Umpqua Valley Arts Association

09/30/2026

I know, I know... I said we weren't going to post on this page anymore. And that is still the plan! If you haven't 'liked' our new page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61593326113492), please do so. We don't want you to miss out on our fun events and classes coming up (all of which we are posting about over there)!

But in an effort to reach all of our UVA families who haven't made the switch to our new page, I want to post this info about our After School Art Club. It starts in just 1 WEEK! We still have a few seats available, and would love to have your young artists join us! It's taking place on early release Wednesdays this school year, which is perfect for kids who would like somewhere fun to spend the 3-5pm time slot when many parents are finishing out their work day.

After School Art Club
Oct. 7- Dec. 16
Wednesdays 3pm-5pm

Umpqua Valley Arts' after-school art program offers classes for youth ages 5-12! Art Club is a special opportunity for young artists to express their creativity, explore different art materials, and have fun socializing with other kids their age.

Follow this link for more information and to sign up:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/252336381339156

09/17/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE:
We are excited to share that we have created a new official Umpqua Valley Arts page. We'll be using our new page to share upcoming classes, events, exhibitions, workshops, community news, and all the ways you can connect with and support the arts in our community.
Please follow our new page and help us spread the word! We'd love for you to share this post with your friends and family so we can stay connected with our community. Once you've followed the new page, you can unfollow our previous page as we will be transitioning our updates exclusively to our new page.
Thank you for continuing to support Umpqua Valley Arts!

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Umpqua Valley Arts has been the heartbeat for culture and art in the Umpqua Valley since 1971

08/27/2026

Check out what we're posting on our NEW page!
If you haven't yet, go give Umpqua Valley Arts a follow. You don't want to miss all of our updates on programming, events, and more!

06/28/2026

Another legacy vendor we want to shout out is Scharff Family Jewelers! Cliff Scharff has also participated in some of the earlier years of the Summer Arts Festival. For around 57 years, he’s also watched our event grow from its humble beginnings into what it is today and is a staple many look forward to every year. He’s joined by his son, Sam, who has been working alongside Cliff full time for many years. Sam’s own festival experience goes back 10-15 years. Thank you, Sam and Cliff, for joining us again this year!
There’s still time to come and see vendors before the festival ends! Come see Sam, Cliff, and the over 100 other artists from now until 4pm.

06/28/2026

Another legacy vendor we want to highlight is Dale Kurtz. Dale Kurtz paints detailed watercolors that expertly capture light and color. His subjects are mainly landscapes, many of which are right in our own backyard in Douglas County. Dale has been a vendor for 50 years, which dates back to the humble beginnings of the festival when it was in its original location across the Umpqua River. His beautiful paintings have been a staple for festival and we’re always happy to see him!
You can catch Dale and our other vendors (new and returning) until 4pm today!

06/28/2026

We have many returning artists who come back year after year to bring their art to Roseburg and Douglas County. Today, we’re highlighting some of the long-time legacy returning vendors who have been with us through the decades.
David Johns, who many know as The Spiceman, does shows around Douglas County throughout the year, and we’re proud to be one that he has included in his yearly schedule for 34 years! He does salt-free, all-natural, and gluten-free spice blends that add a punch to any meal. Catch him today until 4pm along with our other vendors!

06/27/2026

Great bites and good vibes! Who doesn’t love good food and open air music? Come out to the 57th Annual Summer Arts Festival for great art, food, and amazing entertainment. We’re grooving until 9pm tonight!