NEWBERG, Ore.—The Art Harvest Studio Tour (AHST) is back around Yamhill County for 2024 opening studio doors for 63 artists around Amity, Dayton, McMinnville, Newberg, Dundee, and Carlton. Artists around Yamhill Valley will invite art enthusiasts into their studios October 4 through 6, and 11 through 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Started in 1993, AHST is run by the Arts Alliance of Yamhill County based in McMinnville, Oregon. The tour, which consistently runs the first two weekends in October, provides a literal open door for art lovers to experience local artists’ studios.
“Our goal is to provide an opportunity for visitors to meet the artists in their working environment, gaining insight into their creative process and a greater appreciation for the value of the work they produce,” said AHST coordinator James Nelson.
Art enthusiasts interested in visiting artist studios during AHST first need to acquire a AHST button, sold for $10 at every studio location as well as ART Elements Gallery, Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Chehalem Cultural Center. This one-time purchase grants admission into any of the participating studios.
Read last year’s story about the 29th annual of the Art Harvest Studio Tour to learn more.
Art Harvest Studio Tour Newberg Artists 2024
Every Newberg or Dundee-based artist on the tour is listed below with an art sample, their name, their medium, the address for this studio tour, an artist statement, and a link to their page on the AHST website. If they have their own websites, you can access them by clicking on the artist’s name.
Kathleen Buck
Acrylic & Watercolor Painting
20080 SW Jaquith Road, Newberg, OR 97132
“My paintings attempt to capture the essence of figures and objects using texture and careful color choices to express a mood or emotion. I want dabs and splashes of paint to fuse into a recognizable image emerging from an abstracted background. I strive to create a strong harmonious composition that will engage the viewer.”
Sharing studio space with Kathy Thompson & Linda Workman-Morelli. Linda will be demonstrating pit firings on both weekends. Wheelchair accessible.
Learn more at the AHST site.
Gary Buhler
Watercolor, Oil, & Acrylic Painting
111 S College Street, Newberg, Oregon 97132
“I am excited by color, contrast and texture. Both organization and surprise catch my eye in nature and in the visual world. I search for beauty and truth and express my feelings of appreciation for life, culture and our Creator in my work. I enjoy the journey that this search takes me on and hope you can join me in some way.”
Wheelchair Accessible.
Learn more at the AHST site.
Karin Carter
Sculpture, Mixed Media, & Oil Painting
625 N Main Street, Newberg, OR 97132
“Various ideas influence me: how nature intersects with man, a fascination with the body, (elbows and ears and nostrils are incredible, are they not?), and a desire to take one surreal or playful step away from classical sculpture. My love of color appears in oil paintings and digital collages.”
Learn more at the AHST Site.
Jeanne Cuddeford
Oil, Watercolor, & Acrylic Painting
22900 SW Jaquith Road, Newberg, OR 97132
“I am in awe of the ever-changing color, shape and mood in my Oregon landscapes. I want to put it all on canvas. Catching the sun as it highlights a mountain or seeing the glow as it spotlights flowers, creates an excitement which I hope to capture in my paintings.”
Not wheelchare accessible.
Learn more at the AHST site.
John Cummings
Pastel Painting
Artisanal Wine Cellars: 614 E 1st Street, Newberg, OR 97132
“I offer plein air pastel paintings based on local landscapes and the Oregon Coast. My figurative work starts when something catches my eye; especially people going about their daily activities. Studio pastels are based on reference photographs, sketches and notes. Many of my works are derived from trips to Bolivia and from the streets of La Paz. And then there’s my favorite peony paintings!”
Learn more at the AHST site.
Terry Emery
Concrete & Mixed Media Sculpture
17285 NE Hillsboro Highway, Newberg, OR 97132
“Using my hands and found items, I create work that is touchable, in harmony with nature, and full of life and joy. Orbs of concrete and rock are an amalgamation of organic elements, natural colors, cracks and fissures, all reflecting the wonderful imperfection of life. My bodices and figurines are a mix of everyday items to form unexpected poignant pieces of art, reflecting gaiety and serenity.”
Learn more at the AHST site.
Kathleen Jones
Oil Painting
3200 N Center Street, Newberg, OR 97132
“Through the years I have created in various mediums. I’ve enjoyed the exploration of all of them, but for me, oils felt like home. I love the feel of the oils on canvas whether I am using brushes or palette knives. The balance and beauty of nature has always been an inspiration to me.”
Learn more at the AHST site.
Peter Leighton
Fused Glass
17205 NE Fairview Drive, Dundee, OR 97115
“Using glass as a medium, I create images on a transparent canvas where I am able to sculpt in light and color. The result is often dramatic, inspiring, and unique.”
Learn more at the AHST site.
Adele O’Neal
Wire-wrapped Sterling Silver Jewelry
341 SW Hemlock Street, Dundee, OR 97115
“As a child, I always collected rocks, sometimes to my parents’ chagrin! I have continued that love of nature in my jewelry, incorporating beautiful natural stones, crystals, and pearls. Some pieces feature my own fused glass or recycled “stuff”. I handcraft my work around a focal piece to provide an expression of beauty and uniqueness.”
Not Wheelchair Accessible.
Learn more at the AHST site.
Rob Ramage
Oil, Pastels, & Mixed Media Painting
Archer Vineyard Tasting Room at Dundee Hills Resort: 9664 NE Fox Farm Road, Dundee, OR 97115
Leslie Struxness is showing in the Tasting Room (downstairs) and Rob Ramage is in the Dundee Hills Resort Community Room.
“I find that I am on a journey, and I am still anchored to observing nature directly on location in plein air paintings. Yet, the more isolated and remote, the more interesting the experience is. I then take this experience into the studio where my work becomes more abstract and surreal.”
Learn more at the AHST site.
Donna Sires
Pastels
2808 N Main Street, Newberg, OR 97132
“I strive to capture and enhance light, texture, and color to create a painting where even the smallest details are brought to life. I explore the world around me to convey tranquility and peace to the viewers in both landscapes and pet portraiture. My hope is to inspire everyone to look more closely at the stunning world in which we live and discover the beauty all around us.”
Learn more at the AHST site.
Leslie Struxness
Photography
Archer Vineyard Tasting Room at Dundee Hills Resort: 9664 NE Fox Farm Road, Dundee, OR 97115
Leslie Struxness is showing in the Tasting Room (downstairs) and Rob Ramage is in the Dundee Hills Resort Community Room.
“I have been a photographer for more than 20 years. Although I reside in the Pacific Northwest, I have become an international medical volunteer and an intrepid adventure traveler. Photography allows me to capture and immortalize the moment. I strive to make my work authentic, and transformative.”
Learn more at the AHST site.
Christine Joy Swanson
Oil & Watercolor Painting
Chehalem Cultural Center: 415 E Sheridan Street, Newberg, OR 97132
“Much of being an artist is learning how to see – I discover this over & over in the art of painting. I love that learning to see is never-ending, making every painting feel new. I feel so fortunate to live in the Pacific Northwest, where inspiration for my work is just outside my door.”
Learn more at the AHST site.
Kathy Thompson
Handmade Ceramic Tiles & Mosaics
20080 SW Jaquith Road, Newberg, OR 97132
“The diversity of my medium – clay – allows me to mold tiles into unique shapes to create art that is pleasing, touchable and often functional. I cut and form clay into kiln-fired tiles, then create mosaics, which range from abstract to realistic. The majestic firs surrounding my Chehalem Mountain studio constantly inspire me.”
Learn more at the AHST site.
Tim Timmerman
Oil, Mixed Media, & Wood Engraving
800 E Franklin St., Newberg, Oregon 97132
“Tim’s works of art are allegorical and narrative explorations of the gifts and perils of living in the 21st century. His mixed media work holds out a faith in something bigger than this temporal life and a hope for a better tomorrow.”
Learn more at the AHST site.
Ken Trox
Wood & Mixed Media
115 E Sherman Street, Newberg, OR 97132
“Random is maybe not so random. My life’s experience has led me here to creating wall art, games and lights. This year’s focus is utilizing Sub-Rosa (what lies beneath) to create art that captures the space and frees the spirit. I’m driven to combine traditional and modern building methods using mixed material (woods, metals, polymers and others) to produce bold works with an element of escape and surprise.”
Learn more at the AHST site.
Penny Tucker
Book Arts
AspenWolf Arts sharing studio with Adele O’Neal: 341 SW Hemlock Street, Dundee, OR 97115
“Why do I make little books? Creating a little book allows me to research and learn new things about different topics. Incorporating quotes from various sources gives me some knowledge about subjects that I knew little to nothing about. Using my own photos in some books is an added bonus!”
Learn more at the AHST site.
Linda Workman-Morelli
Pit-fired Clayworks
20080 SW Jaquith Road, Newberg, OR 97132
“It takes a lot of time and effort to hand-build and burnish my clay vessels and sculptures. The work lives on the razor’s edge of success or failure, generating excitement with each firing. I surrender my ego to the magic of the process. Thank you for your interest.”
Learn more at the AHST site.
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