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Sage partnership: Bandon gallery links with port to bring art to community
Updated: Monday, April 13, 2009
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Through the multipaned windows of Bandon’s historic Port Building, the Coquille River sparkles like a promise. Light refracts off the water and spills into the second floor exhibit space of SAGE Gallery, an enterprise dedicated to the support of fine arts and crafts.
It’s a fortunate conjunction of public and private entities, and a partnership with historical legs. When the boat Twin Sisters sailed up the Coquille in 1859, it opened an outlet for commerce and cultural trade between inland and coast.
Now, thanks to robust initiatives and an energetic private sector, the 18-month-old SAGE Gallery thrives within the former Coast Guard building, and port managers have an inventive and industrious partner in gallery owner Anne Sobbota.
To strengthen the relationship between art and community is both a core value and a continuing goal for Sobbota. This dovetails nicely with the aims of the Port of Bandon, whose Web site states that the city has “survived the downturn of its three major support industries — logging, fishing, and cranberry production … due to the visionary and progressive development of its port facilities as a base for vacation recreation, sport fishing and nature conservancy in the Coquille River watershed.”
Sobbota’s tenancy of the Port Building has introduced residents and visitors to matchless views of the Coquille River Lighthouse, the busy waterway, and unique works of art. The gallery’s suite of rooms includes the wide exhibit space with its windows and highly polished, dark wood floors; a high-ceilinged classroom fitted out with worktables and equipment; and a well-stocked gift and art supply retail center.
On display in the main gallery, jewelry created by former Port of Bandon Manager Alex Linke underscores the bond between past and present. Linke grew up in Europe, where childhood discoveries such as shards of ancient pottery and 2,000 year old Roman trade beads sparked his imagination. Today, he shows his unique “Pieces of Time” jewelry crafted from such childhood treasures as fossil ivory.
Sobbota describes a “great working relationship with the port” that supports her drive to connect with this community. Together, they are exploring funding sources to expand her workshops with the goal of giving back to the people. Last year, Sobotta’s Living Wreath workshops over the Memorial Day weekend brought needed funds to the Family Support Services of the Oregon National Guard. Her participation at the 2008 Windfest was another happy product of their partnership.
SAGE Gallery shows work by more than 80 artists, in a revolving format that includes bright, sun-washed walls and 10 beautiful wood and glass display cases acquired from the former Light Rain Gallery in Bandon. The schedule is filled with artist receptions, classes, and plans. The staff is ready, and the doors are open Monday through Saturday at 10 a.m., at 390 First St., upstairs at the Port of Bandon.
Teri Albert reviews art and artists for The World. Comments on or story ideas for this column can be e-mailed to malbert3@verizon.net.
Through the multipaned windows of Bandon’s historic Port Building, the Coquille River sparkles like a promise. Light refracts off the water and spills into the second floor exhibit space of SAGE Gallery, an enterprise dedicated to the support of fine arts and crafts.
It’s a fortunate conjunction of public and private entities, and a partnership with historical legs. When the boat Twin Sisters sailed up the Coquille in 1859, it opened an outlet for commerce and cultural trade between inland and coast.
Now, thanks to robust initiatives and an energetic private sector, the 18-month-old SAGE Gallery thrives within the former Coast Guard building, and port managers have an inventive and industrious partner in gallery owner Anne Sobbota.
To strengthen the relationship between art and community is both a core value and a continuing goal for Sobbota. This dovetails nicely with the aims of the Port of Bandon, whose Web site states that the city has “survived the downturn of its three major support industries — logging, fishing, and cranberry production … due to the visionary and progressive development of its port facilities as a base for vacation recreation, sport fishing and nature conservancy in the Coquille River watershed.”
Sobbota’s tenancy of the Port Building has introduced residents and visitors to matchless views of the Coquille River Lighthouse, the busy waterway, and unique works of art. The gallery’s suite of rooms includes the wide exhibit space with its windows and highly polished, dark wood floors; a high-ceilinged classroom fitted out with worktables and equipment; and a well-stocked gift and art supply retail center.
On display in the main gallery, jewelry created by former Port of Bandon Manager Alex Linke underscores the bond between past and present. Linke grew up in Europe, where childhood discoveries such as shards of ancient pottery and 2,000 year old Roman trade beads sparked his imagination. Today, he shows his unique “Pieces of Time” jewelry crafted from such childhood treasures as fossil ivory.
Sobbota describes a “great working relationship with the port” that supports her drive to connect with this community. Together, they are exploring funding sources to expand her workshops with the goal of giving back to the people. Last year, Sobotta’s Living Wreath workshops over the Memorial Day weekend brought needed funds to the Family Support Services of the Oregon National Guard. Her participation at the 2008 Windfest was another happy product of their partnership.
SAGE Gallery shows work by more than 80 artists, in a revolving format that includes bright, sun-washed walls and 10 beautiful wood and glass display cases acquired from the former Light Rain Gallery in Bandon. The schedule is filled with artist receptions, classes, and plans. The staff is ready, and the doors are open Monday through Saturday at 10 a.m., at 390 First St., upstairs at the Port of Bandon.
Teri Albert reviews art and artists for The World. Comments on or story ideas for this column can be e-mailed to malbert3@verizon.net.
Classes at SAGE
Anne Sobbota’s academic background includes advanced degrees in art education and art history. She taught art, art photography and television production at the high school level, and spent another eight years teaching art history and the history of photography at community colleges in Pasadena and Glendale, Calif.
To enroll in any of April’s workshops at SAGE Gallery, call 329-0103. Unless noted, all workshops are taught by Anne Sobbota.
• Beading Basics. Threads, beads, bindings and more ” an “everything you need to know” class, 3 to 5:30 p.m. April 16, $20.
• Microwave Fusing ” Exciting Earrings. 1 to 4 p.m. April 17, $20 includes materials. For beginners or advanced; pick your pieces, nuke ‘em, and wear them out the door!
• Digital Photography ” Take Better Pictures. Instructor Diana Williamson. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. April 18, $35. Bring camera, charged battery, instruction book and empty memory card.
• Mosaic Magic for your Garden. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20, $25 includes materials for mini flower pots.
• Forged and Wrapped. Jewelry workshop with Sharon Martin. Create an embellished copper pendant. 6 to 9 p.m. April 22, $35 includes materials.
• Introduction to Kato Poly Clay “Mosaic Technique.” 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 24, $30 includes materials. For advanced or beginning students.
• Introduction to Resin Jewelry Techniques. Learn to embed your own design in a silver bezel cup. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27, $45 materials included.
• Gourd Crazy. Techniques to embellish and adorn gourds, a relaxing way to spend the day. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30, $35.
And for the kids...
• Learn to See & Draw Mini Series. Ages 9 - 18, three Saturday mornings beginning 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 25, $20.
• Forget Me Knots Bead and macrame workshop. Ages 14-18, 1 to 3 p.m. April 25, $10 includes all materials.
Anne Sobbota’s academic background includes advanced degrees in art education and art history. She taught art, art photography and television production at the high school level, and spent another eight years teaching art history and the history of photography at community colleges in Pasadena and Glendale, Calif.
To enroll in any of April’s workshops at SAGE Gallery, call 329-0103. Unless noted, all workshops are taught by Anne Sobbota.
• Beading Basics. Threads, beads, bindings and more ” an “everything you need to know” class, 3 to 5:30 p.m. April 16, $20.
• Microwave Fusing ” Exciting Earrings. 1 to 4 p.m. April 17, $20 includes materials. For beginners or advanced; pick your pieces, nuke ‘em, and wear them out the door!
• Digital Photography ” Take Better Pictures. Instructor Diana Williamson. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. April 18, $35. Bring camera, charged battery, instruction book and empty memory card.
• Mosaic Magic for your Garden. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20, $25 includes materials for mini flower pots.
• Forged and Wrapped. Jewelry workshop with Sharon Martin. Create an embellished copper pendant. 6 to 9 p.m. April 22, $35 includes materials.
• Introduction to Kato Poly Clay “Mosaic Technique.” 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 24, $30 includes materials. For advanced or beginning students.
• Introduction to Resin Jewelry Techniques. Learn to embed your own design in a silver bezel cup. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27, $45 materials included.
• Gourd Crazy. Techniques to embellish and adorn gourds, a relaxing way to spend the day. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30, $35.
And for the kids...
• Learn to See & Draw Mini Series. Ages 9 - 18, three Saturday mornings beginning 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 25, $20.
• Forget Me Knots Bead and macrame workshop. Ages 14-18, 1 to 3 p.m. April 25, $10 includes all materials.
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