58 VISITTHEOREGONCOAST.COM ARTS & CULTURE PUBLIC ART Art is a treasure hunt in Lincoln City with the Finders Keepers program. For this signature year-round event, more than 3,000 blown-glass floats made by local artists are hidden along Lincoln City beaches for visitors to find — and keep. The artsy hub also highlights its 7-mile (11-km) public art trail with a free digital passport. The mobile guide features local murals, sculptures and a new poetry path. At Newport’s Historic Bayfront — home to the state’s largest commercial-fishing fleet — over 20 awe-inspiring paintings adorn the sides of buildings, many depicting the rich maritime history and sea creatures of the area. Head to the Alsea Bay Bridge Visitor Center and Museum in Waldport to see displays about the Indigenous history of the area and learn about Oregon Coast bridges. VISUAL ARTS A hub for visual artists, the Lincoln City Cultural Center has two distinct galleries along with a cultural plaza packed with whimsical public art and installations, like Poppy, a 24-foot-tall (7.3-m) interactive stainless-steel sculpture. You can get a front-row seat to glassblowers as they work at Alder House, open seasonally from May to October, and the Lincoln City Glass Center. Head south to The Marketplace at Salishan, where the Rowboat Gallery features exceptional work from regional artists. Located in Newport’s historic Nye Beach, the Newport Visual Arts Center is the largest visual-arts facility on the Coast and offers standout gallery spaces. The Upstairs Gallery often features new and experimental artists in the Northwest region, and the spacious William Runyan Gallery showcases coastal and visiting artists along with an annual community-based art exhibition. East of Newport, check out Toledo’s active art scene at the Yaquina River Museum of Art and local galleries. CRAB BOAT RENTALS • CRAB RING RENTALS DEEP SEA FISHING ROCKFISH • LINGCOD HALIBUT • SALMON • CRABBING RENTALS 15’ BOATS • CRAB RINGS BAIT • TACKLE • ICE GEAR • SNACKS • BEER GIFTS • APPAREL (541) 867-4470 (541) 265-6800 Plan your trip online CHARTERS YAQUINABAYCHARTERS.COM RENTALS NEWPORTMARINASTORE.COM Newport Marina Store & Yaquina Bay 2128 SE MARINE SCIENCE DR, NEWPORT, OR 97365 LOCATED NEXT TO THE BOAT LAUNCH IN THE SOUTH BEACH MARINA Crackerjack
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