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    • Cannon Beach Unveils Spring May 3-5, 2013: For 13 years and running, the coastal town of Cannon Beach celebrates the spring season with an unveiling of what's fresh and new in the arts. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2013
    • Schedule for Spring Unveiling 2013 in Cannon Beach: Celebrate spring with this year's Spring Unveiling event in Cannon Beach, May 3-5, 2013. Here is a play-by-play schedule of events. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2013
    • Tsunami Gallery: An Unexpected Art Experience: The tiny coastal town of Gardiner, Oregon, with a population of under 300, is not known for its tourist attractions, but art lovers will want to keep their eyes peeled for a big yellow building on the Coast Highway, home of Tsunami Gallery. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2013
    • Cannon Beach Plein Air & More Through the Eyes of Artists: Cannon Beach Gallery Group Presents 5th Annual Plein Air & More Festival Featuring Works of More than Two Dozen Artists Appeared in Online Extras 2013
    • Art Is in the Forecast During Stormy Weather Arts Festival: Stormy Weather predicted in Cannon Beach Friday, November 2 though Sunday, November 4, 2012. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2012
    • Bold Marks of a Master: Artist Christopher Mathie paints using bits and pieces of reality, allowing the rest of his piece to be more abstract, leaving the viewer with an important role in the painting: interpretation. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2012
    • Oregon and Washington Coast Art News: Fall/Winter Season 2012-13: We've gathered some highlights of the season in art news on the Oregon and Washington Coast. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2012
    • Cannon Beach Brings the Outdoors In During Plein Air & More, June 22-24, 2012: "En plein air" is a French term meaning "in open air" and in the art community it is a celebrated artistic style. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2012
    • Creating at the Coast: From painting and penciling to wool spinning and woodworking, summer art education opportunities abound on the Oregon Coast. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2012
    • Atmosphere by Blackwell: Artist Paula Blackwell creates "mysterious atmospheres" in her encaustic paintings of landscapes. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2012
    • Beyond Bronze at Bronze Coast Gallery in Cannon Beach: Don't let the name fool you, Bronze Coast Gallery is much more than bronze. The Cannon Beach gallery features a variety of painters with a wide range of styles. Appeared in Online Extras Spring 2012
    • Earl Hamilton's Colorful Life: A blend of cultures with unique life experiences brings out the best of several worlds in Oregon artist Earl Hamilton's colorful paintings. Appeared in Online Extras Spring 2012
    • Embedded in Nature: Artist Cole Black: At Silver Heron Gallery in Depoe Bay, Cole Black's richly textured, mixed media wall sculptures are inspired by nature, reflecting the edge of the shoreline, a sparkling stream or geological formations. Appeared in Online Extras Spring 2012
    • Fresh Start, Fresh Art: Ready to cast off the chill? Lift winter's veil and celebrate the arrival of some brand new art during Cannon Beach's Spring Unveiling May 4-6. This year's gala event will feature new faces, old gallery favorites and even some edible art. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2012
    • Spring Unveiling Art Festival 2012 Schedule of Events : This annual event is an opportunity for visitors to experience the artistry alive in Cannon Beach. Click here to read our full story on this year's Spring Unveiling Art Festival in Cannon Beach. Appeared in Online Extras Spring 2012
    • Landscape of an Artistic Journey: Painter Michael Schlicting was raised surrounded by art, but had to discover his own path to creativity. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2011
    • Weathering the Arts: Cannon Beach celebrates the 24th Annual Stormy Weather Arts Festival, whether the weather cooperates or not. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2011
    • Forty Years for White Bird Gallery in Cannon Beach Commemorated with Exhibit: White Bird Gallery in Cannon Beach celebrates 40 years with an anniversary exhibit. This large group exhibit will celebrate the... Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2011
    • Icefire Glassworks Artist Jim Kingwell Celebrates Forty Years of Creating Blown Glass Art: Forty years ago Jim Kingwell picked up a blowpipe and began teaching himself to blow glass. What began as a... Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2011
    • Lincoln City Heats Up for Glass-Art Lovers: You can find a glass treasure or create your own in this city by the sea. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2011
    • New Contemporary Gallery Space at Haystack Gallery: Haystack Gallery in Cannon Beach will unveil their new gallery space, dedicated to contemporary art, during the 11th Annual Spring... Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2011
    • Plein Air & More: See Cannon Beach Through the Eyes of the Artists: The Third Annual Plein Air & More Festival will feature the work of more than two dozen artists. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2011
    • A Real Glass Act to Raise Funds for the Wade J. Woodmark Foundation: The Wade J. Woodmark Foundation, in conjunction with Silver Heron Gallery in Depoe Bay, will be hosting its first annual... Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Bronze Sculptures by Sandra Graves New to Cannon Beach's DragonFire Gallery: DragonFire Gallery in Cannon Beach is now carrying the bronze sculptures of Sandra Graves. Currently featured are a series of... Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Cannon Beach's Plein Air & More Weekend Expands: Several events have been added to Cannon Beach's Plein Air & More weekend June 24-26. Friday evening, work created by... Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Cannon Beach's Sharon Amber Returns to Cloisonné Enameling in New Pieces: Cannon Beach master jeweler Sharon Amber is again dabbling in the ancient art of cloisonné enameling. Amber is creating Northwest... Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Christopher Burkett Photography Exhibit at Northwest By Northwest Gallery: A new photographic exhibit by Christopher Burkett, Celebrate the Beauty of the American Landscape: A Photographers Journey 1980-2010, runs now... Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Dan Huckstein Art Exhibit at RiverSea Gallery in Astoria: A new series of photographic-based, multimedia artwork by Dan Huckstein exploring a range of landscape, abstract and figurative images are... Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Jewelry Artist Marji Scott Joins Bronze Coast Gallery in Cannon Beach: New to Bronze Coast Gallery in Cannon Beach is jewelry artist Marji Scott. Scott has taken her years of experience... Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Julie Hill Exhibit at Silver Heron Gallery in Depoe Bay: Silver Heron Gallery in Depoe Bay will host a spring exhibition by Julie Hill on April 29 titled Celebrating Little... Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Marie Powell Latest Monotypes at Shoalwater Cove Gallery in Ilwaco: Marie Powell's most recent montotype work is on display at Shoalwater Cove Gallery at the Port of Ilwaco. Monotype is... Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Sculptor Carolyn Sato Comes to the Coast: The sculpture work of artist Carolyn Sato incorporates bronze with a variety of textures, patinas and the occasional well-placed gemstone. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Spring Fling with the Arts: Art lovers converge on Cannon Beach each spring to discover new works in the galleries and meet the artists that create them. It's a full weekend of gallery receptions and special events at Spring Unveiling, April 29-May 1. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Arts & Culture in Cannon Beach: The Cannon Beach art scene comes in many forms. Appeared in Cannon Beach Visitor's Guide 2011
    • New Twist on Fiber Arts: Astoria's RiverSea Gallery features artists putting a 
new spin on weaving, basketry and jewelry. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2010
    • Reflections of Ernestine: Ernestine Tahedl's impressionistic water lilies reflect an ethereal quality indicative of her fluid style. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2010
    • DragonFire Features Art That's Literally Off the Wall: DragonFire Studio and Gallery in Cannon Beach features a variety of artists creating work that is off the wall. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2010
    • Experience Glassblowing in Lincoln City: Observe glassblowing artists at work or have a hands-on experience of your own creating one-of-a-kind souvenirs and gifts at the... Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2010
    • Matter's Maritime Muse: Silver Heron Gallery in Depoe Bay features paintings by Janne Matter who has found a muse of the maritime variety. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2010
    • Soft Touch: Artist Karen Sistek paints wildlife and botanical subjects on silk that can be seen at Shearwater Gallery in Seaside. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2010
    • Bronze Coast Gallery Features Henrie's Horizons: Cary Henrie is producing a new body of work combining traditional and non-traditional elements to create abstracted landscapes. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
    • Expansive Reach: Painter Fred Holcomb creates large-scale abstract landscapes and seascapes. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
    • Hands of the Artist Series: Michael Tieman captures the art of creation in his bronze sculpture series. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
    • Scenes from the South: Bruce & Wendi Peterson exhibit photo art collected from a recent visit to the southeastern seaboard. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
    • Cannon Beach Showcases Sculpture by the Sea: The ancient art form of sculpture is showcased both in Cannon Beach galleries and on its street corners. Appeared in Cannon Beach Visitor's Guide Winter 2010
    • Ceramic Arts at Cannon Beach Galleries: Modern artists featured at Cannon Beach galleries continue to experiment and expand on one of civilization's oldest art forms. Appeared in Cannon Beach Visitor's Guide Winter 2010
    • Discover Local Artists at Cannon Beach Galleries: You'll find local color when you explore the work of many local and regional artists featured at Cannon Beach galleries. Appeared in Cannon Beach Visitor's Guide Winter 2010
    • Glass Art is a Hot Attraction in Cannon Beach: In their Cannon Beach studio, just a few blocks south of downtown, glassblowers Jim Kingwell and Suzanne Kindland coerce glowing-hot... Appeared in Cannon Beach Visitor's Guide Winter 2010
    • Paint the Town: Cannon Beach galleries showcase painters with diverse styles and subject matter, working in oil, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media. Appeared in Cannon Beach Visitor's Guide Winter 2010
    • The Art of Photography at Cannon Beach Galleries: Cannon Beach galleries represent photographers creating art with traditional techniques and modern technology. Appeared in Cannon Beach Visitor's Guide Winter 2010
    • Artistic Heritage: Fans of Greenwich Workshop artists can still see their favorites in Cannon Beach, thanks to Dann Jennings and his Heritage Gallery. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall 2009
    • Carving Out a Niche: Wood artist Totem Shriver carves a niche for himself in coastal galleries. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall 2009
    • Christopher Gerber's Encaustics Show a Depth of Experience: Christopher Gerber's encaustics, shown at DragonFire Gallery in Cannon Beach, use an ancient technique to create modern images of sea life and spacescapes. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall 2009
    • Past & Present: Charles Huckeba re-creates ancient rock art in his mixed-media work. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall 2009
    • Carving His Niche: Artist Steve Jensen makes a large contribution to Cannon Beach's public art scene with his trio of wood-carved sculptures. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2008
    • Clearly Art: Freed Galleries in Lincoln City and Pacific City represent over a dozen glass artists, each with different visions and techniques. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2008
    • Forging On: Artist Steve Tyree hand forges each sculpture. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2008
    • Painting Place: Painters from around the corner and across the globe are featured at Haystack Gallery, a Cannon Beach institution for over three decades. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2008
    • Mining Green: Desert Sun Mining & Gems: Green practices are in place at Desert Sun Mining & Gems for mining sunstones, Oregon's state gemstone. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2008