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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 1, 1982)
Art/Robert Webb The gift that keeps giving "Give the gift that keeps on giving" is one of the standard lines frequently heard this time of year For most products the phrase contains a certain amount of hyperbole, but in the field of art, the statement rings true A good work of art, be it sculpture, oil, watercolor, carving, print, or even inexpen sive poster, can change as we change, our appreciation for it grow as we grow Listed below are several art galleries generally priced to receive the student trade The galleries are listed from the closest to campus to further out University Art Museum, campus, 686-3027 The Mus eum has two areas which cater to the art buyer The Gift Shop contains unusual, handcrafted gifts: toys, Christmas tree decorations, jewelry, gift wrapping paper, a large selection of cards, including several specialized handmade Christmas cards (many from artists who have had shows at the Art Museum), all of which are moderately priced The Art Museum's Rental Sales Gallery offers woodcuts, oils, wood carvings, pho tographs, acrylics, watercolors, lithographs, monoprints, collages, and mixed media pieces representing the works of nearly 70 living Oregon artists These pieces sell for anywhere from $100 to $1,000, but they also rent out for $16 to $45 for a three month period It's possible to have a revolving art gallery in your own home Art Museum hours are noon to 5 p m Wednesday through Sunday Maude Kerns Art Center, 1910 E 15th, 345-1571 December is Christmas Festival time at Maude Kerns which means the Center is offering several special events as well as the usual fare available in their Gift Shop To begin with, this Friday is their Champagne Opening Festival held from 8 to 10 p m and the admission is EVERYTHING except afwprmfnt Nov. 26-Dec. 12 FABRIC * PATTERNS * NOTIONS* LACE* CLOTHES* MORE (12% off credit card purchases) $2 50. December 3-5 are Green Days at the Center Wreaths, swags, and other greenery will be available to purchase for holiday decoration and gift-giv ing On December 10 the Center will be open until 9 p m As an added attraction, they will have wassail and entertainment The Art Center's hours are 10 a m to 5:30 pm m every day except Fridays when the Center stays open until 9 p m Robert McClain’s Japanese Prints and Supplies. 2380 Spring Blvd . 343-1980 This gallery is rather unique for a couple of reasons; one. it's in McClain's private home, and two, the gallery consists exclu sively of contemporary Japanese prints, mainly wood block prints and a few made by-hand facsimiles His prices range from $10 and up to around $1000 He also has artists' supplies such as blocks of wood and carving knives As he works out of his own home, the hours are very open Just call or drop in Insights Gallery of Fine Arts. 5th Street Public Market, 344-6555 These folks carry posters, prints, lithographs, colorgraphs. originals by nationally known artists such as Gorman and Schurr. and copies They also take con signment works by various local artists The posters run from $4 to $150 without frames Hours are 10 a m to 6 p m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a m to 5 p m on Sunday Artworks Limited, 291 E 5th, 485-0034 Their primary line is in exhibition posters (for mus eums, art shows, etc.) and pho tographic color posters Currently they are exhibiting posters by Jerry Schurr, they even have a few signed Artworks claims to have the widest variety of posters in the area Prices on loose posters run from $5 to $40 Hours are 10 a m to 6 p m Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p m on Sunday Original Graphics Gallery, 122 E Broadway. 344-5580 This gallery has been in opera tion for 15 years showing graphic art. oils, watercolors, and prints by both local artists and those more internationally known such as Chagall and Mi ro Their prices range from 75 cents to $50,000 Hours are 11 a m to 5:30 p m Monday through Saturday, they are closed on Sunday Soaring Wings, 760 Willamette, 683-8474 They have an on-going display specializing in original watercolors. oils, acrylics, woodcarvings, bronze and ivor ies. many in limited editions They also have smaller gift items such as doormats, carvings, and stoneware mugs from $15 and up Hours are 9 a m to 5:30 p m Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p m on Sunday until Continued on Page 3B Kimonos, Jackets & Japanese Textiles Silks & Country Cottons Can be seen at Shown by appointment The Eugene Trading Co. Nancy Cummings 343-4059 372 W. ICtk Students Only! FREE LUBE JOB! $7.00 VALUE! With the purchase of Coupon Book at $19.99 Sears Automotive 942 Olive 687-7095 SAVE A TOTAL or $88 when you use all the coupons Sears 1 Car Care Coupon Book Yours for only $19.99 Money-saving. Cut prices of selected services precisely when you need them. Good maintenance. These services help keep your car running reliably. Valid nationwide. You still save on services if you move or travel. Jo Federigos Classic Italian Cuisine 259 East 5th 343-8488 OUR CHRISTMAS SHOP IS OPEN AGAIN with our finest selection of Christmas ornaments, cards and decorations. at "PeifiM 'I'tode/M rfnttex Now on the Buicony Level of the 5th Street Public Market • Each week through Christmas - we’ll have a different ORNAMENT OF THE WEEK featured at 20% - 40% off • Bring this ad to the Annex and we'll give you a special FREE ornament. One to a customer, please. • Special Annex hours: For your convenience the Annex will be open Fridays until 7:30 through Christmas.
