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 →

CANNON BEACH , OREGON – April 29, 30, & May 1, 2011. Every year Spring Unveiling Weekend kicks off the new work shown by the members of the Cannon Beach Gallery Group. All weekend long many artists from each of the galleries come to Cannon Beach to meet and greet, demo and celebrate. On Saturday the art galleries have scheduled unveilings that take you through the town, and that evening beginning at 6pm, artist’s receptions will be held at each gallery. A complete weekend schedule of unveilings and previews can be seen on www.cbgallerygroup.com. Friday, April 29 at 4:00pm Unveiling of new paintings by watercolorRead More →

The members of the Cannon Beach Gallery Group invite you to play along the shores of Cannon Beach and in the varied and beautiful galleries of our town. Nestled between the wild ocean and the coastal mountains Cannon Beach offers art and craft ranging from the playful to the sublime. On April 29, 30, & May 1st, each gallery will spotlight new work by their chosen artists. Unveilings, demos and receptions take place all weekend long, making this event an unparalleled experience for the art lover. Artists and Gallery info is posted Here Events schedule is posted Here. If you have specific questions about anyRead More →

The Bronze Coast Gallery and Bushwhacker Cider of Portland invites you to stop by the gallery to try something different during the Savor Cannon Beach Wine Walk Saturday March 12th. Many of the artists working with the Bronze Coast Gallery have produced work focusing on the wildlife of the North Coast of Oregon and the area in and near Cannon Beach. Artists included are Don Rambadt, Rosetta, Jacques and Mary Regat, Joshua Tobey, Jim Eppler, James Moore, Joan Zygmunt and Victoria Parsons. We invite you to stroll into the gallery and enjoy the wildlife art in the gallery and the artistry of Bushwhacker Cider. TheRead More →

DragonFire Gallery opens a show of new work in a variety of media on the theme of Cannon Beach for the Savor Cannon Beach wine & food weekend, March 10-13. The in-gallery Inspired! Café with Cranky Sue will offer a menu of tantalizing small plates Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  DragonFire will also take part in the Wine Walk on Saturday, March 12 to benefit the Cannon Beach Children’s Center. DragonFire artist Michael Orwick’s oil painting workshop on March 25, 26 & 27 is currently full. Michael will be teaching another workshop, Painting Coastal Color & Light, with a focus on Plein Air and landscape,  JuneRead More →

CANNON BEACH , OREGON –Haystack Gallery, celebrating its 34th Anniversary this year, has set aside the month long February Exhibition as the: Heart to Heart Exhibition. Art for the Heart. February and love is in the air. From couples or families walking the beach hand in hand, birds cuddled on a wire, to horses and kids playing in the waves and playing ball. Our artists for the month have captured all of that love in some very special pieces. Featured Artists: Steve Hanks, Pino, Jack Vettriano, and Jeni Lee. About Haystack Gallery A Fine Art Gallery established in 1977, Haystack Gallery displays the artwork ofRead More →

Imagine a place where the mists and storms of the coast swirl around a magical ‘mountain of a Haystack’ rising from the sea, and from every hearth and home emerges writers, singers, composers, painters and sculptors. That is what happens each November in Cannon Beach . These entire forces join together to transform your experience into a festival of creativity filled with music, theater, poetry and art. This is The Stormy Weather Arts Festival. Below is the line-up of artists at the thirteen Gallery Group member galleries. Please click here for the weekend schedule of events. Bronze Coast Gallery 224 N. Hemlock # 2, Tel:800-430-1055Read More →