Lane Arts Council's First Friday ArtWalk on May 4th
Sneak peak for the Lane Arts Council's First Friday ArtWalk on May 4, 2012- Mayor Kitty Piercy hosts the ArtWalk guided tour, visiting NEST, Out on a Limb, Goldworks Jewelry Art Studio, Imagine Gallery, White Lotus Gallery.
ArtWalk is always free!
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Justin Demeter, Goldworks Jewelry Art Studio
May ArtWalk Sponsor
A new kind of garden party is taking over 5th Street Public Market starting Thursday, May 3rd. "BLOOM: The Art of Gardens" will showcase stunning garden displays from some of the area's top landscape architects and gardeners. The event runs through Mother's Day, May 14th. Enjoy beautiful gardens such as "Taste of Tuscany" by The Country Gardner, "Le Jardin Royal" by Stangeland + Associates, "Sunshine in Oregon" by Camas Landscaping in cooperation with Eden Deign, and many more. For details, go to their website.
To help launch BlOOM at Fifth Street Public Market, esteemed Eugene City Mayor Kitty Piercy will be present at 5pm at the Market. Immediately following, all are welcome to join us for garden tours, artisanal cheeses and wine at LaVelle Vineyards Tasting Room and Provisions. While there, meet the garden designers and architects.
The Event is sponsored by Lane Forest Products, Pacific Cascade Federal Credit Union, and the Inn at the Fifth.
Details about the First Friday ArtWalk hosted stops for May 4th:
5:30 pm NEST (1235 Willamette)
A Florida transplant, architecture student Jason Pancoast makes his west coast debut with a series of delicately crafted, mixed–media shadow boxes. The series, titled "Home," was influenced by the young artist's experiences in Oregon.
The collective works explore the language and duality between the physical and the projected. Most of the pieces, some so intricate they could only be cut with a laser, display scenes of nature, trees, and birds. The shadows they project are both dynamic and rich. "This is a representation of a representation of something profoundly beautiful," explains Pancoast. "This is my home now. This is the people, culture, and environment of Eugene...or maybe it's just some fancy trees." Pancoast displays his work this entire month at NEST.
Input Needed for the Public Art Tour and Summer Music!
Lane Arts Council will be having a public art ArtWalk, led by Isaac Marquez, on August 3rd. What public art pieces (located downtown) would you like to learn more about?
We have also reserved Kesey Square for the June and August ArtWalks to showcase local music! What bands would you like to see perform during the First Friday ArtWalk this summer?
Email us to let us know what you think!
6:00 pm Out on a Limb (191 E Broadway)
Out on a Limb features nature painter and mixed media artist Judith Sparks. Judith says, "I am self taught in silk screen, watercolor, acrylic, and air brush on paper, canvas, and silk. I also construct iconic assemblages of found and fabricated objects. My work is informed by poetry, mythology, and Buddhism, and inspired by salmon, dogs, and all things earthly." Currently, Judith has a studio in Eugene with the 2nd Ave. and Blair St. warehouse artists. Also on display: "House Blessings" by Betsy Wolfston.
6:30 pm Goldworks Jewelry Art Studio (169 E Broadway)
Goldworks Jewelry Art Studio features "The Nature of Things," photography by Justin Demeter. Concerning his work, he states, "As a student of landscape architecture, art and historic preservation, my intentions in photography are to capture the landscape in a way that gives the viewer a sense of what it's like to be in that place. I imagine scenes in the landscape as paintings and using manual settings, try to capture its feeling. I do not edit the photos in any way after they're taken. It's the documentation of the landscape, in a manner that evokes an emotional response similar to what one may feel when there, that drives much of my work in photography." Wine tasting by Coeur de Terre.
7:00 pm Imagine Gallery (35 E 8th Ave)
Imagine Gallery features "Re–Imagine Art," a benefit for MECCA. Local artists rescue items from the landfill and turn them into ART! Over 15 artists will be showing their re–imagined art pieces – folk art painted furniture by Jane Conley; mobiles, jewelry and collages by Cliff Martin; jewelry by Emily Mosaics, Toni Zybell, Lisa Lusk, and Boozy Baubles; glass bottle art by the Mazet brothers; Crack–Me–Up Clocks by Janeice Scofield; metal art by Merle Rothweiller; and fabulous juried pieces by a variety of local artists! 50% of all sales (except Toni Zybell glass) sold between 5pm and 9pm on the night of ArtWalk will be donated to MECCA. During the month of May, 40% of juried exhibit piece sales will be donated to MECCA. You will never look at your recycling the same!
Live glass blowing, weather permitting, will include bottle art!
7:30 pm White Lotus Gallery (767 Willamette St)
White Lotus Gallery presents photography by Gary Tepfer. The exhibit is entitled "Esther's Choice."
In addition, these galleries and venues will also be open during the ArtWalk from 5:30–8 pm on May 4th:
- Cowfish (62 W Broadway) paintings by William Harbour
- DIVA (280 W Broadway) work by Emily Dobkin
- ECO Sleep Solutions and Gallery (25 E 8th Ave) Ave) felted wool home décor and apparel by Tylar Merrill, pottery by Annie Heron, fabric dolls and wall art by Mari Livie, wood sculptures by Cedar Caredio, and Luminessence light sculptures by Stephen White.
- Eugene Piano Academy (507 Willamette) "Flowers for Mom," photography by Deb Ingebretsen. This is a benefit show for WellMama Inc (Maternal Mental Health and Support Services). Show is up through May 30th. Music provided by JustUs, 5:30 — 8:30pm
- Eugene Storefront Art Project (ESAP)
- 760 Willamette – "See You in the Spring, When It's too Wet to Plow", a pop–up gallery sponsored by the University of Oregon and ESAP – will feature mixed media and a video installation.
- 44 W Broadway – A pop–up gallery featuring the installation work of Julian Watts and lobby art by Sandra Kay Bulley
- 198 W Broadway — work by Heather Reese
- 224 E 11th – "How Can I Make You Smile," featuring the work of more than 30 local artists
Music:
Eugene Piano Academy (507 Willamette)
- 5:30 — 8:30pm: JustUs, FREE
The Jazz Station (124 W Broadway)
- 5:30–7:30pm: Torrey Newhart Trio, FREE
- 8–11pm: Torrey Newhart Quintet, $5
The New Zone Gallery (164 W Broadway)
- 5:30pm: Eagle Park Slim, FREE
Park St Cafe (776 W Park St)
- 5:45–8pm: Classical guitar music by Norman Messman–Flaminco , FREE
Additional Events happening May 4th:
Cinco de Mayo Cultural Event (Downtown Languages,1035 Willamette St) Music by Kenji Otta and Taller de Son Jarocho. Art by Xolotl Polo, Hampton Rodríguez, Jessica Zapata, Andres Mross, and Alejandra Gomez. Ritmos de America, zapateado, and folkloric dances. Includes history and Mexican food. Event presented by Eugene Arte Latino and Downtown Languages, 5:30–8pm, FREE.
No Shame Eugene at the Atrium (10th and Olive) The doors open at 7:30pm with music by Wisemist. The show begins at 8pm with fifteen original, 5–minute acts including monologues, sketch comedy, and the experimental. Each show is comprised of the first fifteen acts to register with the host when doors open –– come as a performer, or no shame in just watching! Free!
Bike Racks (near KIVA and the Train Station) Check out these specially crafted bike racks, built and designed by LCC sculpture Instructor Lee Imonen and his 3D design class, in collaboration with the City of Eugene.