APRIL 2008: OSU'S 2008 ART ABOUT AGRICULTURE TOUR FEATURES TIME IN THE LANSCAPE
Oregon State University's College of Agricultural Science will open its 26th annual Art About Agriculture touring exhibition in Corvallis at the LaSells Stewart Center’s Giustina Gallery beginning on March 17.
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DECEMBER 2007: NEW WATERS PAINTING
The new Willamette Orthopedic Center at 1600 State St. in Salem is the home of a major painting by Salem artist April Waters. The 5-foot by 20-foot triptych, "Willamette River Valley," is an oil on canvas painting depicting the Willamette River between Buena Vista and Independence. The painting is installed in the lobby facing State Street and is visible through a second-floor window. The work was commissioned by the center with the help of the Salem Art Association, following a call for artist proposals last spring. View Painting >
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JULY 2007 – JUNE 2008: OREGON ARTIST SERIES MAYOR'S INVITATIONAL
Salem Conference Center showcases paintings, papercut work and photography...
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MAY 1 – JUNE 2, 2007: DOOR SHOW #3: DOWNTOWN SALEM ART WALK
Mary Lou Zeek is bringing back the popular Door Show which has created a passage for the community to view contemporary art throughout historic downtown Salem.
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JAN. 19 – MAR. 4, 2007: SALEM, OREGON'S BUSH BARN ART CENTER PRESENTS: PRIVATE CONTEMPLATIONS / PUBLIC CONVERSATIONS.
An exhibit featuring artist whose work is both deeply personal and reflects contemporary concerns. Read Press Release >
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DEC. 2006: NEW SANTIAM RIVER COMMISSION COMPLETED.
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NOV. 2006: APRIL WATERS IS ONE OF 12 ARTISTS PARTICIPATING IN MARY LOU ZEEK GALLERY'S PAINTING OF THE "MONA LISA."
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AUG. 2006: OREGON ARTIST, APRIL WATERS, HONORS PEACE-ADVOCATE, CINDY SHEEHAN, WITH LARGER-THAN LIFE PORTRAIT
(shown to the left).
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MAY 19 – SEP. 17, 2006: THIS BOUNTIFUL PLACE
This Bountiful Place showcases original fine art from the permanent collection of the Oregon State University's College of Agriculture Sciences Art About Agriculture program. Works include drawings, fiber arts, mixed media, prints, sculpture and paintings. The art show runs from May 19th through September 17th. View April Waters' pastel >
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DEC. 2005: April completes paining of the Metolius River. See the painting >
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NOV. 2005: AMERICAN GOTHIC COMPLETE. See the painting >
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OCT. 2005: AMERICAN GOTHIC' GETS NEW TWIST AT LOCAL GALLERY
Sixteen artists are painting sixteen parts of the farm-couple classic. Art always is on view at Mary Lou Zeek Gallery, but this month it's also being created there. Read article >
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SEP. 2005: April's "Water's Fish" was purchased by the Willamette Ears, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Center of Salem, Oregon during the Salmon in the City Auction. The proceeds will go towards Salem Keizer Education Foundation, Salem Art Association and The Partnership for Safe Schools.
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AUG. 2005: Lolla Pa'Salmon Group Art Show at the Eola Northwest Viticulture Center August 7, 2005 |
JUNE 2005: STOLEN SALMON FIGURE RETURNED
A salmon figure stolen from the front of a downtown Salem gallery during the weekend has been found and returned to its perch. "WatersFish," one of 20 decorated pieces of public art that will be auctioned off for charity in the fall, was found behind the Blue Pepper Gallery and Framing Store on Tuesday morning after being dropped off as suddenly as it was taken. |
