Central Oregon Coast's Florence Features 'Summer Heat' at Visitor Center Gallery

Published 8/08/24 at 3:35 a.m.
By Andre' GW Hagestedt, Oregon Coast Beach Connection

(Florence, Oregon) – Unknown to many, Florence's Chamber of Commerce has its own art gallery. It's the kind of place that shows off this part of the central Oregon coast in a new way as its visitor center tells you about the area. Here, in August, the Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) is showcasing an art exhibit themed “Summer Heat” that utilizes more new perspectives of this part of Lane County. (Photo Oregon Coast Beach Connection - Florence area)

The exhibit features a variety of three-dimensional art, including fused glass pieces by Kristin Anderson, ceramic works by Debi Ford, and wood sculptures by Larry LaVoie.

In the realm of two-dimensional art, central Oregon coast visitors can enjoy watercolor paintings by Karen Mohr, Karen Marie, and Stella Ault; photography by Rick Colvin, Elaine Uellendahl, and Jack Uellendahl; oil paintings by Tammy DeLaney, Brigitte Parker, Ron Hildenbrand, Patricia Williams, and John Leasure; acrylic paintings by Jane Conkling and Alan Huck; a mixed media presentation by Judi Olson; digital photography by Christine Santiago; a print of a watercolor by Robin Siewell; and an impressive watercolor and ink piece by one of FRAA’s younger artists, Teakki Legg.

Bettina Hannigan, the Chamber’s president and CEO, said visitors will find it all “very cool” and colorful, with artwork that has a kind of textural heat theme.

“All visitors should make the Visitors’ Center Art Gallery a regular stop to see some great local work each month,” Hannigan said. “One thing that thrills me nearly every single day is to be in my office, just around the corner of our art gallery, and hear visitors exclaim ‘Wow, that’s gorgeous! You have people in Florence who do that?’”

Kristin Anderson, FRAA’s former president and exhibit coordinator, said you're going to see a young artist getting off to a good start. Legg's watercolors and ink paintings are amazing, she said.

“We also got several sunsets over the ocean which have a wonderful color depth to them and all work really well together on the wall emphasizing Summer Heat,” Anderson said.

The artists exhibiting at the Chamber this month represent more than 130 members and sponsors, all who share in FRAA’s mission of supporting all the arts and making Florence an arts destination.

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“FRAA is excited to show the breadth of artists who are members of our nonprofit art alliance. We filled the walls with artists wanting to share their love of art with others while helping our Chamber have a wonderful display for summer visitors. The Chamber’s constantly refreshed art gallery is such a value for local and out-of-town visitors and Chamber members,” added current FRAA president Denise Tarvin.

For more information on the Florence Regional Arts Alliance, their phone number is 541-997-4435 and their website is www.fraaoregon.org.

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The Chamber’s visitor center is at 290 Highway 101 in Florence. Hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays through August from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information about joining or volunteering with the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, visit FlorenceChamber.com or contact Hannigan at 541-997-3128 or Bettina@FlorenceChamber.com.

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Andre' GW Hagestedt is editor, owner and primary photographer / videographer of Oregon Coast Beach Connection, an online publication that sees over 1 million pageviews per month. He is also author of several books about the coast.

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