Earth and Ocean Arts Festival

Art and environment go hand in hand in Cannon Beach, Oregon like no other place on the planet, and September 20-22 the town celebrates that combination at the Earth & Ocean Arts Festival. The festival will showcase the wonders of the natural world and encourage environmental stewardship through a broad range of gallery exhibits and events.

Labyrinth on the Beach

Come walk a larger-than-life Whale Labyrinth on the beach

9:00am 2nd Street Beach Entrance (south of Ecola Creek on hard-packed sand)

A labyrinth is a winding path or journey, a portal into mystery, a quiet meditation, a joyful celebration—a labyrinth is all of these things and more! The public is invited to explore an 80-foot-long Humpback Whale Labyrinth etched in the sand. Labyrinth artist, Shannon Hays-Truex, designs labyrinths that reflect aspects of Nature and sacred geometry, including representations of plants and animals. Since 2015, Shannon has created hundreds of designs and made more than 40 labyrinths as public art for special gatherings, education programs, and festivals.

Meet and Greet with Non-Profits

1:00am – 3:00pm Cannon Beach Chamber Community Hall

Connect with four incredible local nonprofits making a difference in our community. Meet representatives from North Coast Land Conservancy, Friends of Haystack Rock, Wildlife Center of the North Coast, and Sea Turtles Forever. Discover their impactful work, enjoy fun giveaways, and participate in engaging activities. Don’t miss the amazing raffle with items generously donated by the Cannon Beach Gallery Group

Assemblage Workshop

10:00 am – 1:00 Pm House of Orange Gallery

This private event will take place at House of Orange gallery, Sat September 21, 10 AM to 1 PM in celebration of the Earth and Ocean Arts Festival. Proceeds benefit the environmental nonprofits supported by the festival.  Engage in a creative endeavor with artist Dianne Aoki, crafting your own assemblage artwork. Utilize ordinary objects some found and others repurposed to compose artistic expressions, allowing your imagination to guide the process. Dianne will bring her studio collection of repurposed objects, art supplies, and items found in nature. Participants are welcome to bring their own found objects to incorporate into their art.

Participants will begin by learning a little about the history of assemblage, and exploring elements of design with Dianne. You’ll consider what appeals to you and the feelings and messages you’ll convey in your artwork. Finally, collected found items and collage materials are attached to a framed surface in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Participants may indulge in the rich flavors of freshly brewed coffee and scrumptious baked goods provided by Elk Creek Coffee, a beloved local establishment while creating meaningful works of art.

Tickets $140 purchased through House of Orange

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