Greetings!
We want to keep in touch with all of you even though the museum isn't open. Each month we try and share some interesting elements of Southern Oregon culture that you might not know about.
The museum partners with a number of other cultural organizations in the area. To name a few, we do collaborative events with the Josephine Community Libraries and we also connect with the Author's Innovative Marketing group aka AIM. This year we would have hosted their third annual "Night at the Museum." This event is like a trade fair. Most of the author members are at the museum in person along with the books they have written. Many people look forward to attending.
This year, sadly, we were unable to have the event due to COVID-19. We thought you might be interested in knowing about this organization and meeting some of the authors. We couldn't include all of them in this eNewsletter, (there are 30!) so most of the ones we chose also have other connections to the museum. I urge you to explore the AIM website and learn about all of the other member authors there.
In each case, the author's contact information is a link which you can click and every image is also a hyperlink. Have fun clicking!
Enjoy!
Hyla
Executive Director
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AIM: "
We write individually; together we sell what we write."
(Click the logo to visit the website)
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WHO WE ARE:
We are a community of published authors who share information to more effectively market our books.
OUR MISSION:
We work together to:
- promote our members and their craft;
- increase public awareness of our authors, our illustrators, and their work; and
- expand our readership and increase personal sales.
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Introducing Some AIM Authors
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Her novels have been finalists for The Hemingway Award, the Heeken Foundation Fellowship, the Writers Foundation and the Publishing On-line Contest where she received a thousand-dollar prize. Susan won the National Writers’ Association Novel Award twice for unpublished novels and her poetry was nominated for a Pushcart Prize.
A Bend In The Willow
scored a silver medal in the Reader’s Favorite Book of 2017 competition, received the Circle of Books Ring of honor, and was a finalist for the Kindle Book Award for 2017.
Susan shares a life in Grants Pass, Oregon with her husband, Andreas, her fictional characters, and more books than one person could count.
Susan is a “frequent flyer” at the museum’s Second Friday Poetry sharing.
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Leslie spent her life as a professional musician, elementary school teacher, music teacher, childbirth educator, quilter for children in need, fabric artist, and writer. She loves to share and bring new insights to others and her books provide a path for that. Leslie both teaches and attends OLLI classes at SOU, Ashland.
That's Just the Way Life is...
is a memoir detailing the journey my father and I traveled as he battled prostate cancer while weaving through memories of happier times. The physical, emotional and medical experiences we both encountered are played out in detail.
This memoir was written for those who have lost a loved one, those who are caregivers, and those who are training to be caregivers.At the conclusion are discussion suggestions to be used in a group situation to prepare readers for the journey ahead.
Leslie’s newest book which will be released late summer or early fall is about artist Evylena Nunn Miller. The museum has one of Evylena’s paintings in its permanent collection generously donated by Leslie.
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Laura Doyle has been writing poetry since she was a little girl and is passionately dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of both children and adults through her books and writings.
Laura has always been drawn to helping and empowering others, whether from sharing inspirational writings or through coaching. She lives by the mantra:
“
Making Moments Matter, Moment By Moment.”
Her book is called “My child, As You Grow Older” Lessons for Life, a book for
all ages
, both
children and adults
. It is written with a gentle and fun approach for both children and adults as a blueprint for learning and growing with encouragement, inspiration, and positive messages for
all ages.
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Dennis and his wife Kit reside in a rural community near the Rogue River in Southwest Oregon. He grows a huge garden, forages the woods, and likes to fish.
You can get daily updates and information on herbs, wild foods, etc. on Facebook/The Herb Guy.
Dennis is pleased to announce the release of his newest books “
The Painted Hills
” — volume one of The Circuit Rider series. The Painted Hills has western action, an uplifting message, and inspiring characters.
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Sherry retired in 2012, as a full Professor and endowed Chair in Children’s Mental Disorders Research. She has always been a writer! As a Professor she published 117 scientific papers and several book chapters. In retirement, she is writing fiction and poetry! Her first novel,
ATACAMA
, was published in April this year!
Sherry lived in a mining camp in northern Chile in the Atacama Desert for five years, some years ago. She was married then to a mining engineer during that time. There were a lot of unusual people there and exciting happenings such as explosions, earthquakes, and half the mine collapsing.
Sherry is a regular participant in Second Friday Poetry sharing at the museum.
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Jim attended San Jose State University with a major in Physical Education and a History minor. He retired from 33 years of middle school teaching and moved to Cave Junction in 2002. Now, he can finally devote time to his passion for photography, writing, and travel with his wife, Celia. His recent Chinese fortune cookie read, “You discover treasures where others see nothing unusual.”
Jim is also an accomplished photographer and has won ribbons as well as “Best of Class” for photography in our own Josephine County Fair in the semi-professional category. He was one of the artists featured in the “Art About Wine” exhibit at the Grants Pass Art Museum and had a one-man exhibition in Medford’s Craterian Theatre.
Jim’s first novel
Spirit Bow the Saga of Sean O’Malley
is historical fiction. He has received many compliments for the book including one which said it should be required reading for high school history classes during their western expansion unit.
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Doranne is an orthopedic manual physical therapist, with over 30 years of hands-on experience. She recognizes how vital it is to care for ourselves physically, as well as mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Doranne is passionate about empowering people, through education, to successfully manage their health. She received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Puget Sound, in Tacoma, Washington, in 1981. She completed a Master of Science in Physical Therapy at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, in Boston, in 1988. She is a member of the American and Oregon Physical Therapy Associations. She has worked in clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and in home health care. Her book is a guide for people seeking prevention or better management for painful health issues.
Doranne's granddaughter has taken summer art classes for kids at the museum.
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Lorena McCourtney is a long-time resident of Southern Oregon and enjoys using Oregon settings in her books. She wrote numerous short stories for children before moving on to romances and now to mysteries, often with a bit of humor. She won the American Christian Fiction Writer’s Mystery “Book of the Year” and twice won the Daphne Du Maurier Award of Excellence.
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Marie has published two books, both of which include her original photography. She continues to journal, enjoy nature and photograph. She is never without some kind of camera.
Marie’s Mission Statement: “I believe my purpose today, is to assist individuals through the art of journaling and documenting, with the ability to be involved in their own well-being.”
Marie’s has displayed her photography in Gallery One at the museum. Her journal can be found in many doctor’s offices and bookstores. It is thought of as a highly useful journal.
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Life as a middle school science teacher for twenty-four years has allowed Heather an intimate look into the minds of thousands of young adults, most of whom are desperate to find their place in a society constantly changing around them. Many have found escape, ideas for facing challenges, or simply hope for a future where they can make a difference, through reading. So every year, even though she’s teaching science, Heather has her classes read. And they imagine together what their futures might hold, telling stories about advances in technology that could change their world.
Heather is an active member of Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and the Willamette Writers Organization, as well as the National Association of Science Teachers.
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Anne Schroeder
describes herself as a calorically-challenged Aphrodite with an unmistakable fervor for life. Second of seven children, she was born in Ventura County, California, the subject of her first memoir,
BRANCHES ON THE CONEJO: Leaving the Soil after Five Generations
.
Her fiction and memoir have won numerous awards. She is active in Women Writing the West and Western Writers of America. Her Central Coast Series features well researched, character-driven novels about the history of Central California in the Mission California era.
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Ann Southcombe has always felt a special attachment to animals, surrounding herself with them since a child. After thirty-six years of work in animal care and wildlife rehabilitation, she now devotes her energy to inspiring others to connect with, understand, and respect all creatures with whom we share life on Earth.
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Writing as Carol Coleman, Nancy lives with her husband in Southern Oregon. She is an accomplished technical writer and a published poet. She was a recipient of a Walden Fellowship. The Walden Residency Program for Oregon Writers is coordinated by the Northwest Writing Institute of Lewis and Clarke College. This is her fiction debut. She is a graduate of Marylhurst University.
Her book
Almost Heaven is a stroll through a quaint coastal village in Maine where life goes up and down in spite of the idyllic setting.
Nancy, who is also a visual artist, has been an active participant in the museum for years. She held the office of president for a few years and is still on the board of directors.
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Other Virtual Museum Events and Things
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Below is the presentation given to Fifth Graders on their field trips.It's a really interesting overview of 40,000 + years of art history presented by Kristen O'Neill. Kristen's own art can be found in Gallery One.
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Below is a walk through memory lane. These are some of the exhibits from the past five years at the museum.
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In its tenth year, Second Friday Poetry Sharing is a wonderful time to share poems and conversation. Currently this event is held on Zoom.
The next sharing will be
August 14 at 7pm on Zoom. Check the website for the Zoom connections.
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Above is a short video of "Virtual the Best of the Best" - an annual exhibit of Southern Oregon high school students' art.
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Because Art in the Garden was canceled for 2020 we created a virtual tour. By clicking the above picture you can see gardens and the art AND you can have contact information for the artists and actually purchase their art!
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Dancing with the Grants Pass Stars:
Cancelled (we hope to have it in 2021)
Art in the Garden:
Postponed until June 12, 13, 2021
Open Studios:
Cancelled
Black, White, & the Blues:
February 20, 2021
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Gallery One is now open with a limited schedule.
OPEN
11:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Come in and shop in a safe and clean environment.
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Help keep the museum free for all!
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The museum does not receive government funding (other than grants from the Josephine County Cultural Coalition). So keeping the doors open depends on grants, donations, memberships, sponsorships, and rent from the street level businesses (Shoefly and Gallery One). You can do one time donations and you can also do monthly donations. It's easy - and we appreciate you very much!
On additional side benefit - the foundations who offer grants are very pleased to see community involvement. Your donations show your support!
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Monthly donations are so amazing. They add up quickly. Just $10 a month means a donation to the museum of $120 for the year. That's fabulous. Please consider this option. The payments safely charged to your credit card.
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You can also call us at 541-479-3290 or send mail to us at
Grants Pass Museum of Art, P.O. Box 966, Grants Pass, OR 97528
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This quarter, we received $13.87. Every little bit helps a lot. Thank you!
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Did you know that if you go to a special link called Amazon Smile you can choose a nonprofit to benefit from your purchase. Each nonprofit has a unique link. Here's the portal you can use for the museum. Every little bit helps!
CLICK HERE
or click the picture to shop and benefit the museum.The best part is that it doesn't cost you any extra!
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Museums are vessels of memory, knowledge, inspiration and dreams. Anne Pasternak, director of the Brooklyn Museum, makes the case for cultural institutions to take a leading role in supporting the world's recovery from COVID-19 -- and shows how, in times of turmoil and disruption, the arts help us come together, heal and rebuild a better society. (This virtual conversation, hosted by TED arts and design curator Chee Pearlman, was recorded June 17, 2020.)
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And finally, here is a short video tour of Art Presence, a wonderful gallery in Jacksonville owned by Anne Brooke. Anne is also a very accomplished watercolor artist.
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