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Newport Visual Arts Center @vacnewport.bsky.social · Jun 16

FREE ART DEMONSTRATION: Wednesday, June 18th from 6-8pm, artist and VAC director Chasse Davidson will present a free, live wheel-throwing demonstration. Anyone who has ever been curious about the art and process of wheel-thrown ceramics is invited to attend! coastarts.org/events/wheel-demo

Oregon Coast Council for the Arts @coastarts.bsky.social · Jun 12

Have you spotted the new sculptures in front of Newport Performing Arts Center? "Newport Art Seen" is a rotating outdoor gallery of public art. Learn more at coastarts.org/artseen

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Oregon Coast Council for the Arts @coastarts.bsky.social · Jun 8

CALLING ALL ARTISTS: The BLM is pleased to announce the fourth annual Artist-in-Residence program at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area! The residency will take place September 28 - October 18, 2025. Applications accepted July 3-24. Learn more at coastarts.org/events/yaquina-air

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Newport Visual Arts Center @vacnewport.bsky.social · Mar 6

COMING THIS MONTH: Coastal Wetland Scenes in Watercolor, led by Robin Berry, Saturday, March 29 from 12pm-4pm (for adults and youth 16+). Gain skill with washes and brush effects for luminous wetland or beach landscapes. Learn more or register now: coastarts.org/events/wetland-watercolor

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Newport Performing Arts Center @pacnewport.bsky.social · Mar 6

Join us on Sunday, March 16th at 3pm for Marty Isenberg’s Wes Anderson Playlist - Live! Marty puts his own spin on songs by artists like Bowie and the Velvet Underground…through the lexicon of jazz orchestration and improvisation. 541-265-2787 or coastarts.org/events/marty-wes-anderson

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Newport Visual Arts Center @vacnewport.bsky.social · Mar 6

Watercolor Portrait Painting with Jordan Essoe: Work from photo reference and live models -- practicing bold, immediate painting techniques, as well as more patient methods using cumulative transparent glazes. Tuesdays, 6-9pm, March 18 - April 22. Learn at coastarts.org/events/watercolor-essoe

Watercolor Portrait Painting with Jordan Essoe An exciting portrait captures something of the subject’s essence. Composition, color, contrast, proportion, and likeness are all essential concerns, but ...

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Newport Performing Arts Center @pacnewport.bsky.social · Mar 6

Join us Friday, March 28th, 7:30pm, at Newport Performing Arts Center for a new Randy Hansen experience - celebrating the music of JIMI HENDRIX! 541-265-2787 or coastarts.org/events/randy-hansen-hendrix

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Newport Visual Arts Center @vacnewport.bsky.social · Mar 6

FRIDAY NIGHT: Join us from 5pm-7pm for an opening reception celebrating our three new exhibits! David Mayfield's "Clearcut Oregon," Conrad Willet's "Cork Creations," and our third annual "Member Show." Light refreshments will be served, and Barbara Turrill will provide musical entertainment.

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Newport Performing Arts Center @pacnewport.bsky.social · Feb 18

Opening Friday! Call 541-265-2787 for tickets, or visit CoastArts.org/pac

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Newport Visual Arts Center @vacnewport.bsky.social · Feb 18

JUST ANNOUNCED! Coastal Wetland Scenes in Watercolor, led by Robin Berry, Saturday, March 29 from 12pm-4pm (for adults and youth 16+). Learn more at: coastarts.org/events/wetland-watercolor

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Newport Performing Arts Center @pacnewport.bsky.social · Feb 15

Youth entering 3rd-11th grades (as of fall ’25) are invited to join us for Summer Theatre Camp, led by Jennifer Hamilton, and perform in one of three full productions. JULY 21-AUGUST 1, weekdays 9am-3:30pm. Registration opens Tuesday, February 18 at 10am at coastarts.org/events/theatre-camp-25

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Newport Performing Arts Center @pacnewport.bsky.social · Feb 15

Youth entering 6th-12th grades (as of fall '25) are invited to join us for our 2025 Summer Shakespeare Camp, led by Milo Graamans, culminating in a performance of the Bard’s masterpiece, Hamlet. JUNE 16-27, weekdays 9am-3pm. Registration opens February 18 at 10am at coastarts.org/events/shake...

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Oregon Coast Council for the Arts @coastarts.bsky.social · Feb 14

OCCA seeks applicants for the Newport Public Arts Advisory Committee (NPAAC), the mission of which is to enhance community spaces through the promotion, creation, and preservation of public art. Applications at www.coastarts.org/npaac. The deadline to apply is February 28th, 2025.

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Newport Visual Arts Center @vacnewport.bsky.social · Feb 14

IN TWO WEEKS: If you've ever wanted to learn to sculpt, this is your chance! Toby Wayne Larson will be leading "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sculpting a Bust, But Were Afraid to Ask" on Saturdays, March 1-15, from 1-4pm. Register now at coastarts.org/events/bust-sculpting

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Newport Performing Arts Center @pacnewport.bsky.social · Feb 14

There's so much coming up at the PAC! Claim your seat now for one of these exciting events. Visit coastarts.org/pac for all the info.

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Newport Performing Arts Center @pacnewport.bsky.social · Feb 14

There's so much coming up at the PAC! Claim your seat now for one of these exciting events. Visit coastarts.org/pac for all the info.

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Newport Visual Arts Center @vacnewport.bsky.social · Feb 14

Newport Paper & Book Arts Festival registration continues, and we still have room in a few of these exciting (and fun) workshops! To register now, visit coastarts.org/newport-paper-book-arts-festival

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Red Octopus Theatre Company @red-octopus.bsky.social · Feb 9

Something's happening at the PAC April 11-27. We can't tell you what it is, but we can give you a clue. CoastArts.org/what-is-it

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EmeraldCurtainCollective.org @emeraldcurtain.bsky.social · Feb 6

Come connect, create & activate with us!! Fri. Feb 28 at the Yachats Commons on the Oregon Coast! Have fun learning about what makes these forests & ecosystems so unique and critical! Deep dive &/or make art & enjoy the entertainment. Bid on amazing local art and small business offerings. Come Play!

ECC presents:
FOREST THROUGH THE TREES

Engage, enjoy, connect & activate to protect our vital coastal forests.
A fundraiser & awareness experience to connect the broader community with seeing the true worth of our unique Siuslaw Forest through the trees. CRA has been dedicated to protecting these forests and ecosystems for decades. Now that ECC is bringing artists to center stage to unite in this critical call to Action!
Join us!

FREE ADMISSION Meal Tickets $15
Eventbrite Link for Tickets & Event Line-up https://bit.ly/ecc-yachats

Local art. Silent auction. Live music & theater. Art bus & mask making. Dinner & deserts. Forest Photo Booth. Info/educational tables.
Book signing & sale.
NWFP Comment Action.

2/28/25 4:00pm-9:00pm

4-6pm OPEN HOUSE.
Music, mingle & dinner.
6-8pm PRESENTATIONS. Info & actions. Films, puppets & theatre.

Yachats Commons
441 Hwy 101 N
Yachats, Oregon

More Information:
Co- sponsered by CRA:
Coastrange.org
Emerald Curtain Collective.org
Emeraldcurtaincollective@gmail.com

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Newport Performing Arts Center @pacnewport.bsky.social · Feb 9

IN TWO WEEKS! February 21-March 8, Coastal Act Productions presents the smash hit musical "Something Rotten!" directed by Jody Hanna. Catch this knee-slapping, joyous celebration of everything you love about Broadway LIVE on stage at Newport Performing Arts Center. coastarts.org/events/rotten