Southern Oregon Artists Resource

Grants Pass/Cave Junction

After a substantial period of research and fact-finding, the arts community in Grants Pass developed a 10-year plan and formed a non-profit organization called Art Works in conjunction with Rogue Community College. Art Works coordinates and sponsors many events designed to cultivate and promote the arts by connecting students, working artists, individuals and businesses throughout the community. Implemented in 2004, Art Works has given Grants Pass a major jump start, the driving force which has made it a regional powerhouse of the arts. The community and its visitors alike benefit greatly from the program.

Grants Pass has many Native American artists in its community, which adds to the variety and cultural richness of its own artistic offerings. Those who are not familiar with the ins and outs of purchasing authentic American indigenous art will benefit from reading the Indian Arts & Crafts Act of 1990.

• Grants Pass Visitors & Convention Bureau

  
  

• I Love Grants Pass

  
  

• Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce

  
  

• Grants Pass Museum of Art

  
  

• Saturday Artisan & Crafters Market

  May 1 - first weekend in October
  Location: 5th St between E and F St
  Now in its fourth year, the Saturday Artisans' and Crafters' Market is proving a phenomenal success by connecting local artists and craftsmen with admirers (and perhaps even acquirers) of their works and wares and attracting the more creative members of our community, connecting, inspiring and challenging them to new artistic heights. It is through this interchange of energy and ideas that an art community is born and a regional arts movement is propelled to the global cultural forefront. For more information please visit www.grantspassartisanmarket.com.

• First Friday Art Night

  Location: Downtown Grants Pass
  Occurring on the first Friday night of each month (excluding January), Grants Pass comes alive with music and art. There are various shops, galleries and restaurants open late displaying local art and musical talent. Starts @ 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Call (541) 787-7357 for more information.

• Applegate Valley Uncorked Spring Barrel Tour

  Join the Applegate Valley Vintners for our annual Spring Uncorked Barrel Tour! Each of the 15 wineries in the spectacular Applegate Valley will be ready to celebrate the spring with you as they feature delicious appetizer pairings matched with some of the best wines from each estate. Come join us as we welcome you into our cellars for a taste of what's to come! Tickets are $39 per person and will include a commemorative Riedel glass and tasting at all 15 participating wineries! There is no better time of the year to taste all of the nationally and internationally recognized wines of the Applegate Valley. For more information, please call (541) 846-6364.

• Spring Wine Stroll

  Location: Downtown Grants Pass, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 The TCA Wine Strolls have become very popular downtown events and tickets always sell out very quickly. Why are they so popular and successful? Grants Pass has not only some of the best and unique merchants in Oregon but we also have some of the best wineries and food in Southern Oregon. Our participating merchants and vendors make the event so easy, so inviting and so much fun!...Stroll downtown businesses & sample great food and wine from 12 Oregon wineries. Call 476-5773 for more information.

• Annual Golf for Art

  Location: Grants Pass Golf Club
  4 person best ball scramble and longest drive prizes taking place at the Grants Pass Golf Course in the Spring. Call Mark Simonds at 541-955-4810 for more information about this event.

• Annual Native American Arts Festival & Mother's Day Pow Wow

  Location: Riverside Park
  This annual Mother's Day event benefits the encouragement of native American visual and performing & cultural arts. Free to public! Call 472-0215 for more information.

• Art Along the Rogue

  Art Along the Rogue 2010 - Moving back to "H" St in Downtown Grants Pass - October 2-3, 2010
  In its 8th year, Art Along the Rogue will feature dozens of national, regional, elementary and high school student artists creating huge pastel chalk drawings on “H” St in Downtown Grants Pass. The theme for this year's event is “animals.”
  
  New to Art Along the Rogue in 2010 is a Pub Crawl. For $25, participants over 21 can taste the region's best micro-brews in eleven locations in the downtown area. Restaurants and pubs will also feature delicious foods to accompany the micro-brews. Pub Crawlers will receive a commemorative pint beer glass. Tickets will be available August 1, 2010 at Elegance, 321 SE 6th St in Grants Pass or by calling (541) 476-0570.
  
  Another new addition to Art Along the Rogue this year is a “Doggy Art Walk,” sponsored by the Rogue Valley Kennel Club. At 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 3, 2010 dogs of all shapes and sizes will be artistically costumed and paraded through the festival on “H” St. Prizes will be awarded to the most artistic doggy.
  
  Also new to Art Along the Rogue is the raffle of one of the “2005 Bearfest Baby Bears.” Tickets to win this adorable cub will be sold at various locations starting on or about September 1, 2010. Look for the announcement in the Daily Courier or this website. For more information, please call (541) 476-5510.

Rogue Hellgate Jetboat Excursions

966 Southwest 6th Street Grants Pass, OR 97526 1-800-648-4874 Hellgate.com.
Discover Hellgate and a lot more as you splash your way through some of the Rogue’s better white water rapids. See why your boat has shallow draft, loads of power, and no propeller! Pushed by the hydro-jet drives water spray, you’ll jet over just inches of water, to the very edge of the Rogue’s restricted section.