Newport Visual Arts Center

Newport Visual Arts Center Art exhibits and arts learning in three galleries and two ocean-view classrooms, managed by OCCA. Galleries open Wednesdays to Sundays noon-4 pm.
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Have you stopped by yet to view Lindee Cunningham's "For the Birds"? It's on display in the COVAS Showcase at Newport Vi...
05/30/2026

Have you stopped by yet to view Lindee Cunningham's "For the Birds"? It's on display in the COVAS Showcase at Newport Visual Arts Center through June 28. This exhibit features whimsical, colorful, beaded birdhouses. Admission is free; all are welcome. Learn more at coastarts.org/events/ftbirds

Have you stopped by yet to view Raymond (“Ray by the Bay”) Dacanay's "Open Waters" in the Upstairs Gallery at Newport Vi...
05/29/2026

Have you stopped by yet to view Raymond (“Ray by the Bay”) Dacanay's "Open Waters" in the Upstairs Gallery at Newport Visual Arts Center? It's on display through June 28, featuring nautical-themed carved wooden creature sculptures adorned with colorful inlaid glass eyes for delicate, dazzling detail. Gallery admission is free! Learn more at coastarts.org/events/openwaters

05/28/2026

IN TWO WEEKS: Rebecca Hooper's "Woven from the Port" opens June 12th in the Runyan Gallery at Newport Visual Arts Center. Learn more at coastarts.org/events/hooper

05/27/2026

Last chance! OCCA presents the 3rd Annual Lincoln County High School Art Show at the Newport Visual Arts Center (Runyan Gallery). This special exhibit featuring paintings, drawings, woodworking, photography, and more runs through June 7th. Come show your support and see what our students have been creating! Learn more at coastarts.org/events/lchs-2026

WEDNESDAY 3-5PM: Youth in grades 2-8 are invited to join us after school on Wednesday for a few hours of creative play. ...
05/25/2026

WEDNESDAY 3-5PM: Youth in grades 2-8 are invited to join us after school on Wednesday for a few hours of creative play. From 3-5pm we’ll host an art activity — working with a rotating list of instructors so kids can experience something different in each class (drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, cyanotypes, sculpture, music, and more!) Parents are welcome to join in, too, if they’d like. Learn more at https://ow.ly/E9aP50WZ1RR

🎨 Working on a watercolor, gouache, or ink project you'd love more time for?Open Studio – Water Media Painting gives you...
05/24/2026

🎨 Working on a watercolor, gouache, or ink project you'd love more time for?

Open Studio – Water Media Painting gives you the space, the time, and an instructor in your corner. Robin Berry will be on hand to offer guidance on your individual goals — while you paint alongside a community of fellow artists learning from each other.

Next opportunity:
Thursday, May 28, 5–7pm, $15

(Bring your own supplies and paper.)

Learn more:
coastarts.org/events/open-studio-class-water-media-painting-2

Something transformative is coming to Newport. 🎨Cultural Transformation, a new exhibit by celebrated artist Rip Cronk, o...
05/24/2026

Something transformative is coming to Newport. 🎨

Cultural Transformation, a new exhibit by celebrated artist Rip Cronk, opens this Thursday, May 28th, at Olive Street Gallery.

Cronk's bold, visionary paintings blend Cubist and Futurist composition with cartoon and graffiti motifs, populated by half-human, half-animal figures that speak to something deeper than the everyday.

📅 May 28 – Summer '26
📍 Olive Street Gallery, 777 W. Olive St., Newport, OR
🎟️ FREE & open to the public
🕔 Gallery hours: Tues–Fri, 10am–3pm

✨ Join us this Thursday, May 28th, 5–7pm for an Opening Reception featuring light refreshments, music, and an artist talk at 5:30pm.

05/21/2026

NEXT WEEK: Cultural Transformation, a new exhibit by celebrated artist Rip Cronk, opens Thursday, May 28th, at Olive Street Gallery.

Cronk's bold, visionary paintings blend Cubist and Futurist composition with cartoon and graffiti motifs, populated by half-human, half-animal figures that speak to something deeper than the everyday.

📅 May 28 – Summer '26
📍 Olive Street Gallery, 777 W. Olive St., Newport, OR
🎟️ FREE & open to the public
🕔 Gallery hours: Tues–Fri, 10am–3pm

✨ Join us Thursday, May 28th, 5–7pm for an Opening Reception featuring light refreshments, music, and an artist talk at 5:30pm.

COMING NEXT MONTH: 🎨 Celebrate public art on Newport's Bayfront! Join us Saturday, June 27 from 2-5pm at Bay Street Pier...
05/18/2026

COMING NEXT MONTH: 🎨 Celebrate public art on Newport's Bayfront! Join us Saturday, June 27 from 2-5pm at Bay Street Pier for the official unveiling of three new murals on the US Coast Guard wall, each painted by a Lincoln County artist (Amy Pattison, Liz Birdwell, and Nina Rodenhisler). Listen to live music from jazz trio Pacific Standard Time and Coastal Voices SoundWave, take part in kids' art activities, and enjoy catering by Asiatico (their patio will be available for anyone who’d like an adult beverage while reveling in the music on the pier.) This event is free! Learn more at coastarts.org/events/mural-celebration

Address

777 NW Beach Drive
Newport, OR
97365

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(541) 265-6540

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