This month’s Corvallis Arts Walk, or CAW, is marked with explorations of boundaries and tropes and colors. Add an artist talk or two, and even a poetry reading, and you’ll see why this is going to be a good evening. But wait, there’s also an after party.
Oh, and we should mention, good weather is in the forecast. Slated, like always, for the third Thursday of the month, this month’s iteration falls on September 18. Most locations are open from 4 to 8 pm. Here’s the full line-up.
Art in the Valley, 209 SW 2nd Street
The Magic of Kenya by Mark Nelson. In April, Mark Nelson traveled through Kenya with friends who grew up there, exploring upcountry farms, bustling Nairobi, and the vast Masai Mara. Along the way, he was welcomed with warm smiles and kindness everywhere he went. His photographs capture the breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife, and the spirit of the people he met. This exhibit showcases some of his favorite moments from that unforgettable journey.
The Arts Center Corrine Woodman Gallery, 700 SW Madison Ave, Open 4-7 pm
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, 700 SW Madison Ave, Open 4-7 pm, Reception and Artist Talk, 5:30 – 7 pm
Weight by Crista Ann Ames. This Washington artist questions familiar feminine tropes in art and art history. Raised on a small subsistence farm, her work draws from personal experiences with pastoral life, animal husbandry, women’s craft and fertility. Cristom Vineyards who will be pouring wine during this opening reception.
Corvallis Foundry Gallery, 257 SW Madison Ave Suite 210
Murmurs – the written detritus of that left unsaid meets reflective illustration in a collaged cacophony of media in this exhibition by local artist Robin Weis.
Corvallis Museum, 411 SW Second
Gender Outlaws. Local artist, woodworker, and educator Kat Edmonds will be joined by collaborations from the Highland Woodshop. Stop by from 4 to 6:30 pm, then stay for the Gender Outlaws Launch Party at 7 pm. This special after-hours celebration features the artist’s new western wear accessories and includes line dancing, drinks, gourmet chocolate, and a fashion show.
Adrienne Fritze Art Studio, 460 SW Madison Ave Suite 12, Second Floor
Works-In-Progress. Peek behind the curtain at Adrienne Fritze’s Works-In-Progress—unfinished, evolving, alive. Among them unfolds her Borders & Lines project: an act of artistic instigation. Adrienne lays down intricate, hand-drawn borders—part invitation, part dare—and then hands the center to another artist. The twist? Prompts that guide these collaborations come from the public, injecting mischief, surprise, and chance. No one holds full control. The result: unruly works that blur lines between artist and audience. The borders are drawn. Enter as audience or artist, with prompt or mark, to finish what is just begun.
Living Studios Gallery at Cornerstone Associates, 1445 SE Crystal Lake Dr #101
Recent drawings by Living Studios artist, TJM, featuring Megan Bretbrunner.
New Morning Bakery, 219 SW 2nd Street
Among the Sunflowers by local watercolor artist Sherri Neighbor. Unafraid of vibrant colors, Sherri paints sunflowers that seem to burst from their frames. Inspirational blooms are mingled with Queen Anne’s Lace, Black-eyed Susans, dragonflies, and hummingbirds. Come and see if you can find the playful kitten nestled among the bright fall flowers.
Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd), TBD
Olivia Rivers Art, 464 SW Madison Ave
Open Studio Exhibit. Olivia Rivers’ open studio and showroom for Carbony musical instruments at The Dragon’s Whistle. She paints vivid Celtic scapes, fantasy symbolism, and honors cross cultural depictions of the Goddess.
Pegasus Gallery, 312 SW Madison Ave
The Hum. A collaborative art show by glass mosaic artist Lyn Radosevich and poet Hanna King. This exhibit will hang in the gallery throughout September into mid October, when the show will begin to evolve into the annual winter exhibit. During this month’s CAW, enjoy a catered feast plus a poetry reading and artist talk (6:30–7 pm). Radosevich’s mosaics highlight play and meditation through found objects and glass, while King’s poetry explores embodiment and resonance.
Terra Viva Gallery, 354 SW Madison Ave
Works 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.
Feature photo: Gender Outlaws at the Corvallis Museum
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