Events

First Friday Artwalk at Hannon Library

(Ashland, Ore.) On December 6, 2013, experience the First Friday Art Walk at Southern Oregon University’s Hannon Library. The library holds a special open house every first Friday of the month, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Visitors can view the art and artifact collections on display in the university library while enjoying live music and free refreshments. Guided tours will run every half hour, but visitors are also welcome to explore on their own and even meet our guest artists.

For December we are excited to host the release of the new book “Ashland, Oregon” with author Barbara Tricarico and 33 contributing photographers.  Photography from the book will be dispersed throughout the library and all 33 contributing artists will be present to answer question.

In addition to temporary exhibits, Hannon Library also has a wide variety of permanent displays with something to interest just about anyone. There is a number of paintings and prints, including historical photos from Jackson County icon, Peter Britt. There’s an extensive series of work from renowned artist Betty LaDuke. Kids will enjoy meeting Swampy, the giant swamphorse sculpture created by SOU alum Tricia Johansen, and visitors of all ages can appreciate the Schuman Collection of Musical Instruments. The Hearn History of Printing and Writing Collection features historical books and manuscripts from around the world and the incredible bronzes from Meera Censor’s Humanitarians for Justice, Nonviolence and Peace Collection shouldn’t be missed. And let’s not forget the library’s most recent addition, the We Are Here sculpture, a signature piece of local culture.

Admission is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Library Administration at 541-552-6816 or libraryevents@sou.edu.

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