Jess paints murals that turn heads and bring people together. For over 15 years, she has specialized in nature and native species themes that help businesses, schools, and communities. Contact Jess today to learn how she can transform your space with beautiful nature-inspired artwork and follow along on Instagram @jessbrinkart jbrinkerhoff.com.
jbrinkerhoff.com
Ila Rose is known locally for her mural work, as well as her work on several Oregon Country Fair posters. Rose has been working as a professional artist for almost 20 years and has been commissioned for everything from small-scale design jobs to large-scale murals. Rose specializes in nature imagery, symbolism, hidden depth and images that are thought-provoking. Contact Ila Rose to help you bring meaning to your empty spaces.
ilaroseart.com
Heather Rose LeCompte is an award-winning mixed-media abstract artist, illustrator, folk artist, and expressive arts workshop facilitator. As an artist, she specializes in creating visually stunning work that tells stories of compassion, courage, creativity, and connectedness. Heather is also a long-time expressive arts workshop facilitator, offering nourishingly creative workshops for private individuals and community groups. Heather can be reached at heatherroselecompte@gmail.com.
The Eugene Springfield Community Orchestra gives local amateur musicians an opportunity to learn and perform orchestral music to improve their skills and enrich their lives through music.
escorchestra.org
Fernland Studios is reimagining environmentalism through art and education. Our mission is to provide Black, Indigenous, and people of color opportunities to explore environmentalism through artist residencies, educational retreats, and writing workshops. Our vision is to reimagine how we work within environmentalism, provide space for people to express themselves through art, aid in developing rejuvenating and reciprocal relationships, and foster placemaking for communities of color in the Pacific Northwest.
fernlandstudios.org
The Eugene Saturday Market is the nation's oldest reoccurring open-air market with the mission of providing selling opportunities to local artists of all backgrounds and disciplines. Each Saturday from April to November, artisans come to the Park Blocks (near 8th Avenue and Oak Street in Downtown Eugene) to sell unique handmade products, handcrafted services, and tasty food. Experience live music all day near our International Food Court and support your local artists!
eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Founder and Director of Whiteaker Printmakers Fine Art Studio & Gallery, Heather Halpern practices and teaches multiple art-making methods. Primarily a traditional printmaker (mezzotint, etching, engraving, drypoint, woodcut, linocut, lithography, monotype, and more), she is also a painter (oil, acrylic, watercolor, encaustic, pastel) and sculptor (clay, stone). Heather is known for her poignant visual narratives. Her award-winning work has been shown around the world.
heatherhalpern.com
DesiFest is an annual South Asian arts and culture festival. Our mission is to celebrate and explore the diverse and dynamic experiences of the South Asian diaspora through the arts and humanities. We engage performance artists, visual artists, and storytellers to cultivate spaces for dialogue, collaboration, and empowerment across borders and boundaries of identities and cultures.
sites.google.com/view/desifest2023/home
Don Dexter Gallery opened in its new permanent location in Crescent Village in 2023, having hosted established and emerging artists since 1997. The mission of the gallery is to expand the boundaries of art in the community and welcome a diverse selection of art in Eugene. Don Dexter Gallery is an Indigenous-owned gallery that also serves as a community space for health, wellness, art, and cultural events. Follow us on Instagram @dondextergallery and Facebook @dextergallery.
dondextergallery.com
I am a trans artist who has been working in the Eugene area since 2015. I make paintings that range from small, intimate portraits to enveloping murals. My work is characterized by mesmerizing colors, potent symbols, expressive figuration, and dreamlike composition. I like making paintings about queer joy that scratch the itch in my heart for beauty, meaning, and survivance. You can connect with me on Instagram @efsoleil.
instagram.com/efsoleil
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City of Eugene
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Lane Community College
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