Activities abound with artists] demonstrations, new work being exhibited and numerous artists making personal appearances.  Below is a short schedule of what’s happening in the galleries. Beginning Friday at 1pm and all day Saturday at Jewelry by Sharon Amber they will be presenting new jewelry designs, new paintings and graphites by Sharon Amber and Michael Lorenzini.    An artists’ reception will be held Saturday night from 6-8pm. At Northwest by Northwest Gallery on Friday Lillian Pitt will do a demo at 1 pm, Cathleen Rehfeld will demo at 3 pm and Georgia Gerber will demo at 4 pm.  On Saturday Eric Jacobsen will demo at 1Read More →

CANNON BEACH , OREGON –This autumn has been an exciting and busy time at Haystack Gallery. October has seen many new pieces of artwork being sent to us from our artists plus we have added a new artist to our family. After you read the highlights below, click on the live links and they will take you to the pages on our web site that will have more information.       New Artist Michael Schlicting – Inspired by American landscape painter Winslow Homer, post-impressionist painter Paul Gauguin and still life painter Henri Matisse, Schlicting creates landscapes using a combination of abstract and realistic interpretations.Read More →

Time Location/Gallery Artists Event Friday, Nov. 4 SurfSand Resort Josh Henrie, Mickie Skinner, Marianne Post, Christopher Mathie, Michael Orwick, Chuck Gumpert…others TBA Quick Draw and Silent Auction 1:00-6:00 p.m. Jewelry by Sharon Amber Sharon Amber and Michael Lorenzini Presenting new jewelry designs, new paintings and graphites 1:00 p.m. Northwest By Northwest Gallery Lillian Pitt Demo 3:00 p.m. Cathleen Rehfeld Demo 4:00 p.m. Georgia Gerber Demo 4:30-6:30 p.m. IceFire Glassworks Pam Juett Bead-making demo and reception 4:00-8:00 p.m. Haystack Gallery John Ebner, Mike Smith and Sean Conrad Painting demonstration – Ebner, new work on display. 5:00 p.m. Reception 5:00-7:00 p.m. Primary Elements Gary Fenske, Margriet SeinenRead More →

Opening Reception: August 20th, 4:00 – 6:00 White Bird Gallery Cannon Beach, Oregon Contact: info@whitebirdgallery.com Ken Grant: New Paintings Ken Grant’s paintings capture unique moments in time whether it is the reality of changing light through a window, shadows cast from lone objects in otherwise empty rooms or surreal scenes contrived with wit and fantasy. Grant paints interiors of rooms, chairs, still life, and figurative works rendered in a highly refined style that resembles photo-realism.  His formulated scenes hint at surrealism with the use of light and shadow as essential strengthening elements in his work. Ken Grant is an Oregon artist who has had numerousRead More →

Along with the sunshine, summer is bringing new art and artists into many galleries.  So take a walk in the glorious sun, then slow down and stroll through our many unique, wonderful galleries Bronze Coast Gallery has added Portland artist, Mark Gatewood, who works with mixed media acrylic and resin painter.  His new images, ‘Krell” and “Haven” are now.  They also have new work by Pamela Claflin, a landscape painter, and Cary Henrie, a mixed media painter and illustrator. The Cannon Beach Arts Association will be celebrating its 25th anniversary by hosting an invitational exhibit showcasing more than20 artists who have played an important roleRead More →

CANNON BEACH , OREGON – Haystack Gallery, celebrating its 34th 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: John Ebner, Michael D. Sorensen and Huibert VanDrimmelen. John Ebner – At age five, John Ebner was fascinated with painting, exploring the world of watercolors and watching them expand on the paper. This fascination carried him through high school and on to the Advertising Art SchoolRead More →

Some special gallery anniversary celebrations are being held this month. White Bird is celebrating its 40th summer this year!  On August 6th they will be having an anniversary party at the gallery.  Evelyn Georges will be there with her family to celebrate both the past and future of the gallery, including numerous artists! So stop in and join the celebration which will begin at 4pm.   The Cannon Beach Arts Association was begun by artists to create opportunities for artists. This 25th anniversary show is a celebration of the many talented individuals who have contributed to the success of the CBAA over the years including:Read More →

The Bronze Coast Gallery is proud to be showcasing the exciting new work of J. Scott Peck. Although continuously experimenting with new techniques and tools to use for new images, Scott revisited his crystal and water submersion techniques and gave it a more refreshed and refined look. While still reflecting a classic technique used by Scott, his new pieces continue to uphold his standard of unique and alluring beauty. “Mrs. S. Dragon” (shown above), is a wonderful example of the revisited water submersion technique. The ethereal lighting Scott has captured makes the flower appear to glow. In contrast to the technique of the snap dragon,Read More →

CANNON BEACH , OREGON – Haystack Gallery, celebrating its 34th anniversary in Cannon Beach, will have a new exhibition in July of Internationally watercolorist Mike Smith and Oregon sculptor Mike Orias. Come and explore the fantasy. Saturday July 9th an artist reception beginning at 2pm. Meet Mike Orias one of our exciting new abstract sculptors who we added during Spring Unveiling weekend in May. Orias will be here demonstrating his ironwork out in the courtyard throughout the day and for the reception starting at 2 pm. For more information: www.haystackgallery.com  Read More →

The tradition called “En Plein Aire” describes the action of the artist painting in the open air.  The Cannon Beach Gallery Group has expanded on that idea and created “Plein Air & More” arts weekend.  The weekend begins with a Friday Night opening reception where the public can come and “Meet and Greet” the artists from 5pm to 7pm at the Chamber Building.  Each artist will have a piece of their work on display Friday evening.  Light bites and wine will be served.  On Saturday, the artists will be out and about creating various pieces of artwork—please see the artist location schedule below.  Each galleryRead More →

Plein air is a term derived from the French expression “en plein air,” meaning “in the open air,” and specifically refers to the act of painting outdoors. Cannon Beach’s popular “Plein Air and More” event has grown to three days this year and will include more than two dozen artists represented by Cannon Beach’s art galleries. They will be creating works of art on location throughout the town and on the beach. Many will work in the traditional method of plein air painting, while others will sculpt, and photograph in their own unique styles. Individual galleries will display the finished works and host receptions forRead More →