Florence Events Center May 2013 ~ Watercolor Society Show Opens in Gallery One
The Watercolor Society of Oregon's (WSO) Traveling Show will be on display in Gallery One at the Florence Events Center during May. There will be an artists’ reception on Saturday, May 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. to which the public is invited.
This collection of 20 award-winning works was selected from the 80 works juried into WSO's 48th Annual Spring Exhibition, featuring many of the finest watercolor artists in Oregon.
Florence artist Carole Hillsbery won an award for her touching painting Morning Sun, capturing a moment of contemplation many people can relate to, with loose applications of neutral colors, allowing the flesh tones to glow.
FEC Gallery representative Lucille Herr states, "The Florence Events Center is pleased to present this diverse selection of outstanding original water media works, and share them with art lovers in our region and visitors to our Center. The WSO has a long tradition of featuring a fascinating array of works, from traditional themes to semi-abstract visions, from portraits to celebrations of nature. Each artist demonstrates an advanced facility to interpret their subjects in dynamic designs with highly personalized color palettes and brush strokes."
The Display Case will show smaller works and reproductions by Florence artist Bernie Herr. Bernie is well known for his use of a variety of watermedia techniques and diverse subject matter.
Developing Photographers Premiere Work in Gallery Five

Jane Pittenger
The Siuslaw Viewfinders Camera Club is proud to sponsor the “Developing Photographers” show opening in Gallery Five on May 2. This display will showcase several up-and-coming local photographers, including Larry Bacon, Joyce Cheeseman, Ken McDougal, Ty Perry, Jane Pittenger, John Pohlman, Jacob Wenzel, and Kathleen Wenzel.
These talented artists are just coming into their own as photographers. Each has won honors in camera club competitions. Several have already won major awards, including Jacob Wenzel’s first place award in the photography category at the 2012 Celebrate Arts! juried show.
Both shows open May 2 and run through May 29. Galleries are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and before major events.