Lane Arts Council First Friday Artwalk--April 2010

Location: Jacobs Gallery

Lane Arts Council’s First Friday ArtWalk on April 2nd is hosted by Storm Kennedy, local actress and host of the Morning Show host at KUGN radio.

The ArtWalk tour begins at 5:30 pm at Imagine Gallery, 35 E 8th Ave, followed by stops at Goldworks Jewelry Art Studio, Passionflower Design, New Zone Gallery, and concluding with a stop at Lord Leebrick Theater Company on Broadway as the group unveils its renovation plans for creating its new home at 194 W. Broadway. ArtWalk is always free!Details:www.lanearts.org

First Friday ArtWalk details for April 2nd:

#1 Imagine Gallery –35 E 8th

During the month of April, Imagine Gallery presents "Botanical Beauties" by Tara Kemp. Kemp mainly uses pastel pencils to create her opulently colored flowers. She states, "This floral series began one dreary November day several years ago when the camellia in my backyard bloomed earlier than ever. I needed some relief from the dark wet winter of the Pacific Northwest and wanted to capture that brilliant display." Speaking generally about the flowers on her porch, she elaborates, "I admire their often symmetrical beauty. The layers of petals and shades of rich colorform a mandala that draws me in." Tara Kemp is also the owner of Kemp Design in Eugene. In her free time, she loves to paint and perform with her husband, David Andersen, in two musical groups, Red Pajamas & Accordions Anonymous. Imagine Gallery also has new oil paintings by Abbas Darabi and Sarah Sedwick, and new multi-media originals by Catherine Imo.

#2 Goldworks Jewelry Art Studio -169 E Broadway

Since having graduated from the University of Oregon in 2007 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts, Autumn Tomlinson has found the inner world of conflict to be an intriguing place from which to draw inspiration. Through her eyes, this "world" appears to be in constant flux and for one to forage within it, the need for adaptability is ever-present. Consequently, Autumn’s recent work is an investigation focused on this idea of adaptation in regards to intimate relationships. Through the combined use of graphite and printmaking techniques, she has set out to illustrate the awkward beauty that arises from such a subtle, and yet dynamic, subject.

#3 Passionflower Design - 128 E Broadway

Passionflower Design is pleased to present "Poems in Clay" by Katie Swenson. Katie is a Eugene native best known for her delicate hand-fashioned porcelain pieces featuring birds, flowers, fairies, rabbits, and other harbingers of spring. Her work is multi-layered – it tells stories and often features hidden words and other secrets. Passionflower Design will show old favorites, plus a collection of the latest work from this artist who is always pushing and exploringthe limits of her medium. You will find that special gift for Easter, a new baby, or a special birthday. The show opens Friday, April 2ndand runs through Wednesday April 14th.

#4 The New Zone Gallery - 164 W Broadway

The New Zone Gallery will host a past New Zone tradition entitled "ZONE 4 ALL" during the month of April. Show dates are April 2nd - 24th. The non-juried show is open to all NW artists with 2-D pieces up to 24" x 36" or 3-D work of any size. Hundreds of original art is expected to be shown from local well known and first time artists. An opening reception with music by Jeremy Grant with food and beverages will be held during the First Friday ArtWalk.

#5 Lord Leebrick Theater Company on Broadway – 194 W Broadway
Lord Leebrick unveils its renovation plans for creating its new home on Broadway. Schematic drawings by local architect Gary Moye, of Gary Moye Architects, and renderings in colored pencil by artist Mike Pease will be unveiled for public display. Both Gary and Mike will be on hand to discuss their work. Artistic Director Craig Willis will provide an overview of the theatre's goals in building a new intimate venue for professional live theatre. Samples of original 10 minute plays from the upcoming Northwest 10 Rides Again will be performed. Visitors will be able to walk the space to get a sense of what Lord Leebrick intends to create in building their new home.

In addition, these galleries and venues will also be open during the ArtWalk from 5:30-8 p.m. on April 2nd:

· Art of War (251B West 7th)with work by Richard Quigley

· Birdhouse and Humming Bird Gallery (112 E 13th) woodcraft by Tony Walters and art by Mara Berendt Friedman

· Brenner’s Green Living Gallery (151 W 8th Ave)withnew featured artist Courtney Stubbert, as well as Stephen White, Jeremiah Polynone, Jocelyne and Mike Shiner, BruceGibbons, Tim Boyden,Tim Neun, Tony Walters, Tahle Patton, Kerry G. Wade, Tom Borener, Seth San Filippo, Craig Windom, and Thomas Twyford II

· Bria Downtown Hair Lounge (1280 Willamette St.) with photography by Dmitri von Klein

· David Minor Theater (180 E 5th Ave.)

· DIVA (110 W Broadway) with acrylic paintings by Claudia Patton, a show called "Regionalism: New Art By North American Printmakers," which was curated by Clare Fox, Kristen Gallerneaux, JenClare Gawaran, Drew Iwaniw, Gualberto Orozco, and Bernard Brooks, as well as a display of archives presented by Kristen Gallerneaux

· ECO Sleep Solutions (25 East 8th Ave) with wool art by Tylar Merrill

· Eugene Storefront Art Project (857 Willamette) with an installation by David P. Miller

· Fenario Gallery (881 Willamette St)

· Full City Coffee Roasters (842 Pearl St.) with work by Janet Gicker, Eden Cronk, and Pauline Rughani. Rughani exhibits photos of local firefighters and EMTs. Full City is donating a portion of the proceeds of its "Fireman's Fund" coffee beans towards a scholarship at LCC that helps future firefighters/EMTs

· Harlequin Beads and Jewelry (1027 Willamette St)

· Horsehead Bar (99 W Broadway) with photography by Skye Harvey

· Jacobs Gallery (Hult Center) with a show called "McKenzie River Trust: The Living River"

· Karin Clarke Gallery and Annex (760 Willamette St) with work by Margaret Coe

· MECCA (449 Willamette St)with book art by Mija Andrade, Kiley Gwynn, Victoria Koldewyn, LeeAnn Massey, RJ Miller, Shel Neal, Nancy Pobanz, Robin Seloover, Eva Sylwester, and Danielle Walter

· Oregon Crafted Fine Arts and Crafts (228 E 11th) with the 6"x6" Show closing reception

· Studio Tre Amiche (160 E Broadway) with the work of Rogena Degge, Patsy Hand, and Kathryn Hutchinson

· Studio West (245 W 8th Avenue)with "Dreams Desires Disturbances" by Linda Horsley

· Vistra Framing and Gallery (160 E Broadway) with watercolors by Mara Thygeson

· White Lotus Gallery (767 Willamette St) with "Modern Japanese Prints" by Shinoda Toko, Tanaka Ryohei, Akiyama Iwao, Haku Maki, and Inoue Kozo

· WOW Hall (291 W 8th Ave) with a show entitled "Marc Mercado Medicine Show"

Contact:

Jessica Watson, First Friday ArtWalk Coordinator,

541-912-6669, jessicaannwatson09@gmail.com

Douglas Beauchamp, Lane Arts Council

541-485-2278, lanearts@lanearts.org

On the web at www.lanearts.org