Oregon Garden Art in the Garden

Start: Saturday, May 24, 2025 10:00AM
End: Monday, September 1, 2025 4:00PM

The Oregon Garden is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated outdoor event, "Art in the Garden," running from May 24th to September 2nd, 2025. This summer-long exhibition will showcase a diverse collection of handcrafted artwork by talented local artists, providing a perfect opportunity to discover unique pieces for your home and garden. Guests can explore everything from exquisite glass art to impressive permanent metal installations, all available for purchase. The festivities begin with a special Opening Reception on Saturday, May 24th, from 10 am to 4 pm. All are invited to celebrate the launch of the 12th year of "Art in the Garden" with a leisurely "art walk." Attendees will have the chance to meet the featured artists, learn about their inspiring work and creative processes. Enjoy wine tasting from Stonewall Vineyards, delicious food by Bo & Vine Burgers and live music from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Admission to "Art in the Garden" is included with regular Oregon Garden admission: $14 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for students (12-17), $7 for children (5-12), and free for children 4 and under. This year's featured artists include: Susan Wheeler: Creating nature-inspired hanging glass art and garden stakes from her McMinnville studio. Judy Kunkle: A Lake Oswego artist with a background in Graphic & Fine Arts, creatively repurposing materials into sculptures and mosaics. Yard Art by Mo Hurless: Specializing in reclaimed industrial art, transforming metals into unique bird baths, sculptures, and more. Jenny Elsworth: Giving new life to discarded metal through her welding artistry, crafting sculptures inspired by the natural world Glass Art Oregon, Artists, Gail and Al Obensdorf: Gail, joined later by her husband Art, founded Glass Art Oregon in 2016. After their art center's program ended, they unexpectedly acquired equipment and converted their home into a hot shop, where they now frequently pursue their shared passion for glassblowing. Indio Metal Arts Gallery Artist Shelly Durica-Laiche: Shelly has a double major from Portland State University in Sculpture and Graphic Design. Her preferred material is salvaged steel, which she uses to create decorative and functional objects including furniture, sculpture, trellises and beyond. Chainsaw Sculptures Artist, David Hillesland: David transitioned from finance to woodworking in his late 20s after meeting chainsaw carvers. Since 2008, he has built a successful business with a sawmill, CNC machines, and a gallery in the Santiam Canyon, Rob Kraai: When Rob Kraai retired from the Portland Fire Department, he decided to pursue his life long passion for metal art. You will often find him traveling to farms to pick up unwanted farm equipment to turn into bird baths, fountains, flowers, address signs and anything else to make a yard more beautiful. He is gifted in turning what other people consider scraps into art and giving them a new purpose. Mason-Rivera Sculpture Garden & Art Gallery, Artist Cristi Mason-Rivera: Cristi is passionate about design and art, driven by a desire to help others live more beautifully and meaningfully. She believes art enhances personal spaces, positively impacting lives and the planet, and finds inspiring others the greatest compliment. Heather Skinner: Oregon native Heather finds continuous inspiration in the Willamette Valley's botanical beauty, informing her ceramic art. Her work merges organic forms from the natural world with her imagination. Wade Skinner: A Seattle-born metal worker and artist residing in Junction City for 45 years creates Native American and Western-themed art from recycled iron. Inspired by Native American philosophy and taught to weld at age five by his father, his work reflects living in harmony with nature and the spirit world. Iron Princess Studios Artists, Sarah Northcraft Martin: A self-taught metal artist with 23 years of experience crafts artwork from recycled and upcycled steel and copper. Inspired largely by the natural world, her pieces aim to evoke joy and wonder. Visitors to the garden on opening day can enjoy live art demonstrations by talented artists from Lunaria Art Gallery, who will be showcasing their creative skills. We are excited to invite you to the Oregon Garden to experience the exceptional skills of regional artists. "Art in the Garden" is presented with the generous support of Leafguard, FastSigns, Map Credit Union, NW Natural, Willamette Health Council, and The Grand Hotel Salem.