- Art Beat Calendar
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First FridayPortland’s Eastside Gallery Art Wa
- Where:
- When: September 3rd
- Enjoy First Fridays in galleries across the river in Portland. This month’s will be September 3rd at about a dozen galleries on the city’s east side. Check out ReSale Art, which was featured in our half hour special about collecting art. The gallery specializes in original art that has come back on the market – sometimes even works by artists no longer living.
- Firstfridayguide.com
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The Marriage of Figaro
- Where: Portland Actors Conservatory
- When: September 3rd Premier
- PSU’s Student Opera presents Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro in English. One of Mozart’s most famous works, Figaro is a timeless piece in performance opera.
- pdx.edu/events/the-marriage-of-figaro
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The Bobby Torres Ensemble
- Where: Jimmy Mak’s, 221 NW 10th, Portland
- When: September 4th
- For music fans, The Bobby Torres Ensemble -- an 11 piece Latin Jazz band will liven things up at Jimmy Mak’s on Saturday, September 4th. They’re playing 8 pm to 11:30, but the first set, which ends around 9:30, is open to minors. This show tends to sell out, so make your reservations!
- Jimmymaks.com
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Long Day’s Journey into Night
- Where: Newmark Theatre, Portland
- When: Through September 5th
- If you don’t hurry, you won’t be able to see Eugene O’Neill’s famous play: Long Day’s Journey into Night…it’s expected to sell out. This is a co-production of Artist’s Repertory Theatre and the Sydney Theatre Company – they opened in Australia and are closing in Portland. It runs through September 5th at the Newmark Theatre on Broadway in Portland with evening and matinee performances.
- Artistsrep.org
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Portland Festival Symphony
- Where: Foothills Park, Lake Oswego
- When: September 5th 4PM
- Some of Portland’s finest classical musicians will be performing free benefit concert in the Foothills Park. Portland Festival Symphony is committed to bringing classical music to outdoor settings.
- portlandfestivalsymphony.org
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Jim Riswold “Marie Antoinette’s Head and Oth
- Where: Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art U of O campus, Eugene
- When: Through September 5th
- Art beat Alum Jim Riswold is featured at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of art now through September 5th. Titled: “Marie Antoinette’s Head and Others” the show features his satirical photographs that are so creative and fun and often dangerously funny. The Schnitzer Museum is located on the University of Oregon Campus.
- jsma.uoregon.edu
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Art in the Pearl
- Where: North Park Blocks on NW 8th in Portland
- When: September 4th, 5th & 6th
- The annual “Art in the Pearl Arts and Crafts Festival is a great opportunity to visit with artists such as Chris Giffen, and it’s the perfect time to add to your own art collection. It’s September 4th, 5th and 6th in Portland’s North Park blocks along NW 8th. Admission is free and it’s a great family event. You’ll see lots of Oregon Art Beat Alums, too!
- ArtInThePearl.com
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Toledo Art Walk
- Where:
- When: September 4th-6th 10am - 5pm
- The fall Art Walk in Toledo happens Labor Day weekend, featuring a number of artists, with live music and an art raffle. The Public Library will also host a showing of artwork by local high school students.
- Toledoarts.info
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Two-Timer Art Show
- Where: Mississippi Studios 3939 N. Mississippi, Portland
- When: September 8th 6PM
- Two-Timer is a combination of art reception and rock show, as Mississippi Studios displays artwork from 13 noted Portland musicians. Afterward three bands perform for free as part of the reception.
- mississippistudios.com
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James O’Keefe Retrospective
- Where: The Arts Center Gallery, Corvallis
- When: Reception September 9th
- The Art Center is holding a reception for Oregon Coast artist James O’Keefe from 5:30-7PM. O’Keefe’s art consists of transforming everyday objects into assemblage art. The retrospective goes until September 18th.
- theartscenter.net
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Artists of Eastern Oregon 2010
- Where: Nightingale Gallery, La Grande
- When: August 6th –September 11th
- Artists of Eastern Oregon Exhibition features over 30 Eastern Oregon artists at the Nightingale Gallery on. A wide display of works will range from fused glass to photography.
- artseast.org
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Earthly Delights: Marilyn Briggs Retrospective
- Where: Rogue Gallery and Art Center, Medford
- When: August 20th –September 11th
- Artist Marilyn Brigg’s work of oil paintings, fabric sculptures, and mixed media from the 1960s till now will be on display at the Rogue Gallery in Medford. The opening reception is on August 20th from 5-8pm so be sure to drop by.
- roguegallery.org
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Sisters Folk Festival
- Where: Various
- When: September 10th & 11th
- The Sisters Folk Festival is always the weekend AFTER Labor Day. You can buy passes for the entire weekend or individual days. Other headliners include the great John Hammond, Ray Wylie Hubbard and lots more.
- SistersFolkFestival.org
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Time Based Art Festival
- Where:
- When: September 9th - 19th
- pica.org/tba
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Marie Maretska:
Hanson Howard Gallery- Where: 82 N. Main St. Ashland, OR
- When: 541-488-2562
- HansonHowardGallery.com
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American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition
- Where: Grants Pass Museum of Art
- When: August 31st- October 8th
- This is the 143rd American Watercolor Society’s international Exhibition, exhibiting incredible watercolor paintings from their society members and the juried award winners. This is its only exhibit in Oregon, so be sure not to miss it!
- gpmuseum.com
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Riffn’ & Tapping
- Where: Ashland
- When: September 8th –October 31st
- Renowned tap dancers come together with top musicians to present Jazz and Tap, an American art form. It’s all about rhythm will be telling the story.
- oregoncabaret.com
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Philip Clausen:
Philip Clausen- Where: 93937 Highway 42 S, Riverton, OR
- When:
- To really understand the man and his sculpture, you just have to pay his studio a visit. It’s an amazing place. From Bandon, head northeast on highway 42 south - that’s toward Coquille. When you enter Riverton, look for the giant mushroom statue… you can’t miss it.
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Haberman Works
- Where: Francis Restaurant 2338 NE Alberta Street, Portland
- When: Ongoing
- You can see Chris’ work all over town on murals, and he generally has work up for sale in the Francis Restaurant on NE 23rd and Alberta.
- Facebook.com/chris.haberman
- Butters Gallery
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Mary Schlick:
Coming to Stay: A Columbia River Journey - Tumalo Art Co.
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Denise Kester
- Where: Hansen Howard Gallery, 82 N. Main Street, Ashland
- When: Ongoing
- Denise Kester shows at the Hansen Howard Gallery in Ashland. She also has a website where you can purchase originals and prints. And I have to say the prints look like originals – they’re really great quality.
- DrawingOnTheDream.com
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Kelly’s Gallery on main
- Where: 103 N Main, Joseph
- When: Ongoing
- Deb’s work really needs to be seen up close to appreciate what she does. You can find her work in Kelly’s Gallery on Main street in Joseph. Deb does commissions, too, if you have a particular animal you’d like to see on a feather, give her a call. But be warned, some animals just don’t fit on the shape of a feather! Deb's email is mdotter@oregonwireless.net.
- kellysgalleryatjoseph.com
- Tomasz Misztal
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Lisa & Lori Lubbesmeyer:
Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery
- The Artful Blogger
- Letters From Heaven?
- by Jule Gilfillan | 08/16/2010
- With our new season beginning in the fall, August is a very busy time around the Oregon Art Beat cubes! We were catching our collective breath a few weeks ago, when I heard about a Vancouver-based artist called “Ginberry.” “She sends art to anyone who asks,” I told my colleague KC Cowan, “and it’s free!” I [...]
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