Like clockwork, every third Thursday monthly, a new Corvallis Arts Walk, and each sometimes unintentionally finds a theme. But not this month. There’s big variety.
If any theme can be said to have manifested itself, it’s that a few old favorites remain for just a tad longer, so catch them while you can, and a few even older treats have returned. But then there is also fresh work from emerging new artists as well. Like we said variety.
For this Thursday, October 16, most spots will be open from 4 to 8 pm, with some exceptions that have been noted below. Let’s get into it.
Art in the Valley, 209 SW 2nd Street
James F. Schaff: Real – Surreal. Photographer James Schaff presents images that explore the elusive qualities of light and shadow. His work reflects the challenge of translating what is seen in the mind’s eye into a photograph, aiming to capture not only form but also feeling. With a focus on abstract and surreal compositions, Schaff’s photography invites viewers to experience familiar subjects in unexpected ways. His hope is that each image conveys the sense of wonder and emotion he felt when creating it.
The Arts Center Corrine Woodman Gallery, 700 SW Madison Ave, Open 4-7 pm
Shut Up by Kathy Ross. Shut Up is an exhibition that explores function and form while confronting society’s acceptance of noise pollution. Kathy Ross will give an in person artist talk at 5:30 pm.
The Arts Center Main Gallery, 700 SW Madison Ave, Open 4-7 pm
Weight by Crista Ann Ames. Crista, a 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.
(Former) Truckenbrod Gallery, 517 SW 2nd St
Chromatic Response. For two nights only, experience an interactive exhibition featuring work of current TAC Artists in Residence, Avery McDowell and Eva Israelsen, and guest artist Aspen McCallum.
The Coridor Gallery – LBCC Benton Center, 757 Polk Ave
The Green Show. From the deep emerald tones of shaded forests to the timeworn patina of aged copper, this exhibition invites artists to explore green in all its forms— its presence in the natural world, its symbolic ties to energy and transformation, and its emotional resonance in our lives. Show runs October through December 10th.
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
The Arts Center’s SpecTACular Art Auction Celebration. This free, all-ages reception launches an exhibition of over 80 works by local artists, featured in SpecTACular: A Monster Ball, The Arts Center’s bold new fundraiser. Artworks will be on view and available for bidding October 16–25 leading up to the October 25 event.
Adrienne Fritze Art Studio, 460 SW Madison Ave Suite 12, Second Floor
Empty & Meaningless. Shaping the Light Within + Collaborative Borders Project.
LBCC Chinook Hall Gallery, 931 NW Reiman Ave
Student Artist in Residence Show. Each year, two advanced art students are selected by the LBCC Visual Arts Department to create a body of work for exhibition in Chinook Hall on the Corvallis Campus. This year’s featured artists are Mika Winder and Daisy Zambano-Gomez. Winder, based in Albany, explores themes of feminism, horror, and surrealism through drawing, painting, digital art, and doll-making. Zambano-Gomez, a Mexican-American artist, examines sexuality, femininity, and self-expression, sharing her journey to inspire peace and acceptance in others. The exhibition runs from October 2025 through May 2026.
Living Studios Gallery at Cornerstone Associates, 1445 SE Crystal Lake Dr #101
Marne Lucas: ‘Ouroborosity: From Earthly Snakes to Infinity’. Living Studios welcomes Marne Lucas (she/they), an interdisciplinary artist and end of life doula (EOLD) working at the intersection of art, science, and health, using conceptual overlaps: life’s energy, the body, and mortality, in social practice investigations. Her long-term projects are informed by her community around her. An infrared thermal video pioneer since 1995, Lucas uses heat-sensitive imaging technology to illuminate the fragility of human life cycles. The Bardo Project explores creativity as a form of spiritual care in collaborations with terminally ill artists nationwide to establish their legacy.
New Morning Bakery, 219 SW 2nd Street
The Ways of Water by Sherri Neighbor. From moonlit rivers and crashing oceans to fishing streams and serene ponds, Sherri explores how movement and life emerge from the beauty of water.
Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd
Angels and Abstracts: A Nonlinear Exploration of Existence by Lesley Tonna – a series of mixed media works that have been created using the intuitive method and that explore the infinite nature of life energy and interconnectedness through form, texture, color, as well as archetypal imagery meant to invoke a familiar connection with its viewers. An opening reception will be held from 4-6 pm on Thursday, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of signed prints will be donated to Chintimini Wildlife Center.
Pegasus Gallery, 312 SW Madison Ave
The Hum, a collaborative show by glass mosaic artist Lyn Radosevich and poet Hannah King. The artists explore creativity as both meditation and discovery—Radosevich through intuitive, playful mosaics crafted from glass, stone, and found objects, and King through poetry that listens to the body and its song of presence. The reception will include a lovely community feast. (10% of proceeds during CAW will benefit Linn Benton Food Share.)
SeeSidStamp, 408 SW Monroe Ave, Suite M253, Open 4-7 pm
The artist 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 subculture, local plants and animals, and custom pet portraits.
Tarweed Folk School, 400 SW 2nd St
Made by Hand. Experience artisan handmade works in progress – weaving on an inkle loom, and expert woodcarving by Kiko Denzer. Meanwhile, a Tarweed class in furniture making will be underway, all in the historic atmosphere of newly restored Wade Hardware.
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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