Umpqua Valley Arts is dedicated to the belief that the arts are an indispensable element of a thriving and meaningful community, and arts education should be available to all.
Our exhibition programming is inspired by our energetic community, the geography in which our organization is situated, and the unique history of our region and our institution. When we are willing to consider ideas & art together, we are learning to acknowledge and respect the histories that bind us together, and the changing world that surrounds us.
2024 Umpqua Plein Air Juror, Anton Pavlenko.
Umpqua Plein Air is an annual exhibition that showcases the result of a paint-out event where artists from across the region come to Douglas County to capture the beauty of our area. For five days, artists work in the elements to render landscapes and sceneries with their own unique skills and styles. This year’s work is juried by Anton Pavlenko.
Gallery II: “Embracing the Journey” – A solo exhibit of works by the Umpqua Plein Air juror, Anton Pavlenko. This exhibitions captures the deep connection between the external world and the inner self, with each painting serving as a visual diary of introspection, growth, and transformation.
The Student Gallery: “Young Artists en Plein Air” – An exhibition featuring plein air works by youth in Douglas County created during Umpqua Valley Art’s Young Artists en Plein Air paint-out event.