digital and analog technologies, Garrett became fascinated with the contrasts in technology. Garrett states, “It has influenced how I see the world and it manifests itself in my fascination with waves. A digital camera can ‘freeze’ a moment in the short life of a wave and with some practice, luck and a 5 foot metal pole, I can attempt to ‘freeze’ the movement of flowing glass”.