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8A | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS FlorenoeFest ’19 seeks artists for juried show The Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) is inviting all artists to par- ticipate in the third an- nual “FlorenceFest: Jazz, Art and Wine” held at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., on April 26 and 27. This event continues to grow in popularity and over 800 people are ex- pected to attend. Each year, about 35 percent of the artwork is sold. This year’s event will be high- lighted by talented jazz musicians and outstand- ing wine from throughout the state. Selection for the exhibit will be made by juror Kar- in Clarke. Clarke has been the owner and director of Karin Clarke Gallery in downtown Eugene for the past 16 years and has established herself as a re- spected figure in the Ore- gon art scene. She opened the gallery with the goal of creating museum qual- ity shows to recognize re- gional artists, including the work of her parents, artists Margaret Coe and the late Mark Clarke. In that time, she’s organized over 200 exhibits and the gallery has gained a stel- lar reputation for showing major contemporary art- ists of Oregon. In addition, Clarke reg- ularly curates from the estates of some of Ore- gon’s most sought-after artists, like Rick Bartow, Nelson Sandgren, David McCosh, Carl Hall and numerous others. In 2016, she founded the very suc- cessful Eugene Biennial regional juried show. Clarke has a strong background in studio arts, art history, exhibit design and art apprais- al. She has exhibited her own artwork, and in July of 2018, had a solo show of her recent plein air oil paintings of Italy. She also serves regularly as an art juror and on art selection committees in our region, including Art About Agri- culture, All Around Ore- gon Annual, and The Eu- gene Biennial. In 2017, she supported the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art curators in preparation for a six-month exhibit of her parents’ work called “Our Lives in Paint.” She has won awards for her own artwork as well as in her business, including the Downtown Eugene Excellence for Arts & Culture Award (2007) and Lane Com- munity College’s Distin- guished Alumni Award (2011). There will be a total $2,500 in prize money and awards given for par- ticipants in FlorenceFest ‘19. The deadline for en- tries is Feb. 24, 2019. Tickets on sale for the 11th annual Siuslaw Awards Sponsored by the Flor- ence Area Chamber of Commerce, the eleventh annual Siuslaw Awards will be presented on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Florence Events Cen- ter from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Open to the public, this prestigious event celebrates the local business community by naming recipients for awards in Excellence in Customer Service, Curb Appeal, Non-Profit Achievement, Commu- nity Caring, Innovation in Business, and the “Stu Johnston” Business of the Year Award. In addition, two out- standing individuals in the community will also be honored with the Fu- ture First Citizen Award and the First Citizen Award. For First Citizen, the two nominees are Debra “Dee” Osborne and Har- len Springer. The nominees for Fu- ture First Citizen are Audrey Lowder, Robert Mans, Samantha Scheer and Naomi Shoji. The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce will also recognize an individual or business that has selflessly given their time and efforts in supporting the Florence Area Chamber of Com- merce with the Distin- guished Service Award. Look forward to spe- cial master of ceremonies Matt Templeman from KEZI, live entertain- ment by Denny Weaver, and delicious heavy hors d’oeurves created by Pa- vilion Catering, which include gluten-free and vegetarian options. The businesses nomi- nated are: Community Caring Award – Beauty by Delivery Wellness Spa, 508 Kingwood St. – Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 Highway 126 – TR Hunter Real Estate, 1749 Highway 101 Curb Appeal Award – Korando Dental Group, 1705 22nd St. – PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Cen- ter, 400 Ninth St. – City of Florence Public Works, 2675 King- wood St. Excellence In Customer Service Award – BeauxArts Fine Art Materials & Gallery, 2285 Highway 101, Suite H – Heceta Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast, 92072 Highway 101 – Spruce Point Assisted Living and Memory Care, 375 Ninth St. – TR Hunter Real Estate, 1749 Highway 101 Innovation In Business Award – City of Florence Public Art Committee – Lane County Small Business Development Center, LCC Florence Center, 3149 Oak St. Non-Profit Achievement Award – Friends of the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. – Habitat for Humanity, 2004 Highway 101 – Oregon Coast Military Museum, 2145 King- wood St. Admission is $35 per – Soroptimist Interna- person. Tables of eight tional of Florence are available for $280. Stu Johnston Business of Tickets and more infor- mation are available at the Year – Fresh Harvest Café, the Chamber Visitor’s 3056 Highway 101 Center, 290 Highway 101 – Siuslaw Broadband, in Florence, by phone 541-997-3128 or www. 2970 Highway 101 – Siuslaw News, 148 florencechamber.com/ events. Maple St. Three overall winners will be selected with the following cash prizes: 1st place = $1,000 2nd place = $500 3rd place = $250 In addition, three sep- arate cash awards of $250 each will be given for out- standing work in 2D, 3D, and photography. There will also be a “People’s Choice” selection, which will be awarded based on votes of those in atten- dance. For more information, visit www.callforentry.org or email fraaflorencefest@ gmail.com. FEATURED HOME 4617 BLANCO STREET Luxe Beach Cabin... tucked away, wind-protected location. Hobbit trail to beach just a short walk away. Modern & like new inside & out. 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