The Artists’ Workshop 34th-Annual Show and Sale opens Friday, August 3, at 10:00am at the Art Presence Center, corner of 5th and D Streets in Jacksonville. A special Reception with the Artists will be held on Saturday, August 4, from 2:00-5:00pm. Admission to the show and the reception is free.
The group is comprised of passionate, accomplished artists who capture local landscapes, historical buildings, flowers, still lifes, abstracts, and other subjects using oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, print-making, encaustic, mixed media, ink, etc. Members include award-winning artists, many of whom also teach art classes and workshops.
Participants in this year’s show are Raye Aubin, Susan Austin, Steve Bennett, Sue Bennett, Katy Cauker, Peter Coons, Susan DeRosa, Rick Evans, Kim Faucher, Marilyn Hurst, Jeanne LaRae, Jean Mailander, Kirsten Meriwether, Carolyn Roberts, Desmond Serratore, and David William Terry.
The group was started in 1979 by Jacksonville Artist Elaine Witteveen. Each year new members join the group; anyone is welcome to join in the plein air paintouts, which are held on Fridays during spring, summer and fall on location in pre-selected spots around the Rogue Valley. Many of those plein air paintings will be in the Show.
In addition to original framed pieces, an assortment of unframed matted original art will be available as well as prints. Those who purchase art may take it with them. The show will be open each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in August from 10:00am to 5:00pm.