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The mural project now has an official name:   Circle of Gold Community Mural.

The ‘Circle’ represents community, unity and the giant ferris wheel at the annual county fair.  ‘Gold’ represents our amazing sunsets, the fair gold medals, and, of course, the shiny stuff found on our beaches during the gold rush era for which our community was named.

The next project meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 4 at 4:30 p.m. on location at the Curry County Fairgrounds.  This meeting will focus on the mural design.

Input from all is encouraged and welcome.

The organizational meeting on February 25th was well attended – 12 people including project leaders Becky Schafer and Janee Lensing were in attendance.

The group discussed the genesis, goals and vision for the project, how to move forward, and officially named the project ‘Circle of Gold’.

A rough timeframe for completion of project was established for early July – with the goal of a formal ‘reveal party’ on the first day of Curry County Fair.

The group is seeking:  leadership persons to help with the endeavor, design input, assistance with supplies, and donations to help cover costs.

Curry Arts, Inc. took action to donate $1,000 to help fund the project.  But additional funds will be needed to complete the project.

The group will begin to broaden community outreach for the project by contacting local radio stations and newspapers.

Please contact Janee Lensing jllensing@gmail.com if you have questions and are interested in making a contribution to this terrific project.  More information is also available on the Gold Beach Art Enthusiasts Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/GBArtEnthusiasts

Interested persons are requested to complete this form and bring to the next meeting.

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Post:  February 23, 2021

Nothing excites artists more than a blank canvas — in this case a really BIG blank canvas!

The Curry County Fair Board has approved the painting of an indoor mural in one of the large buildings on the grounds of at the Event Center on the Beach in Gold Beach.  All members of the community are invited to participate.

The mural will be on an expansive space of approximately 800-1200 square feet with a completion goal of June 2021.

It is anticipated that over 40 individuals will be needed to complete this project.  Participants will include community members of all ages and artistic abilities including Curry Arts, Inc. and Gold Beach Art Enthusiasts members, local schools and organizations, and any other interested individuals.

If you are interested in being a part of this exciting community adventure, the first meeting to establish a planning and painting committee will be held Wednesday, Feb. 24 @4:30pm at the fairgrounds.

For more information, contact Janee Lensing at jllensing@gmail.com or visit the Gold Beach Art Enthusiasts Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/GBArtEnthusiasts.

Curry Arts, Inc. and its outreach group, Gold Beach Arts Enthusiasts have received a $550 grant from Curry County Cultural Coalition and the Oregon Trust Foundation to help with the costs of the project.  A special thanks to the two organizations for their financial support and to Janee Lensing for spearheading this effort!

Keep an eye on this website for updates as this project develops.

 

Mark your calendars for the 13th Annual Gold Beach Brew and Art Fest — scheduled for Saturday, June 26, 2021!

It was with regret that the 12th Annual Gold Beach Brew and Art Fest was canceled for June 27, 2020. As much as we would have liked to proceed with the event, our first priority needs to be the safety of our community.

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The Create and Celebrate Gold Beach art workshop series are sponsoring an En Plein Air get-together on Saturday, July 25th at 10am at the Port of Gold Beach.

En Plein Air is just a fancy way of saying “outdoors” and under the present circumstances that is the safest place to gather while making art.

In keeping with the Celebrate Gold Beach theme, we are encouraging participants to use any art medium they choose to create small renderings of our town’s iconic features and landmarks.

At the Port, you will have easy viewing access of the Rogue River and Patterson Bridge, the remains of the Mary D. Hume, jetboats, fishing boats, the marina, seals, seagulls, and more.

We hope you will be inspired and renewed by getting outside in the fresh air and gathering with others who share your enthusiasm for art.

For those without their own portable painting or sketching materials, 15 small watercolor kits will be available to loan out. Each kit will have paints, brushes, pencil, sponge, water cup, lap board and paper.  These kits will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

To protect each other, we will ask everyone to follow the social distancing recommendations and to please wear a mask while you are near other artists.  While painting or drawing, feel free to spread out or even sit in your car if that is a more comfortable option for you.

Here’s how it will work:

Meet at the parking lot in front of Five Star Charters/Woggys at 10am for a quick meet-up and supply pick-up.

Find a spot and start creating! There are picnic tables and benches around the port area but a camp chair or beach towel on the ground can also work.

At noon, we will have a Show & Share back at the picnic tables behind Five Star Charters. This will be a great time to see what others have created and to share experiences and tips about painting outdoors.

To sign-up for our En Plein Air workshop, please contact Julie at goldbeachart@gmail.com.  The 15 watercolor kits will be available on a first come, first served basis so please let us know if you need one.

See the Gold Beach Art Enthusiasts Facebook page for more information.

Gold Beach Art Enthusiasts and Curry Arts are proceeding with the Build a Bridge Mural art project as part of the Create and Celebrate: Happy 130th Birthday Gold Beach project.

The Bridge Mural Project is a collaborative community project that will require the input of at least 40 local artists and art enthusiasts. The mural is comprised of individual canvas panels that can be easily distributed so it will be perfect for this “stay at home” time.

Here are the details:

What: The Build a Bridge Project will begin with forty 12×12” canvases which, when arranged, will create a 20×2’ mural. Black outlines of the Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge, water, and land and the words “Gold Beach” will already be painted over all of the canvases as shown below. Participants are invited to use acrylic paint to create any sort of design or composition on their individual canvas while leaving the black outlines visible. Supplies including a 12×12” canvas, 2 paintbrushes, and 5 colors of paint will be provided. Artists may also use their own brushes or paints. All canvases must be returned to become part of the collective piece of art.

When/Where: The project will begin next week and will end by May 31st. Canvases and supplies can be delivered to your home in Gold Beach and will also be available for pick-up at the Gold Beach Library on Thursday, May 7th between 12-1pm. Masks and safe distancing are requested during pick up. Instructions for returning your canvas will be announced later.

Who: Curry Arts and Gold Beach Art Enthusiasts members will have first priority to reserve a canvas on a first come-first served basis and then the project will be open to all other community members. No previous art experience is required.

How: If you are interested in participating in this project contact Julie Wilson at goldbeachart@gmail.com. Include your phone number and let her know if you would like your supplies delivered or if you can pick up supplies on Thursday, May 7th.

Julie will be in touch to confirm your participation. If you have already contacted her directly or on Facebook, you do not need to sign up again.