The Corvallis Arts Walk (CAW) is a monthly event held by local artists on the third Thursday of each month from 4pm-8pm. View the stunning visual artwork at the venues below and experience the creative spirit of Corvallis.
THIS MONTH
Information for April 17th CAW coming soon!
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 4PM-8PM
Ants on a Log Cafe (401 SW Jefferson Ave) Open 4-6pm presents Painting Party! featuring two artists – Rhiannon Fritschle and Rae Nelson. Rhiannon hand-makes relief prints inspired by the natural (and supernatural!) world, and Rae is a painter who loves bringing contemplation and joy to people through their art. Come support these local artists and enjoy healthy, organic, and gluten-free food and drinks at our cafe! We will also have a painting station set up where anyone can come make their own painting on a small canvas!
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Art in the Valley (209 SW 2nd Street) hosts Impressions of Provence with Paula Litchfield. Experience the enchanting beauty of Provence through Paula Litchfield’s plein air oil paintings. Capturing the region’s charm during her recent solo journey, Paula’s expressive brushwork and vibrant color palette evoke the atmosphere and energy of the French landscape. Inspired by Impressionist masters like Cezanne and Van Gogh, her work reflects a deep connection to movement and light. From Provence to Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Paula’s paintings invite viewers into the heart of nature’s beauty.
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The Arts Center Corrine Woodman Gallery (700 SW Madison Ave) Open 4-7pm presents Potential Spam. The CWG is transformed into a zine reading room, giving the community an opportunity to read over 50 zines collected from around the world.
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The Arts Center Main Gallery (700 SW Madison Ave) Open 4-7pm presents Resting My Bones, an exhibition in which Ohio artist Steve Ehret works through intimate struggles with death, separation and fatherhood. The exhibition will feature a custom mural. Ehret will be working on the mural in the gallery at the opening reception, while answering questions about his practice.
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Conundrum House Experiences (460 SW Madison Ave Suite 12, Second Floor) Closed for March
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Core Gallery: Corvallis Foundry (257 SW Madison Ave Suite 210) hosts Oregon Cityscapes by Logan Bingle. Logan studied landscape architecture in college and has been an urban sketcher since 2013. Over the course of 12 years, Logan has drawn city scenes across the United States with a focus on the Pacific Northwest. This show focuses on cityscapes in Oregon ranging from Portland to Newport. The work aims to showcase and celebrate the wide variety of spaces in which Oregonians live, work, and play.
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Corvallis Museum (411 SW Second) features Mary Brutsaert and Patricia Thomas Paintings. Paintings both representational and abstract, by Mary Brutsaert and Patricia Thomas.
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CRV Science (425 SW Madison Ave Suite H3) hosts the CRV Science and Art Clothing Booth with prints, t-shirts, laser-etched art, and now 3-d printed art and trinkets.
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Living Studios Gallery at Cornerstone Associates (1445 SE Crystal Lake Dr #101) presents Susan Woods: Eye Music. Drawings and arrangements by Susan Woods, with special guest artists in the gallery. Susan Woods’ delicate, wavy lines lead to binary forms, heavily filled spheres like knots, trace a universe in motion, contrary motion, doubling and symmetrical, like eye music.
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New Morning Bakery (219 SW 2nd Street) showcases Artists from the Florence Regional Art Alliance (FRAA). This group of artists studies oil painting under John Leasure at FRAA in Florence, OR. Their work features wet-on-went oil on canvas interpretations of landscapes and animals, created both in class and independently. Deb Nechyporenko, based in Corvallis, sells her work and accepts pet portrait commissions at the Salem Market two Saturdays per month April through September. Connie Tholen, originally from Vermont but moved to Oregon as a small child, enjoys painting pieces that bring joy. Susan McCreery has painted with John Leasure since 2017 and finds her happy place by the ocean listening to the waves and seagulls.
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Old World Deli (341 SW 2nd) presents American Icons of Jazz and Blues by Lesley Tonna. Come view portraits of jazz and blues legends as well as abstract paintings.
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Olivia Rivers Art (464 SW Madison Ave) Closed for March
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Pegasus Gallery (312 SW Madison Ave) features "The Shumway Annual Exhibit" celebrating the art and life Bill Shumway and his creative explorations and personal introspection of his life in Oregon. The Gallery will have three images of his totem animals, wolf and crow, for sale this month to keep his conversations in Arts and community alive.
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Terra Viva Gallery (354 SW Madison Ave) features 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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Truckenbrod Gallery (517 SW 2nd Street) Closed for March
PREVIOUS MONTHS
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 4PM-8PM
Ants on a Log Cafe (401 SW Jefferson Ave) Open 4-6pm presents Painting Party! featuring two artists – Rhiannon Fritschle and Rae Nelson. Rhiannon hand-makes relief prints inspired by the natural (and supernatural!) world, and Rae is a painter who loves bringing contemplation and joy to people through their art. Come support these local artists and enjoy healthy, organic, and gluten-free food and drinks at our cafe! We will also have a painting station set up where anyone can come make their own painting on a small canvas!
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Art in the Valley (209 SW 2nd Street) hosts Impressions of Provence with Paula Litchfield. Experience the enchanting beauty of Provence through Paula Litchfield’s plein air oil paintings. Capturing the region’s charm during her recent solo journey, Paula’s expressive brushwork and vibrant color palette evoke the atmosphere and energy of the French landscape. Inspired by Impressionist masters like Cezanne and Van Gogh, her work reflects a deep connection to movement and light. From Provence to Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Paula’s paintings invite viewers into the heart of nature’s beauty.
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The Arts Center Corrine Woodman Gallery (700 SW Madison Ave) Open 4-7pm presents Potential Spam. The CWG is transformed into a zine reading room, giving the community an opportunity to read over 50 zines collected from around the world.
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The Arts Center Main Gallery (700 SW Madison Ave) Open 4-7pm presents Resting My Bones, an exhibition in which Ohio artist Steve Ehret works through intimate struggles with death, separation and fatherhood. The exhibition will feature a custom mural. Ehret will be working on the mural in the gallery at the opening reception, while answering questions about his practice.
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Conundrum House Experiences (460 SW Madison Ave Suite 12, Second Floor) Closed for March
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Core Gallery: Corvallis Foundry (257 SW Madison Ave Suite 210) hosts Oregon Cityscapes by Logan Bingle. Logan studied landscape architecture in college and has been an urban sketcher since 2013. Over the course of 12 years, Logan has drawn city scenes across the United States with a focus on the Pacific Northwest. This show focuses on cityscapes in Oregon ranging from Portland to Newport. The work aims to showcase and celebrate the wide variety of spaces in which Oregonians live, work, and play.
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Corvallis Museum (411 SW Second) features Mary Brutsaert and Patricia Thomas Paintings. Paintings both representational and abstract, by Mary Brutsaert and Patricia Thomas.
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CRV Science (425 SW Madison Ave Suite H3) hosts the CRV Science and Art Clothing Booth with prints, t-shirts, laser-etched art, and now 3-d printed art and trinkets.
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Living Studios Gallery at Cornerstone Associates (1445 SE Crystal Lake Dr #101) presents Susan Woods: Eye Music. Drawings and arrangements by Susan Woods, with special guest artists in the gallery. Susan Woods’ delicate, wavy lines lead to binary forms, heavily filled spheres like knots, trace a universe in motion, contrary motion, doubling and symmetrical, like eye music.
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New Morning Bakery (219 SW 2nd Street) showcases Artists from the Florence Regional Art Alliance (FRAA). This group of artists studies oil painting under John Leasure at FRAA in Florence, OR. Their work features wet-on-went oil on canvas interpretations of landscapes and animals, created both in class and independently. Deb Nechyporenko, based in Corvallis, sells her work and accepts pet portrait commissions at the Salem Market two Saturdays per month April through September. Connie Tholen, originally from Vermont but moved to Oregon as a small child, enjoys painting pieces that bring joy. Susan McCreery has painted with John Leasure since 2017 and finds her happy place by the ocean listening to the waves and seagulls.
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Old World Deli (341 SW 2nd) presents American Icons of Jazz and Blues by Lesley Tonna. Come view portraits of jazz and blues legends as well as abstract paintings.
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Olivia Rivers Art (464 SW Madison Ave) Closed for March
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Pegasus Gallery (312 SW Madison Ave) features "The Shumway Annual Exhibit" celebrating the art and life Bill Shumway and his creative explorations and personal introspection of his life in Oregon. The Gallery will have three images of his totem animals, wolf and crow, for sale this month to keep his conversations in Arts and community alive.
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Terra Viva Gallery (354 SW Madison Ave) features 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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Truckenbrod Gallery (517 SW 2nd Street) Closed for March
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 4PM-8PM
Ants on a Log Cafe (401 SW Jefferson Ave) Open 4-6pm Ants on a Log Cafe will feature three artists this month – Valerie Skelton, Rhiannon Fritschle, and Rae Nelson! Valerie is a muralist and portrait artist who will be offering live, on-the-spot realistic portrait art, Rhiannon hand-makes relief prints inspired by the natural (and supernatural!) world, and Rae is a painter who loves bringing contemplation and joy to people through their art. Come support these local artists and enjoy healthy, organic, and gluten-free food and drinks at our cafe! We will also have a collaborative art project you can come contribute to that will be hung up in a gallery afterwards!
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The Arts Center (700 SW Madison Ave) Open 4-7pm The Arts Center hosts Threads - Emilee Cha in the Corrine Woodman Gallery. Emily Cha, the 2024 Student Exhibition Award Winner from Oregon State University, explores traditional Hmong textile art, called “Paj Ntaub”, and its symbolic language through present-day exploratory methods.
TAC also hosts the Howland Community Open in the Main Gallery. February CAW will be the last chance to vote for your favorite artwork in the 2025 Howland Community Open. Stop by and cast your ballot! Winners will be announced at the reception, Saturday, February 22, 1 – 2:30 PM.
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Art in the Valley (209 SW 2nd Street) hosts Brynn Carter: “Variety Through the Year(s)” Guest artist Brynn Carter has always been a creative person. She enjoys using a variety of media and multiple art forms. Brynn has a BA in General Art and usually produces work that is whimsical. This show at Art in the Valley is an opportunity for her to celebrate the variety and seasons of her artistic journey as a creative person. Come on by and see what kind of fun, illustrative work she has on display.
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Core Gallery: Corvallis Foundry (257 SW Madison Suite 210) presents Oregon Cityscapes by Logan Bingle. Logan studied landscape architecture in college and has been an urban sketcher since 2013. Over the course of 12 years, Logan has drawn city scenes across the United States with a focus on the Pacific Northwest. This show focuses on cityscapes in Oregon ranging from Portland to Newport. The work aims to showcase and celebrate the wide variety of spaces in which Oregonians live, work, and play.
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Corvallis Museum (411 SW Second) - Closed for February
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CRV Science (425 SW Madison Ave Suite H3) Bryan creates digital art with a science and nature theme to promote science education in the Willamette Valley. From clothing to art prints and housewares, CRV Science uses both traditional media and digital formats to spread a message of environmental conservation and sustainability.
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Living Studios Gallery at Cornerstone Associates (1445 SE Crystal Lake Dr #101) hosts Holden Head: A Murky River. Using a combination of wood, resin, paint, joint compound, steel, and cardboard, artist Holden Head reshapes discarded plush toys into something that feels otherworldly. The result is a tangible reflection of decay and rebirth. Holden Head is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Sculpture and Expanded Media at Willamette University.
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Conundrum House Experiences (460 SW Madison Ave Suite 12, Second Floor) - Closed for February
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Pegasus Gallery (312 SW Madison Ave) presents The Shumway Annual - an exhibit celebrating the art of Bill Shumway and his creative explorations and personal introspection of his life in Oregon.
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Terra Viva Gallery (354 SW Madison Ave) features 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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Truckenbrod Gallery (517 SW 2nd Street) hosts the work of photographer Richard Gretz this month.
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Olivia Rivers Art (464 SW Madison Ave) presents Hope Springs Eternal featuring paintings in acrylic highlighting Celtic scapes and Goddess symbolism. The gallery is also a showroom for Carbony Celtic Winds instruments and Michael Haymen handmade silver jewelry.