Southern Oregon Printmaking Association

Southern Oregon Printmaking Association was founded in 2004 by Julie VandenBerg. It is located in the Railroad District in the Historic H.G. Enders building, back entrance across from the A St. Marketplace. SOPA is a nonprofit studio, school and gallery. It is our goal to promote the print arts by hosting educational shows and events, teaching classes to people of all ages and skill levels, and interacting with community members. SOPA is one of only a handful of nontoxic studios in the nation, making printmaking safe and accessible to all people, in addition to minimizing ecological impact. Our board members include Tracy Templeton, John Davis, and Kathleen Stewart. We currently offer kids’ summer classes and regular adult classes.

SOPA is currently showing a retrospective of Betty La Duke’s etchings. Betty La Duke is an activist, teacher and artist, who devotes much of her time supporting the organization, Heiffer International. This is an unusual show because it represents Betty’s prints over a span of twenty or so years---and also because she no longer makes prints. As a special opportunity, Betty La Duke will be giving a presentation of her artwork and travels during the July 12th Art Salon at Nuwandart, 7pm: 258 A St. Suite 2. The presentation will begin at Nuwandart and then we will walk down the street to SOPA to view her etchings.

Gallerie Karon

Entering its 5th year, Gallerie Karon presents two stunning shows this summer. Opening July 7th is “Husbands, Wives, and Lovers,” showcasing the creations of artistic couples. This exhibition features artwork, crafts, music, poetry, and antiques displayed in a romantic setting (see the descriptive article in Ashland Magazine, Summer 2006).

On August 4th, the gallery premieres a body of all-new work by local photographer Todd Davis. These images highlight Todd’s love of nature through the lush colors and bold compositions that define his signature style.

Save a space on your wall…Gallerie Karon has a twist on the usual for you

Schneider Museum of Art
Southern Oregon University

The Schneider Museum of Art is a university art museum that serves as a major visual arts resource in Southern Oregon. Four intimate galleries display the work of regional and nationally acclaimed artists. The summer exhibition, Objects of Desire: From the Crowell Collection, features contemporary glass by William Morris, contemporary Northwest Coast Native Art, and Inuit sculpture.

The Schneider Museum is located on the Southern Oregon University campus at the corner of Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street in Ashland. Museum Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am until 4 pm, and First Fridays, 10 am until 7 pm. There is a $3.00 suggested donation. For additional information call (541) 552-6245 or visit our website at www.sou.edu/sma.

Frank Philipps Pottery

Frank Philipps Pottery showcases the decorative and functional pottery of Ashland potter, Frank Philipps. In addition, you will find pieces by quality craftsmen creating in glass, ceramics, and metal, and a changing display of fine art. This month’s featured artist is painter, Barbara Cecil. Barbara’s oils reflect her desire to express a gentle, yet powerful spirit of life through color and light. “I am inspired by anything that does justice to life’s inherent beauty.” Her style is influenced by her grandmother who worked and painted in Paris as an Impressionist. What she loves most is the creative process. “I wait for the moment when the painting itself describes what’s next and I follow it.” Barbara and Frank will be on hand during First Friday.