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ROSIE HILL ~ ROSIE'S ART CARNIVAL

Florence artist Rosie Hill has purchased the business known as "Inkspirations," the Scrapbooking/Rubberstamp store on Hwy 101 in Florence. The store carries supplies for stampers and scrappers and Rosie plans to expand it even more. The name of the store will be "Rosie's Art Carnival." The store remains open as they change hands and will have a grand opening party soon, so stay tuned! Rosie will also be offering a limited supply of basic art supplies, and art classes and workshops.

Read more... and also see the new ATC meeting schedule.

FLORENCE EVENTS CENTER ~ SEPTEMBER 2010
SARAH KIM - WATERCOLORS; PEGGY GILBERTSON - GLASS; AND THE INTREPID FEC GALLERY ART COMMITTEE ANNUAL SHOW

Gallery One ~ Award winning artist Sarah Kim will show her watercolors in Gallery One during September 2010. Sarah, a member of the Oregon Watercolor Society, will feature dozens of original colorful and intriguing watercolor paintings, as well as some work in other media. The public is welcome to meet the artist at a reception in the Events Center’s Gallery 1 on Friday evening, September 3rd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Cases Display - Work by glass artist Peggy Gilbertson will be on display in the glass case at the Florence Events Center during September 2010. Her unique glass sculptures, including fantasies and beautiful lampwork beads and jewelry will be showcased. Meet the artist at her reception in Gallery One at the Events Center on September 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. during the GALA Art Walk. Read more...

Gallery Five ~ Beginning September 1, Gallery Five will be showing the work of the eleven artists who donate their time and love to the FEC Art Galleries Committee. This is an opportunity to thank these artists, who work so hard to provide creative shows. The public can view their varied talents together in this exciting show. Read More... and visit the Florence Event Center's website.

THE RIVER GALLERY ~AUGUST 2010
PAUL GLEASON - OIL PAINTING

Paul Gleason says his " work is based on careful observation and outdoor painting. I attempt to capture the real look and feel of the Oregon Coast, with its delicate colors and atmosphere. I paint using a disciplined method that gives primacy to the subject as I experience it in real time, without gimmicks, fluff, or trendy period stylizations."

Read More... or visit The River Gallery website.

BACKSTREET GALLERY ~ September 2010
DENISE SANDERS ~ JEWELRY

Become enchanted with unique jewelry by Denise Sanders, September Artist at Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St. A reception will be held in her honor, September 11th, 3-5PM at the gallery. When Denise came to Florence four years ago, she brought years of experience in metallurgy and glass artistry perfecting the technique for her one-of-a-kind lampwork beads. To the question of when she became interested in jewelry making, she responded, "I remember at 3 years of age going through my grandma's jewelry box, collecting beautiful rocks, also creating strings of macaroni in elementary school."

Read more Backstreet news ... or visit the Backstreet Gallery website/Blog