Umpqua Valley Arts is dedicated to the belief that the arts are an indispensable element of a thriving and meaningful community, and that ideas & art in its many forms should be available to all. Our arts 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 learn to appreciate art together, we are learning to acknowledge and respect the histories that bind us together, and the changing world that surrounds us.
MIDWIFE A LIFE BY VICTORIA SMIT
AND FOUR OTHER BRAND NEW EXHIBITS
March 21 - May 30, 2025
Opening Reception: March 21st 4pm-7pm
HALLIE BROWN FORD GALLERY – Midwife a Life by Victoria Smit
Midwife a Life originates from research on attachment theory and explores the impact of insecure attachment using reinvented iconic symbols – the artist’s father’s tools – to mark initial imprints and how understanding creates opportunities for transformation. The exhibition invites conversation and discussion on the ubiquitous spaces we all encounter through how we are cared for and how we care for others.
RED DOOR GALLERY – Landmarks and Landscapes by UVA Member Roxanne Evans Stout
Mixed media works that that begin with nature, drawing inspiration from a walk in the garden, forest, or along a forest or ocean shoreline found in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Using a process that focuses on play and experimentation, Roxanne creates work that pays homage to the land and expresses a most authentic and honest reaction to the land.
CORRIDOR GALLERY – All The Small Things
An exhibition of photo essays by local photographers drawing focus to the beauty of Roseburg and it’s surrounding area through the eyes of local artists. Focusing on street style photography, the artists hope to inspire people to take on photography as a preferred medium and to explore the approachable and relatable format of the photo essay.
GALLERY II – Prayer Flags by Marjorie Feldman
An exhibition of paintings inspired by Nepalese prayer flags. Marjorie Feldman is a practicing artist that tries to seek art in all of her experiences. On a trip to Nepal, she was inspired by the prayer flags she saw in the stupas and skylines, feelin n immediate sense of protection and open heartedness. The flags created a lifting of the spirit, which she hopes to bring to the gallery space with her paintings to bring acknowledgement, comfort, and hope for healing to those who suffer for their choices or circumstances, and to protect the earth.