first friday artwalk guide

GUIDED ARTWALK STOPS
FIRST FRIDAY EVENT
Follow the ArtWalk host on this guided tour to hear from featured artists.
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5:30 PM | The Gallery at the Watershed (321 Mill St #6)
The Gallery at the Watershed is pleased to present
its “Winter Invitational,” featuring Lillian Almeida,
Bill Brewer, Robert Canaga, Gene Costanza, Abbas
Darabi, Heather Halpern (right), Wes Hurd, Kirk
Lybecker, Renee Manford, Carrie O’Coyle, Claudia
Schouten, and Jeff White. The show will be on
display January 20 – March 30.
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No Shame Eugene
(Atrium Building, 99 W 10th Ave)
The doors open at 7:30pm with live
music. The show begins at 8pm with
fifteen original, 5-minute acts including
monologues, sketch comedy, and the
experimental. FREE!
LANE ARTS COUNCIL
FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK GUIDE
6 PM | OH SO JO (299 E 5th Ave)
OH SO JO is a shop/studio featuring hand-painted
furniture by Jo Morton (left). Jo offers workshops,
private classes and versatile products that help you
gain the confidence to create your own personal
masterpiece. Bobbi Miller, the onsite apprentice,
will also be showing some of her reworked furniture.
In addition, OH SO JO represents the vibrant and
impressionistic art of Shelley Roenspie, a local artist
that specializes in mixed media on board.
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6:30 PM | MECCA (449 Willamette)
MECCA introduces “Explosion,” featuring artists Erin Even
and Jill Mardin (right). This exhibit is a virtual explosion
of mixed media, assemblage, and installation. Even and
Mardin bring their unique styles together to showcase bursts
of colors and textures in this mixed media show which
promises sculptures, assemblage, and visits from puppets.
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7 PM | Jacobs Gallery (Hult Center)
The Jacobs Gallery is proud to present an exhibit of original works by artists
from Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts, showing documented, hand-pulled
prints. The show, featuring approximately 29 artists, is on display through March
14, 2015.
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7:30 PM | The Lincoln Gallery (309 W 4th Ave)
The OSLP Lincoln Gallery showcases “Layered,” a selection
of mixed media artwork by 22 artists from the OSLP Arts and
Culture Program. “Layered” features an exciting assortment
of clay, weavings, acrylic, monoprints, paper mache, and
video. This show will be exhibited through February 27, 2015.
Additionally, the Community Room Gallery hosts a reception
for Oregon Coast artist Richard Roberts. Image: Vera Gray.
Lane Arts Council hosts the First Friday ArtWalk year-round
Top right: Melville Wire at Schrager & Clarke Gallery; Left to right: Tracie Manso at
Urban Therapeutic, Utagawa Kunisada at White Lotus Gallery, Brendan McCullough
at Eugene Public Library.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Participate in our workshops and advance your arts career! These workshops
are co-sponsored by the City of Eugene and Pacific Continental Bank. Learn
more and register online at: www.lanearts.org/workshops.
3/2 • Tax Tips for Artists
Presented by Michael Davidson, A&E Tax Services
3/9 • Community Arts Grant Info Session
Presented by Liora Sponko, Lane Arts Council
3/30 • Grant Writing Workshop
Jacobs Gallery - Left: Ric Gendron, Nespilim Man; Right: Rick Bartow, Crow Shadow
February 6, 2015 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM
ARTWALK HOST
Riley Grannan, Managing Director
Eugene Ballet Company
FEBRUARY SPONSOR
Presented by Jeff Geiger, Oregon Community Foundation
Lane Arts Council
1590 Willamette St., Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97401
telephone 541.485.2278
e-mail artwalk@lanearts.org
website lanearts.org
Lane Arts Council 541.485.2278 | lanearts.org | artwalk@lanearts.org
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GUIDED ARTWALK STOPS
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The Gallery at the Watershed
(321 Mill St #6)
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Pacific Rim Art Guild
& Gallery (160 E Broadway,
basement)
“Devotion,” a show comprised of
art that reflects devotion to faith
and commitment, featuring work by
members of the guild in all mediums.
Music: Jenna Cugno.
Jacobs Gallery (Hult Center)
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OH SO JO (299 E 5th Ave)
The Lincoln Gallery
(309 W 4th Ave)
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MECCA (449 Willamette)
See page 2 for more information
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Schrager & Clarke Gallery
(760 Willamette)
“The Resale Show,” an exhibit of
work drawn from local collections.
This is a chance to peek at the
diverse collecting interests of people
in this area and to purchase works
rarely available, including collectable
ceramics, Asian masks, Northwest
sculpture, prints, and paintings.
Through February 14.
GALLERIES & STUDIOS
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The New Zone Gallery
(164 W Broadway)
OUT ON A LIMB Gallery
(191 E Broadway)
Acrylics by Andy Geissler and
“Art Through the Ages,” by Ellen
Gabehart, which includes a mixed
media compilation of art from
Gabehart’s ages 11-80. Also
featuring “All We Need Is Love” for
the holiday. Music: Brian Cutean.
Fine art paintings, prints, and
photographs by J. Scott Hovis.
Music: Trombone player Richard
Stalling.
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Cowfish (62 W Broadway)
Work by Jessica Haeckel.
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Noisette Pastry Kitchen
(200 W Broadway)
Have a tasty treat and enjoy original
art.
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Off the Waffle
(840 Willamette St)
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“Pressing the Grain,” a new series of
prints by Josh Krute. Also featuring
hand-crafted hardwood furniture
custom made from locally salvaged
city trees.
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Vistra Framing & Gallery
(160 E Broadway)
Colorful acrylic paintings by J.S. Bird.
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White Lotus Gallery
(767 Willamette St)
“19th Century Japanese Woodblock
Prints,” featuring famous women,
courtesans, and Kabuki actors by
Kunichika, Kunisada, Chikanobu, and
more. Through February 28.
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Oregon Wine Lab
(488 Lincoln St)
Intricate, hangable fiber art and
stitching, integrating pearls and
beads by Linda Lu.
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Townshend’s Teahouse
(41 W Broadway)
Work by Peter Licavoli.
Work by New Zone artists Marty
Lynch and Richard Hunter, as well as
permanent pieces by Caely Brandon
and Anna Elliot.
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Urban Lumber Company
Furniture Showroom
(28 E Broadway)
EAT & DRINK
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SHOP & EXPLORE
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ECO Sleep Solutions and
Gallery (25 E 8th Ave)
Felted wool home décor and
apparel by Tylar Merrill, clay tile
collages by Annie Heron, whimsical
hand painted silk, wood, and linen
pieces by Lybi Thomas, vibrant and
expressive fabric wall art by Mari
Livie, stone and wood sculptures and
imaginative, fanciful masks by Cedar
Caredio, and Luminessence light
sculptures by Stephen White.
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Eugene Public Library
(100 W 10th Ave, 2nd floor)
“Stephen Sondheim: A Career on
the Cutting Edge” by LCC Dept. of
Music, Dance, and Theater Arts, in
connection with Eugene Opera’s
upcoming production of “Sweeney
Todd” and “Animal Masks” by
Brendan McCullough. Music: Clefs of
Insanity a cappella concert at 6pm.
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Gilt+Gossamer
(873 Willamette)
Custom heirloom pieces by Pamela
Murphy, created by overlaying a
portrait onto original art canvas,
including poetry, lyrics, quotes,
memories, favorite phrases, names,
and more.
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Harlequin Beads and Jewelry
(1027 Willamette)
Jewelry by local artists. Closes 6pm.
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The Jazz Station
(124 W Broadway)
Pastels by Anna Horrigan. Open
until 7pm. Music: Carl Woideck
is joined by Tyler Abbott on bass,
Adam Carlson on drums and Torrey
Newhart on piano, 8pm – 11pm.
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Oregon Art Supply
(1020 Pearl St)
“The Memory Collection,” work by
Lynn Ihsen Peterson. Open until
7pm.
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Passionflower Design
(128 E Broadway)
Book launch for Susan Sygall’s
autobiographical book No Ordinary
Days: A journey of activism, globetrotting and unexpected pleasures.
Starting at 6pm, Susan Sygall will
talk about her book, and Suz Dunn
will explain how anyone can produce
an online and/or print publication
with little or no upfront funding.
Open until 7pm
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Urban Therapeutic
(749 Willamette St)
Original handcrafted functional
pottery by local artist Tracie Manso.
These rich and colorful stoneware
pieces are wheel-thrown and altered,
and then decorated using various
slips, glazes, and a unique wax-resist
technique.
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InEugene Real Estate
(100 E Broadway)
Paintings by Gabriella Soraci.
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Live Music! Check listings with this symbol ( ) for more information
Hosting a First Friday event? Contact us at artwalk@lanearts.org