The City of Florence Public Arts Committee announces the launch of the next call-for-artists for the Art Exposed Rotating Outdoor Art Gallery. Since 2018, this program has installed public art throughout Florence for community members and tourists alike to enjoy. Art...
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Holiday Pop Up Market at Serene Abundance Studio
Serene Abundance Studio, the central Oregon coast's home for visionary, expressive and inspirational art, will host a Holiday Pop Up Art Market on Saturday, December 13th from 3 to 5pm. You'll have a chance to enjoy seasonal refreshments, meet the artists, and shop...
Mapleton Student Council Announces Annual Holiday Art Show & Market
Mapleton, OR — The Mapleton High School Student Council is excited to present the Holiday Art Show and Market, a two-day celebration of local creativity, student talent, and community connection. The event will run December 14th and 15th from 4:00–7:00 PM in the...
Imagine Your Dream Mapleton, Part 2
Join Mapleton School District for Imagine Your Dream Mapleton: Part 2, Dec. 10 This is your chance to help decide the priorities that will guide Mapleton’s future. At our first workshop, community members shared big dreams—from waterfront improvements to local food...
Holiday events at Serene Abundance Studio Space
Visit Serene Abundance Studio Space at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence on Saturday, December 13th for a day of creative inspiration. Featuring a Layered Hearts Expressive Art Workshop from 11am-2pm, followed by a Holiday Pop Up Art Market from 3 to 5pm, with...
New Monthly Classes at Serene Abundance Studio
Serene Abundance Studio Space invites you to play around with art all month long! Visit their new location at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence for monthly workshops and special offerings, including watercolor pencil, pyrography, expressive painting and more. For...
Mic Drop Club Launches in Eugene to Help Women Build Public Speaking Confidence
EUGENE, OR — July 24, 2025 — A new women’s public speaking club is launching in Eugene with one clear mission: to help more women develop their voices and confidently step up to the mic—whether that’s in a boardroom, a Zoom call, or on a big stage. Mic Drop Club...
Local Baker is a Standout Among the Rotary Auction Cake Bakers
Each year, talented bakers in Florence and surrounding areas donate their time and considerable talents to create over 30 custom-designed cakes for Rotary’s annual charity auction. These fabulous cakes often spark bidding wars, and the bakers who make them are...
New murals add color at Shore Pines community
Shore Pines apartments residents got a special treat on Halloween with the unveiling of two new outdoor murals. The two murals, one at the entrance to each building, were designed and painted by Seattle-based artists Perri Rhoden and Bashir Davis. "They have vast...









