Community Calendar

Art About Agriculture encourages artists to investigate the visual resources of the science and practice that sustains human life: agriculture. It strives to develop an understanding and appreciation of food and fiber production, especially among people not traditionally acquainted with agriculture.

Art About Agriculture was established in 1983 as the first annual arts competition and tour exhibit with an agricultural theme. It recognizes professional and emerging Pacific Northwest artists, creates a growing, dynamic, permanent collection of fine art based on, stimulated by, and portraying agriculture, and presents the permanent collection and tour exhibit to rural and urban audiences. The collection is exhibited by loan agreement throughout Oregon and other parts of the Pacific Northwest.

Dual-resident painter and San Francisco Art Institute alum Patricia Schaefer- Robbins will debut a concurrent solo exhibitions at Nous Restaurant.

The exhibition brings a unique global perspective to Ashland’s art scene. Splitting time between
studios in Ashland and London, England, Schaefer-Robbins uses oil and acrylic to weave together
botanical themes, still life, pagan traditions, and ancient lore.

At Nous Restaurant, visitors will get an exclusive look at mythical and ritualistic works, including
"Offering," and pieces from an ambitious new series of larger-scale panels exploring goddess
mythology, such as "Court of the Autumn Equinox" and "Song of the Green Woods."

This display of “Art in the Park” is an example of the largest and most complex Tibetan Buddhist Sand Mandalas in traditional Tibetan Monastic practices. The Kalachakra Mandala is often referred to as "The Wheel of Time". It is easy to say that this is a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity for most people. It is so special that it required the Dalai Lama’s permission to create it. The 2700 year-old design has been taught in the monasteries and passed down form monk-to-monk. This display is created by Master Artist Lama Losang Samten. Open to the public every day from 12:30-5pm until Sunday September 20th.

Presented in cooperation with the
Mount Shasta Parks and Recreation District and Jefferson Friends of Tibetan Culture

Do you love knitting, painting, paper-making, or collage, but miss having a community to share it with others? Crafting alone at home is wonderful, but creating together brings a whole new layer of joy, inspiration, and friendship. Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas, trying to clear out a mountain of extra supplies, or simply want a welcoming environment to work on your favorite hobby on a weekday afternoon, JCC’s monthly DROP-IN Art À La Carte with Fabric Artist Carol Jones is your space to thrive. This is an open, harmonious gathering where crafters of all skill levels (from complete beginners to seasoned experts) come together to work, chat, and collaborate if they choose. OR, join Carol to learn a new craft…

Carol will lead a craft and participants can choose to participate in her demo craft/art project, or work independently on their own crafting project. This DROP-IN is Free with welcomed donations of $5 or more to support JCC!

Got extra tools, yarn, fabric, or paper taking up space at home? Bring your gently used materials to use, share with others, trade for something new, or possibly donate directly to the community center. Reclaim your afternoon, meet fellow local makers, and enjoy doing what you love in good company.

Calling all artists, writers, creatives! Join us for an informal afternoon of inspiration and art making in the early fall.

Take a field trip out of the studio, and enjoy the golden hour as it befalls the golden grasses and blue hillsides. Explore what it means to make art as part of the story of a healing landscape. We will share about the meadow and creek restoration demonstration site and have thoughtful discussion of the meaning of restoring a native landscape. You will be inspired by fall colors, birds, peace, and the unique landscape and the community that stewards it.

You will have the opportunity to learn about the local ecology in our area, the biocultural restoration work at the Vesper Meadow Restoration Preserve, and connect with other artists. Join us for a group painting, sketching, writing experience. VM Director Jeanine Moy and artist Sarah Burns will lead a guided a short introductory hike and then participants will independently work with the meadow as muse for a couple of hours. Afterwards, we’ll gather at the barn to share work and experiences. Space is limited for this free event, please RSVP.

American Legion Grants Pass Auxiliary Unit 28 is having a Free Veteran Meal on Thursday
Sept 10th
206 NW F St, Grants Pass
Free Veteran Meal. Serving from 3-5pm. Call to find out about the meal
RSVP by Wed before the meal by calling 541-474-6400
Beverages are available for purchase. Donations are welcome.
Grants Pass Auxiliary received donated funds to host this dinner
Proceeds benefit the American Legion Grants Pass Unit 28 Auxiliary Programs

This talk by Laurel Paget-Seekins will discuss how the Trump administration’s attack on multi-racial inclusive democracy is impacting public transit and what we can do in California to protect and strengthen transit.

Laurel is a Senior Policy Advocate for Transportation Justice at Public Advocates where she works on transit issues across California. She has a Master’s in City and Regional Planning and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and extensive experience as a transit planner and advocate.

The talk is sponsored by CRTP, EPIC, 350 Humboldt, Tri-County Independent Living, HCAOG, Creative Inclusion, AHHA, RCAA, and the McKinleyville Family Resource Center.

Mental Illness in the family? Eight session free Family to Family course for family members offered in Eureka on Tuesday evenings starting September 8 and ending October 29-exact time TBD. Find community support in a confidential setting. Offered by NAMI-Humboldt (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Sign up now by contacting Judy at namihumboldtf2f@gmail.com or phone/text Edith at 707-498-4005

Thursday September 10th 7:00 to 8:00 pm

Behind every finished illustration is a sketchbook full of dreams.

Some became published books.

Some became professional commissions.

Some never made it beyond the pages of an old sketchbook.

For nearly four decades, James Art Ville has filled sketchbooks with dragons, superheroes, robots, warriors, sorcerers, and countless ideas that shaped him into the artist he is today. This collection brings together more than 1,000 illustrations—along with the memories, lessons, and stories behind them.

Local artist James Art Ville will demonstrate his illustration process, from pencil sketch to full colored artwork, using an Apple iPad Pro (hardware) and Clip Studio Paint (software). Expect commentary and helpful technical tips through every step of the process. Discover the method to his madness.

Movement Of Love is true to the revolutionary, experiential, multidimensional method created by the German psychotherapist Bert Hellinger. Originally called Family Constellations, Hellinger continued to evolve his method over many decades, referring to the final refinement of his method as Movements of the Soul. Marina McDonald held and facilitated numerous Movements Of Love Constellation events on her property and brings this experience to RVML to share with its community.