Yaquina: A Traveling Exhibit

The Yaquina Exhibit represents 35 years of oil painting by Michael Gibbons in 45 plein air paintings from locations in the Yaquina River watershed. The purpose of this exhibit is to offer a visual documentation of the beauty, history, health and viability of the Yaquina watershed. Through experiencing these poetic landscape interpretations, a benchmark is offered for sustaining this significant environment for forests, fish and wildlife. This artist's vision emphasizes the benefits of the watershed that provides employment, a water source, healthy air quality and recreational venues for the region.

What is the Yaquina Story?

What is the Yaquina story as told by Michael's paintings? Settle down with a cup of coffee and check out James Nelson's interview with Michael on site at the Yaquina Exhibition now showing at the LaSells Stewart Center at Oregon State University.
Many thanks to Craig Hamnquist who gave us his time and expertise in creating this video. Craig volunteers his time creating, artist interviews, instructional videos, and creating still galleries of student work at both Corvallis and Crescent Valley High Schools. If you are an artist and are interested in contacting Craig, please do so by emailing [email protected]

Where to See the Yaquina Exhibit