SOAR: Ashland Art Resources for Visitors

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Ashland vacation advice from real travelers

Ashland has received National Recognition by being selected as one of the top 10 art towns in John Villani's book The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America.
Ashland's Online Arts Magazine

A guide to Ashland's artists, galleries and their activities.
Ashland Gallery Association

Ashland has a very unified and well-coordinated arts & culture community, and the Ashland Gallery Association promotes their galleries and the artists they represent, as well as hosting special events such as the A Taste of Ashland Festival at the end of April. The best way to sample them all in any given month is to take an evening stroll around town during Ashland's First Friday Art Walk, from 5 - 8 pm. A lovely catalog of galleries is available at most Ashland locations to guide you through the diverse offerings the Ashland art community has to offer. Many galleries also feature workshops taught by both local and visting artists.
The Schneider Museum of Art

The Schneider Museum of Art brings compelling and challenging exhibits to southern Oregon, along with a rich spectrum of programming that includes workshops, family days, lectures, performances, and concerts.
Rogue Valley Blues Festival

In January, the blues come to play at Ashland's historic Armory for a weekend of music, art, locally produced beer, wine and culinary fun presented by St. Clair Productions and the Ashland Blues Society. Inexpensive blues and gospel workshops are available to the public, as well as a full roster of free concerts hosted by local restaurants.
Oregon Chocolate Festival

Every year in March the Ashland Springs Hotel calls all chocolate lovers to attend this celebration of Oregon's top chocolatièrs. Our chocolate makers benefit from the extraordinary dairy produce of the region, creating some of the best chocolate our country has to offer! Festival goers can enjoy samples of everything chocolate from fine chocolates created in the classical Belgian tradition to chocolate crackers, with a range of organic, raw, ethically sourced, fair trade, herb-infused, vegan and allergen-free brownies, cookies, truffles, madeleines, meringues, bars, drinking chocolate and toffees, along with pairings of locally produced artisanal cheese, coffee, beer, wine and spirits to accompany them. Competitions decide the year's best chocolates, in several categories, and chocolate desserts created by local culinary artists and chefs. In addition, the Chocolate Market features everything from body care products to fine jewelry, all in the chocolate theme. For a review on the 2010 Festival, please see the coverage in our blog, Art Matters!
A Taste of Ashland

A Taste of Ashland is Southern Oregon's premiere art, food and wine event. Enjoy one of the best art towns in America on April 29th, 30th and May 1st, 2011 as we showcase the region's best art, food, and wine in Ashland's most delicious art show. The Taste takes place throughout Ashland in selected Ashland Gallery Association Galleries. The galleries are paired with regional restaurants, wineries and breweries to create a true taste of the very best the region has to offer. A colorful Food, Beverage, Gallery Guide and walking map will lead you through this amazing sensory experience.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Founded in 1935, the Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival is among the oldest and largest professional non-profit theatres in the nation. Each year OSF presents an eight-and-a-half-month season of eleven plays in three theatres. But don't let the name fool you, there is something for everyone to enjoy, ranging from Shakespeare to both classic and contemporary drama and comedy. Both evening and matinee performances are available.
Oregon Cabaret Theatre

Ashland's Oregon Cabaret Theatre has earned a reputation for top-flight musicals, revues and comedies, all professionally produced with its signature flair and panache. Enjoy first-rate entertainment in an elegant yet comfortable setting of the historic "Old Pink Church" (features include stained glass windows and crystal chandelier). Dynamic musicals, revues and comedies. Five cabaret productions Feb-Dec. Dinner, hors d'oeuvres, desserts and beverages available.
Ashland Independent Film Festival
Preparations are underway for the celebration of the milestone tenth annual ashland independent film festival, April 7-11, 2011. Join us for 80 of the best films in the world, as well as intimate gatherings with filmmakers at parties, forums and our nightly afterLOUNGE. Be part of what Oscar winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams calls "the best audience in the world." We'll see you in Ashland soon for our tenth celebration of independent film.
The Green Springs Box-R Ranch
16799 Highway 66 Ashland, OR 97520 541-482-1873

A working ranch of over 1,500 acres, authentic old west buildings, covered wagons and carriages surround the property and provide guests with a look at one of the most extensive collections of old west artifacts in Oregon. The ranch museum was built to house many of these western artifacts and is open to guests upon appointment. The ranch offers both wagon rides and sleigh rides weather permitting and from May to September, a company that provides horseback and trail rides are located just a short walk from the Ranch office. Half day or full day rides are available upon request. Reservations are required so please call in advance. www.boxrranch.com
Science of Wine
Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market

May 1 - first weekend in October
Location: 5th St between E and F St
Located in beautiful southern Oregon, the Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market offers the finest in locally grown produce, plants and flowers, along with gourmet and specialty foods, baked goods, handmade arts and crafts. Many of our farmers use natural and sustainable growing methods.

The Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market consists of over 200 members, many of whom are local to Jackson County. All items for sale at the the Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market must be locally prepared, grown, or crafted by the vendor. Come meet your local farmers and artists at the Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market.Credit, Debit and Oregon Trail cards are accepted.
Ashland Market - Tuesdays
Ashland Armory
8:30 - 1:30
NEW! 2011 Season: March 15 - November 22

Medford Market - Thursdays
Medford Armory
8:30 - 1:30
NEW! 2011 Season: March 17 - November 17

Ashland Saturday Market
Lithia Way & First Street
9:00 - 1:00
NEW! 2011 Season: May 7 - October 29