South: Ashland, Central Point, Grants Pass, Jacksonville, Klamath Falls, Medford, Roseburg
First Friday Artwalk - Ashland
Monthly, first Friday, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Downtown, including the railroad district
Why Go There? Art galleries, shops feature artist works, variety of media; enjoy refreshments, special activities, music. Gallery maps available on-line or participant galleries. Also hosted by the Ashland Gallery Association (AGA): annual spring Taste of Ashland fundraising event pairs galleries/restaurants/wineries (April); fall weekend Open Studios Tour (October).
Access: Best enjoyed on foot. Street parking, city parking lots; public transportation
More Information: Ashland Galleries, A Taste of Ashland, Belle Fiore Wine, Ashland OST
Schneider Museum of Art - Ashland
Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard (corner of Indiana)
Why Go There? Southern Oregon University's contemporary art museum events include guided tours Tuesdays, 12:30pm-1:00pm; opening receptions for changing exhibits. Admission free (donation requested), no-cost to students.
Access: Drive, metered lot between Indiana Street and Frances Lane; limited street parking; public transportation
More Information: SMA
Crater Rock Museum - Central Point
Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: 2002 Scenic Avenue
Why Go There? Geology enthusiasts will find significant collections of donated Oregon rocks, minerals, other mineral/gem specimens from around the globe. Building houses gift shop offering rock specimens, jewelry, books; lapidary classroom, workshop spaces; nominal admittance fee, senior and student/youth discounts.
Access: Drive, free parking lot and street parking; public transportation (check schedule/closest stop, may require some walking)
More Information: Crater Rock
Art Presence Art Center, Gallery, Events - Jacksonville
Friday-Sunday, 11:00am-5:00pm (special event hours vary)
Location: 206 North Fifth Street
Why Go There? Art center gallery hosts changing exhibit artist receptions; participant in annual Taste of Summer wine tasting/food pairing event (supports Britt Music & Art Festival); annual September Flowers of Hope artist's reception, other art focused events.
More Information: Art Presence
Favell Museum - Klamath Falls
Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm
Location: 125 West Main Street
Why Go There? Non-profit museum collection includes 100,000+ Native American artifacts, art, features Western art from many prestigious, well-known artists; changing exhibits; annual juried local/regional artists fall show; hosted special events, receptions, gift shop; entrance fee.
More Information: Favell Museum
Rogue Gallery & Art Center - Medford
Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am- 5:00pm (Third Fridays 5:00pm-8:00pm), Saturday 11:00am-3:00pm
Location: Four South Bartlett Street
Why Go There? Features two galleries, changing exhibits, receptions, lectures; venue for Jefferson Baroque Orchestra open rehearsals. Free (donations welcomed); special events: annual fall fundraiser dinner, silent/live auctions; music/food celebrations.
More Information: Rogue Gallery + Rogue Gallery Events
Umpqua Community College (UCC) Art Gallery - Roseburg
Monday - Thursday, 10:00am-4:00pm; 3:00pm-6:00pm first/last Fridays
Location: 1140 Umpqua College Road: Whimple Fine Arts Center
Why Go There? 1,100 square foot gallery presents six exhibits yearly featuring regional, national, international artists working in all genres, media. Showcases works of UCC Art faculty, students; sponsors artist talks, workshops (no fee admittance). 70+ contemporary artworks purchased from renowned US, international artists displayed at campus public spaces.
More Information: Art Gallery + Fine Art Events
Umpqua Valley Arts Association - Roseburg
Location: 1624 West Harvard Avenue
Why Go There? Non-profit art organization dedicated to art education, appreciation in historic building features six art gallery spaces, workshop studio, pottery studio, gift gallery. Changing exhibits include fall plein air event, reception; annual three day Summer Arts Festival (June) features 120 artists, music, food court; other seasonal events support association efforts; free galleries admission.
More Information: Plein Air + Music for the Arts + Summer Arts Festival
Additional Resources
First Friday - Grants Pass
Monthly art walk
Art Along the Rogue - Grants Pass
Annual Art Along the Rogue weekend street painting/music festival, H Street, downtown (October)
Grants Pass Museum - Grants Pass
Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 South G Street, Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm
Arts on the Flyway - Klamath Falls
annual Arts on the Flyway outdoor downtown art/music festival (September)