SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2018
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Siuslaw Viewfinders April photo winners were (from left)
from John Colwell, “Oliver Making a Cake;” Stephanie
Ames, “Duffy in the Sun;” and Lail Robinson, “Huey in
his Bowl.”
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n April, even amid many showers
for our town, the sun shone bright-
ly on the Siuslaw Viewfinders
Camera Club winners of the month’s
theme “Pets.”
And who doesn’t love to see photos
of pets? John Colwell
staged a wonderful and thought-pro-
voking set for his adorable Oliver,
winning him first place.
Second place was won by Lail
Robinson with his sweet-faced Aussie
Huey. The eyes really have it on that
one.
Third place was Stephanie Ames’
rendition of her Duffy with a sharp
contrast of black and white.
The Viewfinders’ next meeting is
May 7 in the
Bromley Room at the Siuslaw Public
Library, 1460 Ninth street. The group
meets from 6 to 8 p.m.
All photographers are welcome to
come and join the fun of learning from
the pros and seeing how they can grow
their photography journey.
May’s theme is “It’s The Little
Things.”
For more information, contact
Nancy Pruitt at 541-554-1441.
Florence Public Art Committee answers community questions
In an on-going effort to involve the
public in its work, the Public Art
Committee (PAC) would like to share
more information about the upcom-
ing Art Exposed Project and some
commonly asked questions.
Art and beauty are both in the eye
of the beholder, yet there are tools
and ways to view public art to better
understand art. Asking questions is
an important way to discover and
learn.
The Art Exposed: Dynamic Public
Art Project will be coming to the
Historic Old Town area as a first step
in bring vibrant and thriving Public
Art to Florence. PAC held a public
meeting in March to discuss art for
the temporary two-year installation.
There are five sites that will show-
case these amazing outdoor gallery
pieces.
A goal is to install some of the
works before the Rhododendron
Days 2018.
How do I look at public art?
When looking at art, ask yourself
questions. Think about the location
and how it relates. Think about the
“wow factor” the works presents.
Does this piece make you say
“wow?” Seek information about the
artist/s, which might help you discov-
er information or meanings about the
work. Which perspective is best?
Does it look different in the day,
night or change of seasons? What
does it make you wonder?
Why is Art Exposed, and what
public art projects are centered in
Old Town?
The Art Exposed Project and oth-
ers are located in the Old
Town/Florence Urban Renewal
District (FURA) due to current fund-
ing.
The PAC spends a lot of time and
energy researching and taking into
consideration the locations for art in
the FURA district and all around the
City of Florence. The goals are to
enhance the beauty and livability of
our community to create a unique
sense of place and enhance commu-
nity identity.
In the future, the City of Florence
and PAC are planning to expand
funding to place art everywhere in
Florence.
If you would like more information
or to help bring the arts to greater
Florence, contact Kelli Weese at
kelli.weese@ci.florence.or.us or sign
up
for
informational
emails
at
ci.florence.or.us/newsletter/
subscriptions.
allows for the administration for the
call to go more smoothly and give
calls a broader reach for artists that
would have the most impact of the
project.
The PAC also links calls and proj-
ect information on the city website,
ci.florence.or.us.
How do I view call to
artists for public art?
The PAC posts Calls for Art on
CallforEntry.org, which also goes by
the name CaFE. This is a profession-
ally recognized call for art website
for all types of art, not just public art.
This system allows artists to seek
projects that match their skills, pro-
vide artists with opportunities outside
and inside their region. In addition, it
How do I learn more about PAC
and its projects?
To learn more about the City of
Florence Public Art Program, visit
www.ci.florence.or.us/bc-pac/public-
art-program.
PAC also invites the community
to participate in its public meetings;
check the calendar for the most up
to date information on the city web-
site.
Florence could be named U.S.’s next ‘Small Town for Adventure’
Florence is in the running
for some prestigious national
media designation — again.
USA Today’s 10Best.com has
just listed Florence, Ore., as a
top destination, this time for
adventure.
“Last year Florence was
named to the top 20 Best Small
Towns in the Northwest, and
after a month of online voting
came in second. This year
we’re asking the public’s sup-
port to be named the country’s
number one Small Town for
Adventure,” said Bettina
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Hannigan, executive director
of the Florence Area Chamber
of Commerce.
She added, “USA Today’s
writers already point out that
adrenaline junkies flock to
Florence for some of the
nation’s best sand dunes for
buggy rides, sand boarding,
hiking and fat-tire biking.
They also list fishing, crabbing
and clamming as popular pas-
times. What they missed is
surfing, kiteboarding, wind
surfing, SUP, hiking and
camping in pristine ancient
forests, deep sea fishing,
beachcombing and a long list
of other outdoor pursuits —
including
searching
for
Bigfoot. And yes, I’ve heard
that people come here for that
too. Talk about an adventure.”
Hannigan explained that
adventures don’t stop with the
typical outdoor pursuits.
“The adventures continue in
the culinary category with
world famous clam chowder,
exquisite international cuisine
and unique northwest fusion
foods fresh from the local
farms and waters. Florence is
also
home
to
April’s
FlorenceFest for wine, art and
jazz and October’s Wine &
Chowder Trail,” she said.
Florence’s adventures also
include art and culture.
“Florence has a public art
trail, regularly scheduled art
walks, a charm trail, an art
house movie theater and many
high-end galleries and shops,”
Hannigan explained. “Right
next to the Historic Old Town
area is Florence’s Antique
District, full of treasures and
delights. Around town we’ve
got several performance ven-
ues including the 500-seat
Florence Events Center with
local and national caliber per-
formances. We’ve also got two
excellent museums for region-
al history and military history,
and if gaming is your kind of
adventure, there’s Three
Rivers Casino Resort.”
For literary adventure, fans
of Frank Herbert’s “Dune”
novels and movies will find
the inspirational source for his
works here in the Oregon
Dunes National Recreation
Area. The Siuslaw Public
Library even has a “Dune
Room” commemorating his
works and connections to the
area.
“Florence is the best and we
know it, so let’s make sure
everyone else does too,”
Hannigan said.
Out of the initial 20 on
10Best.com’s list, Florence is
one of four locations on the
west coast, and the only one
in Oregon.
“This is a matter of state
pride,” Hannigan said. “We’re
up against some heavy-
weights: Sun Valley, Idaho;
Telluride, Colo.; Jackson Hole,
Wyo., Sedona, Ariz.; Moab,
Utah; Watkins Glen, NY; Bar
Harbor, Maine; Ever-glades
City, Fla.; and Stowe, Vt.”
Voters can vote daily on
every device they own —
phones, tablets and computers
— through May 15.
“Winning this competition
will mean increased tourism
for Florence, and tourism is
our lifeblood,” Hannigan said.
“We can’t do it without your
vote today and every day until
May 15.”
People
can
vote
at
w w w. 1 0 b e s t . c o m / a w a r d s /
travel/best-small-town-for-
adventure/florence-oregon/.
Votes can be added daily.
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