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The Art of Katheryn Davis

Includes: 250 Paintings & Sketches; Supporting Photos & Text; Katheryn's comments on painting and teaching.

To Purchase your copy of this new art book visit KatherynDavis.com and click on the Art Book image. Or email Leroy Krzycki at leroykrzycki@q.com for more information on the book and the paintings on view at the Siuslaw Public Library on 9th St., Florence, OR.

Florence Events Center - Local WSO Members Watermedia Paintings; Angela Palmer, Purses; Siuslaw Viewfinders Camera Club

Members of the Watercolor Society of Oregon will be displaying a sampling of their work in Gallery One. Sixteen different outstanding “Water Media Artists” will have paintings in this show. And Angela Palmer is showing her hand-crafted purses in the Display Case.

Members of the Florence Viewfinders will be showing off their photographic expertise in Gallery Five in a show entitled Oregon: the Place We Call Home. This show is dedicated to the memory of John Bevans, master photographer and a wonderful husband and friend. He grew up in the dry John Day country, traveled the world and came home to the Oregon Coast. His image of the North Jetty dive dock is a special feature of the show.

SIUSLAW VIEWFINDERS CAMERA CLUB (SVCC) ~ November and December Contest Winners for "Twilight" and "Contrasting Colors"

With this update, the Siuslaw Viewfinders are showing the winners for November and December. Randolph Cox, Rick Marsh, and Cliff Harvey took 1st 2nd and 3rd for November's theme of "Twilight." And Betty Romero, Larry Bacon, and Randolph Cox took 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively for DEcember's theme of "Contrasting Colors."

The Viewfinders' next meeting will be at 6 p.m., Monday, Jan 9th, in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library. The Viewfinders will present their photography in Gallery 5 at the Florence Events Center in January and February. The show is called "Oregon: The Place We Call Home," and is dedicated to the memory of former member John Bevans. The artists' reception is Jan. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information about the club, please visit our web site at: http://svfcc.org/

THE RIVER GALLERY ~ Eileen Landrus ~ Watercolors

The River Gallery has a completely new website. The River Gallery. The gallery is located at 1335 Bay Street, Old Town Florence, Florence, OR 97439 Phone: 541/902-2505

The Featured artist for January and February is Eileen Landrus showing her bold watercolors. Eileen has been interested in art as long as she can remember. Over the years she has taken instruction in both oil and pastel, but did not seriously become involved until she moved from Reno, Nevada to Florence in 1989...

BACKSTREET GALLERY ~ Mary Beers, Jewelry

Welcome the New Year at a reception for bead artist, Mary Beers, at Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St., Jan. 14th, 3-5PM. Combining multiple components, Beers loves to create with various beads, metals, seed beads, stones, then weave them into intricate pieces of beautiful and unique jewelry. She uses the various weaving stitches, stringing, and wire work in her creations, but weaving is her favorite.

After Hours with Dave Craddock and Pat Romanov

Pat Romanov, artist and founding a member of Backstreet Coop Gallery, along with her partner Ken Rystrom, will be honored at a reception at the gallery, January 25, 5 - 7 PM, during Backstreet's After Hours, 1421 Bay Street. They will be moving to Eugene at the end of January. Please join us in honoring them both. There will be live entertainment by Dave Craddock and a table replete with Backstreet's delicious appetizers. Read More...

GALA Art Walk ~ January 14, 2012 ~ 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Art Walk Led by Karen Nichols

Backstreet Gallery - Featured Artist: Mary Beers: Jewelry
Old Town Coffee and Gallery - Mary Brinton: Mixed Media
Siuslaw Public Library - Gallery Walls & Display Case Florence Arts & Crafts Association;
Brubaker Gallery and East Gallery: Katheryn Davis: Mixed Media
New Addition Display Cases: Crèche Collection
Frames of Florence - Brush and Palette Club: Mixed Media
Driftwood Shores - Pat Hull: Watercolor

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Financial Support for GALA through a grant from: Radio Art News Contributed through a donation by the Archives Photo Restoration; Thank you River Gallery Featuring affordable Custom framing. Donations to help GALA continue service to the community will be gratefully accepted at the Silver Lining Boutique.

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