First FridayArtWalk, July 3

o Join the Lane Arts Council for the First Friday ArtWalk on July 3, , with guest host Jeff Geiger of Eugene's No Shame Theater, beginning at 5:30 pm at Vistra Framing and Gallery's new location at 160 E Broadway, followed by stops at La Follette Gallery and Framing, DIVA, and New Zone Artists Collective, with a finale at the Atrium. The guided tour includes stops at galleries and interviews with artists. Always free.

Special Event:
No Shame Theatre Eugene is offering a series of free, post-Art Walk shows this summer at the Atrium Building (10th and Olive, kitty-corner from the library.) Each show features ten to fifteen, original five-minute pieces including: monologues, skits, poetry, and experimental theatre. Doors open at 7:30 PM with live music; the show runs from 8:00 until 9:30.

 

In addition, these galleries and stores will also be open during the ArtWalk from 5:30-8 p.m. on July 3rd:
Eugene Public Library with the work of the Plein Air Painters of Eugene Springfield, Jacobs Gallery with the work of Yuji Hiratsuka and Hanno Hagen, Karin Clarke Gallery and Annex with the work of Margaret Coe, Mark Clarke, Nelson Sandgren, and more, Fenario with work by Vorcan, Full City with the work of Jackie Lukowski, Debby Barich, Andrew Blumm, and Lynn Frost, Harlequin Beads and Jewelry, Imagine Gallery featuring the work of Mazet Studios,, David Minor Theater, MODERN, Studio Tre Amiche with the work of Rogena Degge, Patsy Hand, and Kathryn Hutchinson, Studio West with work by Erin Dougherty Williams, and White Lotus Gallery.

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First Friday ArtWalk on June 5: Modern, Fenario, White Lotus, Jacobs Gallery, with a finale at Opus6ix. (Details below.)

Hosted this month by Debbie Williamson-Smith, Public Relations Coordinator at the UO's Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, the guided tour includes stops at galleries and interviews with artists.

In addition to the guided ArtWalk, these galleries and stores opened during the ArtWalk from 5:30-8 p.m. on June 5th:

David Minor Theater with the work of Barbara Aten, DIVA with the work of Phil Lynch, Gwen Seemel, Jacqueline Lukowski, John Paul Gardner, Sam Jeibmann, Charles Dougherty, Micah Weber, Full City with the work of Jackie Lukowski, Debby Barich, Dennis Galloway, and Rina Francisco, Goldworks with the work of Paula Goodbar, Harlequin Beads and Jewelry, Imagine Gallery with the work of Toni Zybell, Karin Clarke Gallery and Annex with the work of Humberto Gonzalez and Yolanda Valdes, La Follette Gallery with the work of Bets Cole, New Zone Gallery with the work of Mary Moffat, Passionflower, Splinters 1st Annual Spring Show (runs through June 5th at 873 Willamette) with woodwork done by the Splinters group, Studio West with work by Erin Dougherty Williams, Vistra Framing and Gallery (new location at 160 E. Broadway) with the work of Jill Atkin and Diane Lewis.

Details about First Friday ArtWalk hosted stops for June 5th:

#1 MODERN - 207 E. 5th Avenue Suite 105
The Luminaire Competition and Exhibit is the result of a two-week design and fabrication project for ARCH 492: Environmental Control Systems, an architecture course at the University of Oregon. The course is a part of both the architecture and interior architectural curriculum and is comprised of undergraduate and graduate students. Students worked in small groups to design and fabricate working luminaire prototypes. They were asked to consider issues of aesthetics, light distribution, and the spatial implications of electric lighting within the built environment. This endeavor resulted in a series of beautiful projects, each a unique work of art. The work was showcased in a Luminaire Exhibition at the U of O and selected projects are now on display at MODERN. Please join us in celebrating an innovative collection of local design talent!

#2 Fenario - 881 Willamette St
On June 5th, Fenario Gallery will be hosting the final leg of The Interdimensional Art Show, a traveling surrealist art show. The show consists of an impressive range of original work from leading contemporary surrealist artists such as Alex Grey, Robert Venosa, A. Andrew Gonzalez, Andrew Jones, and many more. The show was designed by curators, Jennifer and Roman, to show the wide range of modern takes on surreal and visionary themes. The evening will include wine and entertainment.

#3 White Lotus Gallery - 767 Willamette St
White Lotus Gallery will feature new work by jewelry artists Suzanne Linquist and Christine L. Sundt. It is a special open-house event that will begin at ArtWalk and continue on Saturday, June 6th. Linquist has always been fascinated by metal work. Most of her creations combine cast and fabricated forms in sterling silver. Paired with ebony, pearls, coral or metals such as copper and brass, they become three-dimensional assemblages that pick up light from all directions, small sculptures that shift and change as the wearer moves through the day. A versatile and experienced jewelry artist, Sundt has worked with a wide variety of materials, ranging from metals, stones and pearls to amber and found objects such as coins, drift wood and old, discarded jewelry parts. Her masterful combination of these elements creates a balance between the organic and rugged textures and the elegant and polished smoothness.

In addition to the jewelry preview, the gallery will be showing The Good Earth, featuring oil paintings by Chinese artist Her Xue-Sheng.

# 4 Jacobs Gallery - 1 Eugene Center (Hult Center)
Jacobs Gallery features sculptures of Lane Community College Faculty and Students. The primary Lane Community College faculty members are, Lee Imonen, Andreas Salzman, and Ellen Tykeson, who each hold a MFA; Kate Ali has a BFA and is teaching sculpture at Lane. The students are either currently attending Lane or have attended Lane within the prior academic year and include: Amelia Beiderwell, Laree Morgenstern, Virgil Newton, Eric Schultz and Deborah Taube. The show runs until June 13, 2009.

# 5 Opus6ix- 22 W 7th Avenue
One of Downtown Eugene’s favorite galleries, Opus6ix, is closing at the end of June. Make sure you visit the space and see the featured art one last time!

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The May 1 ArtWalk included Studio Tre Amiche, Goldworks, Fenario, Splinters, and Studio West.

In addition, these galleries and stores were open during the ArtWalk on May 1st:

Imagine Gallery with a Grand Opening for Eugene's Destination Craft Gallery, with over 50 local favorite artists, featuring Mazet Studios Glass, Artimals, Robin Mix Jewelry, and Headwaters Photography; Cosmic Pizza with art by those who have been touched by cancer- proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society; David Minor Theater with the work of Barbara Aten; Full City with the work of Marilyn Marcus, Noelle Dass, Sandra Larkin, Nancy Cook;Harlequin Beads and Jewelry, Jacobs Gallery with the work of Berta and Elmer Hader, Karin Clarke Gallery and Annex with George Johanson, La Follette Gallery with work by Cyndy Duerfeldt, Mystical Sunstones with work by artists in the McKenzie River area, New Zone Gallery with the work of Anthony Sims, Opus6ix, White Lotus Gallery with the work of Miao Hui-Xin, Wu Ji-De, Her Xue-Sheng and Li Yan-Peng.

Details about First Friday ArtWalk hosted stops for May 1st:

#1 Studio Tre Amiche - 160 E Broadway. The historic Quackenbush building in the center of Eugene has a long tradition of unique occupants. However, none have been more unique than those of Studio Tre Amiche. After years of exploration in the arts Rogena Degge, Patsy Hand, and Kathryn Hutchinson have joined forces to create a studio and gallery that will enhance their ability to produce quality etchings, monotypes, art prints of all types and works in other media. Although each artist brings an individual perspective to their work, the studio venue allows a collaborative and synergistic atmosphere where they can enjoy each other’s company while continuing to develop unique styles.

#2 Goldworks Jewelry Art Studio– 169 E Broadway. The featured artwork at Goldworks is a collection of Judith Nakhnikian's most recent paintings and drawings. This group of multimedia art is inspirational and very personal, not only to the artist herself, but to the may people that know her. Constantly focused on her family, Judith captures the many different stories in the personalities of those close to her. This collection is full of emotion and talent-true to the journey of Judith's life.

#3 Fenario - 881 Willamette. Fenario Gallery debuts a group show entitled "Menace to Propriety". The show will feature over a dozen artists from all over the nation, including Gilbert Oh, Patrick Haemmerlein, Joshua Witten, Leslie Ditto, Grace Weston, and more. The theme "Menace to Propriety" was designed by curator Chloe Gallagher to underscore the importance of the incendiary side of art. Art's power lies in its ability to inspire discussion and debate... even controversy. With this show, the gallery hopes to embrace the controversial and the innovative, breaking boundaries and engaging the fine lines between provocative and the truly shocking. With music and libations provided, and several of the featured artists in attendance, the opening is sure to be an exciting night of refreshing art and stimulating conversation. As Gilbert Seles once said, "All great ideas are controversial, or have been at one time."

#4 Splinters 1st Annual Spring Show- 873 Willamette. Splinters is a group consisting of many professional woodworkers and artists, as well as hobbyists and beginners in woodworking. Tim Boyden started the Splinters group in February of 2008. To promote the work of the professional members, they put on their first group show last fall, which was a tremendous success. Since the last show was so well received by the community, they decided to try it again. This show will include some very traditional woodworking pieces and some of a more rustic style in the forms of tables, chairs, lamps, cutting boards, large slabs of local wood, and other pieces. The show includes work by Tim Boyden, Ken Herrin, Stephen White, Bob Passaro, Tim Neun, Drew Parrish, Joe Baiamonte, James Nason, Jeff Bandow, Craig Windom, Tahle Patton, Robert Woodson, Clay De Forge, Seth San Filippo, just to name a few. The show will run from May 1st to June 5th.

#5 Studio West - 245 W 8th Avenue. Studio West brings to Eugene, a dramatized narrative about coming of age with the contemporary exhibition, Vulnerable Silences, which features work by photographer Erin Dougherty Williams. Williams redefines the commonplace by the moonlight. Fading sunsets and long night exposures are punctuated by strobe, transforming the atmosphere into a cross between hollow movie sets and lucid dreamscapes. Light becomes the voyeur and alternate subject as it accentuates the disparity between glowing romanticism and the darkness that lies in the shadows, creating the tone and metaphor for the work. Art works by Edgar Sanchez Cumbas, Conrad Williams, Erik Eiserling, Guido Gerlitz and Jeff Ballard will also be on view. The opening reception will last from 6:00-9:00 pm with a musical performance by Americana Duo "D ‘n’ A" (Doug Heydon on Guitar & Banjo and Amey Herman on Violin), glassblowing demonstrations by Conrad Williams, and chocolate tasting by local Chocolatiers, along with Wine and Hors D'oeuvres.

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Tthe First Friday ArtWalk on April 3, hosted by Reigning Slug Queen Marie Slugtoinette (aka Constance Van Flandern), included Harlequin Beads and Jewelry, with stops at New Zone Gallery, Jacobs Gallery and others.

Photo: Queen Marie Slugtoinette interviews bead artist Kris Ward at Harlequin during April's First Friday ArtWalk, assisted by ArtWalk Coordinator Jessica Watson.

In addition, these galleries and stores will also be open during the ArtWalk from 5-8 p.m. on April 3rd:
--Goldworks will be having a partnership party for Erin Murphy with wine by Capitello Wine and catering by Café Soriah; Fenario with the work of Jen Badalich and Ashley Montague; Karin Clarke Gallery with the work of George Johanson; La Follette Gallery; Opus6ix; Studio West with the work of S.J. Hart and Sarah Ohman-YBarr, along with live glass-blowing; and White Lotus Gallery with the work of Akiyama Iwao, Iwami Reika, Shinoda Toko, Zhu Li-li, Han Li-kun, and Sekino Jun’ichiro.

In addition, many galleries and stores will also be open during the ArtWalk from 5-8 p.m.
Info: Jessica Watson, First Friday ArtWalk Coordinator, 541-912-6669, jwatson2@uoregon.edu
Douglas Beauchamp, Lane Arts Council, 541-485-2278, lanearts@lanearts.org
On the web at www.lanearts.org

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(Photo: Robert Canaga interviews artist/printmaker Tallmadge Doyle at Jacobs Gallery, November First Friday ArtWalk. KVAL’s Shelley Kurtz was guest host.)

Lane Arts Council's First Friday ArtWalk happens every month of the year, highlighting diverse and dynamic art and art attractions in downtown Eugene and featuring artist interviews.

These downtown galleries and merchants are usually open: Jacobs Gallery, White Lotus Gallery. , Opus6ix, Fenario, DIVA, New Zone Gallery, Blue Moon Jewelry, Goldworks, Harlequin Beads, La Follette Gallery, DNA Photographic, Karin Clarke Gallery & Annex, Letterhead, Museum of Unfine Art, Mystic Dragon, Sacred Treasures, and Eugene Public Library

To participate as an art venue, email advance details to Lane Arts Council, lanearts@lanearts.org

(Photo: Host and artist Betsy Wolfston and Sculptor Pete Helzer lead crowd at August 1, 2008, First Friday ArtWalk.)

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A Special Edition ArtWalk on October 24, 2008 was co-presented by Lane Arts Council and WaterShed at 5:30 p.m. at the new WaterShed building, 3rd and Mill (321 Mill) in Eugene.

The guided tour of this artistic mixed-use building (it features five residential and two commercial or office spaces) is the only public open house.

“Based on the number of inquiries we receive, our sense is that the interest in getting access and information about the building is really high,” says Jeff Wilson-Charles, who owns the WaterShed with his wife Victoria Wilson-Charles. “Opening in the context of the Lane Arts Council and all the emphasis on the visual arts that that relays, feels really natural and appropriate. We’re happy to welcome people in to share what local talent has been contributed to WaterShed.”

The guided tour of custom art and craft in the building will be hosted by Lane Arts Council Executive Director Douglas Beauchamp. The guided ArtWalk through the building will include interviews with many of the artisans who did custom metal, tile, glass, and woodwork. The ”green built” complex benefited from the craftsmanship of more than two dozen local artisans. During the post-Walk reception, 6:30-7 p.m., a number of spaces will be open for visiting.

Stops and interviews during the Special Edition ArtWalk at WaterShed will include:
--Hand-crafted Metal Gates: Jazz Khalsa of Metal Zen
--Hand-crafted courtyard fountain (with courtyard plantings): designed by Rebecca Sams & Buell Steelman of Mosaic Gardens (fountain fabricated by Clarke's Sheet Metal with technical details by Jesse Elliott of 2G Construction)
--Hand-fitted tiles and stones throughout: Jon Holland, Jon Holland Tile
--Glass designs: Megas McDonald of Southpaw Sandblasting
--”Mixed media puzzle” ceiling: Dave Partlow, Jesse Elliott of 2G Construction

Contact: (About ArtWalk) Douglas Beauchamp, Lane Arts Council, lanearts@lanearts.org. 485-2278. (About the WaterShed building) Cathy Hamilton, Verb, cathy@verbmarketingpr.com, 541.338.0549

(Photo: Glass artist John Rose speaks during First Friday ArtWalk at Eugene Library, during dedication of his new public artwork, January 4, 2008. )