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Florence Artist Jan Woodford's Faces & Places Exhibit

Faces and Places is a two-part exhibit held in February 2010 at two different locations, all artwork by Jan Woodford. "Faces," a display of portrait images, will be on display in the main part of the Siuslaw Public Library on the Brubaker wall. "Places," a display of landscape paintings and pastels, will be at Old Town Coffee and Gallery. This exhibit was to be at the library in 2009, but was delayed due to the Library construction projects. Read More... Read Press Release here...

New Smallish Paintings by Susan Canavarro

Susan Canavarro has just added three new smallish paintings to her selection at Old Town Coffee Roasters & Art Gallery. The landscapes are of up-river scenes near Cushman's. And an abstract still life is bathed in a sunset glow coming through windows facing the river from the Shelter Cove area.

Chris and Regina exhibit with the Brush & Palette Painters

Brush & Palette painters, including Florence Artists Chris Polder & Regina Giandomenico are showing their work this month at the Mapleton Library and the Frames of Florence located near Coastal Fitness off Highway 101. Frames of Florence is on the GALA Art Walk reception tour for February. Meet the GALA bus at the FEC to go along for the ride. In March, the Brush & Palette painters artwork will be featured at the Old Town Coffee & Art Gallery.

THE RIVER GALLERY ~ February 2010 - Featuring Photography by Jan Jagoe

Jan Jagoe studied art and photography at San Diego State University. Several years ago she began studying Close-up photography with Paul Johnson at Palomar College in San Diego, California. "I love to share the beautiful things that I see through my camera lens." Jan uses an Olympus OM-1, 35mm, manual camera and natural light. She also uses traditional printing techniques. Read More...

FLORENCE EVENTS CENTER ~ February 2010 Exhibits -
Morgan Johnson and the Siuslaw Viewfinder's Double Exposure

Gallery One at the Florence Events Center will feature a unique visual experience with the artwork and writings of Morgan Johnson during the month of February. In this show, Art in the Digital Age, the artist’s works reflect how computers, digitally imaged television and the demand of multi-tasking in modern life affect how we see. The show runs from February 1st until February 28th with an artist reception Saturday, February 6th from 4 PM until 6 PM. This show not only provides visual beauty, but also allows the viewer into the thoughts and it divulges the sources that educated this artist’s work. Read More...

"Double Exposure,” Siuslaw Viewfinders Camera Club exhibition of fine art photography, continues through February in Gallery Five of the Florence Events Center. This show, of highly talented photographers, rewards the viewer with a multitude of subjects and photographic processes, ranging from the purest to the digitally enhanced. Read Review by SVCC member Lynda Bare.

Old Town Coffee & Gallery features photography by Morgan Manigold

Morgan Manigold moved to Florence in 2004 and began shooting landscapes with disposable cameras. Now he uses a Canon Rebel SLR and travels up and down the Oregon coast to find picturesque images ripe for the camera. He is a young man, just starting out in the art of photography, and hoping to make it his lifelong career. Stop by to see his work. The Old Town Coffee & Gallery is open everyday from 8 am to 5 pm during the winter months, located at 125 1/2 Nopal Street, Old Town Florence.

BACKSTREET GALLERY February 2010 ~ Jennifer French

Share a toast with Featured Artist, Jennifer French, during her GALA reception on Saturday, February 13th from 3 until 5:00 p.m. at Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay Street, and enjoy her special Jennifer’s Joyful Journey display at this artist co-op throughout February. With a major in advertising, French’s passion for the arts and writing started early. She’s done package design, produced logos and also created several book covers and illustrations. Much of French’s professional life was spent working in college administration. Read more...

SIUSLAW VIEWFINDERS CAMERA CLUB (SVCC) ~ Winners for February 2010

The Siuslaw Viewfinders February winners are Stephanie Ames - 1st Place with her exquisite capture of auto detail; Rick Marsh - 2nd Place with his colorful close up of a shimmering peacock feather; and Alice De Rego - 3rd Place with her knotty driftwood burl. February's got it with all "ayes" so to speak. This month's featured photos are by Jim Buch, Joyce Cheeseman, Armand Chichmanian, Jack Donahue, Linda Dorsey and Ed Gervais. Visit the Viewfinders Club web site at http://svfcc.org/ to learn more about the participating photographers.