Forecasts call for a comfortably warm and sunny afternoon and early evening for this month’s Corvallis Arts Walk, or CAW. Also, variety. Many mediums and subject matters and general vibes are explored and offered for this upcoming iteration of the walk. Set for Thursday, August 21, most of the locations will be open from 4 to 8 pm. So, let’s get into it, here is the lineup:
Adrienne Fritze Art Studio, 460 SW Madison Ave Suite 12, Second Floor
Empty & Meaningless: Shaping the Light Within – Interactive Preview Installation, Part 3. A final preview of this exhibit that will be opening at Eugene’s New Zone Gallery on September 5.
During August’s CAW, visitors can engage with three interactive spaces: share a truth at The Writing Desk (suite 9), post anonymously on the Wall of Freedom (Hallway Gallery), and release a burden into The Whisper Jar (outside suite 16). Artist Adrienne Fritze continues shaping her upcoming exhibit with these powerful contributions. Stop by her open studio to view evolving artworks, explore prompts, and sign up for final Box Project workshops.
Art in the Valley, 209 SW 2nd Street
“A Taste of France,” a photography show by Phil Coleman. Phil selected images from trips to France in 2024 and 2025. The primary purpose for each visit was to attend a small intensive French language school near Lyon. For three to four weeks each year, he was fully immersed in the language and the cuisine, twenty-four/seven. Afternoons and weekends were free, allowing him to take trains to interesting nearby towns – or end up in Paris – and take photos along the way. It was a great, if challenging, experience – and his marginal French did improve.
The Arts Center Corrine Woodman Gallery, Open 4-7 pm, Artist Reception 5:30 – 7 pm, 700 SW Madison Ave
Kum Ja Lee’s exhibit Beyond Time. Beyond Time is an immersive installation by Eugene-based artist Kum Ja Lee, presenting a thoughtful exploration of temporality through the use of transitory light, diverse fibers, and mixed media. Lee’s work delves into the multifaceted nature of time and its manifestations in both the natural world and human experience. By weaving together Eastern and Western philosophical concepts, Lee creates a compelling visual dialogue that reflects her cultural identity and artistic process.
The Arts Center Main Gallery Open 4-7 pm, 700 SW Madison Ave
Around Oregon Biennial. Every two years, The Arts Center celebrates work created around Oregon with a juried exhibition in the Main Gallery. Featuring work from established and emerging artists, The Around Oregon Biennial exhibition explores a variety of perspectives from artists living throughout our state. This year’s exhibition was juried by Scott Malbaurn, Executive Director of the Schneider Museum of Art.
Core Gallery: Corvallis Foundry, 257 SW Madison Ave Suite 210
Pond and Beyond, art by Sherri Neighbor. Wander into a serene world of watercolor and mixed media framed art. Enjoy blooming waterlilies, dragonflies, and the quiet pond life unfolding beneath the surface. The soothing sights and sounds invite you to pause and relax.
Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second St.
Printmaking Demonstration for all ages!Kids and adults can try their hand at pulling a print. LuZena Donell holds a Bachelor’s of Fine Art, with a concentration in Traditional Studio Printmaking. She has a personal love for relief printmaking and enjoys experimenting with different techniques and unconventional materials. In addition to the printmaking demonstration, there will be five artists from the Willamette Abstract Group showing their work. Stop by the museum for a fun night filled with a variety of art.
New Morning Bakery, 219 SW 2nd Street
The Willamette Valley Through My Lens. Oregon native, Jasmine Graves is a naturalist, photographer, homesteader, artist, and a mom. Raised in the foothills of the Cascades, she combines her background in wildlife conservation with a deep love of the land to capture intimate moments with local wildlife and native plants. Her photography, taken using natural light and settings, highlights the everyday beauty of the Willamette Valley and invites viewers to feel a stronger connection to the natural world just outside their doors. Jasmine is deeply rooted in seasonal rhythms and the changing landscape, which inspire much of her work. Select pieces are available as high-definition aluminum prints—lightweight, weather-resistant, and suitable for indoor or outdoor display.
Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd
Malynda Shook, a Willamette Valley artist and maker is exhibited. During the school year she is a middle school and high school art teacher. In the summer months Malynda is a baker/gardener/taker-oner of home improvement projects. She loves to draw (animals in particular).
Pegasus Gallery, 312 SW Madison Ave
The TAC Artists in Residence Show has been extended due to audience request. The exhibit showcases work by Yannie Álvarez, Christina Larsen, and Lisl Tulunay, from their time as Artists in Residence at The Arts Center. Álvarez investigates Mexican-American identity and culture through bold acrylic paintings while Larsen’s sculptural work examines patterns of modern consumption and preservation. Tulunay’s oil paintings explore the in-between moments of daily life lived by ordinary people from Türkiye to Oregon. The Gallery also spotlights three meaningful pieces by photographer Grant Cunningham, paintings by Kris Mitchell, and works by photographers Greyson Peterson and Charlie Taft. Pegasus says to come on by and talk art, break bread, and share in their heARTfelt community vibe.
SeeSidStamp, 408 SW Monroe Ave, Suite M253
SeeSidStamp creates one of a kind, hand printed linoleum block prints. Focusing on the natural world around us, as well as the fantastical and interesting, each piece is an original work of art. From pop culture to sub culture, local plants and animals, and custom pet portraits, See Sid Stamp has something for everyone. Stop by the studio space and watch the magic happen.
Tarweed Folk School, 400 SW 2nd
Crafted by Hand featuring two artists this month. Textile artist Kristine Berg, drawing from her 50-year career as a costume designer in the theater, film, and TV worlds, will construct a unique fabric collage top during the event – a sample for her Fall Tarweed class Bespoke Basic Sewing. Jewelry designer Lily Martin of Jack Rabbit Creative will share her array of distinctive, nature-inspired hand-crafted earrings. Also on display will be a variety of handcrafted artisan works.
Terra Viva Gallery, 354 SW Madison Ave
The work of Anna Russell. Enjoy abstract painting, handmade ceramics, and artisan silversmith jewelry gallery for a captivating journey into the world of handcrafted elegance. Discover the beauty of meticulously crafted silver jewelry, each piece a masterpiece of creativity and craftsmanship.
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