Community Calendar

May Exhibition at ART ON FIRST: Magical Northwest Landscapes - Jessica Johnson

Monday, April 28 - Monday, May 26, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Opening Reception: Friday, May 2, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Currently featured at ART on FIRST are vibrant landscape paintings by Jessica Johnson. Jessica aims to capture and communicate the inspiring beauty of the landscapes that surround her home and permeate her adventures. Expressive brushstrokes and color depict movement intertwined with emotion in her compositions, evoking feelings of deep connection to the places that she immerses her viewers in. Jessica loves using vibrant colors and rich shadows to convey wonder, joy, playfulness, and reverence.

For more information, please visit www.artandfirstashland.com.

This month we present our second annual “Celebration of Jacksonville” Open Call, celebrating the vibrant and historic town of Jacksonville, Oregon. A diverse group of local artists representing a wide range of media have contributed their artistic renditions of this historic town nestled in the heart of Southern Oregon. Enjoy multiple perspectives of life in and around town - you may even spot familiar people and places as you browse our Guest Artist show.

Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, 3rd, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM to meet the artists and learn about their works. The exhibition runs from April 30th through June 1st.

Art Credit: Judy Crum

The Clarke Historical Museum, Humboldt County Historical Society, and Humboldt County Library invite you to join us for the May Speaker Series.
Steve Lazar, founder of The Humboldt Project, a 17-year journey to collect and share Humboldt County's visual history through vintage postcards. Lazar will take us behind the scenes of his extensive online archive, thehumboldtproject.org, which now features thousands of searchable, annotated postcard images, made possible through partnerships with Cal Poly Humboldt’s Cultural Resources Facility and Library Special Collections.
Using the website, Lazar will highlight key photographers, publishers, and tips on dating postcards—unlocking the stories behind these snapshots of Humboldt’s past! All attendees will get to choose a complimentary postcard from hundreds on hand, reproduced from images in the archive!
A longtime land use planner and former president of the Humboldt County Historical Society, Steve brings decades of local knowledge, curiosity, and a passion sparked by a single vintage postcard in 2006. Don’t miss this unique celebration of our region’s visual history!

Digital Paintings by Bruce Bayard and Martin Steele at Rogue Gallery and Art Center

Exhibition Dates: Friday, April 25 - Friday, June 6
Artist Talk: Saturday, April 26, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Opening Reception: Friday, May 16, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Currently featured in the Main Gallery at Rogue Gallery and Art Center are Digital Paintings by Bruce Bayard and Martin Steele. At the intersection of digital image collage and video performance, Bruce's work is a fusion of visual elements and abstract narrative through innovative mediums. He navigates the language of symbols to convey layered meanings. Embracing randomness as a creative tool, Bruce's work invites his viewers to engage with evolving narratives shaped by chance. In this realm of digital expression, he seeks to challenge perceptions and provoke thought, inviting an exploration into the worlds of space between personal and public. Similarly, Martin has always loved the term ‘snapshot’ because it perfectly captures the idea of what happens in photographs. Sourcing imagery from his prodigious and idiosyncratic archive that contains thousands of images, Martin works in a characteristic palette of saturated hues and chromatic aberrations to invite his viewers into a composition of visual rubble and a unique version of history.

For more information, please visit www.roguegallery.org.

Step into the world of Saturday Speaker Series: Virginia Howard Mullan "Humboldt County Courts World’s Fairs Florence Harrie (1889–1981, Karuk) and experience the legacy of a master weaver. Born at Katimîin, the Karuk center of the world, Florence returned to her ancestral home after boarding school to learn the art of gathering and weaving from renowned weavers like Elizabeth Hickox. She made her living through her craft and today, her great-grandson, Bradley Marshall, has lovingly curated this exhibit to bring her story home.
What makes this exhibit so special?
Florence’s personal weaving chair
The last basket she ever wove
A ceremonial dress made by her descendants that still dances in ceremonies today
Join us at the Clarke Historical Museum and immerse yourself in this deeply personal tribute to a Karuk cultural icon. Don’t miss it!
February 8 - May 31, 2025 at the Clarke Historical Museum

May Exhibition at ART ON FIRST: Magical Northwest Landscapes - Jessica Johnson

Monday, April 28 - Monday, May 26, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Opening Reception: Friday, May 2, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Currently featured at ART on FIRST are vibrant landscape paintings by Jessica Johnson. Jessica aims to capture and communicate the inspiring beauty of the landscapes that surround her home and permeate her adventures. Expressive brushstrokes and color depict movement intertwined with emotion in her compositions, evoking feelings of deep connection to the places that she immerses her viewers in. Jessica loves using vibrant colors and rich shadows to convey wonder, joy, playfulness, and reverence.

For more information, please visit www.artandfirstashland.com.

Block Printing Workshop with Belinda Moffit
Sunday May 4, 1 – 4pm
All Skill Levels Welcome

Come block print with local artist, Belinda Moffit. This fun, low-key workshop is perfect for all experience levels. You’ll be guided through the process of design transfer, carving, and printing. All supplies are provided, so all you need to bring is yourself (and maybe a friend!).

MEMBERS: $40 NON-MEMBERS: $45
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED

Digital Paintings by Bruce Bayard and Martin Steele at Rogue Gallery and Art Center

Exhibition Dates: Friday, April 25 - Friday, June 6
Artist Talk: Saturday, April 26, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Opening Reception: Friday, May 16, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Currently featured in the Main Gallery at Rogue Gallery and Art Center are Digital Paintings by Bruce Bayard and Martin Steele. At the intersection of digital image collage and video performance, Bruce's work is a fusion of visual elements and abstract narrative through innovative mediums. He navigates the language of symbols to convey layered meanings. Embracing randomness as a creative tool, Bruce's work invites his viewers to engage with evolving narratives shaped by chance. In this realm of digital expression, he seeks to challenge perceptions and provoke thought, inviting an exploration into the worlds of space between personal and public. Similarly, Martin has always loved the term ‘snapshot’ because it perfectly captures the idea of what happens in photographs. Sourcing imagery from his prodigious and idiosyncratic archive that contains thousands of images, Martin works in a characteristic palette of saturated hues and chromatic aberrations to invite his viewers into a composition of visual rubble and a unique version of history.

For more information, please visit www.roguegallery.org.

Step into the world of Saturday Speaker Series: Virginia Howard Mullan "Humboldt County Courts World’s Fairs Florence Harrie (1889–1981, Karuk) and experience the legacy of a master weaver. Born at Katimîin, the Karuk center of the world, Florence returned to her ancestral home after boarding school to learn the art of gathering and weaving from renowned weavers like Elizabeth Hickox. She made her living through her craft and today, her great-grandson, Bradley Marshall, has lovingly curated this exhibit to bring her story home.
What makes this exhibit so special?
Florence’s personal weaving chair
The last basket she ever wove
A ceremonial dress made by her descendants that still dances in ceremonies today
Join us at the Clarke Historical Museum and immerse yourself in this deeply personal tribute to a Karuk cultural icon. Don’t miss it!
February 8 - May 31, 2025 at the Clarke Historical Museum

May Exhibition at ART ON FIRST: Magical Northwest Landscapes - Jessica Johnson

Monday, April 28 - Monday, May 26, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Opening Reception: Friday, May 2, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Currently featured at ART on FIRST are vibrant landscape paintings by Jessica Johnson. Jessica aims to capture and communicate the inspiring beauty of the landscapes that surround her home and permeate her adventures. Expressive brushstrokes and color depict movement intertwined with emotion in her compositions, evoking feelings of deep connection to the places that she immerses her viewers in. Jessica loves using vibrant colors and rich shadows to convey wonder, joy, playfulness, and reverence.

For more information, please visit www.artandfirstashland.com.