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Visual Arts Week
Visual Arts Week
August 2-9, 2019
Visual Arts Week (VAW) celebrates the visual arts by bringing together hundreds of local, regional, national and international artists through multiple visual platforms: gallery, contemporary and street art. Our vision is to celebrate and give visibility to the visual arts community by providing a platform for experimentation, creativity, and dialogue that strengthens our community’s quality of life and social well-being.
Visual Arts Week features new 20x21 EUG Mural Project walls (painted July 27 - August 3), the Mayor’s Art Show, BRIDGE Exhibition, pop-up experiences, artist talks, workshops, studio tours and local gallery experiences.
Calendar of Events
First Friday ArtWalk
Friday, August 2 • 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Starts at FOOD for Lane County Dining Room, 270 W. 8th Ave.
Presented by Lane Arts Council
The First Friday ArtWalk kicks off Visual Arts Week, highlighting the Mayor’s Art Show, BRIDGE Exhibitions and more. Follow along with the guided tour to hear from featured artists or explore the many participating galleries and venues on your own. Full details at lanearts.org/first-friday-artwalk.
Mayor's Art Show
August 2-31
Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday • 12-5 p.m., Saturdays • 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Also open one hour prior to and during Hult Center shows
Maurie Jacobs Community Room at Hult Center for the Performing Arts
Opening Reception: August 2 at 5:30-7:30 p.m., with appetizers by Falling Sky, a wine bar and opportunity to meet local artists and creatives.
The Mayor’s Art Show is part of a larger celebration of contemporary visual art, artists and the City’s public spaces. Art is shared interaction, cultural exchange, and lodges in the very heart of what makes us grateful to live here. Art speaks to everyone.
Salon des Refusés
August 2-30
Gallery hours: open 7 days a week • 12-6 p.m.
New Zone Gallery, 22 W 7th Ave.
Presented by New Zone Gallery and City of Eugene Cultural Services
Opening reception: Friday, August 2 at 5:30 p.m. with music, food and beverages
Closing reception for the Visual Arts Week: Friday, August 9 at 5:30 p.m.
In the spirit of celebrating the visual arts and artists, those who are not selected by the jury for the Mayor’s Art Show will have the opportunity to participate in the Salon des Refusés, extending exhibition opportunities to artists and furthering the arts in our community. Questions? Contact Steve La Riccia of New Zone Gallery
BRIDGE Exhibitions
August 2–September 4
5th Street Market Area
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services & BRIDGE Exhibitions
BRIDGE Exhibitions creates accessible contemporary art that engages Eugene’s public and private spaces in innovative ways. These works highlight artists and arts organizations that creatively contribute to the current discourse in our community and beyond. Visit eugene-or.gov/bridge for more information.
Eugene Biennial Award Winners - One Year Later
Friday, August 2 • 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Karin Clarke Gallery presents a group show giving the winners of last year’s Eugene Biennial an opportunity to exhibit more of their recent work.
Pacific Pub Cycle "Inspire and Refresh" Mural and Libation Tours
Learn the inside scoop on downtown 20x21 murals and artists from a seasoned guide and enjoy three refreshing libation stops. We steer and you peddle on the unique and colorful 14-person Pacific Pub Cycle! $35 per person (drinks not included), 18 years old and older. Reserve your seat at pacificpubcycle.com.
Monday, August 5 • 5–7 p.m.
Start at Kesey Square
Stop #1: Perugino’s
Stop #2: Murals - Matt Small and Blek Le Rat
Stop #3: The Barn Light
Stop #4: Murals - Acidum Project and Telmo Miel
Stop #5: First National Tap House
Wednesday, August 7 • 5–7 p.m.
Start at Falling Sky Brewing
Stop #1: Mural – Hush
Stop #2: Civic Winery and Wines
Stop #3: Murals - Beau Stanton, Hyuro, JAZ & Dan Witz
Stop #4: Claim 52 Kitchen
Stop #5: Murals - Bayne Gardner and WK Interact
Stop #6: Return to Falling Sky
PeaceHealth Rides Mural Tours
Tour downtown 20x21 murals by bike! PeaceHealth Rides members are invited for an exclusive guided tour on bike share. The casual ride route will include multiple stops along the way highlighting fun facts about murals and artists. Limited to 25 riders. Stay tuned for registration information.
Tuesday, August 6 • 12 p.m.
Meet at Kesey Square
Wednesday, August 7 • 6 p.m.
Meet at Kesey Square
End @ Drawn for BoFo Live Sessions: Art+Built Spaces event
Trashion
Friday, August 2 • 5–8 p.m.
Willamette St. from Kesey Square to Hult Center (based in the walkway alcove between Graduate Eugene and the Hult Center)
Presented by Opal Center for Arts and Education and A3 High School
A live mannequin fashion show that supports reuse and zero waste culture. Trashion will be collaborating with A3 to bring this visual and performing arts pop-up to life for the Visual Arts Week Kick Off.
Feedback to the Future
Friday, August 2 • 5–9 p.m.
Walkway alcove between Graduate Eugene and the Hult Center
Presented by Sean Sisson
Live video installation using CRT TVs and dead media formats such as VHS, CEDs and video feedback loops.
Unbound: Eugene-Springfield Sketchbook Project
Monday, August 5 • 5-8 p.m.
5th Street Market Plaza Mezzanine
Presented by Unbound: Eugene-Springfield Sketchbook Project
Sponsored by 5th Street Public Market
Unbound: The Eugene-Springfield Sketchbook Project promotes process-based art practice, creative thinking and everyday mindfulness through sketchbooks and visual journals. Attend this project launch to view a collection of journals from local artists, get inspired by prompts and resources and experiment with new art materials. Food and drinks available from 5th Street Market vendors. Start or expand your own sketchbook or visual journal practice!
The Exquisite Radius
Tuesday, August 6 • 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Park Blocks
Presented by Wheel Haus Arts
David Placencia with Wheel Haus Arts will set up a fun and participatory pop-up during Farmers Market Family Day. Audience participation is encouraged and onsite staff will be there to support! A circular canvas will be covered by an opaque sheet with a 120-degree slice showing only a portion of the canvas. Every 20 minutes the canvas will rotate and create a colorful pinwheel by the end of the event.
Doll House
Thursday, August 8 • 5-8pm
653 Sunnyside Dr., Eugene
Presented by House of Strange Rituals
A life-sized, two-story interactive doll house modeled after a turn-of-the-century Victorian home. Participants will be transported to another time as they unlock the secrets hidden within the walls.
History of Salon des Refusés
Friday, August 9 • 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Corner of 7th Ave. & Willamette St. (base of the Parcade)
Presented by Steve La Riccia
This historical pop-up celebrates and provides context to the history of the Salon des Refusés exhibition from 1991–2015. Learn about art not chosen for the Mayor's Art Show through comment books and artifacts from more than a decade of Salon des Refusés pieces.
3-D Bubble Art Celestials
Friday, August 3 • 6–8 p.m.
WheelHaus Arts Studio (3295 Cross St., Eugene)
Presented by David Placencia
Create space-themed artwork with blown bubbles while learning about the human eye, properties of light, and how a 3D effect is achieved. Each participant will take home a 16 x 20 original artwork and a pair of 3D glasses. Ages 6 and up. $30 per person. All materials provided. Please contact David at 541-521-7411 to register. Limited to 15 participants.
Exploring Digital Art
Saturday, August 3 • 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Maude Kerns Art Center (1910 E. 15th Ave., Eugene)
Presented by Sophie Navarro
Learn how to do time lapse videos using your phone or iPad. See how easy it is to snap a pic then digitally modify your art. The Time Spirit tool can allow you to record your process as you create an illustration or a doodle. You will be shown different drawing techniques and learn how to save in your google drive and modify in various editing software. Ages 13 and up. Free. All materials provided. Please contact MKAC to register. Limited to 7 people.
A Mixed Media Caper
Saturday, August 3 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Maude Kerns Art Center (1910 E. 15th Ave., Eugene)
Presented by Ann Bumb Hamilton
Participants will work with a large variety of materials to make expressive compositions. Many materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring in your own pieces. Class is open to all skill levels and will be no holds barred on experimentation. Guidance will be provided to help you make choices. Demonstrations and techniques will be part of the experience. Ages 16 and up. Free. All materials provided. Please contact MKAC to register. Limited to 12 people.
Wearable Art: Precious Metal Clay Jewelry Sculptures
Saturday, August 3 • 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Little Hands Art Center (245 W 8th Ave, Eugene)
Presented by Lesli Takasugi
Explore the art and history of paper cutting. Learn techniques for successful illustration and safer tool use while developing personal stories in this delicate and beautiful media. Ages 16 and up. $20 per person. All materials provided. Please contact MKAC to register. Limited to 15 people.
Watercolor Techniques
Saturday, August 3 • 1-3 p.m.
Maude Kerns Art Center (1910 E. 15th Ave., Eugene)
Presented by Jordan Walker
Create a set of bookmarks while learning 4 different watercolor techniques to achieve different textures and finishes. Ages 13 and up. Free. All materials provided. Please contact MKAC to register. Limited to 14 people.
Step Into Screen Printing
Sunday, August 4 • 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Maude Kerns Art Center (1910 E. 15th Ave., Eugene)
Presented by Amber Eggleton
Experience the printmaking process and leave with a t-shirt or poster. Pre-designed screens, shirts and all other materials provided. Ages 13 and up. Free. Please contact MKAC to register. Limited to 8 people.
Dare to Draw – Developing Fluid and Responsive Awareness in Line: A Workshop
Sunday, August 4 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Maude Kerns Art Center (1910 E. 15th Ave., Eugene)
Presented by Christopher St. John
Develop the fluidity and the responsiveness of your line work and use body awareness to expand your drawing language. Ages 13 and up. Free. All materials provided. Please contact MKAC to register. Limited to 15 people.
Cut Paper Illustration
Sunday, August 4 • 2–3:30 p.m.
Maude Kerns Art Center (1910 E. 15th Ave., Eugene)
Presented by Jess Graff
Explore the art and history of paper cutting. Learn techniques for successful illustration and safer tool use while developing personal stories in this delicate and beautiful media. Ages 16 and up. $20 per person. All materials provided. Please contact MKAC to register. Limited to 15 people.
iPhone Self Portrait…More Than a Selfie…Seeing the Real You
Wednesday, August 7, 5:30–8 p.m.
Meet at RAIN (942 Olive), shoot outdoors, then meet at Kinko's (1265 Willamette St.) for discussion
Presented by Susan Detroy
Learn to create interesting and creative self-portraits using professional phone apps. Workshop will be held both indoors and outside while the instructor gives tips and techniques for exploring self-portraiture. Ages 18 and up. $30 per person. All materials provided. Please contact Susan at 541-345-2514 to register. Limited to 8 people.
Monotype Printmaking
Thursday, August 8, 10 a.m., 12 p.m. or 2 p.m.
Whiteaker Printmakers (1328 W 2nd Ave, Eugene)
Presented by Heather Halpern
Create an original image on a plastic plate using non-toxic water-soluble inks and learn to print your image on paper using an etching press. Ages 12 and up. $10 per person. All materials provided. Please contact MKAC to register. Limited to 8 people in each workshop.
MAS Art Talk: Conversations with Mayor’s Art Show Artists
Saturday, August 3 • 12–1 p.m.
Maurie Jacobs Community Room at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts
Presented by City of Eugene Cultural Services
Mayor’s Art Show artists will share their perspectives and processes and engage with the audience.
Cooler Talk: A Studio Visit with Tropical Contemporary
Sunday, August 4 • 3-5 p.m.
Tropical Contemporary (1120 Bailey Hill #11, Eugene – park at Umpqua Bank if driving, or Fern Ridge Bike Path or take EmX to Bailey Hill Station Outbound)
Presented by Tropical Contemporary
To start out the event, Tropical Contemporary will do a brief panel discussion about how the organization got started, how we operate, and what it is like to be a member. This will be followed by a brief discussion and Q&A with each artist about the ideas behind their artwork on display.
Clay Space Ceramics Studio Tour & Demo
Tuesday, August 6 • 1:30–3 p.m.
Clay Space Ceramics Studio (222 Polk St, Eugene)
Come visit Clay Space during this open house! Tour the classroom and studio space, production areas, gallery store and several private studios. Clay Space is a working studio and educational environment/facility. Both students and instructors will be at work, demonstrating techniques and available to talk about their processes. You’ll find an open studio with one or two scheduled wheel demonstrations and hand-building activities in both stoneware and porcelain, and will also see a metal clay artist at work.
Whiteaker Printmakers Studio Tour & Demo
Tuesday, August 6 • 3-4:30 p.m.
Whiteaker Printmakers (1328 W 2nd Ave, Eugene)
Established in 2015, Whiteaker Printmakers is Eugene’s premier nonprofit, member-supported fine art printmaking studio. The studio provides space and equipment for a variety of printmaking disciplines, including etching, woodcut, letterpress, screenprinting and more. The studio boasts five etching presses, three letterpresses, a lithography press and a substantial variety of related tools and supplies. During this event, visitors will be given a tour of the facility and see member printmakers working on their projects. Examples of different printmaking techniques will be on display.
The Sketchbook Habit: Practicing Mindfulness through a Visual Journal
Wednesday, August 7 • 5:30–7 p.m.
Lane Community College Mary Spilde Center, Room 107 (101 W. 10th Ave., Eugene)
Presented by Unbound: Eugene-Springfield Sketchbook Project
Find out how keeping a sketchbook or visual journal can help you be more mindful, organize your thoughts, explore creative processes and learn to truly see what you experience every day through a uniquely meditative medium. In this interactive talk, you will learn the benefits of keeping a visual journal, explore examples and leave with strategies and tools to start your own sketchbook or visual journaling habit. All are welcome; no experience necessary.
BoFo Live Sessions: Art and Built Spaces
Wednesday, August 7 • 7–8:30 p.m.
Drawn (545 Monroe St, Eugene)
Presented by Eugene Contemporary Art
Walls, plazas and empty storefronts are all potential spaces for art, each with its own possibilities and limitations. For this live recording of Eugene Contemporary Art’s podcast Bottleracks & Fountains, we have invited local professionals in architecture, art and urban planning to talk about the intersections of art and architecture in public and private spaces, as well as how our built environment affects a community’s cultural life. You can find all episodes of Bottleracks & Fountains at bofopodcast.com.
Artist Collaborators Brian Gillis and Mike Miller
Thursday, August 8 • 3–4 p.m.
Center for Art Research (510 Oak St., Eugene)
Presented by Brian Gillis and Mike Miller
Gillis and Miller will talk through a range of projects they have collaborated on over the last 13 years as a way to introduce a project they are currently developing for the 2019 TERRAIN Biennial.
“#OMG That’s Fiber?”
Thursday, August 8 • 6–7:30 p.m.
Maude Kerns Art Center (1910 E. 15th Ave., Eugene)
Presented by High Fiber Diet
To accompany their exhibit of the same title “#OMG That’s Fiber?,” artists from High Fiber Diet, a fiber artists collective located in western Oregon and southwestern Washington, will discuss the inspiration for their show featuring visually exciting and high-impact fiber art. Artists will speak on their individual creative process and technique, and explore the unique challenges of using fiber as a creative medium. This talk is free and open to the public.
Thank you to our partners for making Visual Arts Week possible.
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Cultural Services Community Programs
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Eugene, OR 97401
Kate Ali
Public Art Manager
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Ph: 541-682-6314