The Cannon Beach Gallery announces a new show, Chimera: Mythological and Hybrid Creatures featuring a new collection by painter Dmitri Swain. Dmitri describes the work as a “narrative about creatures, animals, flowers, mycology, biology and even science itself…the canvas becomes a story weaving a tapestry about ecology.” This exhibit includes a juried component. Artists may submit work related to the Chimera theme on Thursday, January 3 from 10am to 4pm at the Cannon Beach Gallery. By definition, “Chimera” refers to a fire-breathing female monster from Greek mythology, typically with a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a serpent’s tail, but it can also represent anyRead More →

Bronze Coast Gallery in Cannon Beach welcomes artist Randy Mulder and his collection of sculptures called ‘Time Machines’. Time Machines are working clocks made from an assemblage of new, recycled, and found items that merge the past and present. Adorned with objects, words, and pictures, each Time Machine is unique; Mulder also does custom pieces using personal photographs and other memorabilia. A self-taught artist, Mulder describes himself at an artistic “dabbler”, having pursued a career as a stand-up comedian, and specializing for many years doing people and pet portraiture as well as writing poetry. He has been making his found-item sculpture for five years andRead More →

December 6 – 31, 2012 Artists’ Reception, Saturday, December 8 from 6-8pm The Cannon Beach Gallery will be showcasing the work of the many volunteers who donate their time and talents to operate the programs of the Cannon Beach Arts Association in its’ annual Volunteer Show from December 6-31, 2012. The Artist Reception will be held on Saturday, December 8 from 6-8pm and will feature libations, appetizers and lively conversation. The Cannon Beach Arts Association is a volunteer run, non-profit director with several programs that directly impact the quality of cultural life on the northern Oregon Coast, including an Annual Summer Art Camp that isRead More →

Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday, November 24th from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Northwest By Northwest Gallery. He will be giving an informal talk & presentation of new fine art color landscape photographs. Burkett is an Oregon Art Beat feature artist. Northwest by Northwest Gallery is located at 232 N. Spruce Street Cannon Beach, Oregon 97110.   503 436 0741Read More →

Bronze Coast Gallery in Cannon Beach welcomes Kenneth Wachtveitl and David Petlowany. Washington state artist Wachtveitl draws images on natural stone using thousands of dots, a technique known as stipple. “Even though this technique is extremely time-consuming it delivers an element of softness or subtleties that are difficult to achieve any other way,” explains Wachtveitl. “Using this unique medium it is my hope to add to the natural beauty of the stone and to inspire you with emotion while showing the powerfulness and sensuality of the human body and its connection with nature.” Also now showing at Bronze Coast Gallery is David Petlowany, a self-taughtRead More →

Fall has arrived with its crisp, cool mornings and gorgeous sunny afternoons.  The evening sky has often been painted with incredible strokes of orange, yellow, a hint of purple with a few wispy clouds which artists love to capture.  This is just one of many benefits we enjoy living here along the north Oregon Coast. The members of the Cannon Beach Gallery Group have some interesting new artwork to celebrate the changing seasons. Martin Gerard is a new artist to show at Primary Elements.  With a background in music, fine furniture, sculpture and original abstract art painted on glass, Martin’s newest piece combines many ofRead More →

Fall has officially arrived at Haystack Gallery as October bursts out in color in the “Fall Delight” exhibition with three artists featured: Sally O’Neill, Janis Ellison and Booker Morey. Booker Morey – discovered a process in 1993 to etch leaves to reveal the lacy and intricate beauty of the veins of the leaves. Janis Ellison – Her love of nature and the outdoors was a natural companion to her passion for painting plein-air and continual quest to share her view through her paintings. Sally O’Neill –”I want my paintings to bring the viewer into a world they would love to be in. A world ofRead More →

The new SWAF 2012 Art Gallery schedule of events is below. We invite you to join us for this weekend of art, demonstrations and receptions. [php] include (“inc/swaf2.php”); [/php]Read More →

The Cannon Beach Gallery is pleased to announce that Jennifer Zika of the Portland Art Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery will be curating a juried art show in September, entitled Room with a View. This exhibit will feature painter Deborah DeWit in addition to the juried show and opens on Saturday, September 8 with an Artist’s Reception that evening from 6-8pm. The monthly Artist’s Reception at the Cannon Beach Gallery are a lovely way to mingle with artists, community members, and visitors while enjoying lively conversation, light appetizers and libations. The exhibit will run until Sunday, September 30 and is being underwritten by Escape Lodging ofRead More →

Saturday August 18 , Michael D. Sorensen will be in the gallery for a demo starting at noon. Artist reception from 4 -6 pm. Haystack Gallery , celebrating its 35th Anniversary this year, has set aside the month long August Exhibition as the: “Fun in the Sun” Exhibition August and the sun has finally arrived at the beach. Our artists for the month have captured all of that fun in the sun in some very special pieces. Featured Artists are: Steve Hanks, John Ebner and Michael D. Sorensen. About Haystack Gallery A Fine Art Gallery established in 1977, Haystack Gallery displays the artwork of overRead More →

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 4th, 4:00 – 6:00pm Ken Grant has been a full-time painter for over 30 years, the Oregon artist is known for his renderings of empty rooms and architectural spaces that capture the shifting light of day, casting unique shadows on lone still-life objects. Rooted in illustration, Grant’s highly refined style resembles photo-realism. His pieces are created from a number of model and still life studies that are composed into imaginary scenes that evoke both illusions and reality. For his new exhibition, Grant revisits his ongoing interest in figurative painting and surrealism. Utilizing his skillfulapproach to depicting reality, Grant infuses many ofRead More →

The Cannon Beach Gallery will display the work of regional artists in an exhibit entitled Flora and Fauna beginning on Friday, August 3 with an Artist’s Reception on Saturday, August 4 from 6-8pm. The show is being underwritten by the Bank of Astoria and will run through Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Included in this invitational exhibit are well known North Coast artists Liza Jones, Sally Lackaff, Barbara Temple Ayres, Susan C. Walsh, Grant Wood, Michelle Beaulieu and the basketry of Eugene artist, Donna Sakamoto-Crispin. The artists will explore the local environment through their own visual narratives using a variety of media, including printmaking, assemblage, paintingRead More →