Port Orford Street Fair
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It is said that a “picture is worth a thousand words.” Murals are pictures and therefore suggestive and expressive and very powerful. Artist Matt Shapira uses his murals of Roaming Elephants to shed light on the plight of these magnificent creatures: Loss of habitat, being poached for their ivory, spending their lives in captivity. He believes that in order to see the world, you must “Roam like an elephant,” and that his murals depict the […]
Many years ago, a Port Orford artist was inspired to cover a blank surface with a mural. That became the inspiration for other local artists, all wanting to beautify their little town with artwork. Today, there is hardly any wall that is unadorned. Being a town by the sea, many of the murals are of sea life: whales, fishes, crabs even a mermaid and Neptune make an appearance. Then, there are the scenes specific to […]
Once again, I am asking that age-old question, “What is art?” Ask 10 people and you will get 10 answers. After much time and exposure, I have come to this definition: Art is anything a person expresses in a creative way that provokes thought. So, when I saw the driftwood and rocks in front of Kat’s Korner (formally Not Just Art), I knew it was art. It certainly provoked thought and each piece of wood, […]
The mission of the Port Orford Arts Council is two-fold, directed toward the artists and toward the general public in our community of Port Orford, Langlois, and north Curry County. We seek to cultivate the arts in our community by creating opportunities for local artists to present their work, network with each other, and learn from each other. We also seek to enrich the culture of our local community by facilitating exhibitions, concerts, readings, and other events that present recognized artists to the public, and by offering professional workshops in the arts.
Friday, February 14, Starting at 5pm
Jackson & 22nd, Port Orford
Don’t miss our 2020 kick-off event! Join the Arts Council at Tree Wizard Gallery on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14 for a fabulous Valentine’s bash. Everyone is invited. Wonderful, live music with “Mike and Bill” (Disbrow and Long) and, of course, your host for the evening the Tree Wizard himself, Gary “Wiz” Burns. Bring party food and drinks to share. Be ready for a good time!
Kathee Woods
Power of the Brush
It is said that a “picture is worth a thousand words.” Murals are pictures and therefore suggestive and expressive and very powerful. Artist Matt Shapira uses his murals of Roaming Elephants to shed light on the plight of these magnificent creatures: Loss of habitat, being poached for their ivory, spending their lives in captivity. He believes that in order to see the world, you must “Roam like an elephant,” and that his murals depict the […]
Art for Everyone: Murals
Many years ago, a Port Orford artist was inspired to cover a blank surface with a mural. That became the inspiration for other local artists, all wanting to beautify their little town with artwork. Today, there is hardly any wall that is unadorned. Being a town by the sea, many of the murals are of sea life: whales, fishes, crabs even a mermaid and Neptune make an appearance. Then, there are the scenes specific to […]
Art or a Pile of Rocks
Once again, I am asking that age-old question, “What is art?” Ask 10 people and you will get 10 answers. After much time and exposure, I have come to this definition: Art is anything a person expresses in a creative way that provokes thought. So, when I saw the driftwood and rocks in front of Kat’s Korner (formally Not Just Art), I knew it was art. It certainly provoked thought and each piece of wood, […]