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Local artist Pat Renner has had paintings accepted in two Northwest shows this fall.

Her painting “Floating” is one of 51 to be showcased at the annual Northwest Watercolor Society’s (NWWS) membership exhibition, Waterworks Amplified.  The Exhibition runs October 15th to November 22nd at Tsuga Fine Art & Framing in Bothell, Washington.  Soon Young Warren, the juror, encouraged artists to use a variety of media to “create surprising aspects.”  Renner’s work began as an abstract in watercolor, progressed to marbleizing, and finished with lifting and outlining in white pen.

“What’s the Question?” is the title of Pat’s painting accepted into the Fall 2019 Watercolor Exhibition by the Watercolor Society of Oregon in Bend, Oregon.  Only watermedia that can be activated by water is eligible for this show which will be held at the Barber Library on the Central Oregon Community College campus from October 5th to December 7th.

Congratulations Pat!

Curry Arts, Inc. will hold our annual meeting on Friday, September 6 at 6 p.m. at Creative Soul Art Studio, 29401 Ellensburg Ave, Gold Beach, OR 97444.

We would like to invite all members, anyone who is interested in becoming a member, or those interested in learning more about our organization to attend our annual meeting.  In addition to election of officers and miscellaneous business items, we will be reviewing the huge success of the Gold Beach Brew and Art Fest, as well as making plans for the upcoming year.

Laura Duvall of Creative Soul, a Business Sponsor of Curry Arts, has graciously offered her studio space for our annual meeting and reception.  She will give a brief talk about her arts and crafts store and studio and also share some of her beautiful artistic creations.

Please join us to learn more about the Curry Arts organization and share your ideas with us.  There will be refreshments, door prizes, and more!!  Hope to see you on September 6.

The 2019 Brew and Art Festival was a HUGE success thanks to the combined efforts of Curry Arts and Soroptimist International of Gold Beach.  The two community groups combined forces as more than 100 volunteers performed, served and displayed original art for beer, art and music lovers who packed the Event Center on Saturday, June 22nd.

The weather cooperated with sunny skies and non-gale force winds — a good time was had by all.

Curry Arts’ Brew & Art Festival proceeds go directly into the art classrooms of Gold Beach Schools and a portion funds scholarships.  Over the past 5 years, Curry Arts has donated over $25,000 to the Gold Beach Schools’ art and music departments.  The instructional donations are made to a “290 Fund” that is managed by the classroom teacher and used to purchase art and music supplies. The donations cannot be used to replace school funding that is diverted for other purposes.

More information on the available scholarships can be found here.

 

Curry Arts member Sharon Guinn has won Best of Show at the 2019 Azalea Festival Art Show.

If you missed seeing the Azalea Festival Art Show over the Memorial Day weekend, you still have the opportunity to see all the ribbon winners at the Manley Art Center Gallery from June 4th to June 29th.  The Gallery is open Tuesday thru Saturday, 11am – 4pm.

Sharon will be interviewed at the Gallery as part of the Art Walk in Brookings on June 8th at 4pm.

Congratulations Sharon!

Artwork by Gold Beach K-12 students was on display at the 4th Annual Student Art Show held at the Gold Beach Public Library on Friday, April 26th and Saturday April 27th.

More than 300 pieces were entered in the show in a variety of media, including drawing, painting, ceramics, and industrial arts, according to art instructor Todd Lensing.

Curry Arts supports the arts programs in Gold Beach schools by donating its share of the proceeds from the Brew & Art Festival.  Over the past six years, Curry Arts has given more than $25,000 to our local elementary school’s art program and the Gold Beach High School’s art and music programs.