Eugene Weekly : Galleries : 8.6.09

All exhibits free unless otherwise noted.

OPENING

See photos by Annie Frantzeskos and other Oregon photographers at the Karin Clarke Gallery through August 29.

Diablo’s Downtown Lounge Photography by Robert Williams. A reception is Aug. 7 at 7 pm. 959 Pearl. 

Dr. Don Dexter Valisa Higman, “Life: As It Is,” Cut paper medium & Rina Francisco, “Pet Projects,” block prints, through Sept. 30. A reception in Aug. 13, 6 pm. 2233 Willamette St, Bldg B.

Emerald Art Center “Mandala: Transformative Journey,” by LiDoña Wagner, Sandi O’Brien, Deb Hartel, Hope Lewis, Victoria Martinez, Janet Nelson, Susan Peterson &Sue Teutschel, through August 29. A reception is Aug. 14 at 5:30 pm. 500 Main, Spfld.

Eugene Coffee Company Devlyn Rhys “Lighthawk ­ Pix and Poex”(Photography and Poetry), through Aug. 31. 1840 Chambers.

Imagine Gallery Over 60 local artists, featuring works by Tim Giraudier of Headwaters Photographic, through Aug. 31. 35 E. 8th.

Karin Clarke Gallery “A Sense of Place: the work of seven Oregon photographers,” Robin Bachtler Cushman, Annie Frantzeskos, Dennis Galloway, Craig Hickman, Bob Keefer, Brian Lanker, Frank Miller, through Aug. 29. A reception is Aug. 7 at 5:30pm. 760 Willamette.

Koho Bistro Oil paintings by Steve Schweitzer through August 31. 2101 Bailey Hill.

La Follette Gallery Large format paintings by New York artist Wm. Michael Ruller, through September. A First Friday reception is Friday, Aug. 7. 931 Oak.

Museum of Unfine Art Anthony Sims, Shawn Walker, Shannon Knight, Ron Omlin, Victor Schramm. An opening reception is Aug. 7 at 5:30 pm. 537 Willamette.

New Zone Gallery “Illusion in Delight,” paintings and drawings by Nicola Noetic. An opening reception is 5:30pm on Friday. Sacred Erotica; Honoring the Intimate,” featuring  the work of Ani Sinclair & New Zone members, adults only show, Klausmeier Gallery at the New Zone. Works by Lane County Jail inmates in New Zone Hallway. 164 W. Broadway.

Raven Frame Works, Inc.   Artist Trading Card Format Show. Art within 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ format by Bev Soasey, Michael Backus, Claire Flint, Valisa Higman, Taylor Ruteledge, Sisy Anderson, Scott Huette, Jahnavi Morton, Renee Manford, Anne Korn, Terry Way.  Through August. An artists’ reception is Aug. 15, at 5 pm. 325 West 4th Ave.

Springfield Museum “Dream Safari,” by Gerie Muchnikoff of Las Cruces, New Mexico, through Aug. 25. An opening reception is August 7 in the Kathleen Jensen Gallery. 590 Main, Spfd.

Studio Mantra “HAIRART: Pushing the Envelope Do’s,” hair artistry on live models & works by Pamela Raynor, Erin Morang, Kevin Square, Vicki Grace Hoff & Dmitri Von Klein. 40 E. 5th.

Studio West Live glassblowing demonstrations viewable from the gallery floor. “Vulnerable Silences,” works by Erin Dougherty Williams, August 7 & 8. 245 West 8th.

Vistra Framing and Gallery Paintings by LaVonne Tarbox-Crone, through Sept. 3. 160 E. Broadway.

 

CONTINUING

Backstreet Gallery Karen Nichols, paper painting collage, watermedia and photography.  Painting, photography, ceramic works, mosaics, multi-media, by Florence artists, ongoing.  After Hours last Wed. each month 5-7pm, live music. 1421 Bay Street, Florence. 

Benton County Historical Society Home Is Where The Art Is, decorative art from the museum’s collection, through August 22. 1101 Main, Philomath.

David Joyce Gallery  “Markets: Celebrating Fruits of the Earth, Abundance, Cultural flavors, Local Communities” through September 21. Center for Meeting & Learning, Bldg. 19, LCC.

David Minor Theater and Gallery “Hear The Music” by Ellen Gabeheart, through August. 180 E. 5th.

DIVA  “Tropes,” by Leah Wilson;  “Places In Mind,” photography by Lewis Forquer;   “Labor of Love: Life at Alpha Farm,” photography by Kate Harnedy;  “SUCCULENCE! Fantasy Blends with Reality” acrylic paintings by Sandi Whetzel;  “Greek Stones Speak: Travel Inspired Paintings,” Geoffrey McCormack. 110 W. Broadway.

Epic Electric Tattoo “An Epic Art show” featuring mixed media art from the Epic Electric Tattoo staff, through August 27. 245 Van Buren. 

Fairbanks Gallery OSU Art Faculty Exhibit, through October 7. Fairbanks Hall, OSU.

Fenario Gallery  “The Interdimensional Art Show,” includes works by a variety of contemporary visionary and surrealist artists including Robert Venosa, Alex Grey, A. Andrew Gonzalez, Luke Brown, Chris Dyer & more. 881 Willamette.

Florence Events Center Watercolors by Muriel Wilhelmi; “Jewelry Landscapes” by Diana KeKule; “The Martians” by Horst Wolf, through August. 715 Quince.

Full City Coffee Roasters Anime-style art by David Arney, through August 9. 842 Pearl. 

Jacobs Gallery Group Exhibit: Port Orford Artists: William Paul Gaetjens, Julie Hawthorne, Doug Kinney, Joyce Kinney, Hugh McKay, Janet Geib Pretti, Elaine Roemen, Linda Tarr, Georganne White, through Aug. 22. Hult Center.

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art  “On The Road: Two Visions of the Tokaido,” prints by Jun’ichiro Sekino, through Sept. 13. Screenprints by Andy Warhol & Keith Haring, through September.  “Korean Funerary Figures: Companions for the Journey to the Other World,” through Oct. 4. 1430 Johnson Ln., UO. $5, $3 stu. & sr., FREE UO stu., faculty, staff. 

Knight Library  “Sing the Story Oregon: A Century of the Oregon Marching Band,” a student-produced exhibit, through Aug. 31. 1505 Kincaid St. 

Lane County Historical Museum  “Changing Demographics: The People of Lane County,” through January 2010.  “Toil Triumphant; Needlework and Handcraft” Eugene Park Blocks, the story of the town square. www.lanecountyhistoricalsociety.org. 740 West 13th Ave. $4, $3 youth, first Saturdays free.

Living Art Botanicals Ceramics artist John Ross, through August 27. 544 Blair.

Majestic Theater Original art by Sean McGinty. 115 SW 2nd, Corvallis.

Maude Kerns Art Center Headwaters: Views by Four Photographers & Mixed Media Photographs by Jeffrey T. Baker on view through Aug. 28. 1910 E. 15th.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History Gelatin silver photographs by Bob Sanov through Nov. 1. A reception is 5pm, Friday, July 31 in the Northwest Artist Gallery in the museum. $3, $2 sr. & youth, $8 fam., UO stu. & fac. Free. 1680 E. 15th Ave.

New Frontier Market “Talking Walls — mixed media,” by Kent Osborn, through August 27. 1101 West 8th.

Off The Waffle “Various local artists,” through August 27. 740 Van Buren.

One Cup Cafe  “Faces of Nepal,” photography by David Winett, through August 27. 298 Blair.

The Redoux Parlor Mixed media collage, photography and scan art by Mo Bowen; “Ladies of the RDP.” through August 27. 780 Blair. 

Sam Bond’s Garage “An Amalgam: These are a few of my favorite things,” photography and intaglio prints by Kim Rose, through Aug. 26. 407 Blair.

The 1032  “Porch of Distinction,” through August 27, 1032 West 3rd.

University of Oregon Law School 2d Floor Gallery “Sanctuaries” photographs by Scott Blackman, through Dec. 14. 1515 Agate St.

Uva Wine Bar Paintings by Jenny Gray. A reception is Aug. 14 at 5pm. 27 Oakway Center.

Wandering Goat Coffee Co. Paintings, by Jimmy McKenny,  DJ Shawn, through August 27. 268 Madison.

White Lotus Gallery Prints by Japanese artists Yoshida Hiroshi, Sekino Jun’ichiro & Noda Tetsuya, through August 29. 767 Willamette.

WOW Hall Works by Ian Coronado, through July 30. 291 W. 8th.

ZenJen Studios Metal art, paintings, sculpture, stained glass and scientific illustrations by Karura Reynolds, Isaac Coblentz, Jennifer Morrell & Dan White. 1990 Orchard.