Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio

Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio Local Artists Cooperative We currently have 20 members who sell their work and maintain the Gallery.

They are: Kathleen Morey Bailey, painter; Joanne Drapkin, painter/jmultimedia; Matte Hanna, photographer; Earl Robicheaux photographer; Tom Hutton, photographer; Sunny Kudo, wood/gourd artist; Barbara Lebiedzik, weaver/fiber artist; Valorie Meeuwsen, potter; Ava Richey, painter/multimedia; Sandra Schroeder, painter/multimedia; David Smith, wood artist; Jean Stephenson, painter/multimedia; Shawn Te

mpesta, multimedia painter/jeweler; Steve Yates, wood artist; Muriel Scheidt, painter; Kelly Oney, fiber artist; Jean Ochsner, potter; Anne Sobbota, glass artist; Sandra Heinzmann, ceramicist; Susan Tree, fused glass artist; Barbara Schoonover, fiber artist.

06/03/2026
Congratulations to Susanna Bemetz! Susanna won the People’s Choice Award in the Community Show, “Spring Has Sprung.” As ...
05/31/2026

Congratulations to Susanna Bemetz!
Susanna won the People’s Choice Award in the Community Show, “Spring Has Sprung.” As the winner, Susanna will be the Gallery’s Featured Artist for a month in 2027.

Art by the Sea gallery will be participating in Alive After Five on May 22 with light refreshments & wine. Come see thei...
05/22/2026

Art by the Sea gallery will be participating in Alive After Five on May 22 with light refreshments & wine. Come see their community show:” Spring has Sprung “. Vote for your favorite artist. The winner gets their own show.

And come see the work of their featured artists Laura Brownfield & Susan Tree. See their amazing, fused glass artwork.

A wine walk continues to be one of the highlights of Alive After Five. To participate in the wine walk, glasses and walking maps will be on sale for $10 at the glass picnic shelter on the Boardwalk. Wine glasses and maps will be available from 5 to 6:30.

05/21/2026

Come in and Vote for your favorite as the People’s Choice Winner gets space in the gallery next year!

05/16/2026

The ceramic creations by Jean Ochsner are truly inspiring.

May Classes:Collage Group is being offered by Susan Lehman, local artist, on the FIRST and  THIRD Wednesdays of each mon...
05/08/2026

May Classes:
Collage Group is being offered by Susan Lehman, local artist, on the FIRST and THIRD Wednesdays of each month. We are meeting at the BANDON SENIOR CENTER in City Park from 1-3:00 pm. We set up tables beginning at 12:30. No formal class instruction offered, but we can get you started in collage. Please bring what you have been working on, materials you need, a plastic table covering and a suggested donation of $3 - $5. We love seeing what everyone has been doing. There is a small kitchen area if you want to bring your lunch or make coffee or tea. Questions: email Susan Lehman at [email protected] or call her at 541-347-9888.

Thurs. – May 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th - Bargue Drawing Course with Jen Lee This is an ongoing drawing course. Students cultivate patience and a keen eye for detail. How to observe detail, negative shapes, measuring, values, and accuracy will improve drawing ability. Jen will give demonstrations and students will have time to practice. Students will also be given constructive critiques. $45 per class Throughout the month, the Bargue Drawing classes will be held on Thursdays by appointment. Students to provide own materials. See Jen Lee’s website for more information. http://www.jenleighlee.com/artclasses. A minimum of 1 student & a maximum of 3. Register for this Bargue Drawing Course at Art by the Sea Gallery in Bandon.

Thurs. – May 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th - Watercolor with Jen Lee Beginner to intermediate Skills taught at student’s own comfort level – loose watercolor to precise work. Throughout the month, watercolor classes will be held on Thursdays by appointment. $45 per class Students may provide own materials, which include brushes, watercolors, paper, board & tape. $10 materials fee if teacher provides student materials. A minimum of 1 student and a maximum of 4. Please contact Jen if you have questions. See Jen Lee’s website for more information. http://jenleighlee.com/artclasses. Register for this Watercolor class at Art by the Sea Gallery in Bandon.

Thurs. – May 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th - Oil Painting with Jen Lee Students will learn under-painting techniques, color mixing, materials, (brushes, mediums), how to clean brushes, and painting techniques. Throughout the month, Oil Painting classes will be held on Thursdays by appointment. $45 per class Students to provide own materials (oil paints - not water soluble), mediums, brushes, & canvas. See Jen Lee’s website for more information. http://www.jenleighlee.com/artclasses. A minimum of 1 student & a maximum of 4. Register for this Oil Painting class at Art by the Sea Gallery in Bandon.
**Shows where a change in the schedule has been made.
Contact ABTS Gallery at 541-347-5355 for more information. Most classes have a materials

It was a great reception for Featured Artists, Susan Tree and Laura Brownfield, as well as for the “Spring Has Sprung,’’...
05/03/2026

It was a great reception for Featured Artists, Susan Tree and Laura Brownfield, as well as for the “Spring Has Sprung,’’ Community Show.
Here are the show’s winners! Please come in during the month of May to vote for your favorite entry for the ‘People’s Choice Award.’ That winner will receive space in the gallery during a month in 2027 to display their artwork.

First Place:
“Foxgloves’’
Rosalyn Shuff

Second Place:
“Rain Dance’’
Molly Dufort

Third Place:
“Trillium’’
Jane Schmaltz

Honorable Mentions:

“Pink Whales’’
Susanna Bemetz

“Iris Duo’’
Jane Schmaltz

“Beautiful Hibiscus’’
Dee Beneke

“Cranberry Bogs Forever’’
Cindy Grey

We hope to see you at the reception this Saturday when the winners will be announced!
04/28/2026

We hope to see you at the reception this Saturday when the winners will be announced!

Address

145 Fillmore Avenue SE
Bandon, OR
97411

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(541) 347-5355

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