State of the Art Presence – July 2024

THERE IS A LOT HAPPENING at Art Presence in July with a fresh Guest Artist and Member Artist of the Month, plus a talk about Ginger Rogers’ Crazy Quilt, Messy Hands, a block printing class, and a special exhibition of envelope art. Phew! Come visit our gallery and check out all that’s happening here.
Summer hours are Wednesday-Saturday, noon-5pm, and Sunday, 10am-3pm.

July Guest Artist: Judy Richardson—Oil and pastel artist Judy Richardson graces the Guest Artist wall this month with her beautiful and intriguing paintings. In her paintings, she hopes to evoke a memory or feeling, often posing the question, “Tell me a story.”  Whether an old building, a quiet interior, or a contemplative landscape, Judy is intrigued by the possibility of a story. What story do you see? Check out her website at https://jrichardsonfineart.com/. Meet Judy Richardson during the Opening Reception on Saturday, July 6, 1-4pm.

Member Artist of the Month: Caleb Salvadori—Caleb Salvadori is a photographer known for his unique ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia through his captivating images. His distinctive style revolves around shooting on film, a medium that adds a timeless quality to his work.

Author Talk: Ginger Rogers’ Crazy Quilt—During the month of July, a Crazy Quilt once belonging to Ginger Rogers will be on display at the gallery. Join Char Wirfs on July 13, at 2pm, to view this lovely quilt and hear the story of how it became a part of Jackson County history. The quilt is on loan from Rogue Valley Genealogical Society.

Messy Hands: Envelope Art Collage—Stop by the gallery anytime between 1:30-3pm, on July 13, to enjoy making your own Envelope Art Collage. Char Wirfs and Patricia Avery will guide you through the process of creating Envelope Art. All supplies will be provided, and a $5.00 donation is appreciated.

Classes: Block Printing Workshop with Belinda Moffit—Join Belinda for an afternoon of carving and printing your very own block print. All experience levels are welcome, and all supplies will be provided. Saturday, July 27, 1-4pm, $40/person. To reserve your spot: belindaLmoffit@gmail.com.

Envelope Art Exhibition continues in July—We’re excited to show off our Members’ envelope art concepts from around the world. Continuing through July, their fun and clever envelope art will be on display in the Gift Shop. You can do a little shopping while you’re enjoying the artwork. We look forward to seeing you!

Featured Image: “Reflections in the Night” by Judy Richardson