The May 11 Second Saturday Art Walk will go beyond woodwork when guests can view sculptures and art creations of all sizes at six galleries in downtown Brookings.
The monthly event will be from 3 to 6 p.m. and will include food at all galleries, music and interviews. Participating venues are Brian Scott Gallery, Curry County Democrat Headquarters, Forecastle Books and Gallery, Manley Art Center, Semi Aquatic Gallery, and Wild Rivers Film Festival Headquarters.
Woodworker Randy Pearson, a self-titled “wood whittler” since age 12, will show his creations at Semi Aquatic Gallery, 654 Chetco Ave.
“Simple beginnings (in woodworking) became lifelong pursuits and continue like any good experience,” Pearson said in the gallery’s blog. “I will never be done learning from the environment and everything around me.”
Pearson also enjoys painting, drawing and coloring.
For more information about Semi Aquatic Gallery, including reading the entire blog about Pearson, visit artandsurf.com or call 503-451-3775.
Brian Scott Gallery, 515 Chetco Ave., will feature the art of Brian Childers. The acrylic paintings on canvas and board of Brian Childers. He will be available for a meet-and-greet during art walk hours and will be interviewed by local art historian Pete Chasar at 4:30 p.m.
Childers is known in the community as a master wood turner, utilizing exotic woods, creating bowls, vessels and containers. He has now branched out and showcases his painting. Brian works in acrylics, painting on canvas and board.
“His images are beautifully portrayed in a simple, clean and minimalist format, utilizing color and design in a striking way, capturing the light and shadows masterfully,” said Paula Edwards, gallery curator.
Music will be performed by Swing Time, Shirley Hyatt on vocals and violin and Dan Hannum on upright bass. The gallery has three floors of art displays, which includes Signatures, a gallery within the gallery. For more information, call 541-412-8687 or visit brianscottgallery.com.
Now that the dust has settled from the wood and sheetrock work from a remodeling project at the Manley Art Center, the Pelican Bay Arts Association will host a grand opening during the Art Walk. All art association members will be the featured artists, providing a variety of work for the public to view.
Musical entertainment will be provided by Ken Dobberpuhl at the gallery, 433 Oak St. For more information about the association and its programs, visit manleyartcenter.com or call 541-469-1807.
Miniature paintings will be the highlight of the show at Forecastle Books and Gallery, 553 Chetco Ave. Guest will be given the opportunity to vote on their favorite art entered in the “Miniature Painting People’s Choice Show” with cash prizes going to the winners to be announced at the June Art Walk. Many of the artists will be in attendance to discuss their work.
Steve Lavering on banjo and Erik Thomas on guitar and mandolin will play bluegrass music. For more information about the bookstore and gallery, call 541-813-2665.
The Wild Rivers Film Festival presents the documentary film “Green Dreams” every hour. A question-and-answer session with Michael Garneir will be at 4 p.m. at the festival headquarters, 615 Chetco Ave.
Next door at the Curry County Democrats headquarters, 619 Chetco Ave., Tom Bozack, Mary Jo Wheeler, Karen Rossman-Clark and Lisa Neher are displaying their crafts. Music will be performed by Lon Goddard. A cheesecake made from scratch will be served. For more information, call 541-412-3367 or visit currydemocrats.org.
The intent of the Second Saturday Art Walk is to promote the artists in the community. All events are free with no obligation to purchase merchandise. An after-Art Walk report with photos will be posted at www.wildriverscoastart.com.
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