“Nourish and Sustain”

100 Artists Show
February 1 – 27, 2010
Benefitting the Marion-Polk Food Share

100 Artists agreed to a challenge to participate in our show to raise awareness and funds for the Marion-Polk Food Share. Each artist was mailed a simple food can, unpackaged, nothing inside except two beans and a small tag with the name of the show “Nourish and Sustain”. During this month the artists present their own ideas of what it is to “Nourish and Sustain” while creating these striking and inspiring art pieces.

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MLZ Goes Beyond the Gallery Door. Learn How.

We have extended our gallery to a second space not far from our downtown location. Gallery 2 showcases stunning paintings in a quiet setting for those that need that extra attention. We invite you to call to make an appointment so we may offer suggestions, discuss proposals and arrange to bring artwork to your home or business. Or, visit our downtown location to inquire about our brochure that describes our “in house visits” and convenient ways to obtain art.

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What’s New

First Showing in Gallery 2

Our first showing in Gallery 2 features recent works by John Van Dreal and Rachel Sabin. Rachel is the recent recipient of a Willamette University Carson Grant. Through this grant, she studied the traditional techniques and methods of oil painting under the tutelage of Salem painter John Van Dreal. Using imagery drawn from the Masters, both John and Rachel painted together through Summer and Fall months, expanding Rachel’s artistic skill and exploring common figurative themes. This show, the culmination of that mentorship, offers a view of Sabin’s impressive emerging style as well as a glimpse of Van Dreal’s new work.