Dia de los Muertos: An Art Show and Dance

Presented by Cathy Dorris Studios and 

the Blue Lightning Band 

Saturday, October 30th

1:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Art Show opens at 1:00 PM ~ Dance begins at 7:30 PM

Ashland Community Center

59 Winburn Way

Ashland, Oregon

Dance Admittance : $10.00 - $20.00 Sliding Scale 

We are celebrating  "Dia de los Muertos" this year with a Latin American inspired folk art show and dance. The art show opens at 1:00 PM. At 7:30 PM the dynamic rock and roll band, Blue Lightning takes the stage -- and  the high energy musical cavorting with the ancestral spirits continues until 11:00 PM.

Dia de los Muertos is an important holiday in Central and Southern Mexico. It is a time for remembering and honoring deceased relatives. From midnight on October 31st through November 2nd. It is believed that the gates of heaven are opened and the ancestral spirits are allowed to reunite with their families.

For further information contact Betsy Lewis at: (541) 890-1453 or email: artistbetsylewis@gmail.com

Who Does She Think She Is?

(Back by Popular Demand!)

A Film, Discussion and Art Exhibition by 
Women Artists

 Presented by: Betsy Lewis Art Event Productions and The School of the Examined Life, Marla Estes, M.A.

Art Exhibition sponsored by the RCC Art Department (Curator: Cynthia Gott)

Friday, September 24th, 2010

6:30 PM: Doors Open

6:45 PM - 9:00 PM: Film and Panel Discussion

Guest Speakers: Dr. Zan E. Nix and Marla Samuel

RCC/SOU Higher Education Center

101 South Bartlett Street

Medford, Oregon

Don't miss it! This is the 2nd and last time this film/exhibition will be presented at this location.

Men are Welcome!

Come early - seating is limited!

"Who Does She Think She Is?" is a documentary following the lives of five women artists and the challenges they face juggling their overwhelming drive to create along with all the other aspects of their lives - children, money, relationships, and time. The have opted to have it all - not to choose between career and children, responsibility and self-fulfillment. A presentation and discussion with two local women artists, who have also refused to choose, will follow the film. Art by many local Rogue Valley women artists will be exhibited at this location through September 29th, 2010.

For more information contact Betsy Lewis at (541) 890-1453 or email artistbetsylewis@gmail.com

Tribal: A Feast for the Senses

The Yoruba Crown

 Cathy Dorris

Cathy Dorris Studios Presents

Tribal: A Feast for the Senses 

 Featuring art-tiquities, aromas, drumming, dancing, food, wine, mystifications and curious surprises.

Date: Saturday, July 24, 2010

Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland, Oregon.

Featuring the work of these Rogue Valley artists: Cathy Dorris, Betsy Lewis, Dianne Heitmanek, Gaelyn Larrick, Kim Nielsen, Barbara Helfand,Pam Landell, Cynde Gragert (River), JoHanna White Evins,  and Leighanna Light.

Performances by Sue Lundquist and the Hand in Hand Drumming Group.

Admission: $8.00 (includes ethnic foods.)

Wine for sale by glass from Liquid Assets.

Cathy Dorris is a mixed media artist who has a passion for using a wide variety of mediums and materials, including raw elements from the earth and recycled objects. Her mission is to create art events which go beyond the visual, and which invite viewers to engage all their senses in the experience of art. Traveling extensively, she has been inspired to  create, teach -- and now present to  Southern Oregon  --  multimedia art experiences representative of many regions from around the globe.

For 25 years, Cathy has been teaching in schools, art as therapy, holding workshops in mixed media painting, Japanese sumi-e, collage, sculpture, assemblage, and fiber arts, out of her studio/gallery in Southern Oregon. Her work has been published in magazines and newspapers, and shown in galleries in Seattle, Portland, and Southern Oregon.

Cathy lives with her husband in the beautiful foothills of Talent, Oregon

"SIDE by SIDE" - Art Exhibition - May 2010 - RVML, Ashland, Oregon

Event Title: First Friday Art Show Opening: "SIDE by SIDE"

Location: RVML - 258 A St, Ashland

Friday, May 7, 2010

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Staff & Volunteers of RVML Present:

First Friday Art Walk in Ashland's Railroad District

May Exhibit: "SIDE by SIDE"- Bringing the Outside In
A Showcase of Art from a Spectrum of Talents

Featuring Studio Sfumato Artists: Alex Iverson, Sara Johnson, Karl Elwood and Mieke Ryneal
Rogue Valley-Based Artists: Betsy Lewis, Lisa Byrne, Cathy Dorris, Ulla Mentzel, and Dan Mish
Exhibit Organizer: Tess Ryneal


Opens First Friday, May 7, 5:00-8:00 pm - Exhibit runs May 8-30, 10-6 Daily


Exhibit Description:

See what a world without boundaries looks like!

May, a month of new beginnings, of life springing into motion. This exhibit aims to bring the worlds of disabled and non-disabled artists together, remove labels, limitations and boundaries, and showcase only ABILITY.

Can you tell from their works which of these artists have achieved national acclaim? Who has won awards in recognition of artistic excellence? Or which of these artists struggle with disabilities? Does it matter?

Everyone viewing this "side by side" show is given the opportunity to weave in and out of both worlds, and hopefully conclude that they are really one.

Please come experience and celebrate the artists' ability, and meet all these exceptional people who have recognized that art is the common thread which binds them together.

Light Refreshments Served


About the Organizers:

Tess Ryneal was challenged to find a senior project at Ashland High School, and decided it was time to bring "the outside in". Passionate about advocating for the disabled and integrating them into our community, Tess chose to use art as her vehicle. As John F. Kennedy said, "Art is the great democrat, calling forth creative genius from every sector of society, disregarding race or religion or wealth or color." And, one might add, it disregards physical ability.

Living Opportunities, the sponsor of Studio Sfumato (sfoo-MA-toe), has been creating new life experiences for individuals with developmental disabilities since 1974. The ability to live in the same neighborhoods, work for the same employers, and to have the same opportunities that all people enjoy and aspire to in the community.


Studio Sfumato website: http://www.studiosfumato.org

Living Opportunities website: http://www.livingopps.org


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RVML COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER is a volunteer operated, donor-supported 501c3 non-profit organization in Ashland, Oregon providing easy access to a variety of unusual information that inspires, heals and transforms. Free Media Exchange: 1000's of books and videos on all subjects to purchase or exchange. 50-Seat Event Center: Attend weekly events or rent it for your own! Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library: Founded in 2001, RVML has grown to be among the largest of its kind in the world with over 15,000 books, videos and audio programs to borrow! Subjects include: cosmology, psychology, media literacy, sociology, science, mythology, society, spirituality, personal development and more! Thank you Volunteers and Donors!

"The Gifts of the Dark Night of the Soul" February 2010

"Grief"

The Death of Dreams Mandala Series

Betsy Lewis

The Gifts of  "The Dark Night of the Soul"

Art Exhibition

February 2010

Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library and Event Center

258 A Street, Ashland, Oregon

Opening Reception

February 5th, 2010 ~ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Exhibiting Artists:

Betsy Lewis, Janet London, Mary Landberg, Christy French, 

Tarri Lucier, Victoria Christian, Ann Hackett, Melissa Markell, 

Jessalynn Jones, Lisa Byrne, Ron Hadath, Jinny Brown and Marla Samuel


To view a video of the talk by Marla Estes, M.A. explaining "The Dark Night of the Soul" and its role in human transformation visit: www.marlaestes.com

Online Event! The Dark Night of the Soul Mail Art Show

The Dark Night of the Soul Mail Art Show, which includes 168 postcards of Dark Night work created by  123 artists from around the world, is now available for viewing online. Click here to view!

Pictured below is a postcard size work created by Mary Landberg of Ashland, Oregon USA titled: "Unessential Pain."

A Night of Poetry at The Talent Art Gallery - "Shining Light on the Dark"