Our operating hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. We are also open by appointment.
Featured Artists
This holiday season, Gallery Calapooia will hum with rhythm, color, and creativity as artists Anna Harris and Shannon Ross take center stage in their joint exhibition, “Music.” Their show is on display now through December 27, with the First Friday reception from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday Dec 5th.
The show invites viewers to see — and feel — the pulse of melody and movement through paint, form, and imagination. Harris, known at the gallery for her charming and whimsical animal portraits, blends two distinct forms of music, natural and human-produced, into lively pieces that challenge our perceptions of auditory and visual art. This collection, including a crane playing the violin, a quintet of jazzy songbirds, and a rooster strumming his guitar in the forest, blends her love of nature and music. The simultaneous individuality and continuity achieved in this particular show is enhanced by the influence of music’s universal and distinct effects. “Music can cause us to think back, think forward, or to simply be present,” says Harris. By blending familiar woodland creatures with artistic interpretations of various musical genres, Harris, a passionate environmentalist, highlights the ways that music can teach us to appreciate others, appreciate ourselves, and appreciate nature.
Together, Harris and Ross create a dynamic dialogue between the literal and the lyrical. While Harris’s animals bring the joy and storytelling of music to life, Ross’s sculptural pieces explore how art itself can become an instrument of expression. The First Friday reception on December 5th will feature live local music to complement the visual experience. Visitors are encouraged to wander, listen, and let the art play through them. “Music connects everything,” Ross says. “In paint or in sound, it’s all about the same thing — finding harmony.”
Artwork at Sybaris Bistro
Melissa Saylor will have a selection of her wonderfully whimsical artwork on display for the month of December at Sybaris.
An eclectic Pacific Northwest Bistro, Sybaris is dedicated to bringing the best of Oregon to the table. Located at 442 W 1st Ave in downtown Albany, across from the historic Carousel.
(541) 928-8157 for reservations (recommended)
Big Show of Little Art!
It’s that time of year where we start to look forward to filling our two Featured Artist panels with small but mighty pieces of art created by members of our community! See our Big Show of Little Art page for more details and application info!
Galleries from Salem to Eugene
Take a look at the Art Map of galleries in the Mid-Willamette Valley along the I-5 corridor. You can get a great new paper version of the map at Gallery Calapooia.
Gift Registry and Gift Certificates
Keep in mind that Gallery Calapooia offers gift certificates if you don’t know exactly what to get for your friends or loved ones. We also offer a gift registry for those of you who really know what you (or a loved one) want from the gallery and would like to be able to stop dropping hints! In addition, we have a great selection of artist made cards and we can wrap your gift for you, to make gift-giving for any occasion easy on you — and as unique as the gift recipient!
Artist Membership
Our jury process for selecting a new member artist has completed, and we will be able to announce our newest member soon! Thank you to all who expressed interest in becoming a part of our cooperative of artists. We continue to accept applications regardless of whether we have an immediate opening. Contact us for more details.
Visit our Events Calendar to keep up with classes and events that will be
occurring at the gallery.
222 W. 1st Ave.
Albany, Oregon 97321
541-971-5701
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Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am – 6 pm
Gallery Calapooia is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Donations to the gallery are tax-deductible.
