Gallery opens 10am. Noon-4pm Artist Demonstrations.
4-6pm Artist Reception. Meet the artists at a wine reception. Enjoy live music from Portland guitarist and composer, Jason Okamoto.
Saturday, May 2nd
Gallery opens 10am.
11am The highly anticipated unveiling of artists’ new work takes place.
11:30am-3pm Artist Demonstrations.
4-7pm Reception with gallery artists. Great art and conversation. Enjoy special appetizers from Jonathan Hoffman, wine, and live music from local favorite, Bucky Pottschmidt. A talented song writer, Bucky presents original as well as established favorites.
GALLERY
OPEN STUDIO SHOW WITH 20 ARTISTS DEMONSTRATING
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Theresa Andreas-O’Leary • Brenda Boylan • Kevin Brownlee
Wendy Givens • Chuck Gumpert • Deb Houston
Carrie Kaufman • Lori Latham • Virginia Leonnig • Leon Lowman
Dana Murray • Leslie Nan Moon • Michael Orwick
Anton Pavlenko • Shirley Sakatani • Kim Schult • Mark Schult
Joanne Shellan • Harold Walkup • Jeff White
Sunday, May 3rd
Gallery open 10am-5pm. 11am-1pm Artist Demonstrations. Enjoy coffee, tea and light bites.
DragonFire Gallery
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Cannon Beach’s Spring Unveiling Arts Festival 2026
Each spring, Cannon Beach Gallery Group collects the latest works from their featured artists to showcase at the Spring Unveiling Arts Festival. That tradition continues this spring over the weekend of May 1-3. The galleries will welcome some of their most popular artists as guests in the galleries during the weekend or will curate special exhibitions of their latest works.
At this year’s event, attendees can stamp a “passport” at each gallery they visit to be eligible for prize drawings. Passports are available at each participating gallery.
See the schedule of Spring Unveiling 2026 Gallery Events on pages 6-7.
spring unveiling 2026
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Spring Unveiling Featured Artists 2026
Two Person Show
Christopher Mathie | Stirling Gorsuch
May 1 – June 15
Christopher Mathie
Christopher Mathie is well known in the gallery for energetic abstractions that reference coastal landscapes. The Washington artist has gained a reputation for impressionistic seascape paintings that harness raw emotions, immediacy and intentional mark making into large scale canvases. In his dynamic painting process, Mathie builds up layer upon layer of textural paint, giving his finished pieces lively and inviting surfaces with a complicated sense of color. His new collection for Spring Unveiling draws from recent travels to Thailand where Mathie experienced a different approach to seeing and art making. Using sea-life forms and bold vibrant compositions, Mathie’s new paintings celebrate the interconnectedness of living creatures.
Stirling Gorsuch
Stirling Gorsuch creates intricate linocuts and expressive monotypes that pay reverence to the forests, ocean and mountains in the region. As an avid explorer, memories and experience shape the way Gorsuch renders the natural world in his printmaking process. His painterly monotypes are full of movement and energy recalling the windy coastal environment, while his detailed linocuts capture the stillness of fleeting moments in time, often combining several vantage points into poetic compositions. The artist grew up in Cannon Beach in an artistic household, surrounded by our local coastal scenery and landscapes from throughout Oregon. This new body of work reflects his deep connection to the Pacific Northwest.
White Bird Gallery Spring Unveiling Arts Festival WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, May 1st
New Exhibition Opening Gallery Hours: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday, May 2nd
1:00pm: Unveiling New WorkStirling Gorsuch & Christopher Mathie 2:30 - 4:30pm: Live Music by Local Guitarist Wes Wahrmund 5:00 - 7:00pm: Gallery Reception with Artists
Sunday, May 3rd
11:00am - 1:00pm: Christopher Mathie in attendance at gallery
Waypoint Stirling Gorsuch It’s All Connected Christopher Mathie
Jeffrey Hull Introduces New Originals and Prints
The Jeffrey Hull Gallery will highlight Jeff’s newest paintings and prints during the Spring Unveiling Arts Festival, May 1-3. Jeff has been painting in watercolor for over 50 years and in oil for 20 years, and is excited to share his latest creations with visitors over the festival weekend. His command of painting and love for the Pacific Northwest Coast invite viewers into scenes of frothy waves, sandy beaches, wind-sculpted trees and dramatic cliffs draped in coastal mist.
For 39 years, Jeff and his wife Carol have been offering his paintings and prints in their spacious second-floor gallery at Sandpiper Square in the heart of downtown Cannon Beach. And while Jeff is the visual artist of the family, he’ll be the first to say that one of Carol’s many creative gifts is her ability to put together a wonderful gathering. We hope you’ll stop by during one of our festival receptions and enjoy the warmth and beauty of their collective talents.
Spring Unveiling Arts Festival Schedule
Friday, May 1st
5pm: New Originals
Jeff will introduce his new originals, sharing insights about each one.
An Artist Reception will follow, featuring wine, passed hors dóeuvres & music by guitarist Noah Dooley.
Saturday, May 2nd
2pm: New Print
Be one of the first to see Jeff’s latest print, Change In The Weather.
5-7pm: Open House Reception Join us for wine and light bites from Sage Bleu Catering.
Sunday, May 3rd
10am: Coffee with Jeff & Crew Stop by for coffee, tea & goodies. Open daily at 10am.
Spring Unveiling 2026 Gallery Events
Flowering Salal
Cannon Beach Gallery
Bronze Coast Gallery
Featured Artists: The gallery will host and feature the works of artists Georgia Gerber, Jason Frederick-Law and Hans Schiebold. Georgia Gerber is a bronze sculptor who emphasizes the creation of accessible public artwork that encourages viewers to interact with her pieces. Georgia primarily works with life-size animals and human figures, often incorporating architectural or abstract elements into the design. Jason FrederickLaw has been involved with the bronze industry since he was fresh out of college and his fascination with boats and water travel has developed into a highly researched, beautifully crafted vessels. Painter Hans Schiebold taught for many years before taking up painting full time in the early 1980s. Hans’ abstract pieces contain very complex and unique methods of creation, some of which have been incorporated into more representational art form.
Schedule of Events:
FRIDAY MAY 1
• 4 p.m. - Georgia Gerber Unveiling SATURDAY MAY 2
• 1 p.m. - Jason Frederick-Law Unveiling
• 4 p.m. - Hans Schiebold Unveiling
• 5-7 p.m. - Artist Reception
Cannon Beach Gallery
Featured Artists: Celebrate the beauty of nature in Botanica Abstraction. This exhibition explores the juxtaposition of abstraction and realism. Featuring Dorota HaberLehigh, Chloe Harris, Janice Taylor, James Moyer, Hsin-Yi, and Lieta Gratteri, the show highlights diverse artistic interpretations of the natural world.
Schedule of Events:
FRIDAY, MAY 1
• Opening Reception 4:30-6:30 p.m.
SATURDAY:
• Pop-up artist Sandra Oberdorfer with handcrafted ceramics all day
SUnDAY:
• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Exhibit open during normal gallery hours
Cannon Beach Gallery, non-Profit supporting art and artists on the Oregon Coast
Chuck Gumpert
DragonFire Gallery
DragonFire Gallery will be celebrating a very special 25th birthday with Open Studio Group Show. Twenty artists will be in the gallery over the festival weekend, demonstrating their creative process in a wide variety of media.
DEMONSTRATING ARTISTS: Theresa Andreas-O’Leary, Brenda Boylan, Kevin Brownlee, Wendy Givens, Chuck Gumpert, Deb Houston, Carrie Kaufman, Lori Latham, Virginia Leonnig, Leon Lowman, Dana Murray, Leslie nan Moon, Michael Orwick, Anton Pavlenko, Shirley Sakatani, Kim Schult, Mark Schult, Joanne Shellan, Harold Walkup, Jeff White
Schedule of Events:
FRIDAY, MAY 1
• noon-4 p.m. - Artist Demonstrations.
• 4-6 p.m. - Meet the Artists, enjoy wine and appetizers, live music from Jason Okamoto.
SATURDAY, MAY 2
• 11 a.m. - Unveiling of new work.
• 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. - Artist Demonstrations.
• 4 p.m.-7 p.m. - Reception with appetizers from Jonathan Hoffman, wine, and live music from Bucky Pottschmidt SUnDAY, MAY 3
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Artist demonstrations continue. Enjoy coffee, tea and light bites.
(For locations see map on page 3)
Tranquility painting by Greg Scott House of Orange
House of Orange
House of Orange Art Gallery presents “Spring a Shore Thing!”
Experience a weekend of art brought to life—meet artists, musicians, and even mermaid dancers, create art & music alongside them.
Featured Artists:
• Greg Scott – unveiling his newest painting
Carol Ross – modern tidepool paintings
• Susan Walker – oil paintings of Cannon Beach
• Irina Belova – modern felted sea sculptures
• Annabelle Stein – Sea Swirls sculptures
Schedule of Events:
FRIDAY, MAY 1
• 1-3 p.m. - Ukulele Jam, The Wine Shack
• 4-6:30 p.m. - Artist Reception & Spring Unveiling, tastings by Saffron Fields Winery, Chava & the Wild Tides
SATURDAY, MAY 2
• 9:30 a.m. - Coffee & Artist Demonstrations
Carol Ross & Susan Walker
• 10-11:30 a.m. - Intermediate Ukulele Workshop, C.B. History Museum
• 1-4 p.m. - Mermaid Figure Drawing, Ben Butcher, Stiedel Hall
• 4-6 p.m. - Sweet treats, meet artists
SUnDAY, MAY 3
• 10-11:30 a.m. - Beginner Ukulele Workshop, C.B. History Museum
• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Pop-Up Ukulele Trunk Show
• noon-4 p.m.: Ukulele musician Chava
Oregon Ducks by Georgia Gerber Bronze Coast Gallery
Tulips
and
Tractor, Wooden-Shoe
Tulip Farm, OR by randall J. Hodges
Firefly
Firefly will be featuring original oil paintings by Sally Murphy and woodworking by Sam Ashley.The gallery will open daily at 10 a.m. FridAy evening from 5-6:30 p.m. light refreshments will be served and new original Nest Paintings from Sally Murphy created by a subtractive method of painting will be unveiled.
SAturdAy evening from 5-7 p.m. delectable baked goodies from local pastry chef Cynthia Karr will be served. The gallery will feature the work of Sam Ashley creator of “Log Jam” cutting boards. An amazing combination of nature and craftsmanship.
SuNdAy open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Steidel’s Art
‘Paint From your Heart’, a Bill Steidel original, will be on display during the Spring unveiling weekend MAy 1ST, 2Nd ANd 3rd. The Art Gallery is open Fri-SAT-SuN from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The courtyard (weather permitting) will feature the beautiful nature photography of Jessie domer rengo, entitled ‘Petals & Feathers’.
Images of the West Gallery, by Randall J. Hodges
internationally published landscape and nature photographer randall J. Hodges will be at the images of the West Gallery throughout the entire festival weekend. Visitors will have the opportunity to view his newest work on display in the gallery, as well as take a look at his most recent captures straight from the back of his camera.
Throughout the weekend, randall will be offering impromptu, complimentary mini photography lessons and sharing stories from his recent adventures in the field. He will also be available to discuss the various print mediums used to present his work and explain how he captures his striking images entirely in-camera—without the need for Photoshop or post-processing.
Stop by the images of the West Gallery and immerse yourself in the incredible beauty of the American West. We look forward to seeing you there!
Shearwater Studio & Gallery, Shaped by Nature
Shaped by Nature is an exhibit highlighting the beauty and character of natural materials. Through wood, texture, and organic form, the exhibition explores the dialogue between the natural world and the artist’s hand. Josh Blewett transforms weathered driftwood into organic sculptural forms that are inspired by nature and the human figure. Working with wood collected along the coast, he preserves the natural textures, curves, and imperfections of each piece while carefully refining the form. His sculptures highlight the quiet beauty of the material, balancing raw natural elements with thoughtful craftsmanship.
Gavin Tougher creates functional work that balances thoughtful craftsmanship with the organic beauty of wood. Sometimes incorporating handmade glass elements, his pieces are designed to hold small collected treasures and meaningful objects.
Schedule of events: FridAy, MAy 1 show opens SATurdAy, MAy 2
• 3-6 p.m. artist receptions SuNdAy, MAy 3
• Noon-3 p.m. serving small treats and beverages.
Be Still by Jeffrey Hull Jeffrey Hull Gallery
Schedule of events:
SATurdAy, MAy 2
• 2 p.m. - introduction of New Print
Be one of the first to see Jeff’s latest print, Change in The Weather.
• 5-7 p.m. - Open House reception
Join us for wine and light bites from Sage Bleu Catering.
SuNdAy, MAy 3
• 10 a.m. - Coffee with Jeff & Crew Stop by for coffee, tea & goodies.
Timeless Vista linocut by Stirling Gorsuch
White Bird Gallry
White Bird Gallery
White Bird Gallery Featured Artists:
The gallery will be featuring new paintings by Christopher Mathie and printmaking by Stirling Gorsuch. Christopher Mathie is known for his moody seascape pantings, he’ll be unveiling a new body of work for this exhibition that was influenced by his recent travels abroad to Thailand. Stirling Gorsuch is a talented printmaker who grew up in Cannon Beach. He creates detailed linocuts and painterly monotypes that reflect his deep connection to time spent in Oregon’s landscapes.
Josh Blewett Shearwater Studio & Gallery
The gallery will highlight Jeff’s newest paintings and prints during the festival. Jeff has been painting in watercolor for over 50 years and in oil for 20 years and is excited to share his latest work with everyone over the course of the weekend.
Schedule of Events: FridAy, MAy 1
• 5 p.m. unveiling of New Originals: Jeff will introduce his new originals, sharing insights about each one. An Artist reception will follow, featuring wine, passed hors dóeuvres & music by guitarist Noah dooley
• 1 p.m. - unveiling New ArtworkStirling Gorsuch & Christopher Mathie
• 2:30-4:30 p.m. - Live Music by Local Guitarist Wes Wahrmund
• 5-7 p.m. - Gallery reception with Artists
SuNdAy MAy 3
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Christopher Mathie in attendance at gallery
Artist Sally Murphy Firefly
Paint From Your Heart by Bill Steidel
Spring a Shore Thing! Art inspired by sea, stories, and spring—meet the artists and enjoy special events with live mermaids, music, and a little magic.
House of Orange opens its newest collective show, “Spring a Shore Thing!” a vibrant celebration of the Oregon coast, where imagination creates a playful, modern expression of coastal life. This eclectic collection brings together a diverse range of mediums each piece capturing the hopeful spirit of spring emerging along the coast.
Soft, sculptural forms emerge in a series of modern felted sea creations—organic shapes inspired by ocean life. These tactile works by Irina Belovia invite curiosity, echoing quiet magic of beachcombing along coastal shorelines. Gregg Goolsby’s soft encaustic seascapes create rich, layered,& meditative—capturing the essence of the ocean.
Carol Ross’s expressive tide pool paintings explore hidden worlds beneath, rich with color, texture, & life. Alongside them, drawing from unique perspectives & fresh palettes, Susan Walker paints iconic coastal vistas with a contemporary twist.
Greg Scott’s whimsical depictions of Cannon Beach through the life of local creatures bring a sense of play, personality, & storytelling to the collection. Kristie Mooney’s watercolor batik seascapes blend fluid color with intricate illustrations, layering shorelines into dreamlike compositions.
The collection expands into three dimensions with ceramic sea swirls by Annabelle Stien. The latest in the series of Sara Fine’s Cannon Beach Bunny sculptures. New glass flowers and mosaics by Beth Anderson. Fused glass & pen & ink collage by Eileen Downes. As well as Phil Seder’s newest wood and metal shorescape series featuring an octopus.
Guest artist Ben Butcher’s mermaid figures, rendered in expressive pen and ink, weave a thread of myth & mystery, culminating in an immersive live mermaid figure drawing experience led by Ben Butcher on Sat. at Steidel Hall. Enjoy live ambient music by Travis Harnett, live mermaids who promise a dance at the close of the experience, and drinks from the Wine Shack.
Helvi Smith’s newest vibrant, abstract-to-whimsical paintings hint at recognizable forms—birds, fish, or imaginative creatures. A new Miska Mermaid will be sure to make a splash. Rounding out the collection is a Sunday trunk show of handmade ukuleles, blending visual artistry with musical craftsmanship.
Music enthusiasts may enjoy three days of sponsored opportunities to meet with “C.J.”, Chava Jebeba-Wolin, a nationally recognized Ukulele musician & teacher. From a casual ukulele jam where participants may drop in to the Wine Shack to sing & play together. To a live music experience
with C.J. & the Wild Tides during House of Orange’s Friday artist reception. Two offerings of unique ukulele workshops, and an afternoon of mingling during a pop-up trunk show of Wild Tides Signature instruments.
Whether you’re an art enthusiast, musician, or just mermaid-curious, House of Orange invites you to celebrate, explore, & join in the wonderfully vibrant— slightly magical—artistic community connecting this year during Spring Unveiling Arts Festival.
Friday, May 1
• 1:00–3:00 PM: Ukulele Jam at The Wine Shack
◦ Drop in, all visitors are invited to jam with C.J.; ukuleles provided
• 4:00–6:30 PM: Artist Reception
◦ Unveiling of new artwork begins at 4:00 PM
◦ Live band C.J. & the Wild Tides from 4:30–6:00 PM
◦ Wine tastings by Saffron Fields Winery
◦ Meet artists including Greg Scott, Carol Ross, Susan Walker, & Sara Fine
Saturday, May 2
• 9:30 AM–12:00 PM: Coffee & Artist Demonstrations with Carol Ross & Susan Walker
• 10–11:30 AM: Latin Dance Ukulele Workshop, C.B. History Museum, led by C.J
◦ Tickets: houseoforange.gallery
• 1–4 PM: Mermaid Figure Drawing with Ben Butcher
◦ Live ambient music, costumed mermaid models & dancers
◦ Table, chair, basic drawing supplies, & a drink provided by The Wine Shack
◦ Tickets: houseoforange.gallery
• 4–6 PM: Artist Mingling & Light Bites
Sunday, May 3
• 10–11:30 AM: Beginner Ukulele Workshop, C.B. History Museum, Led by C.J.
