Current Features and Events

Yaquina River Museum of Art presents quilt to LaRue Hart

LaRue Hart, quilt winner, and Yaquina River Museum of Art Board Members: Michael Gibbons, Gregg Harrison, (LaRue Hart), Judy Gibbons and Maxine Moodie
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Holiday Plans at the Gallery and Museum

Hometown Holiday Schedule

Museum Acquires Painting by Local Artist

"Barn on Elk City Road" goes to Hallie Ford Museum

"Watery Jewels" Limited Edition Print

Fund Raiser Donation

Known for his quiet painting "ennobling the common place" (quote by actor David Ogden Stiers), "Watery Jewels" is simply Michael Gibbons use of water in a field creating an intimate view of one of his favorite places. The field is just north of Yachats, Oregon between US Hwy 101 and the beach on the Central Oregon Coast. Gibbons will sometimes take students to draw and paint there as part of his desire to teach "how to SEE"; to separate the process from thinking about a specific subject; to FEEL the place where they find themselves.

This is a Limited-Edition Reproduction of 300. The "SR" preceding the number at the lower left of the image means "Supervised Reproduction". This denotes the artist was in attendance during the entire printing process to make any subtle changes in order to maintain the fidelity to the original painting; ie: particularly color integrity.

Michael has donated this lovely print as a fund raiser to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Newport, Oregon for their Holiday Bazaar, November 5, 9:00am - 3:00pm at 927 N. Coast Hwy. To bid on this please contact Susan Morrison at (541)765-2159. (The print is also available for sale in the Gallery)

"Wetlands and Cow Parsley" oil 12" x 24"

Oregon Wetlands Showing in California [Click for more info]

32nd Annual International Exhibition

Michael Gibbons work has been accepted for the 32nd Annual International Marine Art Exhibition at The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport, CT. “Marsh at Evening”, oil, 9” x 12” and “Marsh at Cypress Dunes”, oil, 9” x 12” were painted near Cypress Dunes State Park on the Gulf Coast of Florida in 2010 while visiting family for the Christmas holidays. Unseasonal temperatures hovered in the 20's and 30's and the artist wore gloves while working to keep warm! The swamps were the only sheltered spot from which to work!
Artist statement:
“The non-objective suggestions of reflections is a favorite of mine.”
The public is invited to the exhibition at the Maritime Art Gallery at Mystic Seaport, September 24 – November 13. For more information please visit www.mysticseaport.org/gallery

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"The Chase" by Don Prechtel

Don Prechtel's Historical Western Art Exhibit remains on display in the Yaquina River Museum of Art School House Exhibit Building through the month of October. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 4:00pm

Memorial brick dedicated to Senator Mark O. Hatfield

A memorial brick to Oregon US Senator Mark O. Hatfield, July 12, 1922 – August 7, 2011, will be installed at the Yaquina River Museum of Art Legacy Arts Terrace, Toledo. Hatfield was a friend and collector of Michael Gibbons’ art. The artist and his wife Judith entertained the Hatfields several times over the years in Toledo. The photo was taken by Judy Gibbons of Senator Hatfield and Michael Gibbons in the artist’s living room, 1993, Toledo.

Art Walk 18, September 3, 4 & 5, 2011

The theme in the Arts District is Western Art for the 18th Annual Art Walk in Toledo, Oregon on Labor Day Weekend, September 3, 4 & 5 from 10am to 5pm each day. Over a dozen artists participate, opening their galleries and other locations to show their work. At Gallery Michael Gibbons, Michael continues his study of the southwest with a body of ala prima work from the Sonora Desert of Arizona. Fifteen paintings of mountain and desert views will be presented in the gallery with paintings of the northwest shown throughout the Vicarage Garden. Live western swing music by Bert Sperling and Friends in the garden along with Oregon wines and refreshments.

Art Walk guest artist Vel Miller

Vel Miller is shown giving an Art Talk in the Vicarage Garden in 2010. [Click for more info]

Hank Sinatra performs in the Vicarage Garden for Art Walk 18

Bert Sperling returns as his alter ego "Hank Sinatra" with the Atomic Cowboys playing western swing music to go along with the southwest theme at Gallery Michael Gibbons during Art Walk 18. Hank will be performing in the Vicarage Garden before and after the Art Talks at 1pm all three days of Art Walk.

YRMA Sponsors Don Prechtel for Art Walk

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Musical Entertainment in the Legacy Arts Terrace during Art Walk 18

The Yaquina River Museum of Art has invited Sue Lick a singer-songwriter from South Beach, Oregon, to perform in the Legacy Arts Terrace. She has been performing for more than 30 years. In addition to singing, she plays guitar, piano and mandolin. A frequent performer at clubs and community events, she co-directs the choirs at Sacred Heart Church in Newport. A former newspaper reporter, she is also a freelance writer, currently specializing in creative nonfiction and poetry. Her latest book, Shoes full of Sand, will be on sale at the Art Walk. For more information, visit www.suelick.com.

2011 Painting Workshop

3 Day Painting Workshop with Michael Gibbons
July 22, 23 & 23 - Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Plan ahead and register early. Class limited to 10 people for personalized guidance ***UPDATE*** Only 2 spaces left for the workshop - sign up soon if you want to participate!
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Michael & Judy Gibbons welcome Toledo Chamber of Commerce After Hours

In celebration of 25 years in business in Toledo, Michael & Judy are hosting the the Toledo Chamber of Commerce After Hours on Thursday June 2, 2011 from 5pm to 7:00pm. Members and friends are welcome to attend at Gallery Michael Gibbons, 140 NE Alder Street in the Arts District. Enjoy the artwork while listening to Deb Kerrs on the piano and classical guitar and sample refreshments with Oregon wine & cheese. Michael and Judy are delighted to celebrate the gallery's 25th Anniversary in business in Toledo with the community. Bring your business card for free drawing for art prizes.

"Patsy's Corner" oil 8" x 10"

June, 2011 First Weekend Toledo Art
Gallery Michael Gibbons continues First Weekend with a concentration of landscapes, seascapes and the genre of the area. Recent paintings include neighborhood scenes of Toledo and the Central Oregon Coast. Open hours: Saturday, June 4, 11am - 6pm and Sunday, June 5, noon - 6pm. [Click for more info]

"Brothers" oil 12" x 16"

Expressions of Faith in Art
Michael Gibbons work was juried and accepted for the 3rd annual exhibit "Expression of Faith in Art" at St Joseph Catholic Church in Salem, Oregon. The focus of this exhibit was to show artworks which express either the artist's experience of faith or work that invites the viewer to consider the event of faith as expressed through Beauty. [Click for more info]

First Weekend February 5 & 6, 2011

"QUIET REFUGE", oil, 15" x 18" is one of Michael's featured paintings Toledo's First Weekend Art Exhibit. The gallery will be open from 11am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday. Visit with Michael while enjoying complimentary Oregon wine and cheese. Several other gallerys will be open in Toledo so come out and make a day of it!

"Still Life and the Figure" at YRMA

The latest exhibit at the Yaquina River Museum of Art features a diverse selection of art from the museum’s permanent collection, the Michael and Judith Gibbons Trust and museum supporters. The bronzes and paintings cover a wide range of topics from artists around the world. Among the featured artists are Douglas Haga, John Van Dreal, Michele Taylor, Mark de Graffenreid, Michael Gibbons, Nicholas Wilson, Martin Eichinger, Bernardo Lopez Izquierdo (Nano), Ivan Kelly, William (Bill) Kucha, John Solie, Ed Young, and Loran Speck. The museum is open Thursday – Sunday, noon to 4:00pm and by appointment by calling (541)336-1907. Admission is free, although donations are accepted. The current show runs through March. [Click for more info]

Happy Holidays from the Gibbons!

We're showing Southwest and Northwest art by Michael for the holidays. Some of the paintings have not been shown in the gallery before or not for a long time.

First Weekend November at the Vicarage

Signature Gallery Michael Gibbons will offer wine and cheese during First Weekend Toledo and an opportunity to visit with the artist. Paintings from Michael's "My Oregon" series are on display. The Gallery will be open Saturday, November 6, 11am - 8pm and Sunday, November 7, noon - 4pm

"Given the processes I experience and the deep connection with this place the My Oregon series elicits impressions, memories and responses; all contributing to the image taking place at the end of my brush."
Michael

First Weekend November 2010

The Yaquina River Museum of Art invites you to 1st Weekend Toledo
Saturday, November 6, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday, November 7, Noon to 4:00 pm [Click for more info]

Michael Gibbons and Jason Situ

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"EVOLUTION OF A BARN"

Michael Gibbons invited to Masterstrokes in Laguna Beach, California

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Art Walk 17 Labor Day Weekend

Join Michael Gibbons in Toledo at the 17th Annual Toledo Art Walk, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, September 4, 5 & 6 from 10am to 5pm each day. [Click for more info]
Your Invitation to the 17th Annual Art Walk

Art Walk 17 Guest Artist Vel Miller

Vel Miller, internationally renowned western artist will be the guest artist showing in the J.P. Studio during Art Walk 17
Visit with Vel Miller in the J.P. Studio

Art Walk 17 at the Yaquina River Museum of Art

In honor of the 17th year of the Toledo Art Walk, the Yaquina River Museum of Art is hosting the Founder's Show. A special exhibit of work by Michael Gibbons, Ivan Kelly and Douglas Haga will be on display during Art Walk and thoughout the month of September. The artists will be available throughout Labor Day weekend and you can hear the story of how it all started!
Art Walk Founders in the School House

3 Day Workshop with Michael Gibbons

JULY WORKSHOP SOLD OUT!
You have asked for another. Here it is on September 17, 18 & 19, 2010! Sign up now!
For information, registration form and supplies list, please click on Workshop Information or contact Gallery Michael Gibbons at (541)336-2797
Workshop Information

"Wildflowers on Yaquina Head"

First Weekend Toledo
Saturday, June 5, 11am - 5pm
Sunday, June 6, noon - 5pm
Gallery Michael Gibbons will be featuring paintings of the sea; specifically the Pacific Ocean from the wild to the sublime.

YRMA Exhibits Permanent Collection

First Weekend Toledo
Yaquina River Museum of Art
Saturday, June 5, 11am - 5 pm
Sunday, June 6, noon - 5pm
You are invited to view paintings from the Museum's Permanent Collection including "School House" by Jacqueline Hewitt.
Brenda Citron, shown with Michael Gibbons, presented the painting in pastel to the museum in memory of her sister Sondra Humphrey, a long time resident of Toledo.
Other art in the collection include work by Don Prechtel, Ivan Kelly, Mark deGraffenreid, Jack Wenstrom, Ed Young, John Hewitt and Michelle Taylor.

YRMA joins Toledo Quilt Quest

On May 8, 2010 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, the Yaquina River Museum of Art will be showing "Grandfather's Old Suits" and "Daddy's Ties", quilt and wall hanging in conjunction with Toledo's Quilt Quest. Throughout Toledo will be more than 200 new, historical and art quilts. YRMA will also exhibit paintings from the permanent collection in the School House.
Toledo Quilt Quest MMX

"EVENING DESCENDING IN THE ORCHARD"

A gift to New Avenues for Youth from the Michael and Judith Gibbons Trust in memory and gratitude for the life of Joyce Furman, friend, lover of creation, patron of the arts, and angel among us. [Click for more info]

After School Art Program students visit Yaquina River Museum of Art

Wednesday, January 27, at 4:00 pm, nine junior and senior level students from Newport High School After School Art program with teachers Casey McEneny and Teresa Atwill, International Exchange Student Program, viewed “ESTUARY”, a series of 23 small oil studies created by artist Michael Gibbons for a commissioned painting in the Permanent Art Collection of Mahonia Hall, the Oregon Governor’s official residence in Salem. This solo show was recently shown in the National Arts Club in New York City where many first time viewers saw the landscape of the Yaquina River Watershed of Lincoln County. Gibbons has had “ESTUARY” under wraps in his studio since 1998 when he completed the commissioned painting entitled “ARNOLD CREEK ESTUARY”. [Click for more info]

Drawing for raffle winner

Steve Wilson, Chairman of the Board and Richard Nichols, Board Member drawing the winning ticket for the fund raising quilt along with Judy and Michael Gibbons, museum founders on January 15, 2010 at the museum exhibit space in the “School House”, 151 NE Alder Street, Toledo. All funds go to education in the arts program of the museum. [Click for more info]

Winner of 2009 Raffle

Lori Mickelson, Lincoln City is the delighted winner of “Yaquina River Art Museum in the Woods” quilted wall hanging. Lori and Dean along with Judy Gibbons, from the museum are shown in the Yaquina River Museum of Art, 151 NE Alder Street, Toledo on Monday, January 18 in the museum exhibit space. The quilt was designed and pieced by Monica Lyons, and quilted by Julie Rockwell from Toledo in collaboration with Maxine Moodie whose donation made it all possible.

Traveling exhibition of "Estuaries and Quiet Places"

The Oregon debut of "Estuaries and Quiet Places" opens with a champagne reception to meet the artist, Saturday, December 12 from noon to 5:00 pm in the Legacy Arts Terrace - School House at 151 NE Alder Street, Toledo, Oregon [Click for more info]

Hometown Holiday Celebration

Join us at the Yaquina River Museum of Art School House in the Legacy Arts Terrace December 12 & 13 and 19 & 20 from 10:00am to 5:00 pm [Click for more info]

"Yaquina River Art Museum in the Woods"

Yaquina River Museum of Art Fund Raiser [Click for more info]

Estuaries and Quiet Places; a painter's view of Oregon

"Arnold Creek Estuary"
oil on linen 62" x 42" by Michael Gibbons, 1998
from the Mahonia Hall Permanent Collection, commissioned in 1998 and made possible by the generosity of Greenbrier Companies of Lake Oswego and Bill and Joyce Furman of Portland, Oregon
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Vistas & Vineyards Artists & Founders Show

Toledo artist Michael Gibbons, a founder of Vistas and Vineyards plein air painters, Corvallis, has been invited to show his work at their annual juried October art show at the LaSells Stewart Center, in the Giustina Gallery on the campus of Oregon State University. The Founders Show will be hung in the Murdock Gallery in the south concourse. Gibbons served as a Mentor Artist beginning in 1989 and continues to give an occasional art workshop for the group on location in a vineyard of choice in the Willamette Valley. The show will be open October 3 to 30 with a reception at the center for the artists on October 11 from 6:30 to 8:00pm and the public is cordially invited to the show. The show includes art in many two dimensional medium including oil, pastel, acrylic, pen and ink, graphite and colored pencil.      [Click for more info]

Don Prechtel Prints on display

Don Prechtel, artist working in historical genre and collector of antique western and military accoutrement, returned from his Creswell studio for a solo show of original oil paintings co-sponsored by the Museum and the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts, June 5-28 at the Newport Visual Art Center. [Click for more info]

Michael as John Singer Sargent

Toledo, Oregon competes as a Finalist in the All America City nationwide competition [Click for more info]

Yaquina River Museum of Art May Exhibit

The Moodie Collection of Porcelain Dolls

Family History in a book

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YRMA - Toledo High School Chautauqua Program

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Oregon Chautauqua Program

Winner of 2008 Yaquina River Museum of Art Benefit

Shirley and Mark O’Donnell of Albany, Oregon, winners of the 2008 benefit from the Yaquina River Museum of Art, Toledo, are shown receiving the prize oil painting entitled “AZAELAS AND BLUEBELLS” by artist Michael Gibbons. The Museum sponsors art education programs for the Newport and Toledo schools and makes a residency program available to mature artists. Gibbons has donated a painting to the benefit each year since the Museum’s founding in 2003.
The Museum exhibit opening on May 1 will feature Porcelain Dolls by Maxine Moodie and a Vintage Jewelry Show. The public is invited to a wine and cheese reception from 5:00pm - 7:00pm to meet the artist. The School House is located at 151 NE Alder St., Toledo, in the Legacy Arts Terrace. For more information please call the Museum at (541)336-1907.

Don Prechtel, Artist in Residence at Yaquina River Museum of Art

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"The Flowers of the Faithful"

Michael Gibbons at the 50th Tubac Festival of the Arts February 4 - 8, 2009 [Click for more info]

Miniature Show: "Fog Descending on Sutton Lake" by Michael Gibbons

"Tiny Jewels" Miniature Show
Paintings created specifically of the Oregon landscape for the "My Oregon" series.
Opening Reception with the artist during Toledo's Hometown Holiday Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, December 13 & 14, 11am - 6pm. Show continues through December 21 at Gallery Michael Gibbons.

MICHAEL GIBBONS PAINTING CHOSEN FOR PAINT THE PARKS 100

“View behind the Mission” oil 15” x 21”
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"Azaleas & Bluebells" by Michael Gibbons

Yaquina River Museum of Art announces drawing for "Azaleas & Bluebells", a 10" x 8" oil painting in a museum quality custom gold frame. Painting valued at $3,000. [Click for more info]

LIGHT AT THE YAQUINA RIVER MUSEUM OF ART

Board Members of the Yaquina River Museum of Art, Toledo, are shown with a check for $3,132.00 received from the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund to install a ceiling and track lights in the Exhibit and Education Room of the School House. The School House, built in 1887, was originally used as the Sunday School for the 1st Methodist Church and is part of the Legacy Arts Terrace at 151 NE Alder Street. Donations of carpet and floor covering were received from Friends of the Museum and it is planned the space will be open to the public by December 13 for the Toledo Home Town Holiday Bazaar. Some 800 people passed through this museum building in 2008 and the addition of adequate lighting will make it possible for added programs in the space.

YRMA hosts Dave Masko, photo journalist

Dave Masko, wartime photo journalist, speaks of art in Bosnia

Yaquina River Museum of Art presents a talk by Dave Masko, photo journalist, on his experiences in art in Bosnia. Masko, retired U.S. Air Force, served five tours of duty in Bosnia before, during and after the war with the Serbs. He will share a story of a Bosnian artist and the art from that wartime. Dave will bring a photo feature story about art that survived after the war in Bosnia that he produced for the European Stars and Stripes Newspaper. From 2005 – 2008 Dave Masko worked as a Special Education (art teacher) for the Mapleton School District. He found art classes for both autistic and other students very important and rewarding and will speak on this subject as well.

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Michael Gibbons painting at Schreiner's Iris Garden

MICHAEL GIBBONS PAINTS IN THE BERRY BOTANIC GARDEN [Click for more info]

New addition to YRMA's permanent collection

Don Weller presents donation of watercolor "California Coastal Farm" by John Hewitt to the Yaquina River Museum of Arts curator, Michael Gibbons.
John Hewitt, former resident of Toledo, now residing in Ft. Bragg, CA was the guest artist in the School House, sponsored by the Yaquina River Museum of Art during Art Walk 2008 on Labor Day weekend.

Michael Gibbons & Ivan Kelly draw names for Art Walk prizes

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"Pine Grove at Marsh Edge"

"My Oregon" by Michael Gibbons
New paintings and other work done on location around Oregon by Michael Gibbons, Thursday through Sunday, 11:00 am-6:00 pm at his Signature Gallery, 140 NE Alder Street, Toledo. Call (541)336-2797 for more information.
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"Know Your Museum" at the Yaquina River Museum of Art

Michael Gibbons, founder, and Don Weller, chairman of the board of trustees spoke about the museum at the February 19 meeting of the Civic Club, the oldest continual organization of its kind in Toledo, at the Toledo Public Library. At the meeting, Brenda Mullinack, Toledo resident, made a presentation to the museum in memory of her sister, Sondra Humphries, a long time Toledo resident, of a painting in pastel of the “School House” by Jacqueline Hewitt, Toledo artist known for her street scenes.
The painting was gratefully accepted and will be displayed in the Permanent Collection of the Museum.
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Local artists in the YRMA School House for Holiday Celebration

Decorative gourd by Caroll Loomis and glass art by Larry Sommer [Click for more info]

Michael Gibbons membership in the National Arts Club, New York City

Michael and Judy Gibbons, Toledo, (on right) with guests, Jess Smith of Seal Rock, and Jo and Frank Geltner, South Beach at the National Arts Club, New York City while on the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts Music Tour

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Toledo artist Michael Gibbons paintings included in CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts) Directory

“Presence” oil on panel 12” x 8 ¼”
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“Farm near Mary’s Peak” is published in the 2007-2008 Christians in the Visual Arts Directory (CIVA)

"Farm near Mary’s Peak” oil on panel 12” x 18”
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