February, 2021
a newsletter about current events & updates
Greetings!
I cannot believe that it is February already. Having lost an entire year of my life - it seems like yesterday we were ushering in 2020. I do have to say that I have managed to switch all of the museum's accounting files from 2020 to 2021 and I did it before the end of January. That's really a major accomplishment for me. I buy pretty folders. I know it's probably extravagant for a non profit organization to spend $20 for 100 pretty colored folders as opposed to the plain ones which are about $10 for 100. But I can't help myself. I enjoy having some luxuries in my business life and colored folders are one of them.

Be well and safe!
Hyla
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opportunities
Covid Vaccines are becoming available. If you are at all hesitant about it - watch this video.
call for art
How it works
Use your imagination to create a Google Doodle based on what inner strength means to you.
How to enter
We're excited to see some strong doodles this year! Students can work with any materials they want, but all doodles must be entered using the entry form. Parents and teachers can mail us the completed entry form or submit it online as a .png, or .jpg. The contest is open for entries until February 26, 2021 11:59pm Pacific Time (PT), so here's some information to help you get started:
  1. Download or print the entry form.
  2. Doodle:
  3. Artists create their Doodles using any materials they want. From crayons to clay to found objects.
  4. Write:
  5. Artist’s statement - Tell us about what you have drawn and how it represents your inner strength.
  6. Fill out the rest of the required information and have a parent or guardian sign the entry form.
  7. Submit:
  8. Enter the contest online (recommended) or by mail (see step 3 on the entry form for details).
  9. Entry form doodles: If the doodle is created directly on our entry form, you can either upload them to our site as a .jpg or .png (visit the enter tab) or mail them in (address listed on the enter tab).
  10. Other doodles: If the doodle wasn't created directly on our entry form, take a high-res digital photo or scan of the doodle in good lighting and combine it with the entry form.
Deadline to apply: February 26th at 11:59pm PST
Event Dates: May 15th through July 18th, 2021

Being described as an outdoor art adventure, Art Beyond will be an outdoor art exhibition focusing on sculptural and installation based artworks. Taking place in and around Ashland, OR, it will be the first of its kind for our region. We have lined up site partners for locating the artworks and space is limited. Artists interested in applying will have until Friday, February 26th by 11:59pm to apply. You will be notified soon after.

Rules and Regulations
All artists are responsible for installation and de-installation of their artworks. Dates for this will be coordinated with your site host. All artworks must be intended for outdoor use, sustaining the elements 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Schneider Museum of Art and site hosts are not responsible for any incidents that may occur to the artworks. By applying to this event, all participants acknowledge the risk involved.

Artists selected will be highlighted on the forthcoming Art Beyond website. Signage located at the sites will have QR codes that will bring audiences to your page on the website explaining the artwork as well as providing your contact information for possible inquiries. 

Questions? Please email sma@sou.edu
workshops and classes
UPCOMING ONLINE SESSIONS
You can click on the hyperlinks to access the NAO website for registrations
events, fundraisers, and fun things to do
Watch the video below to see the commercial.
performing arts happenings
You can click on the brochure image to order tickets for the 2021 season and you can watch this short video about it.
visual art happenings
GRANTS PASS__________________________________________________
After a really long hiatis due to COVID - the museum will open on February 11
featuring a wonderful exhibit of Kristen O'Neill's coastal art.
The museum days and hours are:
Thursday and Friday noon - 4:00PM
Saturdays from 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Please understand these are subject to change!
Gallery One is open Thursday through Saturday from 10:00am - 5:00PM.
It is a great place to find valentines and other one of a kind gifts
for friends and loved ones. (or yourself!)
JACKSONVILLE_________________________________________________
On February 12, we present our first Art Presence Zoom Room Author Reading with Christin Lore Weber reading from her new novel,
NO THIS BUT THIS. You can sign up for your reservation below.
community calendar links
Grants Pass and Josephine County information
The Nonprofit Association of Oregon has an event calendar on their website.
Go there and register your events if you so choose! 
Brand new and easy to use
Information about the
Illinois Valley
Information about the Applegate and surrounding areas
Grants Pass
Travel Information
Good for "Staycations" too!
BOTTOM OF THE PAGE TREAT
A clever lesson about not judging others.

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