The New Zone Gallery Newsletter ~ Year End December 2016

Preparing for the New Year;
A sneak peak at 2017

Monthly Newsletter ~ December 2016

Thanks to All our Friends of the Zone

Once again, thank you so much for making our opening night this month such an incredible success. It was beyond great to see you all out again on that rainy night to celebrate our rebirth. Looking forward to seeing you January's First Friday, too! Don't forget our Holiday Store is still open Monday thru Saturday, 12-6pm through year end.

Year End Donations - 8 Days Left!

Preparing for 2017

Oregon is the only state with the incredible benefit of

DOUBLING YOUR DONATION!

As a non-profit gallery that prides itself on inclusivity, The New Zone relies on the support of all of you throughout the year. Your donations allow us to provide a space for the diverse artist nature that is Lane County via the following:

-Monthly First Friday gatherings
-Annual Zone 4 All open shows to
encourage emerging artists and provide gallery space
for all artists wishing to exhibit and sell their work
-Offsite shows providing local businesses with local art
-Monthly community shows
-A continued partnership with the Lane Arts Council
-And MUCH more!

As a patron of the arts be sure to take full advantage of this amazing benefit before bringing in the New Year. That means you only have 8 days left to double your donation dollars, so please hurry.

How do I double my donation?

Simply donate to The New Zone gallery ANY amount you are able to contibute to the continuation of our premier experimental artist gallery - no gift is too small

Then, donate that same amount to the Oregon Cultural Trust and you'll recieve that same amount back as a tax credit.

To donate click the button

www.NewZoneGallery.org
&
http://www.culturaltrust.org/get-involved/donate/

First Friday Art Walk

January 6th, 5:30pm-9pm

Join us every first Friday for art, music, food and libations!

January's art walk will be hosted by Lane Arts Council's very own Executive Director, Liora Sponko. The guided tour begins at 5:30pm at The Jazz Station (124 W Broadway) and as always we encourage those out for the evening to join us on their walk. We have an an awesome line up for January, opening with our first gallery collective show of the year.

The New Zone gallery will be featuring the works of artist Bob Burt in the main gallery hall and the paintings of Perry Johnson in the Klausmeir Community Room.

Music provided by Jerry Zybach on guitar

Libations generously donated by Ninkasi

The New Zone Gallery ~ at our New location

220 West 8th Avenue

~ New Zone Featured Artist ~

Bob Burt

Before even starting school Bob was using his mother's drafting set to copy architectural plans from a French's Manual. As his childhood progressed, his art developed as he played with pastels and paint but Bob's true artistic passion was found in 7th grade ~ woodworking.
Encouraged by his mother, Bob received his first table-saw and responded by creating his first walnut dining table.

After graduating Oberlin College in 1970 he became a self-employed furniture maker and designer. In time the beautiful veneers he acquired inspired Bob to create pictures--an art known as marquetry.

Marquetry scenes
On boxes and screens.
Sawdust on my jeans
Art in my genes.

~ Bob Burt

~ Klausmeier Community Room ~

Perry Johnson

Perry Johnson is dedicated, having worked for 40 years detailing cars for Buick and never missing a day's works. Nowadays though, he has turned his focus to his development as an artist, spending hours every week painting and drawing. In this time he has found a natural talent for portraiture.

He is currently studying to develop his style as a portrait painter. Perry is a triplet and has a strong connection to The Three Stooges. You will find his work often includes informative text referring to those depicted in the paintings and features those who have made an impact in his life, such as family and friends. Perry focuses most of his energy and dedication towards open art studio, portrait drawing, photography, dance, and theater classes at the OSLP Arts & Culture Program.

On The Horizon

SPRING ZONE 4 ALL
CALL TO ARTISTS
NON-JURIED OPEN SHOW

We are excited to announce the return of a New Zone tradition, "ZONE 4 ALL" during the month of March! This non-juried show is open to all artists with any 2-D piece and 3-D work. Artists must hand deliver up to 2 ready to display pieces to the New Zone on Saturday, February 25, 12-6pm. Work without proper hanging devices will not be accepted. A $10 entry fee for work displayed and a 35% commission to The New Zone for art sold. Cards and prints of displayed work are also accepted to sell.

Show dates are March 3rd - 31st with an opening reception to be held on the First Friday Art Walk, March 3rd. Food, music and refreshments provided by Ninkasi and The New Zone collective.

For more information:
New Zone Gallery (541) 683-0759
Steve LaRiccia (541) 935-4308
steamworks@centurylink.net

New Zone Artists Exhibitions

~Art by New Zone artist, Asante Riverwind

Steve La Riccia ~ Work at David Joyce and As You Like It (1655 west 11th)

Andrea Ros ~ Art Forum showcase at Sam Bonds, Threadbare Print House, Reality Kitchen, Potters Corner, Participated in the Standing Rock Benefit Concert and Charity Auction at Hi-Fi, Wise Turtle Acupuncture

Johnmichael Lahtinen ~ Townshend's Tea (Dec. 1st Dec 31st), Cornbread Cafe (January 2017), As You Like It gift shop in Albany

Diane Farquhar ~ Maude Kerns, Emerald Art Center

Jackie Shope ~ Emerald Art Center, Off the Waffle (Southtowne), Area 51 Tattoo

Hito ~ Off the Waffle (downtown)

Patti Lomont ~ Open studio by appointment 541-741-8229

Asante Riverwind ~ Art Forum showcase at Sam Bonds, Reality Kitchen

Barbara Aten ~ Obsidian Lodge (Spring Blvd)

Robin Marks-Fife ~ LCC, David Joyce, Show in Mexico

Ellen Gabehart ~ Emerald Art center, Teaching classes at Willamalane Adult Activites Center (Springfield), working on a book titled “Spiritual Visions” and has a 2017 Calendar coming

JoEllen Gregori-Waldvogel ~ Maude Kerns

Dennis Duvaul ~ Art Forum showcase at Sam Bonds, Reality Kitchen

Dianne Cunningham ~ Wise Turtle Acupuncture

Art Kennedy ~ Maude Kerns

Rick Simpson ~ Maude Kerns

Patricia Donohue ~ UO gift shop, Maude Kerns, Art Forum showcase at Sam Bonds, Emerald Art Center, Nest, David Joyce

Gayle Macy ~ Reality Kitchen

Marilyn Kent ~ Maude Kerns, Curious Gallery in Portland

Sheri Smith ~ Mona Beads

Dianne Seals ~ Emerald Art Center and Maude Kerns

Wanda Seamster ~ Group exhibition at Maude Kerns and solo exhibition at Tronson Gallery in Springfield.

Art Forum

~ Spitfire by New Zone artist Johnmichael Lahtinen

The Art Forum is a wonderful opportunity to network with other artists, get into shows and go on the occasional sensational field trip. Though spearheaded by New Zone artist you do not have to be a New Zone member to be part of the Art Forum and participation is FREE!

Meetings occur the 3rd Monday of each month from 6-7 pm and work towards building a stronger community through connecting local artist in a fun and creative manner. Participants are encouraged to bring a piece of work inspired by that month's theme.

Our next meeting is scheduled for:

January 16th and will be held at OSLP's Lincoln Gallery location, 309 West 4th Ave, Eugene (enter on Lincoln and go upstairs)

As December's Art Forum meeting was canceled due to the weather the optional challenge for January will remain "Fire." We look forward to seeing you and your work there!

If you would like to help us support the Arts in our community, please go to the

button on our website www.NewZoneGallery.org

New Zone Artists Collective is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fostering interest in experimental arts and encouraging artists with like interests. Donations to New Zone are tax-deductible and make all we do possible. Thank you for your support.

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