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Book your next association convention, corporate conference, contemporary wedding or religious gathering in our spacious Events Center located in Florence, Oregon. Our facility is home to an impressive variety of events including business meetings, performing and visual arts, community theatre, and conventions or conferences of all sizes. The professional staff at the Florence Events Center will help in the planning of your special event.
The Florence Events Center is located on the Oregon coast only one block from the famous Highway 101. The Pacific Ocean, a dozen lakes, the Siuslaw National Dunes, and even 'Old Town' shopping are all only minutes away from our events facility.
Whether it is an evening at the theater, or a conference for 400, an elegant wedding, a weekend of Chowder, Blues and Brews, or Storybook Theater's presentation of Oliver or Wizard of Oz, there is something for everyone at the Florence Events Center.
Some of the events we host include the Oregon Police Chiefs Association Convention, Coast Chamber Orchestra, Tourism Commission Conference, Association of h2O Utilities, Department of Forestry Conference and Banquet, and the Confederated Oregon School Administrators Convention.
The Events Center is home to many educational and fun events including the Home and Garden Show, Seacoast Entertainment Association (Florence Performing Arts), Kremlin Chamber Orchestra, world renowned harpist-pianist Paul Hurst, Last Resort Players, Humane Society Wine and Chocolate Gala, Planned Parenthood, Talent Shows, Medicare Seminars, the Jazz Kings, The Last Resort Players and the very popular weekend of fun at the Chowder, Blues and Brews Festival.
If you are looking for space to hold your next convention that has competitive rates, gorgeous scenery, pleasant weather, and friendly crowds, call 1-888-968-4086. We'll turn your next conference into an event to remember.
The mission of the Florence Events Center is to provide multicultural enrichment to the community, to provide a welcoming, accessible facility for residents and visitors, and to promote events and conventions for the benefit of the greater Florence area economy.
10th Annual Celebrate Arts!
Juried Art Show Call to Artists
“Celebrate Arts!” enters its tenth year of offering bold and unique art created by multi-generational artists. Each year it has drawn more entries and attracted artists from well outside western Lane county as well as our ever expanding local talent, and 2010 will further prove this show as one of the best in the region.
Applications are now available for this annual juried art exhibit. (Scroll down for downloadable Applications) The show, sponsored by the Friends of the Event Center, is open to artists in all media and of all ages.
Artists may submit up to four pieces of art. Cash awards will be presented in categories of two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and photography, as well as in two “young artists” categories. This year a new award will be added, the Florence Community Award, which will begin the establishment of a permanent art collection at the FEC for the Florence community. The deadline for show entries is October 15, 2010.
The juror will judge directly the actual art which must be delivered to the FEC on Tuesday, November 2nd between 10 am and 3 pm. The selections will be made the following day, and the show will run from Friday, November 5th through Sunday, November 13th. Merit and Honorable Mention Awards will be selected from all categories and will be displayed through the end of December.
Returning this year is the very popular “Salon des Refuses” show. Art that is not selected for the Celebrate Arts Show will be displayed in a two-day show that will be open to the public, enabling everyone to view and purchase the many wonderful works of art that are entered in the competition.
Please see the Celebrate Arts 2010 Artist Entry Packet for details. Download all four files below.
Artist Entry Packet
Entry Form 1
Entry Form 2
Consignment Agreement
The Entry Packet, Entry Forms and the Consignment Agreement may also be requested by calling 541-997-1994; or by sending an SASE to:
Celebrate Arts! 2010 - Florence Events Center
715 Quince St - Florence, OR 97439
Florence Events Center
September Gallery Shows
Gallery One: Sept 2010
"The Artistic World of Sarah S. Kim"
Fairy Falls by Sara S. Kim
Award winning artist Sarah Kim will be on display in Gallery 1 during September 2010. Her show will feature dozens of original paintings, as well as some work in other media. Sarah, a member of the Oregon Watercolor Society, will display her colorful and intriguing watercolor paintings.
Sarah has been accepted into several juried shows including our own “Celebrate Arts!” and the annual national show at the Emerald Art Center. The public is welcome to meet the artist at a reception in the Events Center’s Gallery One on September 3rd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Case: Sept 2010
"Peggy Gilbertson"
 Glass artist Peggy Gilbertson will be on display in the glass case at the Florence Events Center during September 2010. Her unique glass sculptures, including fantasies and beautiful lampwork beads and jewelry will be showcased.
Peggy’s work has been shown all over Oregon and parts of Nevada. Her glasswork seems to become an extension of her perception of simplicity and beautiful color. Come and meet the artist at her reception in Gallery One at the Events Center on September 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Gallery Five: Sept 2010
"The Gallery Committee, multiple artists"
 Beginning September 1, Gallery Five will be showing the work of the eleven artists who donate their time and love to the FEC Art Galleries Committee.
This is an opportunity to thank these artists, who work so hard to provide creative shows. The public can view their varied talents together in this exciting show.
 Planning shows, hanging art and coordinating publicity are just a few of the tasks done by the loyal, dedicated members of the Gallery Committee.
Many committee members are artists themselves, dedicated to providing quality gallery displays for our community.
The show features these committee member artists: Lynda Bare, Leslie Bynon, Susan Canavarro, Kathryn Damon-Dawson, Meredith Draper, Nancy Fullmer, Akiko Helwig, Bernie Herr, Morgan Johnson, Curt Peters, and Julie Ripley.
 The show includes oil, acrylic, encaustic, watercolor, photography, glass and fiber art.
A reception with the artists will be the final stop on the September 11th ART Walk from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Red Rose Catering is hosting this event along with Peggy Gilbertson, who is displaying in the Gallery One Case and the Gallery Five artists.
Download Application and Guidelines Here
Dear Prospective Vendor,
It may be only August, but the Florence Events Center Winter Folk Festival Committee is up and running. Our ninth annual Winter Folk Festival Artisan Fair will be a two-day event on Saturday, January 22, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, January 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our previous successful festivals have made this a “must do” for folk-craft artisans.
All vendors will be juried in. Please submit the enclosed application with a photo or sample of your craft. Also include a photo or description of your booth or presentation. Please do not send booth rental fee now.
• There will be free admission to shop the Winter Folk Festival Arts and Crafts booths.
• New this year are three major concerts: Weavermania on Friday, January 21st at 7 p.m.; the ‘60s folk pop duo Chat & Jeremy on Saturday the 22nd at 7 p.m.; and on Sunday the 23rd the Trail Band will perform in the theater at 3 p.m.
• New this year: Daytime folk musicians will be performing at other venues in Florence as well as on the Florence Events Center theater stage throughout the weekend.
• Young Folk Music Artist contest is on Saturday afternoon.
We will have 32 booths available for rent. Each booth will be 8’ x 10’ - The FEC will provide pipe, drape, two chairs, and two tables. The booth cost is $65 for the weekend and one booth per vendor. Skirting and vinyl toppers are available at an additional cost.
Come have fun with us while you show off your talents and wares. Interactions with festival attendees and booth demonstrations are strongly encouraged. We look forward to receiving your application. Download the application here.
Sincerely,
Winter Folk Festival Vendor Committee
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