1. Newport Visual Arts Center
City: Newport, OR
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (541) 265-6540
Address: 777 Northwest Beach Dr.
Description: The Newport Visual Arts Center showcases the art of many Northwest artists in the 1,000-square-foot Runyan Gallery and the 300-square-foot Upstairs Gallery. Examples of artwork you’ll see at this impressive cultural center include paintings of “The Oregon Territory” by Jim Shull, photography from local photographers, and selected pieces from local glass artists. The William Runyan Gallery hosts 12 shows per year featuring new artists from the Northwest. Admission to the center is free. The Runyan Gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and the Upstairs Gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
2. Forinash Gallery
City: Newport, OR
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (541) 265-8483
Address: 856 Southwest Bay Blvd.
Description: This gallery specializes in photography by Chuck Forinash and prints of scenic coastal images featuring lighthouses and bridges.
3. Inscapes Gallery
City: Newport, OR
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (541) 265-6843, (800) 359-1419
Address: 818 Southwest Bay Blvd.
Description: Located on Newport’s historic bayfront, the Inscapes Gallery features oil originals and other art pieces from more than 400 artists. At the gallery, you’ll find original oil paintings, steel wall hangings, photography, jewelry, dichroic and fused glass, bronze sculptures, and furniture.
4. Oceanic Arts
City: Newport, OR
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (541) 265-5963
Address: 444 Southwest Bay Blvd.
Description: Stan Pickens established the Oceanic Arts gallery in 1974 to showcase art pieces with Northwest flair. This gallery features fine art prints and contemporary crafts in wood, glass, pottery, metal, and other mediums.
5. Rickert Gallery
City: Newport, OR
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (541) 265-5430, (800) 732-8831
Address: 640 Southwest Bay Blvd.
Description: The Rickert Gallery features the seascapes of Sharon Rickert, landscapes by Lyn Lasneski, watercolors by Jan Kunz, and metal sculptures by John Cabalas. In addition, the gallery exhibits original bronzes, lithographs, pastels, and prints. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
6. Newport Performing Arts Center
City: Newport, OR
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (541) 265-9231
Address: 777 West Olive St.
Description: The Nye Beach Writers series features readings from award-winning poets and writers throughout the year. Visit the Web site for a list of current events in this series.
7. Newport Performing Arts Center
City: Newport, OR
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (541) 265-9231
Address: 777 West Olive St.
Description: The 23,000-square-foot Newport Performing Arts Center is the pride of Newport and was opened in 1988 to promote performing, literary, and visual arts, and as part of its offering features a variety of musical as well as theater, film, and literary events throughout the year. To see the current calendar of musical events, you can visit the center’s Web site.
8. Newport Performing Arts Center
City: Newport, OR
Category: Shopping
Address: 777 West Olive St.
Description: The Newport Performing Arts Center features a variety of plays throughout the year. To see the current schedule of plays and ticket prices, visit the center’s Web site.
9. Ernest Bloch Music Festival
City: Newport, OR
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (541) 265-2787, (888) 701-7123
Address: 777 West Olive St.
Description: This annual music festival commemorates composer Ernest Bloch who lived and composed on the Oregon Coast from 1940 to 1959. During the festival you’ll hear music composed by Bloch, Richard Strauss, Saint-Saëns, Poulenc, Chen Yi, and many others. The festival is held from the end of June through mid-July. Call or visit the Web site for specific dates, times, and ticket prices.
10. Glastonbury Renaissance Faire
City: Newport, OR
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (541) 265-9231
Address: South Beach State Park
Description: Held the second weekend in May at South Beach State Park, the Glastonbury (pronounced Gloss-on-brie) Renaissance Faire includes over 30 booths that feature unique pieces made by regional artists. This art fair is sponsored by the Oregon Coast Arts Association and has a medieval theme where the myths, history, and legends of this time in history are celebrated. The Glastonbury Renaissance Faire is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call for current admission prices.
11. Oregon Coast Council For The Arts (Occa)
City: Newport, OR
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (888) 701-7123
Address: P.O. Box 1315
Description: The Oregon Coast Council for the Arts is a nonprofit organization that is part of a national network of local arts agencies that serves the entire coastal region. The organization assists arts and humanities organizations and individual artists by providing grants, cultural planning and programs, and management expertise for arts facilities. Their Web site includes a comprehensive events listing of cultural and art happenings for the entire Coast and also includes links to other arts organizations.
12. Oregon Coast Extended Arts Network (Ocean)
City: Newport, OR
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (888) 701-7123
Address: P.O. Box 1315
Description: The Oregon Coast Extended Arts Network is one of 10 regional art councils that serve under the Oregon Arts Commission. This organization is an eight-county arts advocacy organization that promotes the arts for Oregon’s coastal communities. This organization provides grants and funding; marketing; cultural facilities planning; community and downtown renewal; art education, classes, residencies, and training; and promotes performances and exhibits.