Umpqua Valley Arts Association
Welcome in Summer at UVAA 2008!
Photo by John Waller; Imaging by Fox
New Exhibit!
Arts in Agriculture Touring show!
Art About Agriculture Tour 2008: The Nick of Time
Hallie Brown Ford Gallery
July 25-September 7
Photo by John Waller; Imaging by Fox
The Umpqua Valley Art Association is honored to present Art About Agriculture Tour 2008: The Nick of Time in the Hallie Brown Ford Gallery. Sponsored by the College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University, The Nick of Time explores time’s impact on how one works and what is produced—both in terms of agriculture and art. The parallels between the two are striking—both artists and agriculture workers are keenly aware of the implications of daily, seasonal, and yearly activities. Both labors are rooted in discipline, responsibility, invention, passion, process and product.
The Umpqua Valley Art Association is one of four locations where this exhibit will tour. The Nick of Time is a regional, juried competition was open to artists living in Alaska, British Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. This year’s exhibit includes 53 works by 41 artists, including a pieces by Douglas County art center members Jon Leach and Susan Lehman, and was juried by Karin Clarke, Margaret Coe and Yuji Hiratsuka.
Photo by John Waller; Imaging by Fox
Photo by John Waller; Imaging by Fox
Opening reception was Friday, July 25 from 5-7pm. Thank you to all who made the effort to come and meet, greet and network with the exhibiting artists. Shelley Curtis, Arts in Agriculture curator was here too; what a privilege to have the arts center housing these wonderful works!
In the Red Gallery, enjoy Steel Drum Art by Michael D. Perkins. In the Corridor Gallery, lose yourself in the mixed media (digital photography combined with water color) works of John Galvin.
Sculpture by Michael D. Perkins, Red Gallery
Photo by John Waller; Imaging by Fox
Steel Drum Art by Michael D. Perkins, Red Gallery
Photo by John Waller; Imaging by Fox
New Adult Classes for the Fall Season are Here!
Go to the class/workshop link to download your application and see the offerings!
Plein Air Painters of the Umpqua (PAPU)
Plein Air Painters of the Umpqua (PAPU) take note!
'Tis the season to break out of your studio and get out of doors. That is what many of the UVAA artists are doing. All you need is your easel, paint supplies, camp stool, comfy clothes, hat, sunscreen, and garbage bag, sack of snacks, water and enthusiasm!
The remaining scheduled paint outs are happening on Mondays, August 11, August 25, September 8 and September 22.
Artists meet here at 8:45am and leave to a painting site decided each morning at 9am sharp! This is a friendly way to network with others, get feedback and encouragement to begin and continue to paint from life. Any media is welcome.
If you would like to join in on these group "paint outs" call Aleta at the UVAA, 541-672-2532 and get on the list for one, any or all of these dates.
New Gallery at the arts center!
*****New Gallery soon to open at UVAA!
Beginning in September, the arts center will be opening a new gallery. Though we will all miss having Teri Creamer's Corner Studio, this beautiful space will provide a place for all of our area young people to continually showcase their work, provide a "mentoring" program to get them accustomed to gallery submission requirements and procedures and give them a reason to continue creating.
Thank you to Linda Smith Craft who is volunteering to see the success of this new gallery space through! If you have the urge to either help out or serve on the committee feel free to contact Gabriel at the UVAA at 541-672-2532.
50/50 Saturdays -- (50 Artists on 50 Saturdays)
Arts on the Rise!
UVAA is stepping it up! If you have not reserved your 4 hour slot to become a guest artist and host to meet and greet the public on a Saturday you're missing the boat! This is a great opportunity to take advantage of a free space in the lobby to put out your latest work on easels, business cards and or portfolio for those who stop by the arts center.
This is and will become a great win/win for all of us. We need to YOU to help us market YOU! Our hope is to create a day where people look forward to coming in because an artist is "in the house."
Thank you to all of the artists who have generously given their time to keep the arts center alive!
If you would like to join in call Aleta, UVAA Gallery Manager, 541-672-2532.
April 5th - Renee Couture Ceramics
April 19th - Jill Waltenspiel UVAA Board Member
April 26th - Gena Tharp Acrylics
May 3rd - Dick Worthey Fine Wood Work
May 10th - 9 artists in house Tour of Studios
May 17th - Joan Arsenault Oils
May 31st - Diana Brown Calligraphy & demonstrations
June 21st - Association of Writers Poetry with readings
July 7th - Karen Glatz Ceramics
July 26 - Barbara Crosby Oil
August 16th - Delores Spencer
October 11 - Association of Writers Poetry with readings
November 1 - KatSue Grant Poetry
Gallery & Exhibition News
Take a look at the 2008 UVAA Exhibit Schedule 2008 Gallery Schedule
Art-full After-hours in Studio East!
Studio East at the UVAA is open every first Monday of the month for artist gatherings to share information on shows, critiques and encouragements and the galleries will be open for viewing too. Open from 6:00pm thru 8:00pm.
Stop by-- Coffee is always hot, company is always refreshing!
Note: NO AFTER HOURS on Monday, SEPTEMBER 1 due to Labor Day holiday!!!
Next gathering will by on Monday, October 6 in Studio East!
Would love to have a few artists who attended Marty's art as business workshop to stop in and share some information with the rest of us!
Art Full After Hours - Artists enjoying one another's company.....
Photo by John Waller; Imaging by Fox
Open Studio / Studio East
Studio East at the UVAA will be open to artists to paint every Monday! Oil painters can come from 9:00am thru 1:00pm and Watercolor painters can come from 1:30 thru 5:30.
Fee per session is $6 member / $7 non-member. Artists can sign in at the front office and pay per session attended.
Come paint and ENJOY!!
Building News
Building Campaign!
You can help Restore & Preserve the Arts Center!
Constructed in 1917, the building that is home to the Arts Center, is a community icon that is at the heart of our region’s art scene.
Age and usage calls for major restoration of the electrical system, plumbing repairs, installation of energy efficient windows and doors, updating the kitchen and bringing the sprinkler system up to code. In addition, we want to build a permanent stage and create greater access to the facility with an entrance off Harvard Avenue.
To achieve these goals, the Board of Directors has passed a resolution to begin a campaign to raise funds for building improvements.
While the campaign is in its initial planning phase, we ask you to consider helping support this project to restore and preserve this beautiful community icon by contributing to the building fund!
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