(Above: Confessions of an Eye, an exhibit of paintings by Adam Grosowsky, features new, brand-scale figurative and landscape paintings, with an opening reception and artist’s remarks at 6 p.m. during the First Friday ArtWalk on Dec. 5, 2025.)

Edited by Randi Bjornstad

Here’s who’s doing what during December’s ArtWalk on Dec. 5,  from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted below:

Allies, LLC (200 E. 11th Ave., Suite 130) — Check out the new Art Annex! See all-original artworks, thoughtfully created at Allies by member artists. All work sold goes to benefit the Allies Art Fund.

Bree’s Way Gift Shop (1231 Alder St.) — This month will feature Jill Mardin, a mixed media artist who loves blending color, texture, and found materials to create layered works full of mystery and meaning. Inspired by nature and ancient art, she finds endless joy in giving new life to old treasures.

Bumble Boutique (233 W. 5th Ave.) — Grace Isabella is a multidisciplinary artist based in Eugene, Oregon. She primarily works in oil and watercolor exploring the interplay between joy, beauty, and complex emotion. Influenced by craft-based arts and traditional techniques, her work seeks to create moments of reflection and connection through color, texture, and form.

City Exhibitions

  • City Hall Gallery (500 E. 4th Ave.) — Bloodlines: A Personal Journey Through Art, Memory, and Heritage by Yvonne Stubbs. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, through Feb. 6, 2026.
  • City Exhibitions at Farmers Market Pavilion (85 E. 8th Ave.) — Gathering Together: A Celebration of Native Arts & Culture, a collective showcase of Indigenous artistry and community. Featuring paintings, printmaking, and beadwork, this exhibition in the Pavilion highlights the Native American Arts & Craft Market (NAACM), whose works honor traditions, creativity and cultural connections. The showcase is on view during ArtWalk and during Lane County Farmers Market events on Tuesdays (9:00am-2:00pm) and Saturdays (9:00am-3:00pm).
  • Cultural Currents Hult Center Plaza (6th & Willamette streets) A’ppealing and Leaf Dance are two steel and reclaimed materials sculptures by artist Jenny Ellsworth. Through her work, Jenny breathes life into the forgotten, transforming discarded metal into beauty and wonder. Each piece tells a unique story, celebrating the journey of the materials she embraces.
  • Urban Canvas Murals — The City of Eugene’s local mural program presents:
  1. WJ Dog Park (between 5th & 6th avenues near Washington St.) – Jump to the Moon, murals by Esteban Camacho Steffensen celebrating dog and human relationships.
  2. 941 Willamette Alley – Radically Radiant by Wayde Love
  3. 957 Willamette Alley – Nature’s Child by Mural Mice Universal

Downtown Athletic Club (999 Willamette St.) — Step into the open, naturally lit lobby for a special celebration in partnership with the Eugene Symphony, featuring live music from their talented musicians. Wine, beer, and sodas available for purchase.

Ebb & Flow Boutique (946 Willamette St.) — This month features original landscapes and seascapes by Abbas Darabi. These oil on canvas works reflect the artist’s unique way of looking at the world, featuring bold colors and moody skies.

Flux Crystals (280 W. Broadway) — Shop local at the Winter Glow Pop-Up, experience Sketches From Toulouse: New Works by Heather Sterling-Minder, enjoy acoustic Reggae by Ras Gabriel, and view a small series of original sketches done on site during Heather’s recent visit to the fabled city of Toulouse, France.

FUSE Jewelry Collective (112 E. 13th Ave.) — Don’t miss the December FUSE Holiday Market & Jewelry Supply Destash Sale, a special event showcasing handmade ceramics, jewelry, gemstones, tools, and more. Visit the FUSE Showroom to shop from local makers, browse jewelry making supplies, and used tools at great prices.

Karin Clarke Gallery (760 Willamette St.) — Eugene painter Adam Grosowsky’s solo exhibit Confessions of an Eye, through Jan. 17, 2026, featuring new, grand-scale figurative and landscape oil paintings. Opening Reception with artist remarks at 6 p.m. during the December First Friday ArtWalk.

Modern Betty Salon (The Miner Building, 132 E Broadway, space #102) — New, colorful mixed-media pieces by Shannon Knight, including photography, original paintings, and handmade products. Live music at 6 p.m. with local musician Dakota Harris, featuring  music from all genres.

Moon and Backlit Crows by Laurel Alvarez, at The New Zone Gallery

The New Zone Gallery (110 E. 11th Ave.) — Opening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.. Eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional art created by New Zone members, plus two special exhibits during December:

  • Familiar Themes And New Directions by Wendy Steinberg, including figure drawings and paintings, collage, found objects, and different textures.
  • 10,000 Hours by Laurel Alvarez, an eclectic collection of recent paintings reflecting various themes and subjects. I often use the quote in response to the inquiry, “How long did it take you to paint this picture? “I paint and create art. I am chiefly a watercolorist, however sometimes I venture into mixed media. I recently have been combining watercolor with gold and silver leaf. I have travelled extensively throughout the world. I draw on all my life experiences for creative inspiration. In 2014, my husband and I moved to the South Texas coast minutes from Mexico. There I took advantage of many cultural and art opportunities including lessons, art leagues, shows and galleries. I am honored to be a resident artist member at the New Zone Gallery, The Maude Kerns Art Center, and the Emerald Art Center.

One Wall Gallery at Epic Seconds (30 E. 11th Ave.) — Featuring the work of David Schell, Dan Gluibizzi, and Benjamin Terrell in the show, Measured, exploring what it means to find space between two extremes, be it description and abstraction, rhythm and cadence, or even, knowledge versus deeper intuitive understanding. On display through January 2026.

Our 21st Century Renaissance (R21) (1245 Pearl St.) — Liberate the Muse, a cross-section of Barbora Bakalarova’s photographic work on the theme of the Muse, highlighting the body, soul, and spirit, as well as their interconnection and orientation, and proposing that “the Muse is you, and your liberation is, first of all, internal.”

Play (232 W. 5th Ave.) — Featuring Taylor Allen’s acrylic and oil paint on medium to large canvases, including surreal sunsets in wild and natural settings, as well as various places around the Northwest.

Sprout Children’s Business Expo (Eugene Mindworks & 5th Street Market Alley) — 9th annual Sprout Children’s Business Expo, showcasing young entrepreneurs with their products, ideas, and creativity.

Window Activation (806 Charnelton St.) — Julie Anderson Bailey’s Origins, which includes three separate installations; can be viewed anytime, night or day, through the large windows.

About Lane Arts Council

Founded in 1976 as the centralized arts agency serving the Lane County region, Lane Arts Council is a multi-faceted nonprofit arts organization providing arts education, arts advocacy, artist support, and community arts programs and services.

(Below: Tomatoes in Amsterdam by Eugene artist Grace Isabella, part of her show at Bumble Boutique.)