Florence Artists - Central Oregon Coast Art Galleries and Artists

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FlorenceArtists.com, Featuring Artwork, Artists, Art Galleries and Art Clubs and Associations on the Oregon Coast & Northern California, Nevada, Washington, Maryland and Tennessee.

New Images by Florence Artists:

Melody Ashley has added nine new images to herpages. And Paula Kunst hasjust updated her pages with all new work. You'll find representations of nature in the work of both artists and also pieces that belong in nature, yard sculptures and waterfalls cascading down the sides of old recycled pressure tanks turned into art for the garden.

SMALL IS BIG

Art Talk - Creating Artists Trading Cards

Imagine amassing an impressive art collection--hundreds of pieces of original art--and not paying for any of it!! No, local artist/collector Rosie Hill is not an art thief. She is, however, part of a huge movement involving tiny art. Each piece in her collection is the size of a baseball card and all were acquired by trading with artists from all over the country. Artists Trading Cards, or ATC's as they are called, have captured the imagination of artists worldwide. Working within a format measuring exactly 2 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches, the cards are created in a myriad of techniques and with all types of media: paint, collage, photography, pencil, pen, fabric, metal, and more. They are never to be sold and are created with the sole purpose of trading with other artists. It is an exciting and fun way to share art, connect with other artists and collect art. Artist Trading Cards encourage the creation of art for art's sake.

Come see what is so alluring about this art form as mixed media artist, Rosie Hill shares her experience and collection representing three years of ATC trading. Learn how to get started on making and trading. Learn some new techniques and be inspired by the many samples she presents. This presentation will be held on Saturday, May 10, at 10:30 am in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Library. It is free and open to everyone. For more information contact Rosie at 997-5388.

JURIED MINIATURE ART SHOW & SALE

Hosted by the Old Town Coffee Roasters & Art Gallery at 125 1/2 Nopal Street, Florence, Oregon. Media: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel, Graphite, Mixed Media. Entry Deadline: June 25 with forms and fees Due. Show Dates: July 1 - 31, 2008. For more details you may pick up a prospectus at the Old Town Coffee Roasters.

The Old Town Coffee Roasters is a member of the Gallery Association of Learning & Art (GALA) and participates in the monthly 2nd Saturday GALA Art Walk.

Emerald Art Center 2008 Emerald Spring Exhibition

Florence artist Bernie Herr's painting, Sleeping Marina, accepted into the 2008 Emerald Spring Exhibition - A National Juried Show - April 29 - May 31, 2008 at the Emerald Art Center, Springfield, Oregon. Gallery Hours: Tues - Sat • 11 am to 4 pm, 500 Main Street • Springfield, OR 97477 • 541 726-8595

Florence Events Center - New April Shows

Pam Parker Watercolor Jewelry by Peggy Gilbertson Photograph Surf's Up

In Gallery One, “Plein Air on the Oregon Coast,” is an exhibit by four watercolor artists, who happen to be good friends. In the display case will be hand-worked glass jewelry, “Flame Kissed Bead Treasures,” crafted by artist, Peggy Gilbertson. The public is cordially invited to the Gallery One artist reception on May 4 from 1:00-3:30 PM. Refreshments will be served. Come meet these talented artists.

Gallery Five hosts Photography Rent-A-Rod, May thru June. Coastal photographers display their images on the walls. Technique includes digital as well as traditional photography. The show will offer a variety of subject matter, many nature inspired images. Meet and talk with the Photography Rent-a-Rod Artists at a reception on Friday, May 23, from 4:30 to 6:30PM. Refreshments will be served. Read More...

BACKSTREET GALLERY ~ May 2008 - Melody Ashley

Our featured artist for May is Melody Ashley. She is one of Backstreet’s newest members and her work adds a fresh touch to the always eclectic gallery. Though she also works with mosaic, Melody’s current work is of cut metal. She fashions each piece into various forms representing mermaids, butterflies, dragonflies, fish and most lately whales. Melody has recently created a group of nine whales, carefully depicting a different species in each. She gives each piece an aged appearance and burnishes the details allowing the metal to shine through. Read more...

Siuslaw Viewfinders Club ~ April 2008

For the April 2008 Siuslaw Viewfinders Club contest with the theme of "Snow Scenes," the winners are Marion Hall - 1st place, Leslie Bynon - 2nd place, and Curt Peters - 3rd place. Other photographers featured on the April page are: Ed Gervais, Jeanne Ginter, Ann Hager, Parker Kendall, Birgitt Lyon, and Rick Marsh. Look forward to seeing more exciting photographs from the Viewfinders with next month's contest theme of Machine/Machinery. See more images and updated membership list ...