The Ashland Culture of Peace Commission (ACPC) in collaboration with Phoenix Helio and Langford Art Gallery is proud to present VISIONARY : Art From the Heart, a unique Community-Based art exhibition and activation featuring 26 artists from the Southern Oregon community who are expressing their heartfelt truths about what peace building means to them through visual art.

This exhibition celebrates creativity as a path to peace and takes place from August 22 to September 26, 2025, at the Langford Art Gallery, located at 4850 S Pacific Hwy, Phoenix, Oregon. Organized by ACPC and independent curator Beca Blake, this exhibit invites the public to experience how the expression and actions of a Culture of Peace can take many forms. Through painting, mixed media, and more, the artists use the language of art to inspire reflection, empathy, and transformation. The exhibition is family-friendly and open to all ages.

For the first time ever, the newly formed Phoenix Art & Culture Council (PACC) is hosting a citywide art and culture walk. Mark your calendars for Phoenix Second Phriday, September 12th, 2025, from 5–7 pm.

This isn’t just another art walk. With over 13 local shops and venues participating across the Downtown and Industrial corridors, Phoenix Second Phriday promises an evening full of creativity, community, and fun. Expect live music, family-friendly activity zones, art exhibitions, and local organizations sharing their missions. Each venue will bring its own unique energy, showcasing the spirit of Phoenix.

The Langford Art Gallery will be participating in the Second Phriday Art Walk by hosting the VISIONARY : Art From the Heart Exhibition. In addition to meeting the exhibition artists, guests may stay and enjoy a live bronze pour event in the Langford Foundry outside of the gallery.