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 SMITS
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 Smits
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.
2025 ARTWORKS NORTHWEST BIENNIAL
CURATED BY CHARLENE LIU
June 6th - August 15th, 2025
Opening Reception: June 6th 4pm-7pm
Umpqua Valley Arts is proud to present the return of our biannual regional exhibit titled the Artworks Northwest Biennial.
Since 2010, the Artworks Northwest Biennial has become an exhibition to showcase and celebrate the works of contemporary artists from the Northwest region. This call to art welcomes artists from Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Idaho, Western Montana, and Western Wyoming to submit work to be considered for exhibition in this regional showcase. Works for the biennial are selected by a curator residing/working in the Pacific Northwest whom UVA asks to lend their eye and voice to the exhibit. This year, UVA is honored to have Charlene Liu as our guest curator.
2025 UMPQUA PLEIN AIR
JUROR TO BE ANNOUNCED
August 23rd - October 17th, 2025
Opening Reception: August 23rd 4pm-7pm
Umpqua Plein Air is a 5-day paint-out event and accompanying exhibition that celebrates the beauty of the Umpqua Valley. The event will welcome local, regional, and national artists to UVA and Douglas County to spend five days painting the incredibly varied landscapes that surround us. At the end of the event, artists return to UVA and submit their works which will be exhibited in all of our galleries, and juried by a guest juror to receive various awards and accolades for their hard work.
Registration Opens: April 1st
Paint-Out Event: August 18th – 22nd
2025 MEMBERS' EXHIBIT
A NON-JURIED, NO-THEME SHOW
October 24th - December 19th, 2025
Opening Reception: October 24th 4pm-7pm
Every year, Umpqua Valley Arts invites active UVA Members to submit to our Annual Members’ Exhibit as a celebration of their artistic practices and as a thank you for the support they provide to use through their memberships.
Our members are an important part of our community, and to say thank you for their dedication and support, we set aside select benefits that they receive as members. One of those benefits, is to participate in a special non-juried, no-theme show that accepts all media except video.
Consider becoming a member today to support year-round ongoing arts events and programmings throughout Douglas County and for a chance to be in this exclusive show!
