Cannon Beach’s art galleries will present their annual Spring Unveiling Arts Festival May 3-5 where they showcase the latest works by some of the top artists from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The weekend is filled with special exhibits, guest artists, artist demos and gallery receptions.
Special exhibits will include a group exhibition titled “Reserve Inspiration” at Cannon Beach Gallery that will feature works inspired by the rich diversity of creatures and ecosystems found in Oregon’s Marine Reserves. DragonFire Gallery will present an exhibition titled “Being Human” that will feature a wide range of works from their artists in various media celebrating the human form.
Many special guest artists will be in attendance to meet the public including sculptor Crystal Lockwood (Bronze Coast Gallery) who creates evocative figures carved into found driftwood; painter Laura O’Brien (Northwest By Northwest Gallery) who portrays landscapes and architectural scenes often in colorfully detailed contemporary style; and familiar names in the Cannon Beach arts scene including renowned watercolorist Jeffrey Hull (Jeffrey Hull Gallery) and photographer Randall J. Hodges (Images of the West Gallery).
Receptions and numerous artist demonstrations will offer opportunities to meet the artists and learn more about their techniques. White Bird Gallery will host artist Christopher Mathie throughout the weekend, presenting his latest works and a drawing demo on Saturday afternoon. DragonFire Gallery will have several of their artists demonstrating their artistic process at a Saturday afternoon reception. Some of the gallery receptions offer food, beverages and live music.
Below is a sampling of the festivities planned by the galleries:
Bronze Coast Gallery
FEATURED ARTISTS (all in attendance):
Melissa Copper (SEE IMAGE) – Bronze sculptor whose work features birds and other creatures
Duy Huynh – Painter who portrays ethereal characters in dreamlike settings
Crystal Lockwood – Sculptor who creates evocative figures carved into found driftwood
GALLERY SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY
4pm -Unveiling new work by Crystal Lockwood, gallery open until 6pm
SATURDAY
2pm – Unveiling new work by Duy Huynh and Melissa Copper, 5-7pm Artists’ Reception
SUNDAY
Gallery open 10am-4pm
Cannon Beach Gallery
SPECIAL EXHIBIT:
The gallery will present a special exhibition, titled “Reserve Inspiration” drawing its inspiration from the Oregon Marine Reserves. Through the artistic works, visitors are invited to explore the rich diversity of species and ecosystems within these reserves and foster a deeper appreciation for our relationship with the natural world. This exhibit is supported by the Audubon Society of Lincoln City and the Cannon Beach Arts Association.
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Nora Sherwood (SEE IMAGE), Julie Fiedler, Jill Perry Townsend and others.
GALLERY SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY
Gallery Open 10am-4pm (Reception 4-6:30pm)
SATURDAY
Gallery open 10am-4pm
SUNDAY
Gallery open 10am-4pm
Images of the West
FEATURED ARTIST:
Internationally renowned landscape and nature photographer Randall J Hodges.
GALLERY ACTIVITIES:
Hodges will be in the gallery for the entire weekend. He will be showing new images, telling stories of recent travels, giving free impromptu photo lessons, and showing off the back of his camera while explaining how he captures his stunning images without the need for Photoshop or post processing.
DragonFire Gallery
SPECIAL EXHIBIT:
The gallery will present a group show titled “Being Human” featuring some twenty DragonFire artists, all interpreting the human form in a wide array of aspects, environments, and media.
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Aliza, Breezy Anderson (SEE IMAGE), Wendy Givens, Chuck Gumpert, David Gutschmidt, Deb Houston, Bev Jozwiak, Roberta Lampert, Virginia Leonnig, Mandy Main, Elena Markova, Trifon Markov, Nancy Norman, Michael Orwick, Anton Pavlenko, Linda Petersen, Joanne Shellan, Mike Theisen, Harold Walkup, and Cheryl Waale.
GALLERY SCHEDULE (Gallery Opens at 10am):
FRIDAY
4-6pm – Meet group show artists and see the unveiling of new garden glass designs from Andrew Holmberg, wine and chocolate reception with live music
SATURDAY
11am – Unveiling of new work, 11:30am-3pm -Group show with artists demonstrating their artistic process and answering questions, 4pm-7pm – Artist reception with appetizers, wine and live music provided by Jason Okamoto
SUNDAY
11am-1pm – Artist Reception with lite bites
Jeffrey Hull Gallery
GALLERY ACTIVITIES:
Jeff will be around all weekend to unveil his newest work as well as answer your questions and visit with friends both old and new.
GALLERY SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY
5pm – Unveiling of new original paintings by Jeffrey Hull followed by Artist’s Reception
SATURDAY
11am – Unveiling of new prints by Jeffrey Hull with extended evening hours
SUNDAY
10am – Coffee with Jeff and crew
Northwest By Northwest Gallery
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Ivan McLean, steel sculptor, known for his spheres including monumental installations.
Laura O’Brien (SEE IMAGE), painter, who creates landscapes and architectural scenes often in colorfully detailed contemporary style.
Kent Suter, painter, whose oils capture Haystack Rock.
Heather Adamek, abstract painter.
GALLERY SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY
Reception for artists, 5-7pm Music by Bobcat Bob on Guitar
SATURDAY
2-5pm – Artist’s Reception, 5-7pm – Music by Bobcat Bob on guitar, a fundraiser for local animal shelter with admission by small donation.
Shearwater Studio & Gallery
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Fiber artist Hilde Morin will be in attendance with a new collection of textile pieces that dance between abstract and realism. Morin’s layered work is inspired by her travels, nature and multi-cultural background.
Also attending will be ceramicist Shane Sjogren (SEE IMAGE) with his collection of functional and sculptural pottery. Sjogren draws inspiration from his life along the coast and many of his pieces have hand carved elements, such as barnacles and textures reminiscent of wave washed dunes.
Resident artist, Drea Frost will be also unveiling new print work and expect to see pieces from fiber artist- Becky Devries-Wong, local potter-AJ Wahl, printmaker- Karina Andrews and more.
GALLERY SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY
Spring show opens.
SATURDAY
5-7pm – Gallery reception with artist meet and greet. Refreshments and light snacks.
SUNDAY
11am-1pm – Mimosas will be served.
White Bird Gallery
FEATURED ARTISTS:
The gallery is featuring Christopher Mathie’s new paintings including his well-known expressive seascapes and he will be unveiling a new collection of work focused on figuration, with themes of humans, animals and birds as subjects. Mathie will be in attendance all weekend for unveilings and receptions.
GALLERY SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY
4-6pm – Spring Show Opens.
SATURDAY
10am – Jewelry Trunk show with local artist Sarah McAllister, Noon-1pm – Drawing demo with Christopher Mathie followed by unveiling of Mathie’s newest paintings, 2-4pm – Live Music by Local Guitarist Wes Wahrmund, 5-7pm – Gallery Reception;
SUNDAY
11am-1pm – Christopher Mathie in attendance at gallery.
