715 Quince Street
Florence, OR 97439
Phone: 541/997-1994
Fax: 541/902-0991
Toll Free (Oregon Only):
1-888-968-4086
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Florence Events Center is to provide multicultural enrichment to the community; to provide a welcoming, accessible facility for residents and visitors; and to promote events and conventions for the benefit of the greater Florence area's economy.
Kevin Rhodes,
Executive Director,
kevin"AT" eventcenter.org
Paula Becker
Marketing Director
paula "AT" eventcenter.org
2010 - The FEC features a brand new year with all new exhibits!
Waterfall In the Fall ~ Sarah Kim
September 2010 ~ Gallery One ~ The Artistic World of Sarah S. Kim
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. Sarah has been accepted into several juried shows including our own “Celebrate Arts!” and the annual national show at the Emerald Art Center.
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.
Case Artist ~ Peggy Gilbertson
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. Peggy’s work has been shown all over Oregon and parts of Nevada. Her glasswork seems to become an extension of her perception of simplicity and beautiful color.
Come and 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.
Gallery Five - The Gallery Committee, multiple artists
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.
Planning shows, hanging art and coordinating publicity are just a few of the tasks done by the loyal, dedicated members of the Gallery Committee. Many committee members are artists themselves, dedicated to providing quality gallery displays for our community. The show features these committee member artists: Lynda Bare, Leslie Bynon, Susan Canavarro, Kathryn Damon-Dawson, Meredith Draper, Nancy Fullmer, Akiko Helwig, Bernie Herr, Morgan Johnson, Curt Peters, and Julie Ripley. The show includes oil, acrylic, encaustic, watercolor, photography, glass and fiber art.
A reception with the artists will be the final stop on the September 11 ART Walk from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Hosting this event by Red Rose Catering are the Gallery 5 artists along with Peggy Gilbertson, who is displaying in the Gallery One Case.
2010 ~ FEC Gallery Schedule
January ~ Gallery One: Karen Nichols, Mixed Media; Display Case: Jena Marie Hathaway; Gallery Five: The Siuslaw View Finders Club
February ~ Gallery One: Morgan Johnson; Gallery Five: The Siuslaw View Finders Club Continues.
March ~ Gallery One - Karie Hiam - Photography; Display Case - Susan Canavarro - Art Pillows; Gallery Five - Rent-A-Rod Show for 2-D artworks.
April ~ Gallery One: Walls - Robert Williamson, Paintings; Display Case - Liz Johnson, Artists Books; Gallery Five - Rent-A-Rod continues.
May ~ Gallery One: Walls & Display Case - Janey DiMuro - Paintings; Gallery Five - Photography Rent-A-Rod.
June ~ Gallery One: Walls - Dotty Light; Display Case - Lucinda Shirley; Gallery Five -Photography Rent-A-Rod continues.
July ~ Gallery One: Walls & Case - Lynda Bare; Gallery Five - Dunes Art Club
August ~ Gallery One: Walls - Monday Painters; Display Case - Francine Derus; Gallery Five - Dunes Art Club continues.
September ~ Gallery One: Walls - Sara Kim; Display Case - Peggy Gilbertson; Gallery Five - Art Committee Show.
October ~ Gallery One: Walls & Case - Yachats Arts Guild; Gallery Five - Art Committee Show continues.
November & December ~ Celebrate Arts thru Nov & Dec in both galleries.
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. Peggy’s work has been shown all over Oregon and parts of Nevada. Her glasswork seems to become an extension of her perception of simplicity and beautiful color. 
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. 
Planning shows, hanging art and coordinating publicity are just a few of the tasks done by the loyal, dedicated members of the Gallery Committee. Many committee members are artists themselves, dedicated to providing quality gallery displays for our community. The show features these committee member artists: Lynda Bare, Leslie Bynon, Susan Canavarro, Kathryn Damon-Dawson, Meredith Draper, Nancy Fullmer, Akiko Helwig, Bernie Herr, Morgan Johnson, Curt Peters, and Julie Ripley. The show includes oil, acrylic, encaustic, watercolor, photography, glass and fiber art. 
