Light through the leaves

“The International Canopy Network (ICAN) is devoted to facilitating the continuing interaction of people concerned with forest canopies and forest ecosystems around the world.

ICAN is a non-profit organization supported by a global community of scientists, cons

Today I found on TED.com a talk given by Nalini Nadkarni on the ecological communities that exist in rainforest canopies. What impresses me, beyond her knowledge, passion and community outreach is her belief that art is a bridge between people and a time tested teaching tool.

“A uniqu

Star of Hope supports the Arts in Coos County through two programs: handmade cards and handmade woven rugs. You may also be familiar with “one of the oldest continuously working Myrtlewood Factories on the Southern Oregon Coast, The Oregon Connection, a subsidiary of Star of Hope.&#822/

the early morning coffee hub

I’ve recently found a new blogging site and want to share it with you. Hubpages is every bit as wonderful as WordPress in terms of ease of use. You can have a page up in a few hours. Both platforms have their strengths

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Lanee, of Lanee’s Crochet, had this to say on her blog.

“Combine Awesome Workmanship, Precious Stones, and Consistent Quality and you’ve got DragonClaw Studio!

Matt of DragonClaw is a self-taught jewelry artist who hand sculpts stone and crystal (suc

Cool Butterflies is a blog devoted to butterflies, especially in art and it’s creator is Deborah Carney. To see wonderful photographs of butterflies or read my recently published poem, Chrysalis, please visit.

Coos Art Museum

Coos Art Museum has outdone itself this time, truly. Currently showing the 16th Annual Maritime Art Exhibit in the main gallery, CAM has made it’s selections and they are masterpieces. I have to celebrate local artist William A. Selden’s work. Selden’s pain/

On Saturday, August 8th, I attended the reception for “Pieced Together,” an exhibit of paintings and collages created by The South Coast Collage Collective at Sage Gallery in Bandon. The show featured works by Donna Cox, Pat Snyder, Carol Jones, Molly Dufort, Janne LaValle, Susan/

The Bay Area Artist’s Association (BAAA) had a meeting on Saturday, August 8th at the Southwest Oregon Community College. Several pieces of business were discussed.

First BAAA has finished collecting entries for the upcoming exhibit at the Coos Art Museum running October 9th through D/

The South Coast Collage Collective will be exhibiting paintings and collages for the month of August. The arttists reception will be on Saturday, August 8th, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. This will take place in Bandon at the wonderful Sage Gallery.

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If you haven’t had the chance, today is the last day for the Rock and Gem Show presented by the Farwest Gem and Lapidary Society staged at the North Bend Community Center. Dragonclaw Studios is presenting there next to Dragonspheres, which is a one stop shop/

White Lotus Gallery specializes in twentieth century Asian art, with a strong emphasis on original prints.

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Cliff Smith posted this photographic competition on http://www.trustedreviews.com where you can find complete details. Panasonic Lumix cameras are offered as prizes. Tasty.

“The unseasonably appalling weather we’re having here in England has suggested a subject that I think you’l

I have subscribed to Alyson’s newsletter for years and it is full of wonderful tips. This one seemed so perfect for Coos Bay I just had to share it.

From Alyson B. Stansfield, The Art Biz Coach

“This economy is producing surprising opportunities for those who are willing to think

Oregon Beach

I have been out of pocket primarliy due to Facebook. No twitter. No artist finds. Nada. It has been great reminiscing with friends and family, some I haven’t connected with in over a decade, but I just haven’t been posting with the very real result of loss

Good: A Gallery is offering a call for artists entitled: Look at Me! They are requesting self portraits.

“To submit your ideas/work for consideration, please send a letter of intent to our info@pdx. Then get cracking on turning yourself into a work of art.” The materials deadline

ORIGINALLY POSTED ON ARTDAILY.COM “The First Art Newspaper on the Net”

“Leading independent charity The Art Fund has launched a new Art Saved section on its website. This exciting tool offers art lovers new ways to discover more about great works of art saved for the nation over the/

I just added myself to My Art Info, a free website that promotes and connects artists. It’s a forum created by ARTINFO, a brilliant online arts magazine.

Originally posted on callforentry.org

American Impressionist Society, Inc. 10th Annual National Juried Exhibition October 23 – December 1, 2009 At the prestigious Saks Galleries Denver, Colorado. Juried works will show with AIS Master Artists: Carolyn Anderson, Scott Burdick, Kim English, Alber

I have so much respect for artist Alex Grey and this YouTube preview is wonderfully done. I need to get my hands on the film now.

Originally posted on callforentry.org

2009 Pacific Northwest Plein Air Painting Exhibition – CALL FOR ARTISTS

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APPLY TO THIS CALL

Fee: $25.00 (Pacific Northwest Plein Air Show)
Event Dates: 8/27/09 – 9/30/09
Entry Deadline: 6/30/09
Days remaining to deadline: 11

Pacific Nor

I am currently promoting Dragonclaw Studio, Curt Hitch and my own photography. Separate pages have been set up for each and most work is available for purchase. Please contact me at canopygallery.gmail.com for information on any of the artworks presented. If you or someone you know is interested/

Art Match City of Bend Oregon: Riverbend Community Park
Entry Deadline: 6/30/09

Art in Public Places, Inc. (AiPP) on behalf of the public art initiative for the City of Bend, Oregon known as ArtMatch, seeks to commission a permanent large scale work of art for the roundabout (traffic circle)