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art IN THE GALLERIES OPENINGS/RECEPTIONS David Joyce Gallery “Green Green—The Color of New” 15 artists’ perspectives on green, artist reception 4:30pm-6pm Thursday, May 24. Through August 27. LCC campus Dot Dotson’s UO Outdoor Program contest winners, through June 8. 1668 Willamette Full City Work by Tracy Oulman, starts Sunday, May 27, through June 24. 842 Pearl Glenwood Restaurant Pastel paintings by Lynn Sabol, through June 30. 2588 Willamette LaVerne Krause Gallery “Those of Us Who Think We Know,” BFA terminal exhibition for Nina Coloso, Samuel Hauser & Julian Watts, opening reception 5pm- 7pm Tuesday, May 29. Through June 1. UO campus Maude Kerns Art Center “The Art of the Northwest Designer Craftsmen,” opening reception 6pm-8pm Friday, May 25. Through June 29. 1910 E. 15th WAVE Gallery “Abstract// Uneven//Uncertain,” paintings and drawings by Wesley Hurd, through June 22. 547 Blair WOW Hall Work by Caitlin Dionne Mendiaz, artist reception 5pm- 7pm Friday, May 25. 291 W. 8th LAST FRIDAY ARTWALK Most venues have receptions with music, drinks and/or treats, and often the artist(s) in attendance, starting around 5:30pm and continuing until 8:30 or 9pm. Big Tree Gallery Origami puzzle art by Stephen Saltekoff and Brandon Simpson. 1068 W. 3rd CALC “Portraits of Afghan Women,” portraits and stories by Peggy Kelsey. 458 Blair Hit The Street Boutique Wearable art by Sauni B. 228 W. 12th, #2 Jawbreaker Gallery “Organic Expressions,” wood block prints by John Seven, through June 15. 796 W. 4th Michael DiBitetto Etherial, exquisite etchings, clothing art. 201 Blair New Frontier Market “Flights of Fancy,” acrylics and mixed media by Marilyn Kent, through June 15. 1101 W. 8th Ninkasi Brewery “Service Ceiling,” mixed media collection by Shannon Knight, through June 27. 272 Van Buren Old Whiteaker Firehouse “Wood, Glass & Mud,” mixed media by Erica Ann. 1045 W. 1st Pizza Research Institute Acrylic paintings and prints by Shawna Trumbly, Through June 30. 530 Blair Sam Bond’s Painted headshots of local people by Wendi Kai. 407 Blair Territorial Vineyards “Vivid Inspirations,” oil paintings by Melanie Pearson, through May 31. 907 W. 3rd Wandering Goat “Aural Fixation,” mixed media by KT & JT, through June 28. 268 Madison Whiteaker International Hostel “Synyster Cyrcys,” acrylic paintings by Dakaya Fannama, through June 29. 970 W. 3rd ZDREAMS Gallery “Visionary Computer Art Prints” by Ron LaFond 937 W. 3rd CONTINUING B2 Wine Bar “Katananda Imagery,” work by Kristina Hall. 2794 Shadow View Benton County Historical Society “Creative Conversations: Eight Women Artists,” work by Donna Beverly, Margo Eastman, Miriam Edell, Aki Hill, Peggy Joyce, Sue Noel, Andrea Thornberry & Marie Wilson, through July 7. 1101 Main, Philomath Big City Gaming “Fool’s Gold,” work by Brian Knowles, Marlitt Dellabough, Keegan Gormley Andrea Alonge, Tim Jarvis & more. 1288 Willamette Bonnie at Play “Ceramic sculpture” by Bonnie King. 1082 W. 2nd — upstairs Broomchick Early American Handcrafted Brooms & Besoms by Samantha Pritchard. 305 Blair Café Zenon Surrealist paintings, drawings and watercolors by Richard Quigley, through May 31. 898 Pearl Cowfi sh Paintings by William Harbour. 62 W. Broadway David Minor Theater Photography by Kate Ketcham. 180 E. 5th Delphina / Slash’n Burn Portraits & images by Cody Wicker. 941 W. 3rd DIVA “Eugene Coloring Book,” culmination of a participatory project spearheaded by Emily Dobkin; Work by Candra Cross, Kay King, Mary Unruh, Peggy Staalberg, & John Watson. 280 W. Broadway ECO Sleep Solutions Work by Tylar Merrill, pottery by Annie Heron, fabric dolls and wall art by Mari Livie, wood sculptures by Cedar Caredio, & luminescence light sculptures by Stephen White. 25 E. 8th Emerald Art Center “2012 Emerald Spring Exhibition, a National Juried Show,” through June 1. 500 Main, Spfd. Eugene Coffee Co. “Yunhee’s Art Stories,” work by Yunhee LeNoue, through May 31. 1840 Chambers Eugene Piano Academy “Flowers for Mom,” photography by Deb Ingebretsen, through May 30. 507 Willamette Eugene Storefront Art Project “See You in the Spring, When It’s too Wet to Plow;” Work by Julian Watts and lobby art by Sandra Kay Bulley; Work by Heather Reese; “How Can I Make You Smile,” work by more than 30 local artists. Various locations. Florence Events Center “Oregon: the Place We Call Home,” photography by members of the Florence Viewfi nders. Paintings by Colleen Goodwin Chronister. 715 Quince, Florence Full City Work by: Emily Insko, through June 17; Emily Schultz, through June 10; Bruce Mayall, through May 27. 842 Pearl Goldworks “The Nature of Things,” photography by Justin Demeter. 169 E. Broadway Granary Pizza Co. “Optical Jazz,” paintings by Earl Dunbar. 259 E. 5th Harlequin Beads and Jewelry Work by Michele Rose and Angela Lees. 1027 Willamette Healing Scapes Mixed media, charcoal & acrylic work by Katey Seefeld. 1390 Oak, Suite 3 The Hot Shop Glass art by Samuel Art Glass — Glassblowing squares demonstrations. 1093 W. 1st Imagine Gallery “Re-Imagine Art,” benefi t for MECCA, through May 30. 35 E. 8th Island Park Gallery “Mexico,” work by Isabel Dutroncy & Jette Foss, through May 31. 215 W. C, Spfd. Jacobs Gallery “Talents of Tomorrow,” youth arts exhibit, through June 16. Hult Center Jawbreaker Gallery “Bridging the Gap,” mixed media artwork by Anastaysa Bawn and Vinton Gregory, through June 15. 796 W. 4th The Jazz Station Jazz paintings, acrylics on canvas by Bob Newhart. 124 W. Broadway Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art “Night Hunter House,” short fi lms by Stacey Steers; “Visions of the Orient: Western Women Artists in Asia 1900-1940,” through June 18; “Provenance: In Honor of Arlene Schnitzer,” work by more than 40 Northwest artists, selected from the Harold Schnitzer Art Collection, through September 15. UO campus Junk Monkey Antiques Oil paintings by Marcy Paley Cohen, ethnic neckaces and earrings by Cynthia Gamberg, & vintage assemblage jewelry by Jonathan Short, through May 31. 47581 Hwy. 58, Oakridge Karin Clarke Gallery New work by Robert Schlegel. 749 Willamette Knight Law Center “Earth Palette,” canvas photography by Sean Bagshaw, through August 24. UO Campus Lane County Historical Museum “Weird & Wonderful: Lane County Highlights & Footnotes,” through Sept. 15; The Unbroken Thread Quilt Show. 1635 Fairview, Cottage Grove Last Stand Coffee Co. Work by Kenji Ota & MuseArt artists. 298 Blair LaVerne Krause Gallery “145 – Recode,” BFA terminal exhibition w/work by Ryan Parra & Tim Hamilton, through May 25. UO campus LCC Gallery “3 Points North,” work by Rob Beishline, Daryn Lowman & Andreas Salzman, through June 14. LCC campus MECCA “Did we Pay the Bills?” Mixed media work by Tony Brown. 449 Willamette Mills Center “The Moments We Share,” work by Scott Huette, Sisy Anderson, & Gabriella Soraci, through June 1. UO campus MODERN “Made in Oregon,” work by students of UO professors John Arndt & Brian Gillis. 207 E. 5th Moon Upstairs “Social Insecurity Number,” work by Hans D’Hollosay, through May 30. 228 Main, Spfd. NEST “Home,” work by Jason Pancoast. 1235 Willamette New Zone Gallery “Color Whimsey,” work by Sally Ott & Marti Lynch, through May 31; Chitrakar exhibit, in conjunction with a 9 person delegation visiting from Eugene’s sister city Kathmandu, through May 31. 164 W. Broadway Occupy Eugene “We’re Still Here!” Art by occupiers, works about occupy, and artifacts from the occupation, 1274 W. 7th Olive Grand “Gifts and Wonders,” photography by Rachel McLain. 1041 Willamette Oregon Heart & Vascular Institute “Body Worlds,” ten specimens of the heart & brain on display as part of Stroke Month, through May 31. 3311 River Bend Dr. Out on a Limb Nature paintings and cards by Judith Sparks, house “Abstract//Uneven//Uncertain” opens at WAVE Gallery blessings by Betsy Wolfston, wood art by Tim Boyden, Drew Parrish, Jeff Bandow, through May 31. 191 E. Broadway Palace Bakery Work by Madison Skyriver, through June 3. 844 Pearl Park St Café Seascape photography by David Klausman. 776 W. Park Passionfl ower Design “An Evening with Pearls & Stones,” work by jeweler Susan Goodwin. 128 E. Broadway Perk “The Skateboarding Art Show,” work by Kim Rose. 1351 Willamette Pizza Research Institute Acrylic paintings and prints by Shawna Trumbly, through June 30. 530 Blair Ratatouille Work by Tanna Konnemann & Sophie Navarro. 2729 Shadow View Raven Frame Works Paintings by Adam Grosowsky. 325 W. 4th Red Agave Work by Heather Michaud. 454 Willamette Saginaw Vineyard Art by Demetra Kalams. 80247 Delight Valley Sam Bond’s Acrylics and mixed media on canvas by Elias ‘Kiwi’ Mellott, through May 25. 407 Blair Silver Lining Steampunk art by the Florence Altered Art Group. 2217 U.S. 101, Florence Springfi eld City Hall “Linda Abblett’s Watercolor Class,” work by Linda Abblett, Carolyn Batsch, Brigit Foley, Marie King, Linda Potter, & Marlys Rutherford, through May 31. 225 5th, Spfd. Springfi eld Museum “Let There Be Light,” through May 29. 590 Main, Spfd. Studio Tre Amiche New works by Patsy Hand, Kathryn Hutchinson, & Rogena Degge. 295 E. 5th Studio West Work by Ciara Cuddihy and Alejandro Hernandez. 245 W. 8th Sweet Life Arts & Crafts Gallery Work by employees of Sweet Life, fi ne art to felted handbags, jewelry, birdbaths, recycled book art & aprons. 775 Monroe Symphony in Glass Glasswork by Vicki Komori, Cat Shelby & Jamie Burress. 260 W. Broadway Tamarack Wellness Center & Eugene Yoga Plein air paintings by local Lane County artists. 3575 Donald UO Alumni Association Art by UO students Laura Johnson & Marshall McFarland. 39 W. Broadway UO Museum of Natural & Cultural History “Out in Space, Back in Time: Images from the Hubble Space Telescope.” Through Feb. 2013; “Oregon—Where Past is Present;” “The Art of Nature” by Becky Uhler, through June 24; “Explore Oregon! In the Making,” through September. UO Campus Vistra Framing & Gallery Work by various artists. 160 E. Broadway Wandering Goat “The Skateboarding Art Show,” digital photography by Kim Rose, through May 24. 268 Madison White Lotus Gallery “Esther’s Choices,” photography by Gary Tepfer. 767 Willamette Woodpecker’s Muse “The Self is (A) Variable,” work by Nathaniel Benson. 372 W. Broadway YEPSA “What is Sexuality?” 174 W. Broadway visual arts SAGHAR Portraits and Perseverance When Peggy Kelsey met a group of 14 Afghan women in the fall of 2002 in Austin, Texas, she was inspired by their strength, motivation and activism. In 2003 Kelsey traveled to Afghanistan, and from her experience there grew her photography project “Portraits of Afghan Women.” Kelsey says that when she fi rst arrived in Afghanistan, she was discouraged by the political events affecting the country. Upon meeting the women, however, she experienced a feeling of opti- mism. “To see the women’s strength and resilience encouraged me,” Kelsey says. Kelsey’s portraits, which can be seen at the Whiteaker Last Fri- day Art Walk, convey as much about Afghan culture as they do about the women in the photographs. Every photo features a wom- an expressing her identity, whether she’s laughing, gazing off into the distance or even holding up her own artwork. And, of course, almost all of them are sporting traditional Afghan garb — colorful hijab headscarves, arms and faces adorned with gold jewelry. Taking a minimalist approach to the photographs, Kelsey positioned her subjects in front of neutral-colored walls and focused on the women’s expressions. And each photo is accompanied by a story. Kelsey interviewed and photographed more than 40 women, including teachers, doctors, members of parliament, artists, fi lm directors and businesswomen. Despite the varying occupations of these women, however, each held a common desire to fi ght for women’s rights and equality in Afghanistan; each voiced a wish to see the next generation grow into stronger, well-educated people with the ability to lead a higher quality of life. Kelsey says she wants the viewer to make a personal connection with the Afghan women. “The courage [these women] show is something we have in ourselves,” she says. “We just haven’t had the chance to show it yet.” “Portraits of Afghan Women” is showing Friday, May 25, at the Community Alliance of Lane County at 458 Blair Blvd.; FREE. — Hailey Chamberlain LAILA 20 MAY 24, 2012 EUGENE WEEKLY WWW.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM
