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See the latest works by some of the top artists from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Immerse Yourself in a Weekend

PO Box 1402

PO Box 1402

Cannon Beach, OR 97110

Cannon Beach, OR 97110

See the latest works by some of the top artists from the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

MAY 3-5, 2024

MAY 3-5, 2024

PO Box 1402

Cannon Beach, OR 97110 ART CANNON BEACH

Spring Unveiling Arts Festival

May 3-5, 2024 Three days

Spring Unveiling

Spring Unveiling

Arts Festival

Arts Festival

May 3-5, 2024

May 3-5, 2024

Three days of art events!

Three days of art events!

Stamp your passport at participating galleries to be eligible for prize drawings.

Stamp your passport at participating galleries to be eligible for prize drawings.

Spring Unveiling is made possible by a grant from the Cannon Beach Tourism & Arts Fund and generous support from our sponsors.

Spring Unveiling is made possible by a grant from the Cannon Beach Tourism & Arts Fund and generous support from our sponsors.

Save these 2024 dates:

Save these 2024 dates:

SEPT. 20-22

SEPT. 20-22

NOV. 1-3 • Stormy Weather Arts Festival ART CANNON BEACH

• Earth & Ocean Arts Festival

Images of the West DragonFire Gallery White Bird Gallery Shearwater Gallery Cannon Beach Gallery Jeffrey Hull Gallery Northwest By Northwest Gallery

Friday, May 3

Gallery opens 10am.

4pm - 6pm Wine & Chocolate Reception. Show opens with unveiling of new Andrew Holmberg garden glass designs.

Saturday, May 4

Gallery opens 10am. 11am The exciting unveiling of participating artists’ new work takes place.

11:30am - 3pm Artist Demonstrations. Artists will be demonstrating their artistic process and answering questions.

4pm - 7pm Reception with gallery artists

Great art and conversation. Enjoy appetizers from chef Jonathan Hoffman, wine, and live guitar music provided by Jason Okamoto

Sunday, May 5

Gallery open 10am - 5pm. 11am - 1pm Sunday Reception. Festival events continue with a lite bites brunch reception and a very special performance of live music from local favorite Bucky Pottschmidt.

SPRING UNVEILING ARTS FESTIVAL MAY 3-5, 2024

Being Human

Join us for a group show of twenty artists interpreting life in human form, both actual and metaphorical. Working in ceramic, metal, wood, mixed media, oils and acrylic, each artist brings their own poetic interpretation to a deeply moving show.

DragonFire Gallery

First & Hemlock • Cannon Beach 503-436-1533 • dragonfiregallery.com

Cannon Beach’s Spring Unveiling Arts Festival 2024

Each spring, Cannon Beach Gallery Group collects the latest works from their featured artists to showcase at the Spring Unveiling Arts Festival. That tradition continues this spring over the weekend of May 3-5. The galleries will welcome some of their most popular artists as guests in the galleries during the weekend or will curate special exhibitions of their latest works.

At this year’s event, attendees can stamp a “passport” at each gallery they visit to be eligible for prize drawings. Passports are available at each participating gallery. See the schedule of Spring Unveiling 2024 Gallery Events on pages 8-9.

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New Exhibition Opening at White Bird Gallery

Christopher Mathie’s mixed media paintings are filled with energetic movement, fluid emotion, and bold confident brushwork. Mathie is a Washington artist who is well known for his dynamic abstractions that reference coastal landscapes, in a warm style that is the result of trusting personal artistic mark making. In his process, Mathie builds up layer upon layer of textural paint achieving complicated coloration and lively inviting surfaces. For this new exhibition, he will be unveiling a collection of work focused on figuration, with themes of humans, animals and birds as subjects, in addition to his signature expressive seascapes.

“There’s a strong connection between how I’ve been painting seascapes and the brand new figures for this show. When I’m making abstractions inside the figure I think about how water and atmosphere move...which is like how I imagine our emotions move within us.”

- Mathie

Spring Unveiling 2024

White Bird Gallery

Friday, May 3rd

4:00 - 6:00 New Exhibition Opening

Featuring mixed media paintings by Christopher Mathie

Saturday, May 4th

10:00 Jewelry Trunk Show with local artist Sarah McAlister

12:00 - 1:00 Drawing demo with Christopher Mathie

1:00 Unveiling Christopher Mathie’s Newest Paintings

2:00 - 4:00 Live Music by Local Guitarist Wes Wahrmund

5:00 - 7:00 Gallery Reception

Sunday, May 5th

11:00 - 1:00 Christopher Mathie in attendance at gallery

Jeffrey Hull Gallery offers new originals and prints

Jeffrey Hull started painting in his teens, but focused on watercolors over 50 years ago and never looked back. His command of painting and love for the Pacific Northwest Coast places the viewer right into scenes of sandy beaches, wind-sculpted trees and dramatic cliffs draped in coastal mist. For 37 years, Jeff and his wife Carol have offered his paintings of the beautiful coast in their spacious second-floor gallery at Sandpiper Square in the heart of downtown Cannon Beach. Looking back fondly, Hull remembers ‘we were just kids’, when he speaks of opening the tiny 350-square foot space back in 1987. Over time, both the gallery and Jeff’s paintings have grown; he’s added oils to his repertoire; and he also now proudly produces his own high-quality reproductions. If you haven’t been to the gallery (or haven’t been lately), stop by during the festival to enjoy the Hulls’ warm hospitality and see new originals and prints by this gifted artist.

Sandpiper Square | Cannon Beach | hullgallery.com

Spring Unveiling Arts Festival Schedule

Friday (May 3) 5pm: New original work & artist reception.

Saturday (May 4) 11am: Introduction of new prints. The gallery will also offer extended evening hours.

Sunday (May 5) 10am: Coffee with Jeff & Crew.

Gold Rush

Fishin’ Done

See Creatures debuts during Spring Unveiling at House of Orange

A one-month invitational show, See Creatures brings together over 10 talented Northwest artists in an exploration of creatures from the sea, the land and the imagination. Hosted by the new House of Orange Gallery, See Creatures will debut during Cannon Beach Spring Unveiling, May 3rd through 5th and will run through the month of May.

See Creatures will showcase artists from throughout the Pacific Northwest, many of them introducing new compositions in ink, watercolor, acrylic, oils, clay, wood, glass and steel. During the opening weekend collectors and art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to meet artists, engage in short educational workshops, witness demonstrations and be

entered in a drawing to win art!

Featured artists include Miska Salemann, Greg Scott Brownlow, Phil Seder, Dianne Aoki, Christina Soderquist, Margaret MacLean, Ann Elizabeth Scott, Beth Anderson, Steve Nagode, Ricco DiStefa-

no, Carol Ross, and Andy Kerr will be unveiling their newest work.

House of Orange Gallery is one of Cannon Beach’s newest and most vibrant new arts venues. Located in the former Miska Studio Gallery space,

House of Orange continues to feature the iconic paintings of Miska Salemann as well as other sought after regional artists. The remarkable new collective of talent has created a lively and educational atmosphere filled with imaginative paintings and sculptures. The unique show concept See Creatures is a must see for collectors. House of Orange Gallery is located at 107 Sunset Blvd, Cannon Beach, OR 97110 and is open daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. https://houseoforange.gallery. Questions?

Contact: Ginger at ginger@ houseoforange.gallery, (360) 509-1727.

Dianne Aoki and Greg Scott Brownlow painting at House of Orange.

Greg Scott Brownlow painting Family Guardians.

Blue Bearies acrylic by Greg Scott Brownlow.

Spring Unveiling 2024 Gallery Events

Bronze Coast Gallery

Featured Artists (all in attendance): Bronze sculptor Melissa Cooper whose work features birds and other creatures; painter Duy Huynh who portrays ethereal characters in dreamlike settings; and sculptor Crystal Lockwood who creates evocative figures carved into found driftwood. Gallery Schedule:

FRIDAY 4pm -Unveiling new work by Crystal Lockwood, gallery open until 6pm; SATURDAY 2pm - Unveiling new work by Duy Huynh and Melissa Copper, 5-7pm Artists’ Reception; SUNDAY 10am-4pm.

Cannon Beach Gallery

Special Exhibit: The gallery will present a special exhibition, titled “Reserve Inspiration” drawing its inspiration from the Oregon Marine Reserves. Through the artistic works, visitors are invited to explore the rich diversity of species and ecosystems within these reserves and foster a deeper appreciation for our relationship with the natural world. This exhibit is supported by the Audubon Society of Lincoln City and the Cannon Beach Arts Association. Featured Artists: Nora Sherwood, Julie Fiedler, Jill Perry Townsend and others. Gallery Schedule:

FRIDAY 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Reception 4-6:30 p.m.); SATURDAY 10 a.m.4 p.m.; SUNDAY 10 a.m.-4 p.m.). Exhibit runs through June 2.

Images of the West

Featured Artist: Internationally renowned landscape and nature photographer Randall J Hodges. Gallery Activities: Hodges will be in the gallery for the entire weekend. He will be showing new images, telling stories of recent travels, giving free impromptu photo lessons, and showing off the back of his camera while explaining how he captures his stunning images without the need for Photoshop or post processing.

DragonFire Gallery

Special Exhibit: The gallery will present a group show titled “Being Human” featuring some twenty DragonFire artists, all interpreting the hu -

man form in a wide array of aspects, environments, and media. Featured Artists: Aliza, Breezy Anderson, Wendy Givens, Chuck Gumpert, David Gutschmidt, Deb Houston, Bev Jozwiak, Roberta Lampert, Virginia Leonnig, Mandy Main, Elena Markova, Trifon Markov, Nancy Norman, Michael Orwick, Anton Pavlenko, Linda Petersen, Joanne Shellan, Mike Theisen, Harold Walkup, and Cheryl Waale. Gallery Schedule: FRIDAY 4-6 p.m. - Meet group show artists and see the unveiling of new garden glass designs from Andrew Holmberg, wine and chocolate reception with live music; SATURDAY 11 a.m. - Unveiling of new work, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. - Group show with artists demonstrating their artistic process and answering questions, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. - Artist reception with appetizers, wine and live music provided by Jason Okamoto; SUNDAY 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Artist Reception with lite bites.

Jeffrey Hull Gallery

Gallery Activities: Jeff will be around all weekend to unveil his newest work as well as answer your questions and visit with friends both

old and new. Gallery Schedule: FRIDAY 5 p.m. - Unveiling of new original paintings by Jeffrey Hull followed by Artist’s Reception; SATURDAY 11 a.m. - Unveiling of new prints by Jeffrey Hull with extended evening hours; SUNDAY 10 a.m.Coffee with Jeff and crew.

Northwest By Northwest Gallery

Featured Artists: Steel sculptor Ivan McLean known for his spheres including monumental installations;

Melissa Cooper Bronze Coast Gallery

Nora Sherwood Cannon Beach Gallery

Randall J. Hodges Images of the West

Breezy Anderson DragonFire Gallery

Jeffery Hull Jeffrey Hull Gallery

Laura O’Brien Northwest by Northwest Gallery

Spring Unveiling Gallery Events, cont.

painter Laura O’Brien who creates landscapes and architectural scenes often in colorfully detailed contemporary style; painter Kent Suter whose oils capture Haystack Rock; and abstract painter Heather Adamek. Gallery Schedule: FRIDAY 3-5 p.m. - Reception for artists, 5-7 p.m. Music by Bobcat Bob on Guitar; SATURDAY 2-5 p.m. - Artist’s Reception, 5-7 p.m. - Music by Bobcat Bob on guitar, a fundraiser for local animal shelter with admission by small donation.

Shane Sjogren

Shearwater Studio & Gallery

Shearwater Studio & Gallery

Featured Artists: Fiber artist Hilde Morin will be in attendance with a new collection of textile pieces that dance between abstract and realism. Morin’s layered work is inspired by her travels, nature and multi-cultural background. Also attending will be ceramicist Shane Sjogren with his collection of functional and sculptural pottery. Sjogren draws inspiration from his life along the coast and many of his pieces have hand carved elements, such as barnacles and textures reminiscent of wave washed dunes. Resident artist, Drea Frost will be also unveiling new print work and expect to see pieces from

fiber artist- Becky Devries-Wong, local potter-AJ Wahl, printmakerKarina Andrews and more. Gallery Schedule: FRIDAY - Spring show opens; SATURDAY 5-7 p.m. - Gallery reception with artist meet and greet. Refreshments and light snacks. SUNDAY 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Mimosas will be served.

Chistopher Mathie

White Bird Gallery

White Bird Gallery

Featured Artist: The gallery is featuring Christopher Mathie’s new paintings including his well-known expressive seascapes and he will be unveiling a new collection of work focused on figuration, with themes of humans, animals and birds as subjects. Mathie will be in attendance all weekend for unveilings and receptions. Gallery Schedule: FRIDAY 4-6 p.m. - Spring Show Opens; SATURDAY 10 a.m. - Jewelry Trunk show with local artist Sarah McAllister, Noon-1 p.m. - Drawing demo with Christopher Mathie followed by unveiling of Mathie’s newest paintings, 2-4 p.m. - Live Music by Local Guitarist Wes Wahrmund, 5-7 p.m. - Gallery Reception; SUNDAY 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Christopher Mathie in attendance at gallery.

Explore Sesame and Lilies and view latest artwork

The Sesame and Lilies Upstairs Art Gallery, located on the second floor of the Cannon Beach Mall, features paintings by Diane Speakman and her daughter, Rachel Speakman. Both artists work in oil on canvas and hardboard. Their work often overlaps, as they

frequently work together on paintings.

Diane specializes in landscapes, still-lives, and animal portraits. The use of a moderate palette to render the soft hues of the northwest coast gives Diane’s work an impressionistic feel, which mixes seamlessly with the cu-

rated spaces of Sesame and Lilies. Her interest in the works of the old masters, impressionism, and plein-air painting drive her stylistic choices.

Rachel’s work focuses on animal forms, both stylized and illustrative, as well as abstract works. Her work reflects the

influence of a younger generation of artists. She employs her brand of stylized realism in her animal paintings and sculptures, taking an edgier approach in both form and color. She is a graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago.

New works include sea-

scapes of the Oregon and Maine coasts, still-lives, and wildlife portraits.

Diane and Rachel have also been working together on an ongoing bird series. Their art gallery in Gearhart is open Fridays and Saturdays 11-4 pm. You can learn more at speakmanstudios.com.

SPRING UNVEILING | MAY 3 – 5 2024 NEW ARTWORK BY DIANE SPEAKMAN + RACHEL SPEAKMAN

Come explore Sesame and Lilies 10,000 square feet of home furnishings, antiques and art in the Cannon Beach Mall at 183 N. Hemlock Street in Cannon Beach. Open every day 11am to 5pm. 503.436.2027

www.sesameandlilies. com

Falconry (Detail) Rachel Speakman, Oil on Canvas 18”x30

Three Ravens Over Gearhart, Rachel Speakman, Oil on Canvas 36”x36

Haystack Rock, Diane Speakman, Oil on Canvas 36”x36

Dalias, Diane Speakman, Oil on Canvas 24”x24

Cannon Beach Arts Association Special Exhibit: ‘Reserve Inspiration’

Cannon Beach Arts Association is thrilled to announce a special exhibition, titled “Reserve Inspiration”, inspired by the Oregon Marine Reserves and Supported by the Audubon Society of Lincoln City. The exhibit aims to showcase the diverse species and ecosystems found within these reserves, encouraging visitors to deepen their connection with the natural world.

This exhibit brings together the works of renowned artists such as Nora Sherwood, Victoria McOmie, Julie Fiedler, Jill Perry Townsend, Cynthia Longhat-Adams, Bob Kroll, Gordon French, and More.

Throughout the day on Friday, May 3 the gallery will be hosting a tidepool project where the public can help create sea creatures that will be included in an interactive, threedimensional tidepool!

Opening reception will take place Friday, May 3rd from 4:30 to 6:30pm.

Angela Whitlock, Cape Falcon Marine Reserve Coordinator will be doing a short presentation during the reception.

On Wednesday May 8th at the Cannon Beach History Center there will be a lecture Dr. Lindsay Aylesworth, Lindsay oversees the interdisciplinary work of the marine reserves program and is the focal point for policy work and

program administration. She has worked for over 13 years at the interface of science, policy, and marine resource management. Please contact the CB History center for the time of this lecture. Phone: (503) 4369301 Website: cbhistory. org.

CBAA Spring Unveiling Schedule:

• Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Reception 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.)

• Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Exhibit Duration: The exhibit will run from May 3 - June 2, calling all nature lovers to immerse themselves in the artist inspiration of the Oregon Marine

Reserves.

For more information, please contact the Cannon Beach Arts Association.

Contact: Cannon Beach Arts Association

Phone: (503) 436 - 0744

Email: info@cannonbeacharts.org Website: cannonbeacharts.org.

Flying Puffin with Nesting MaterialBob Kroll, photography

Copper Rockfish - Victoria McOmie, mixed media

Pigeon Guillemots (Cepphus columba)Nora Sherwood, science illustration

Rock Greenling (Hexagrammos lagocephalus)Julie Fiedler, ceramics

Bull Kelp - Cynthia Longhat-Adams, fire painting

November Sunset at Cape FalconJill Perry Townsend, plein aire oils