Wild Rivers Coast Art

Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk in November

Art Walk photos by Bill Schlichting and Nola Range

At Manley Art Center, David Guy explained how he combined two photos of the same image - one with a long exposure time and one with a normal exposure time - in order to create a print that accurately and artistically expressed what he saw. Works by the Chetco Photography Association are featured at Manley Art Center during November.

During Art Walk several members of the Chetco Photography Association spoke about their creative endeavors using a camera and photoshop. Photographers are invited to join the Chetco Photography Association which meets the first and third Friday of each month at Manley Art Center from 10 to 11:30 am.

Several of the Mudslinger Pottery group were at work in the classroom during Art Walk.

Brad McMahon, of Brad McMahon Artworks on Wharf Street, shows art of Rude Dog and the Dweebs, a short-lived cartoon that aired in 1989.

Brookings City Manager Tim Rundel talks about a short film he directed at the Wild Rivers Film Festival headquarters.

Toni Land performs accompanied by drums at Kim's Garden Party.

Megan Cabrera shows stuffed animals she made from crocheted rug yarn at Whimsical Griffin.

Randy Pearson relaxes below his three-dimensional hanging woodwork made from scraps at Forecastle Gallery and Books.

The work of Linda Elesiya Evans is displayed at Ambiance by the Sea.


Brian Scott Gallery during Art Walk.


Dorothy and John Marshall performed at Brian Scott Gallery.


Pastel Artist Les Cornish is the November Artist of the Month at Brian Scott Gallery.

Les Cornish was interviewed by Pete Chasar during the Art Walk.
Les was born in South Africa and was a popular artist there until he moved to Texas in 2001. While in Texas Les continued painting the South African scenes that he loved... until he and his wife, Natalie, visited the Oregon Coast. It was so similar to South Africa that they were hooked and moved to Brookings in 2012, where Les now enjoys painting the local coastline. Visit Brian Scott Gallery at 515 Chetco Avenue to see paintings of the local coast by Les Cornish.

The Chetco Community Public Library was one of the four founding venues of the Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk (along with Manley Art Center, Brian Scott Gallery and Words and Pictures). The Library has not participated during the past few years, but GREAT NEWS... the Library will return to the Art Walk in December. The Forest Room (formerly known as the large meeting room) will again display the work of local artists and the lobby showcase will also hold a display that is changed monthly.  The work of Mary Whitaker is currently on display in the Forest Room and can be viewed during regular Library hours, but due to a conflict with the Friends of the Library book sale, the Library did not participate in Art Walk in November.

Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk in October: Photos by Bill Schlichting

Manley Art Center is featuring the Award Winners from this summer's fifth Art at the Port Exhibition.

During Art Walk, Nola Range, Coordinator of the Art at the Port show, discussed the history and the behind the scenes workings of the outdoor show and talked about this year's award winners.

Blake Haley, 12 year old artist who entered in the Youth Category of Art at the Port, discussed the motivation and thought process while designing and painting this entry. Blake is not only an artist, but a very articulate and a confident public speaker.

Manley Art Center and the Gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 4. If you missed Art at the Port this summer you can still see all the winning entries at Manley now through November 2. 433 Oak Street in Brookings.
Learn more about Art at the Port and how to enter next year: artattheport.com.

Lon Goddard plays hits from the 1960s at Kim's Garden Party during Art Walk.

Deborah Davis shows her art and crafts at Kim's Garden Party where she promoted a craft workshop to be held prior to the upcoming November 9 Art Walk.
Kim's Garden Party is located at 301 Oak Street - up and across the street from Manley Art Center.

Brad McMahon, standing, visits with guests at his personal gallery called Brad McMahon Artworks.
He discussed his acrylic and airbrush paintings and giclee prints during Art Walk.

Randy Pearson shows his wood creations, including wall hangings, furniture, sculptures and boxes, at Forecastle Books and Galley. 553 Chetco Avenue, open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 to 5.

Wild Rivers Film Festival headquarters, an unpublicized venue for October, opened its doors and showed the short film "My Rockstar," winner of the 2024 Elmo Williams Award.

Swing Time - Shirley Hyatt and Dan Hannum perform at Brian Scott Gallery during the October Art Walk.

Pete Chasar takes on the "look" of an artist when he discusses his career at Brian Scott Gallery.


Pete Chasar moved his advertising career from New York to Arizona in 1971 where he worked another 28 years as both a copywriter and a graphic artist. In 1999 he retired, moved to Brookings, and began to paint with acrylics in a style he calls "graphic realism". You can see more of Chasar's work at www.chasar.com and also visit Brian Scott Gallery where his work is regularly on display. 515 Chetco Avenue in Brookings, open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 5.

 

The September Second Saturday Art Walk in Alphabetical Order

Photos by Bill Schlichting... and a few by Nola Range.

AMBIANCE BY THE SEA
530 Hemlock Street

Driftwood Baskets by Featured Artist Bob Bangs on the floor at Ambiance by the Sea.

Michael LeVeque performs on guitar outside Ambiance by the Sea.


Watercolors of classic cars by Featured Artist Dale Wells can be seen near the ceiling at Ambiance by the Sea.

BRIAN SCOTT GALLERY
515 Chetco Avenue

Interviewer Pete Chasar and Featured Artist Laura Wiens share a laugh at Brian Scott Gallery.

Laura Wiens, September Featured Artist at Brian Scott Gallery.



Art Walk Founder Horst Wolf hams it up at Brian Scott Gallery.


Dorothy and John Marshall are accompanied by Lance Knauss, providing musical entertainment at Brian Scott Gallery.

Several visitors discovered the basement gallery at Brian Scott Gallery.


Most of this month's photos are taken by Bill Schlichting... including this one of Nola taking photos. Nola left most of hers on the cutting room floor.

CURRY COUNTY DEMOCRATS
619 Chetco Avenue

Lon Goddard is dapper in his white suite when paying guitar at the Curry County Democrats Headquarters.


Crafts by Karen Rossman-Clark are on display at the Curry County Democrats Headquarters.

FORECASTLE BOOKS AND GALLERY
553 Chetco Avenue

Katlyn Liddell changes out of her German costume after spending time at the Octoberfest at the Port of Brookings Harbor to visit the Second Saturday Art Walk and chat with Lynda Elesiya Evans at Forecastle Books and Gallery.

A crowd admires the work of Linda Elesiya Evans at Forecastle Books and Gallery.

MANLEY ART CENTER
433 Oak Street

Manley's September Featured Artist, Rosemary Watson, was interviewed by Pete Chasar at Manley Art Center.

Some of Rosemary Watson's display at Manley Art Center.


Rosemary Watson discusses one of her paintings during the interview.


She also discussed the children's book she has written and illustrated with watercolors. The book is called "Hummingbird Wisdom for Kids" and is intended to enlighten the hearts of all ages. "A story about a hummingbird named Joyful that inspires love of nature, as seen on the outside and felt on the inside."


Charlie Blozinski and Destiny Schwartz, members of the Mudslingers pottery group, work on projects at Manley Art Center during the Art Walk.

August Second Saturday Art Walk in Downtown Brookings

The Gallery at Manley Art Center was buzzing during Art Walk.

Mike Dwaileebe, artist and past president of PBAA, was interviewed by Pete Chasar. Mike is the August Featured Artist at Manley and is showing a colorful retrospective of his work.

You can see these and more paintings by Mike Dwaileebe at Manley Art Center during the month of August.

Diane Rasmussen displayed her work at Ambiance by the Sea during Art Walk.

Harpist Alex Ives entertains playing harp at Ambiance by the Sea.

John Canalin plays "Over the Rainbow" on 8-string ukulele at Semi Aquatic Gallery.

Megan Gray from Coos Bay showed her art at Semi Aquatic Gallery during Art Walk.

More art by Megan Gray at Semi Aquatic Gallery.

Linda Evans is showing seascapes at Forecastle Books and Gallery.

Don Beckner entertained at Brian Scott Gallery.

Christina Olson introduced Rosemary Watson, Ph.D., author and illustrator of "Hummingbird Wisdom for Kids" 

Rosemary Walton discussed her art and her book. You can see both at Brian Scott Gallery during August.

Pete Chasar interviews Rosemary Watson, Ph.D. at Brian Scott Gallery.

Rosemary Watson's partner read an excerpt from "Hummingbird Wisdom for Kids," using vocal sound effects.

Brian Scott Gallry is a favorite place to meet friends during the Art Walk. 

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July Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk

Guitarist Michael LeVeque performed outdoors at Ambiance by the Sea during the July Art Walk.

Small paintings by Erin Brumage hang from a driftwood tree at Ambiance by the Sea.

Erin Brumage with one of her seascapes at Ambiance by the Sea. Erin's work can also be seen at Manley Art Center this month and her painting of a Coast Guard vessel is part of the summerlong Art at the Port Art Exhibition at the Port of Brookings Harbor.

Artist Susan Harding chatting with Art Walk visitors at Ambiance by the Sea during Art Walk.

Pete Chasar introduced the Pelican Bay Arts Association Writers Group at Manley Art Center. The group leader, Guia Heigert, talked about the group and their projects.

The group has just published a book called "Out of Our Minds", and includes short stories by seven writers. The book is available at Manley Art Center for $10 and ALL proceeds go to a scholarship fund for future writers.

Some of the writers chose a painting as a take off point and created stories that were inspired by the paintings. Others created stories incorporating a list of required words in the story. During Art Walk three of the writers read their stories - all were entertaining and enjoyable.

Matt Brumage read a story that was inspired by this painting by his wife, Erin Brumage.

Pat Malone read a story inspired by a drawing of her canine best friend (picture behind Pat).

Mary Ann Antennuchi gave an animated performance.

Guests enjoying the gallery at Manley Art Center during the July Art Walk.

Jazmine Blu melts glass sticks to create sculptures in a specially built viewing area at Forecastle Books and Gallery.

Spectators wear special glasses to reduce the brightness of the flame while watching Jazmine Blu sculpt glass at Forecastle Books and Gallery.

Lon Goddard, back from a trip to England, performs at the Curry Democrats Headquarters.

Alisa Green, left, talks about the short film "Whiskey Floats" at the Wild Rivers Film Festival Headquarters.

The eclectic art of Phyllis Earls - Arist of the Month at Brian Scott Gallery.

Larry Fries and Toni Land provide musical entertainment at Brian Scott Gallery.

Michele Bubert and Marie Curtis welcomed Art Walkers to the newly refurbished Chamber of Commerce offices. This is the newest venue for the Art Walk and is located downstairs in the Central Building. While the address of the Central Building is Chetco Avenue, the entrance to the Chamber offices is on Wharf Street (across the street from Oxenfre Public House).

The museum next to the Chamber offices was featured for the July Art Walk.

Ellen Babin looks at artifacts in the Curry County Chamber's museum.

Marie Curtis shows off the mysterious old vault next to the museum. For future Art Walks the Chamber plans to invite local artists to display their work and greet Art Walkers.

Theresa Herninko, center, chats with an Art Walk visitor at her show at Semi Aquatic Gallery.

Gabriel Casis performed on the keyboard at Semi Aquatic Gallery during the July Art Walk.

Theresa Herninko with a collection of her art at Semi Aquatic Gallery that she has worked on since last November.

Photos by Bill Schlichting and Nola Range.

Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk - Report for June 2024

The June Art Wak featured 10 venues - the highest number since before COVID arrived in 2020.

Photos by Bill Schlichting and Nola Range.

Manley Art Center is featuring the exquisite, segmented wood turned art of Mike Griffith and a collection of amazing acrylic paintings by Ashlee Harper. Both artists were interviewed by Pete Chasar at the June Art Walk.

Mike Griffith's background as a machinist helped to prepare him for this exacting art. Here he shares a happy anecdote with interviewer Pete Chasar.

Mike is holding two rings of segments that he glued together in preparation to create a bowl.

Mike explained that the segments used to create his vessels must be very precisely cut. Even a hair-width of difference in the segments will cause them to misalign in the finished piece. He was asked if he cuts the pieces by hand and said that a hand saw could never be precise enough. He uses a table saw made in 1947.


Cheri Griffith records her father-in-law Mike Griffith's interview with Pete Chasar at Manley Art Center.


Steve Delaire and other Art Walk guests had the opportunity to chat with Mike about his art and look at tools he created to facilitate his creative process.

More than 40 pieces of Mike Griffith's work in various sizes are on display at Manley Art Center for the month of June.
Gallery hours are 11 to 4, Tuesday through Saturday. 433 Oak Street, Brookings.

Ashlee Harper has previously shown her mixed media paintings and paper mache creations at Manley Art Center. During June she is showing acrylic paintings. Ashlee was the Art at the Port People's Choice winner in the Adult category in 2023, after taking the same award in the Teen category for two years.

Ashlee's collection of whimsical sea creatures will be on display at Manley Art Center during the month of June.


At Forecastle Books Linda Evans received a cash prize from Mark Gautreaux for first place in the Miniature Painting People's Choice Contest that began at the May Art Walk.

 

The three winners of the Miniature Painting Contest at Forecastle Books:
Chelle Hanna (left), Linda Evans (center) and Jasmine Blu (right).

Hailey Dickerson shows her fluid abstract acrylic art at Whimsical Griffith.

Alisa Green watches "A Long Way to Nowhere," a documentary about trail maintenance in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness produced by the Siskiyou Mountain Club, at the Wild Rivers Film Festival headquarters. WRFF shows a film during each Art Walk.

Semi Aquatic Gallery featured the paintings, illustrations and hand lettered illustrated concert posters by Scott McDougall.

Scott McDougall poses in front of his illustrations and concert posters at Semi Aquatic Gallery.

Another wall at Semi Aquatic Gallery features Scott's wave paintings.

Scott McDougall chats with Semi Aquatic Gallery owner, Spencer Reynolds

Luke Mathison provided musical entertainment at Semi Aquatic Gallery during the June Art Walk.

Dots Yarnden displayed yarn art and watercolors during Art Walk.


Yarn Bombing a pilon at Dots Yarnden.


At Dots Yarnden, Art Walkers were invited to add to the artwork on material knitted to create socks.

Steve Nelson plays guitar at the Curry County Democrats headquarters during Art Walk.

Pauline Lodolini and Mike Noonan show their art at Ambiance by the Sea.

Ambiance by the Sea features coastal themed art by many local artists.

Ken Dobberpuhl plays guitar at Brian Scott Gallery.

Featured artists Magda and daughter Maja Druzdzel from Gold Beach, interviewed by Pete Chasar at Brian Scott Gallery.

Brian Scott Gallery - Maja and Magda Druzdzel discussing their joint show.

Queen Bee Boutique, Art Walk's newest venue... Sondra "Soni" Bartow with her daughter Chrystal Santa Rosa. Soni's collection of art is on display.

Swing Time - Shirley Hyatt and Dan Hannum, kept things lively at Queen Bee Boutique!
407 Oak Street in Brookings.

Great Art Walk! And the weather was perfect!

Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk Report

May Art Walk Photos by Bill Schlichting and Nola Range

During the May Art Walk, Manley Art Center held the official grand reopening of the gallery after the remodel.

The snacks were delicious and Ken Dobberpuhl provided musical entertainment.

Artists Donna Goss and Linda Evens had their picture taken together by Ken Range.


Guests and artists mingled and enjoyed the show.

Artist Linda Evans chats with artist Janice Taylor and a friend.

Peggy Patton of the Mudslinger Pottery Group was at work in the Manley Classroom and answered questions about her current project.

 

The Manley Gallery is ready for the Azalea Festival. This year the Azalea Festival Art Show on Memorial Day Weekend will be held at Manley Art Center.

A silent auction for two items is going on at Manley from now until the Azalea Festival: a totem created by the Mudslinger Pottery Group and a fused glass painting of a heron by Cyndee Stegall.

This ceramic totem created by the Mudslingers Pottery Group will be auctioned at the Azalea Festival Art Show. Silent Auction bids may be placed at Manley Art Center Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 4 pm. Get a head start on Azalea Festival activities and visit Manley at 433 Oak Street.

 

Randy Pearson is the featured artist at Semi Aquatic Gallery.

During Art Walk Randy Pearson demonstrated a wooden folding puzzle that he created.

Ken Range takes a close look at the wood creations of Randy Pearson at Semi Aquatic Gallery.

In addition to paintings by Spencer Reynolds and wood creations by Randy Pearson, Semi Aquatic Gallery offers a selection of hand made gifts including jewelry.

Guests at Curry Democrat Headquarters listen to Lon Goddard play guitar and sing.

The documentary film "Green Dreams" is shown at the Wild Rivers Film Festival headquarters.

Michael Garnier of Out ’n' About Treehouse Treesort Bud and Breakfast near Cave Junction talks about the documentary film "Green Dreams" about his operation between showings of the film at Wild Rivers Film Festival headquarters.

Miniature paintings by local artists are on display at Forecastle Books and Gallery and guests are invited to participate in a People's Choice vote for their favorite.

Brian Childers is Artist of the Month at Brian Scott Gallery... this time instead of featuring his hand turned wood bowls or his intricate wall hanging made with wood, which are also available at Brian Scott Gallery, Brian is showing a selection of his acrylic paintings on both wood and canvas.

Shirley Hyatt and Dan Hannum "Swing Time" perform at Brian Scott Gallery during the May Art Walk.

Pete Chasar interviewed Brian Childers during the May Art Walk and Brian discussed the development of his painting techniques.
See Brian's work at Brian Scott Gallery, 515 Chetco Avenue, and visit all three floors of art displays.

The May 11 Second Saturday Art Walk will go beyond woodwork when guests can view sculptures and art creations of all sizes at six galleries in downtown Brookings.

The monthly event will be from 3 to 6 p.m. and will include food at all galleries, music and interviews. Participating venues are Brian Scott Gallery, Curry County Democrat Headquarters, Forecastle Books and Gallery, Manley Art Center, Semi Aquatic Gallery, and Wild Rivers Film Festival Headquarters.

Woodworker Randy Pearson, a self-titled “wood whittler” since age 12, will show his creations at Semi Aquatic Gallery, 654 Chetco Ave.

“Simple beginnings (in woodworking) became lifelong pursuits and continue like any good experience,” Pearson said in the gallery’s blog. “I will never be done learning from the environment and everything around me.”

Pearson also enjoys painting, drawing and coloring.

For more information about Semi Aquatic Gallery, including reading the entire blog about Pearson, visit artandsurf.com or call 503-451-3775.

Brian Scott Gallery, 515 Chetco Ave., will feature the art of Brian Childers. the acrylic paintings on canvas and board of Brian Childers. He will be available for a meet-and-greet during art walk hours and will be interviewed by local art historian Pete Chasar at 4:30 p.m.

Childers is known in the community as a master wood turner, utilizing exotic woods, creating bowls, vessels and containers. He has now branched out and showcases his painting. Brian works in acrylics, painting on canvas and board.

“His images are beautifully portrayed in a simple, clean and minimalist format, utilizing color and design in a striking way, capturing the light and shadows masterfully,” said Paula Edwards, gallery curator.

Music will be performed by Swing Time, Shirley Hyatt on vocals and violin and Dan Hannum on upright bass. The gallery has three floors of art displays, which includes Signatures, a gallery within the gallery. For more information, call 541-412-8687 or visit brianscottgallery.com.

Now that the dust has settled from the wood and sheetrock work from a remodeling project at the Manley Art Center, the Pelican Bay Arts Association will host a grand opening during the Art Walk. All art association members will be the featured artists, providing a variety of work for the public to view.

Musical entertainment will be provided by Ken Dobberpuhl at the gallery, 433 Oak St. For more information about the association and its programs, visit manleyartcenter.com or call 541-469-1807.

Miniature paintings will be the highlight of the show at Forecastle Books and Gallery, 553 Chetco Ave. Guest will be given the opportunity to vote on their favorite art entered in the "Miniature Painting People's Choice Show" with cash prizes going to the winners to be announced at the June Art Walk. Many of the artists will be in attendance to discuss their work.

Steve Lavering on banjo and Erik Thomas on guitar and mandolin will play bluegrass music. For more information about the bookstore and gallery, call 541-813-2665.

The Wild Rivers Film Festival presents the documentary film “Green Dreams” every hour. A question-and-answer session with Michael Garneir will be at 4 p.m. at the festival headquarters, 615 Chetco Ave.

Next door at the Curry County Democrats headquarters, 619 Chetco Ave., Tom Bozack, Mary Jo Wheeler, Karen Rossman-Clark and Lisa Neher are displaying their crafts. Music will be performed by Lon Goddard. A cheesecake made from scratch will be served. For more information, call 541-412-3367 or visit currydemocrats.org.

The intent of the Second Saturday Art Walk is to promote the artists in the community. All events are free with no obligation to purchase merchandise. An after-Art Walk report with photos will be posted at www.wildriverscoastart.com.

April Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk

Photos by Bill Schlichting and Nola Range

At Ambiance by the Sea Susan Harding previewed her entry for the 2024 Art at the Port Exhibition during Art Walk. 
There may be a couple of panels still available at Wright's for anyone who would like to participate in Art at the Port this year. Entries are due May 17.

Susan with her other paintings and mermaid art at Ambiance by the Sea.

Nola Range talks to owner Debbie Harwood at Ambiance by the Sea.

Michael Noonan's intarsia (lighthouse and pelican in photo) is available at Ambiance by the Sea.

Pauline Lodolini shows her watercolors at Ambiance by the Sea.

Bill Schlichting taking a photo of Colleen Chambers interviewing Featured Artist Doug Fincham at Manley Art Center.

A spectator photographs three-dimensional art by Doug Fincham at Manley Art Center.

Mudslinger and clay instructor Maryjane Carlson in the classroom at Manley Art Center during Art Walk. 

Whimsical Griffin Owner Vincent Chiantelli creates trinket art in preparation for a show.

Lon Goddard watches himself interviewing the late movie producer Elmo Williams at Wild Rivers Film Festival Headquarters.

Ken Dobberpuhl on guitar at Brian Scott Gallery during Art Walk.

Artist Christina Olsen visiting with wood turning artists Brian Childers and Ken Range at Brian Scott Gallery.

At Brian Scott Gallery Christina Olsen talked about featured artist John R Jurisich (the Father of Prismatic Art) who just happens to be Christina's uncle.

Chaney Delaire and Dorothy Marshall enjoying the display of John R Jurisich's paintings at Brian Scott Gallery.

Birthday Girl Paula Edwards was serenaded at Brian Scott Gallery during Art Walk.

Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk Report - March 2024

Manley Art Center debuted their remodeled gallery at the March Art Walk.

In addition to a new paint job and lighting, the previously open office space at the far end of the gallery is now enclosed (see shaded oval area in photo). The wall space for hanging art is increased by the new walls.


During Art Walk Pete Chasar interviewed pastel artists Linda Evans and Les Cornish at Manley Art Center.

Linda Evans likes to paint plein air - completing or nearly completing all of her paintings on location.

Les Cornish prefers to visit a location, take photographs and notes and complete his paintings indoors.

Les and Natalie Cornish with a display of Les's paintings at Manley Art Center. The new wall for the office is on the right.

Featured Artist at Semi Aquatic Gallery, Rick Gradone, shows his rock-inspired paintings.

Jasmine Blu shows her paintings and sculptures at Forecastle Books and Gallery.

A SCUBA diver and dolphin are among the glass sculptures created by Jasmine Blu.

Kym St. Claire, education family liaison for the Tolowa Dee-ni Nation, talks about film projects produced by tribal youth during a workshop that was part of the Wild Rivers Film Festival.

Pencil drawings of celebrities created by Vincent Chiantelli are on display at Whimsical Gifffin.

Billie Ruth Furuichi was interviewed by Pete Chasar at Brian Scott Gallery.
Art Walk Coordinator Bill Schlichting (on left) photographs the proceedings.

Billie Ruth enthusiastically discussed her silk art with flourishing motions and dance steps.

Painted vase by Christina Olsen at Brian Scott Gallery.

Art Walk photos by Bill Schlichting and Nola Range.

 

Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk Report

Photos by Bill Schlichting and Nola Range

Remember when... this warm and cozy little place was called Art Alley Grille and it was just about everyone's favorite restaurant? Now it is called "the basement" at Brian Scott Gallery and it is filled with a complete selection of art by Christina Olsen.


Christina Olsen is February's Featured Artist at Brian Scott Gallery and during the Art Walk she was interviewed by Pete Chasar. You can see art by Christina on all three levels of Brian Scott Gallery.


Christina Olsen and Paula Edwards with Christina's display on the main level of Brian Scott Gallery.

Display by Pete Chasar at Brian Scott Gallery. Some of the numerous artists currently featured at Brian Scott Gallery include Les Cornish, Sandy Bonney and Brian Childers.

Art Walk founder Horst Wolf takes a closer look at a candle holder made by Christina Olsen at Brian Scott Gallery.


Swing Time - Shirley Hyatt and Dan Hannum - provide musical entertainment at Brian Scott Gallery.

Brian Scott Gallery is located at 515 Chetco Avenue and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 5.

Whimsical Griffin and Wild Rivers Film Festival are located side by side at 615 Chetco Avenue and both participated in the February Art Walk.

An audience watches the short film 'A Girl from a Box" at the Wild Rivers Film Festival headquarters.

Lon Goddard provides musical entertainment at Curry County Democrats headquarters.

Mary Jo McLain ties ribbons around resin coasters she made that are on display at the Curry County Democrats headquarter.

Marilyn Hart shows an image of the sun taken on her camera attached to a telescope. A few of her annular eclipse photos and others taken with a telescope are also on display at Forecastle Books and Gallery.

Quilts by Marilyn Hart on display at Forecastle Books and Gallery.
Her Harry Potter quilt is on the left and on the right is a
quilt she created depicting the state birds and trees of all 50 states.

Detail of Marilyn Hart's Harry Potter quilt.

Oregon detail of Marilyn Hart's quilt depicting state birds and trees.


Forecastle Books and Gallery is located at 553 Chetco Avenue and is open Monday through Sunday from 10 to 5.

February Downtown Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk is this Saturday

The Downtown Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk continues despite a few venue owners on vacation or closed for remodeling.
"Seven Sirens" by Christina Olsen
is on display at Brian Scott Gallery.

Five venues will be participating in the monthly event scheduled from 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 10. 

This month all venues are located on Chetco Avenue between Oak and Wharf Streets.
Art Walkers will be able to park and walk
the short distance.

Closest to Oak Street, Brian Scott Gallery, 515 Chetco Ave., features the whimsical art of Christina Olsen. Most of her work is created using watercolors, but she ventures into other mediums. Olsen will be interviewed about her work at 4:30 p.m. Background music will be performed by Swing Time — Shirley Hyatt on violin and vocals, and Dan Hannum on upright bass.

The gallery has three floors of art displays, which includes Signatures, a gallery within the gallery. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 541-412-8687 or visit brianscottgallery.com.

In the next block, Forecastle Books and Gallery, 553 Chetco Ave., features creations by Marilyn Hart who displays both quilts and eclipse photographs. Hart will be present to discuss her work and visit with guests. Wine, coffee and appetizers will be served. For more information, call 541-813-2665.

The final three venues, all next door to each other, include Whimsical Griffin, Wild Rivers Film Festival headquarters and Curry County Democrats headquarters.

Whimsical Griffin, 615 Chetco Ave., features celebrity portraiture by shop owner Vincent Chiantelli and tile art by Dave Christie, The Working Mouse. For more information, call 949-672-8645 or visit whimsicalgriffin.com.

Across the hall at the same address, the Wild Rivers Film Festival will be showing the film "A Girl From a Box" during Art Walk hours. The film won best short film at the 2023 festival in August. Lead actress, writer and director Alxis Ratkevich is planning to attend via zoom during the 4 p.m. showing to discuss the film and answer questions from the audience. Wine coffee and appetizers will be served. For more information about the festival, call 541-425-7000 or visit wildriversfilmfestival.com.

The last venue in the lineup, Curry County Democrats headquarters, 619 Chetco Ave., features Mary Jo Wheeler and Lisa Neher displaying a new variety of craft projects. Karen Rossman Clark will also have her art on display. Music will be performed by Lon Goddard. Wine, beer, nonalcoholic beverages and appetizers will be served.  For more information, call 541-412-3367 or visit currydemocrats.org.

Marilyn Hart's Harry Potter quilt
will be on display along with eclipse photos
at Forecastle Books and Gallery.

The intent of the Second Saturday Art Walk is to promote the artists in the community.

All events are free with no obligation to purchase merchandise.

An after-Art Walk report with photos will be posted right here next week.

Art at the Port for Summer 2024

Start planning your painting now for the summer show. Panels will be available at Wright's beginning March 5.  All panels are 16" x 24". For more details and tips for artists who paint to hang outdoors, go to http://www.artattheport.com.

 

Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk Report

5.3 Inches of Rain on Saturday and Art Walk was there for us.

Homemade Jam at Kim's Garden Party. The group was the featured artist.

G.A. Cockerham (Georgia) signed copies of her latest book "Murder at Ferry Creek," the sixth book in her O'Toole/Starker murder mystery series, at Forecastle Books and Gallery.

Artwork by Karen Rossman-Clark is on display at the Curry County Democrats headquarters.

Lon Goddard, the featured artist, performs music at Semi Aquatic Gallery.

Spectators watch the short film "Parking Spot" while director Robert Stronger is seen on the laptop computer answering questions from his hometown.

Randy Pearson listens to Ken Dobberpuhl play favorites at Brian Scott Gallery.

From Buffett to Dylan, Ken Dobberpuhl set the mood at Brian Scott Gallery.


The Winter Wonderland show at Brian Scott Gallery features all of the Gallery's artists.
Paula Edwards hosted the venue for Artwalk.

Sculptures by Donna Goss at Brian Scott Gallery.

Pastel seascapes by Les Cornish at Brian Scott Gallery.


Christina Olsen's window display at Brian Scott Gallery.

Manley Art Gallery is closed for the month of January for upgrades. The venue will return to the Art Walk on February 10, 2024.

Thank you to all the participating venues and artists!

Photos by BIll Schlichting and Nola Range.