ART GALLERIES Although glass arts often take center stage in Lincoln City, there are local artists working in a wide range of media, from painting and photography to sculpture and mosaic arts. The Pacific Artists’ Co-op Gallery is an artist-owned-and-operated gallery showcasing the works of 25 celebrated local artists, many of whom draw their inspiration from the oceanic world around them. The gallery is open to the public seven days a week, though the best time to visit is during one of its quarterly art receptions, when member artists provide live demonstrations. The Freed Gallery is another top stop for art lovers in Lincoln City and showcases the works of over 90 artists from the Northwest and beyond. Don’t miss the display of wind-powered kinetic sculptures by artist Lyman Whitaker on display in the gallery’s garden. It’s not all glass art at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, where many arts coexist. The Fiber Arts Studio Gallery offers exhibits on fiber creations from rope weaving to quilts, as well as fashion and basketry. Housed in a former schoolhouse on the same campus, the PJ Chessman Gallery presents 12 art shows annually, focusing on local and regional artists. Ceramicists of all levels are welcome to get their hands dirty at Studio 3, a clay studio with potter’s wheels and plenty of space for throwing pots or attending a mosaic workshop. Art education is the main focus at the Artists’ Studio Association, a nonprofit organization that offers workshops on topics ranging from mixed media to creating art with pastels and pencils. Open studios in media such as mosaic arts, painting and drawing are free to members, and some have instructors on hand to guide artists. Did you know? Local artist Ben Soeby’s wood paintings can be found at art galleries and shops around town, including ZuhG Life Surf Shop and Scout Northwest. Lyman Whitaker sculptures at Freed Gallery Painting by Beth Capen at Pacific Artists’ Co-op Gallery CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: COURTESY OF FREED GALLERY; COURTESY OF PACIFIC ARTISTS’ CO-OP GALLERY; NATHAN HOLSTEDT 40 EXPLORELINCOLNCITY.COM
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