Charles Goodrich, Fisherpoets, and the Ghost of Clem Starck
Charles Goodrich, Fisherpoets and the Ghost of Clem Starck
Join us for an evening filled with a cozy coffee house atmosphere and the sharing of poetry at the Cannon Beach Gallery from 4:30 to 6:30pm.
Oregon poet, novelist, gardener Charles Goodrich and local fisherpoets gather Saturday, March 22 at the Cannon Beach Arts Association gallery to share original poetry and song in honor of Clem Starck who died at spring equinox in 2024. Clem’s poetry – lean, honest, vocational – inspired the first FisherPoets Gathering years ago and Clem became a regular, cherished participant. Through his poetry, Clem, too, will join us.
Both Clem and Charles, longtime friends from the rural Willamette Valley, have received Oregon literary awards, published a number of poetry collections, contributed to poetry journals, encouraged writers and been read aloud by Garrison Keillor on the Writer’s Almanac (though Clem didn’t care for Keillor’s version of A Brief Lecture on Door Closers). Probably no one passed more pleasant evenings than Charles at Clem’s farmhouse kitchen table.
Fisherpoets Geno Leech, Jon Broderick, Jay Speakman and Moe Bowstern who each spent many agreeable hours themselves at Clem’s table join Charles to read - or sometimes sing – their own work and Clem’s.
http://www.charlesgoodrich.com/
Past midnight
the books we’ve pulled
to praise or to curse, to read aloud
under your gooseneck lamp,
lie piled on the floor
deep as manure…
Charles Goodrich from “Why We Do It, for Clem Stark” in Instects of South Corvallis, Fairweather Books 2003.
PAPER POEMS
Paper Poems: Art Exhibition
Opening Reception: March 21, from 4:30 to 6:30pm.
Duration: Mar 21 - Apr 27th, 2025
"Paper Poems," we proudly showcase the works of four talented artists: Rex Amos, Matthew Palmgren, James Moyer, and Moss Niesche. Each artist offers a unique perspective and style, transforming paper into expressive narratives that resonate with our emotions. As you explore this exhibition, you will encounter a variety of artistic interpretations that celebrate the beauty and versatility of paper in contemporary art.
Fisherpoets Gathering
Join us for the final event of Fisher Poets weekend at the Cannon Beach Gallery, Sunday Feb 23 from 4 to 6pm.
A celebration of the commercial fishing industry in poetry, prose and song, the FisherPoets Gathering has attracted fisherpoets and their many fans to Astoria, Oregon the last weekend of February since 1998.
Originally conceived as a modest cultural reunion for far-flung friends in the commercial fishing fleet, the FisherPoets Gathering now attracts nearly a hundred poets, songwriters and storytellers from both the west and east coasts’ commercial fishing communities. They gather in Astoria’s pubs, restaurants and galleries to read for each other and for the hundreds of fisherpoetry fans who come to hear the authentic, creative voices of deckhands and skippers, cannery workers and shipwrights, young greenhorns and old timers, strong women and good-looking men.
LOST IN BLUE
LOST IN BLUE: Art Exhibition
Opening Reception: February 7th, 2025
Duration: Feb 7th - March 16th, 2025
The "Lost in Blue" exhibition features a variety of artworks that explore the depths and variations of blue. From ocean blues to moody midnight tones each artwork invites viewers to get lost in the mesmerizing world of blue.
Call for Art: We would like to invite artists to submit artwork for our upcoming "Lost in Blue" exhibition. Open to all mediums, 2-D and 3-D art is welcome. Please contact us if you plan to submit something larger then 36x48.” Space is limited.
Jan 18th, 2025: Online / In - Person Jury Deadline
Jan 20, 2025: Artist Notified if Selected
Feb 2, 2025: Artwork needs to arrive at the Gallery
DREAMSCAPES
DREAMSCAPES: Art Exhibition
Opening Reception: January 10th, 2025
Duration: Jan 3 - Feb 2nd, 2025
The Dreamscapes Exhibition invites you to explore a collection of imaginative realms, each uniquely crafted by talented artists. This exhibition showcases a diverse range of visual expressions that transport viewers to worlds of their own, blending reality with the surreal. From vibrant landscapes to abstract interpretations, each piece invites contemplation encouraging the viewer to reflect on their own dreams. Featuring Lloyd Lindley, David Cohen, Kate Saunders, Janet Maher, John Kirk, Gwen Kirk, Gregory Hergert, Patti Breidenbach.
Lloyd Lindley: As a creative designer, painter, and photographer, Lloyd draws inspiration from the unique landscapes of Manzanita, Oregon. His keen observation of the world around him allows him to capture both the grandeur of nature and the subtleties of everyday life. Through his work, Lloyd expresses a deep appreciation for the natural environment, offering an introspective perspective on the people and places that inhabit these uncommon settings.
David Cohen: David’s work serves as an ode to the evolution of natural history art and the artists who transformed our perception of the world around us. For this collection, David focused on black and white, believing that this approach provided the clearest avenue to emphasize structure, light, and space. By eliminating color, he invited viewers to appreciate natural objects as pure forms and textures.
Kate Saunders: Kate Saunders specializes in kiln-formed glass and sculpture. In her work, she utilizes a distinctive process involving her own photographs. By employing a photoresist technique, she sandblasts the images onto the glass, subsequently rubbing enamels into the sandblasted areas to enhance the visual impact of the image.
Janet Maher: Janet Maher is a talented ceramist and sculptor who is based in the coastal town of Manzanita, Oregon.
John Kirk: John Kirk creates whimsical worlds through photography,“…Using a Canon 5D Mark II I’ve captured images of objects, textures, and solid colors. Each scene contains 25 - 30 of my images carefully chosen, layered, and blended to create mood and atmosphere. The finished image can take up to 3 weeks to complete, the resulting room surprises and pleases me so much that some days I just want move right in!”
Gwen Kirk: Gwen Kirk is a painter who captures unique scenes inspired by her life and imagination. Each artwork blends reality with fantasy, creating a story that connects with viewers.
Gregory Hergert: Currently, Gregory lives and works in the inner city of Portland, OR with his wife Robin and their cats. On most any given day, you will find him sitting in his art studio painting and drawing, where he finds inspiration in the day to day movements of the people and animals of the city that he sees below him as he looks out of his studio window and from the daily walks he takes throughout the city.
Patti Breidenbach: Patti holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jewelry Design from the University of Idaho, as well as an Art Teaching certification from Boise State University. She explores various mediums and has exhibited her work in juried exhibitions across Oregon and Idaho. Patti will showcase a collection of felted sculptures at our Dreamscapes exhibition.