The 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour in Florence, Oregon seeks to share with our community the benefits of the arts, artists and collaboration within our community by offering interactive opportunities to share and celebrate the local arts. This monthly occasion will inspire you and help Florence continue to be a thriving coastal arts destination. During the hours 3-5PM on 2nd Saturday of each month, you’ll enjoy great local art, interactions with fellow patrons of the arts and artists, receptions, refreshments, live entertainment and community*.
Please note some Galleries may have specific event hours, please check with individual gallery for specific times. Some galleries are open by appointment. Events subject to change without notice. The Tour begins at any of the participating locations:
Florence Art Passport
Florence is an Art Lover's Destination! The Florence Oregon Passport to the Arts will be back soon!
Sami the Sea Lion on a Shelf
Join us in Florence from November 30 through December 20 where we will have more than 30 Chamber members with a plush little Sami the Sea Lion hidden within the business for customers to find! Searchers of the fuzzy elf-capped pinniped can pick up a passport and map at the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce visitor’s center (290 Hwy 101). After their adventure they turn it in at the Chamber’s visitors center. Winners will be drawn to receive $100, $50, and $25 gift certificates redeemable at the host locations. This fun filled family event is sponsored by Sea Lion Caves. Link to Info
Lovejoy's Restaurant & Tea Room
195 Nopal St, Florence, Oregon 97439
lovejoysrestaurant.com
541-902-0502
Be sure to stop in, get a cup of Tea (or Joe) and enjoy some local art!
Artists Include: -Milo, Copper Work -Deborah Peterson, fiber art/weaving -Karylynn Keppol/Kary Keppol, paper mache art -Jamie Gault, repurposed furniture -Ben Cahoon, ceramics, scratch board art
Hefty's Originals
1525 12th Street, Suite D, Florence, Oregon 97439
in the Florence Business Center Building.
541-902-0146
Original Oil Paintings by Bob Hefty!
Heffy's Gallery
1856 37th Street, Florence, Oregon 97439
321-590-0158
Website TBA
The BEST Wood Art on the Coast (if not the world!)
See red table with extra special discounts
Dragon Art
949 Highway 101, Florence, Oregon 97439
kassykeppol.com
facebook.com/dragonartco
Call for Artists - Do you want to display your art? Contact Kassy Keppol!
Illustration Club Sign Ups - Sign up to learn the basics of illustration with Kassy Keppol! Open to all ages and we will be working in pastels. Contact Dragon Art for Details.
Class List, contact Dragon Art Directly.
Frames of Florence
2250 Highway 101, Suite G, Florence, Oregon 97439
541-997-2043
See various local artists work including Carol Stender, Stella Ault, and Moira Sadovy.
Check out various framing options
Serene Abundance Studio
1525 12th Street, Suite 8, Florence, Oregon 97439
503-839-6224
arttherapy.sereneabundancemagic.com
Lantern Making Workshop - Stop by Serene Abundance Studio at 1525 12th St. in Florence, Thursday, Dec. 19th from 3-5pm, for a Lantern Making Workshop to get ready for this event! All ages and folks invited to join this peaceful procession. Link HERE
Humorous Holidays!Link HERE
Novelli's Crab & Seafood
1498 Bay Street (Down on Boat Dock)
541-639-7689
facebook.com/Novellis-Crab-Seafood-956570871049337/
Contact Novelli's for information.
The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design
1458 1st Street, Florence, Oregon 97439
facebook.com/JayneSmoleyDesign
Classes! Be sure to sign up!
Residents Artists:
Jayne Smoley, Glass
Gigi Lassen, Jewelry
Backstreet Gallery
1421 Bay Street, Florence, Oregon 97439
541-997-8980
backstreetgallery.org
facebook.com/BackstreetGallery
Artist/s of the Month:
TBA
Rock Art on Display
FRAA - Florence Regional Arts Alliance
120 Maple Street, Florence, Oregon 97439
541-997-4435 or 541-999-0859
fraaoregon.org
facebook.com/FlorenceRegionalArtsAlliance
Come relax, enjoy the new member art that is up!
Artist of the Month is the amazing artist TBA
Holiday Arts Festival at the FEC on 12/7/2019 at the Florence Events Center. Link HERE
The Art of Play: A Mixed Media Workshop on 12/15/2019 Link Here
Holiday Ornaments Fundraiser
FRAA will be supporting arts in Florence-area schools with a giving tree. FRAA Artists have donated the ornaments, with all sales going directly to students studying music in our schools. Shoppers are invited to help by stopping by to choose the perfect handmade ornament.
Old Town Coffee & Gallery
125 1/2 Nopal Street, Florence, Oregon 97439
541-997-1786
Artists of the Month, TBA.
The River Gallery
1335 Bay Street, Florence, Oregon 97439
541-902-2505
therivergallery.org
Featuring the work of Florence artists Vern Oremus, who makes amazing wooden bowls, and Greg Kennedy, who makes gorgeous high fired and horsehair pottery. We will be serving champagne and chocolate during the art walk.
Also featuring an exquisite collection by Michael Woods!
Stop by, have some champagne and chocolate, and enjoy the view!
The Hideaway Gallery
1254 Bay Street, Florence, Oregon 97439
541-999-7468
Doc has a special collection of his watercolors up!
Hometown art from a variety of talented artists.
Old Town Barbershop
1341 Bay Street, Florence, Oregon 97439
541-590-3660
facebook.com/oldtownbarbershopflorence
A fresh new feel of maritime art and maps.
Alissa Clark Clayworks
Appointment Only
503.957.5222
AlissaClarkClayworks.etsy.com
facebook.com/alissaclarkclayworks
By Appointment Only
Silver Lining Boutique & Gallery Upstairs
2217 Highway 101, Florence, Oregon 97439
541-997-2440
silverliningboutique.com
facebook.com/Silver-Lining-Boutique-282452825198544
This 2nd Saturday Art Reception
The 10 year Anniversary of Janey DiMuro
The 3rd year Anniversary of Rhonda Butler
The 20 year Anniversary of The Gallery Above The Silver Lining Boutique
Siuslaw Public Library
1460 9th Street, Florence, Oregon 97439
541-997-3132
siuslawlibrary.info
facebook.com/Siuslaw-Public-Library-42354854110
Come by any time during open library hours to take a look!
Collected Memories - Of belonging to the Staff and Volunteers of the Siuslaw Public Library
Florence Events Center
715 Quince Street, Florence, Oregon 97439
541-997-1994
eventcenter.org
facebook.com/FlorenceEventCenter
Love of Animals
Love of Animals Art Reception on 12/11/2019
Link HERE
Siuslaw 20/20
Call for Art Link HERE
Art Reception on 1/17/2020 Link HERE
BeauxArts Fine Art Materials & Gallery
2285 Highway 101 Suite H, Florence, Oregon 97439
541-991-8213
beauxartsfineart.com
facebook.com/BeauxArtsFineArtMaterials
TBA