The Emerald Art Center presents their Annual Fundraiser, held in the beautiful Springfield Wildish Theater on October 15th, featuring Emcee Tom Draggoo!

We invite all performers, children and adults to audition. Auditions will be held Tuesday, May 14th, 6-7pm and Saturday, May 18th 10am-12pm at the Emerald Art Center (500 Main Street, downtown Springfield). more >

The Emerald Spring Exhibition National Juried Show expands the horizons of area artists and residents, giving them the opportunity to view fine art from artists around the country, while bringing national recognition to Springfield.

View this gorgeous show and cast your vote for "People's Choice Award". Winner will be announced at the June 14 Second Friday Artwalk.

This year's esteemed Juror, Marla Baggetta, announces the Emerald Spring Exhibition 2013 Award Winners. . . more >

If you have ever relaxed in your favorite chair daydreaming about all the glamorous events pictured in Emerald Art's colorful workshop brochure.... If you have wondered how you could nudge your budget to accommodate the fees for that favorite artist who will be coming to Springfield to teach.... If you are ready to make a valuable contribution to the Emerald Art Center working with new leadership, trying out new and positive ideas and making enthusiastic new friends... ....here's an idea.

Look at the many benefits of being a member of the EAC workshop committee!

•   Meet visiting artists personally at receptions and meetings for committee members only.
•   Assist in the process to research, review and select artists and instructors for EAC.
•   Facilitate workshops and participate in workshops valued up to $500 a year.
•   Contribute your skills, such as Excel, calling and working with artists, keeping records, graphic design, writing/editing, occasionally distributing posters, assisting with bi-annual mailings.
•   Receive recognition for your hard work.

Workshop committee members are not required to have served as gallery guides for any period of time (this is a correction of a mistake made in an e-blast); however, they must be current members of Emerald Art Center. Contact Marguerite if you would like to learn more.

The Mckenzie Art Festival is a wonderful opportunity to sell your art and craft goods and expose your work to new a new audience. The festival is set along the beautiful Mckenzie river in Leaburg, OR. We are now accepting applications to reserve a booth at this long-running arts event. New this year our booth prices have been simplified! To make your experience easier, we are now charging a flat fee with no percentage taken out of your sales. more >