Naked Art 2018 ~ No Mats, No Frames, Big Savings!

Posted by Hannah on Jan 14, 2018 in Member Shows, Naked Art | 0 comments

Naked Art: No Mats, No Frames ~ Big Savings! at Art Presence Art Center, Jacksonville, Oregon. Image by Tom Glassman

Naked Art 2018

2018 marks our fourth annual Naked Art show exhibit of unmounted, unframed works of fine art at more affordable prices. Take your art finds home when you purchase them & use the money you’ve saved to frame your new art your way.

Say it in Six

In our front gallery, the Calligraphers’ Guild presents 28 pieces that tell a story in six words and vibrant visuals. Reception

This month’s artist reception takes place Saturday, February 3, from 1-3 pm, with live music by Matt and Rebecca Stuart of Minstrel Stream. Author reading by Christin Lore Weber from her newly published book “Widow’s Walk.” This is the first opportunity to purchase Christin’s book locally!

Both shows continue through Sunday, Feb. 25.

New Art Presence Boutique

In this newly opened section of the Main Gallery our artists present unique handcrafted pieces by Art Presence members, including small fine art, jewelry, greeting cards, and a variety of 3D works. These small to medium-size artworks will make great gifts for any occasion, any time of the year.

Painted fan by Alexey Huanchong

Welcome, Year of the Dog!

We have more going on this month with special activities, talks, and an artist demonstration on the art of Chinese brush painting as part of the City of Jacksonville’s Chinese New Year Celebration happening on February 17!

Holiday Treasures 2017

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Holiday Treasures

Our December exhibit is Holiday Treasures, featuring a wide range of creative works selected for their suitability as gifts. The show dates are December 1–31. You’ll find many artistic treasures that will be the perfect gift for loved ones and colleagues this holiday season.  A collection of Dolores Ribal’s new works are also on exhibit in the main gallery. With hand-carved miniature carousel horses to glass art, fabric art, jewelry and fine art, this show has it all for the holidays! Take your treasures home at the time of purchase to wrap and give.

Color Historic Jacksonville

Anne Brooke’s newly published coloring book is now available for purchase! “Color Historic Jacksonville” is 8 1/2” by 8 1/2”, which can be colored with your choice of colored pencil, crayon, marker or oil pastel, and costs $19.95. All proceeds from the sale of “Color Historic Jacksonville” benefit Art Presence Art Center.

Color Historic Jacksonville!

Posted by Hannah on Nov 6, 2017 in Featured, News | 3 comments

Color Historic Jacksonville, a uniquely local coloring book by Anne Brooke, Art Presence Founder and member artist, will be available for purchase during our Holiday Treasures exhibition in December. Color Historic Jacksonville is published by David and Ginna Gordon of Lucky Valley Press, a Jacksonville-based publisher. The pages of this 8 1/2” by 8 1/2” coloring book can be colored with colored pencil, crayon, marker or oil pastel. The coloring book sells for $19.95. Stop by the gallery on Friday, December 1 and be among those who get the first look, or join us at the reception on Saturday, December 2 from 1 to 3 pm.

Color Historic Jacksonville will be the perfect gift for this year’s holiday giving…lure friends and family from elsewhere to come for a visit or delight those closer to home with a chance to make their own historic Jacksonville artwork…with Anne’s outlines to guide the way!

Pictured above is a mockup of the front cover, and below is the back cover.

Renovations Underway…and Preparations for Holiday Treasures, too!

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As we announced last month, the gallery is closed for the month of November for renovations. We are well underway now! The initial preparations for the sheetrock work on the walls are complete and work is in progress.

In addition, our artists are working feverishly to create gorgeous gift items and fabulous art for the most discriminating people on your list! Pictured are dolls in progress from the studio of Patricia Wormuth.

The 2017 October Imaginarium: Hats & Masks

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The Bat House, mask by Leona Keene Sewitsky

The 2017 October Imaginarium exhibits the artistic creations inspired by Art Presence Art Center’s fifth annual Creative Challenge. The theme of this year’s challenge, Hats & Masks, yielded many wonderfully creative pieces of art, all created by the artists of southern Oregon. The show’s organizers are delighted, and say that the artists did a great job of interpreting the theme. The Imaginarium Small Works section offers smaller, more affordable pieces to delight Halloween lovers and cosplay enthusiasts. The show opens October 6 and runs through October 29, with the gallery open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.

2017 October Imaginarium: a few of the paintings, masks and hats in this year’s exhibition

Do stop in to see the zany and imaginative artwork in this fantastic exhibition and consider a purchase. Everything from fine art with a Halloween twist and whimsical 3D pieces to wearable art and unique gifts awaits your discerning eye for creative treasures specially made for this year’s show! The 2017 October Imaginarium: Hats & Masks has it all, and we’re sure you will find just the thing to complete your Halloween costume, decorate for a Halloween party, or give as a gift. The show ends a few days before the holiday so you can take your purchases home in time.

Share our event listing with friends who love outside-the-box art here on our website or on our Facebook page!

Have you been summoning your own creativity to make a fabulous costume for Halloween? Please, join us in your Halloween finest to welcome the participating artists from throughout southern Oregon at a festive reception on Saturday, October 7, from 1–4 pm, featuring live music by Minstrel Streams.

The October Imaginarium – Coming Soon!

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September Exhibit, “Harvest”

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Don’t miss the September exhibit opening September 1st at Art Presence Art Center, where we will feature paintings by Dolores Ribal, soft edged landscapes bordering on the abstract, incredible use of color, unusual viewpoints.  The Reception is September 2nd, Saturday,  from 1 to 3.  206 N 5th Street in Jacksonville, OR.

Call 541-941-7057 for more information.