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Watercolor paintings by Horst Wolf, such as this one titled "Stone Crusher," will be displayed through August at Gallerie Karon in Ashland. See listing on this page.

Creative inspiration takes its form in a variety of media. New exhibits by some of the region's most talented artists, as well as from artists around the world, are showcased during the First Friday art walks in Ashland. Sculpture, painting, photography and other visual delights await visitors at participating galleries and venues in the downtown area and Railroad District. There are opportunities to meet the artists and see demonstrations of their work. Many of the places offer appetizers, beverages and live music.

The monthly art walk is sponsored by the Ashland Gallery Association and takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3. Maps are available at any of the locations and at the information kiosk on the Ashland Plaza.

The AGA also publishes its annual Gallery Guide. It includes maps, photographs and gallery descriptions and also is available at any of the locations on the art walk. See ashlandgalleries.com or call 488-8430.

AMERICAN TRAILS: 27 N. Main St., americantrails.com, 488-2731.

The gallery features a selection of Southwestern and Pacific Northwest Indian arts and crafts. Hand-woven wool animals from Chiapas, Mexico, and pottery by Acoma will be featured. Guitarist and pianist Jon Galfano will perform compositions from his CD "Simple Man."

ART AND SOUL GALLERY: 247 E. Main St., artandsoulgallery.com, 488-9006.

The gallery features original artwork by state and nationally recognized artists. "Baja Serenade," mixed media assemblages by Cheryl Colwell, will be presented. Live music and an opportunity to meet the artist will be available.

ASHLAND ART WORKS: 291 Oak St., ashlandartworks.com, 488-4735.

Featuring contemporary art and crafts with four galleries and artists' studios in a peaceful garden setting on Ashland Creek. "Muses: They Whisper and Call Us Home," sculpture and wall art by Marcia O'Rourke, and "Wings and Water in the Garden," pottery and sculpture by Donna Marie, will be featured. Demonstrations by the artists and live music will be presented.

ASHLAND ARTISAN GALLERY: 163 E. Main St., 488-5698.

Featuring oil paintings by Denise Baxter and other local artists. Potter Hannah Brehner will demonstrate her craft.

ASHLAND HARDWOOD GALLERY: 17 N. Main St., hardwoodgallery.com, 488-6200.

Showcasing fine woodwork and woodworkers from around the world.

BLUE HERON GALLERY AND GIFTS: 90 N. Main St., blueherongalleryandgifts.com, 482-7762.

The gallery showcases works from more than 70 studios. New work from more than 30 glass studios will be available.

DAVID BJURSTROM STUDIO AND GALLERY: 64 N. Pioneer St., bjurstromstudio.com, 201-1167.

Kinetic sculpture by Richard Jarel and graphite pencil drawings and limited edition prints by Bjurstrom will be featured. The artists will be available to discuss their work.

BOHEMIA GALLERY AND FRAMING: 222 A St., Ashland, bohemiagallery.com, 488-5227.

"The Plush Show," featuring artwork by Seattle artists Juli Adams and Micah Barrett, will be featured. Live music will be presented.

DAVIS AND CLINE GALLERY: 525 A St., davisandcline.com, 482-2069.

Glass, sculpture and two-dimensional art by local and national artists are featured at the gallery. Watercolor paintings by Mopira Hahn and glass sculpture by Minoru Ohira will be featured. The artists will be available to discuss their work.

FOURTH CORNER ANTIQUE QUILT GALLERY: 258 A St., Suite 10, fcquilts.com, 552-1818.

"Seeing in Sepia," a collection of 19th century quilts in variations of browns, will be featured.

FRANK PHILIPPS POTTERY: 88 N. Main St., 488-4177.

Oil paintings by Carol Ingram, pottery by Frank Philipps and blown glass by Bruce Stowell and Craig Zweifel will be presented. The artists will be available at the reception.

GALLERIE KARON: 500 A St., 482-9008.

Featuring art, antiques and artifacts from 16 artists. Watercolor paintings by Horst Wolf will be featured. Wolf's newest work depicts whimsical Martian scenes. The artist will be available at the reception to discuss his work, and there will be live music.

GALLERY DEFOREST: 270 Fourth St., 482-1005.

"Lost and Found," a collection of offbeat artworks made from found objects by 17 artists, will be featured.

GALLERYGIMBEL: 145 E. Main St., gallerygimbel.com, 482-1848.

Featuring new paintings by Sam Gimbel, along with works by Picasso and Mata.

GATHERING GLASS: 322 N. Pioneer St., gatheringglass.com, 488-4738.

Scott Carlson and Keith Gabor will demonstrate glass blowing.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY: 82 N. Main St., hhgallery.com, 488-2562.

"Rust and Relaxation," mixed media sculpture by Nelson Davis, will be presented. The artist will be available to discuss his work.

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART: 270 E. Main St., houstoncustomframing.com, 482-1983.

"Italy: Water and Statues," images by New York photographer Thomas Donley, will be presented. The artist will be available to discuss his work.

ILLAHE DESIGN STUDIO AND ART GALLERY: 500 A St., illahetile.com, 488-5072.

The Third Annual Sculpture Invitational will be presented along with sculpture by Penelope Dews and Julie Hawthorne. Dews and Hawthorne will be at the reception.

JEGA GALLERY AND SCULPTURE GARDEN: 625 A St., 488-2474.

The working sculpture studio of J. Ellen Austin and visiting artists. The spotlight will be on the Jefferson State Sculpture Show and works by Meera Censor. Live music, art demonstrations and an opportunity to meet the artists will be available.

THE LIVING GALLERY: 20 S. First St., thelivinggallery.com, 482-9795.

Watercolor paintings by Alaskan-based artist Byron Birdsall will be featured. Birdsall's landscapes of Mount Hood and its surrounding countryside are inspired by Japanese wood block prints. Paintings from Jhenna Quinn Lewis' "Green Period" and fabric collages by Candace Coleman of Portland also will be presented. Birdsall will be available to discuss his work.

NIMBUS: 25 E. Main St., 482-3621.

Featuring contemporary arts and crafts. Paper sculptures by Jeanne Petrosky will be presented.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART: 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, sou.edu/sma, 552-6245.

"The Zundel Collection," artifacts from around the world, will be displayed. A poetry reading will be presented from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

STUDIO A.B.: 621 A St., babayard.com, 482-2253

The studio features drawings by Ann DiSalvo and digital art by B. Bayard.

THE WEBSTERS: 11 N. Main St., yarnatwebsters.com, 482-9801.

Featuring artful clothing, jewelry, hats and accessories.

Associate members of the Ashland Gallery include:

THE CROWN JEWEL: 130 E. Main St., thecrownjewel.net, 488-2401. Featuring "Visions of Buddha," photographs by Amy Smith of Seattle, and jewelry by metalsmith Jamie Cassavoy.

FABRIC OF VISION: 145 E. Main St., Ashland, fabricofvision.com, 482-4009. "Metamorphosis," fiber art by April Sproule, will be presented.

FURNITURE DEPOT: 498 Oak St., furnituredepot.com, 482-9663. Featuring furniture and home decor.

HEADWATERS:, 84 Fourth St., headwaters.org, 482-4459.

"Almost Natural," digitally enhanced photographs by Jack Leishman, will be featured. An opportunity to meet the artist and live music will be presented.

LIQUID ASSETS WINE BAR: 96 N. Main St., No. 201, liquidassetswinebar.com, 482-9463.

Paintings and prints by Pam Roessler, Haurna and Paul Neimenen will be displayed. The artists will be available to discuss their work.

LOOKING GLASS BEADS AND JEWELRY: 283 E. Main St., lookingglassbeads.com, 482-7000.

Jewelry designed from African trade beads will be presented.

PELTON HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST: 228 B St., peltonhouse.com, 488-7003.

Works by Sarah Patterson, Cathy DeForest and Tom Dothage will be displayed. Patterson is a photographer who focuses on nature and people from around the world.

OTHER FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS:

BRISCOE ART WING: 265 N. Main St., Ashland.

Art and music by local artists, art activities for children and light snacks will be available at an open house to be held from 5 to 9 p.m.

NATIVE IMPORTS: 40 N. Main St., Ashland.

Contemporary oil paintings with a Mayan theme by Guatemalan artist Diego Isias Hernandez Mendez will be displayed through Aug. 5. The paintings feature bold colors and an indigenous culture and traditions.

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