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February 04. 2016 9:00AM New exhibits, artists' studios highlight First Friday "Red Umbrella" and other pastel paintings by Judy Richardson will be represented at Art & Soul Gallery through the month of February. An art exhibit by Rogue Women, a group of professional artists from the Rogue Valley and Northern California, will be among the highlights for First Friday's art walk in downtown Ashland and the Railroad District. The art walk is held from 5 to 8 p.m. the first Friday of every month. Pick up a gallery tour map at any of the listed galleries, the Ashland Chamber of Commerce or download one from www.ashlandgalleries.com. Art by Rogue Women ranges from paintings and mosaics to collages, prints, photographs and more. The participating artists are Julie Young, Veronica Thomas, Karen Rycheck, Judy Richardson, Melinda Whipplesmith Plank, Barbara Orson, Kara Quinn Lewis, Pamela Haunschild, Lori Garfield, Dana Geatin and Claire Duncan. Also look for Julie Bonney's black-and-white photography at The Photographers' Gallery. Bonney departs from her usual color photography to explore the world of black and white, finding the play of light, shapes and textures in flowers and simple landscapes. "Love is in the Air," at Ashland Artworks, features a variety of heart-shaped art. Find items by clay artist Cheryl Kempner and jewelry by four artists. Ashland artist Betty LaDuke will launch her new book, "Bountiful Harvest: From Land to Table," featuring stories about Southern Oregon's growers, along with her murals, paintings and prints at Hanson Howard Gallery. Wood sculpture, baskets and bowls by Christian Burchard also will be showcased at Hanson Howard. The following galleries are members of the Ashland Gallery Association:  ART & SOUL GALLERY: 247 E. Main St., 541-488-9006 or www.artandsoulgallery.com. An exhibit by Rogue Women. ASHLAND ART CENTER: 357 E. Main St., 541-482-2772 or www.ashlandartcenter.org. Layered assemblages by Jessica Lee. ASHLAND ART WORKS: 291 Oak St., 541-488-4735 or www.ashlandartworks.com. "Love is in the Air," clay hearts by Cheryl Kempner and jewelry. GALLERIE KARON: 500 A St., 541-482-9008. "East Meets West." HANSON HOWARD GALLERY: 89 Oak St., 541-488-2562 or www.hansonhowardgallery.com. Betty LaDuke and Christian Burchard. HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART: 270 E. Main St., 541-482-1983 or www.houstoncustomframing.com. Prints by Stephen McMillan, Laurent Schkolnyk, Richard Royce and Yuji Hiratsuka, photography by Sean Bagshaw and Larry Leigh and oil paintings by Erin Lee-Gafill. NIMBUS: 25 E. Main St., 541-482-3621 or www.clubnimbus.net. "Endless Possibilities," oil paintings by Linda Lamore.  PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY: Inside the Ashland Art Center, 357 E. Main St., 541-301-5975 or www.ashlandphotographersgallery.com. An exploration of black-and-white photography by Julie Bonney. SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART: 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., 541-552-6245 or www.sou.edu/sma. "Exploring Reality," an exhibit curated by artist, art writer and critic Shane McAdams and museum director Scott Malbaurn, features nine artists exploring perceptions of reality in a variety of media, including painting, printmaking, installation and sculpture. Along with McAdams, who hails from Wisconsin and New York City, eight Oregon artists will be represented. THE WEBSTERS: 11 N. Main St., 541-482-9801 or www.yarnatwebsters.com. Artful clothing, jewelry, hats and accessories. Associate members of the Ashland Gallery Association include: ARTISAN EYEWORKS: 215 Fourth St., 541-708-5350, www.artisaneyeworks.com.  BELLA TERRA FINE JEWELRY: 60 E. Main St., 541-708-6300 or www.bellaterrajewelry.com. HANNON LIBRARY: On the Southern Oregon University campus, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., 541-552-6816 or www.hannonlib.sou.edu.  HILL STATION: 287 Fourth St., www.hillstationashland.com. "Transition," by Cathy Schoenberg. SUMMIT AND FIELDS: 337 E. Main St., 541-941-2946 or www.summitandfields.com. Photography by David Chambers captures the landscapes and people of the Maipo River basin in the Santiago Metropolitan region of Chile. Restaurants, wineries and wine bars : BELLE FIORE ESTATE & WINERY: 100 Belle Fiore Lane, off Dead Indian Memorial Road, 541-488-9765. CREEKSIDE PIZZA BISTRO: 92 N. Main St., 541-482-4131 or www.creeksidepizza.com.  ENOTECA BY EDENVALE: 17 N. Main St., 541-482-3377 or www.edenvalleyorchards.com. Paintings and mixed media by Whitney Rolfe and Aaron Taylor. LIQUID ASSETS WINE BAR: 96 N. Main St., 541-482-9463 or www.liquidassetswinebar.com. Paintings by Shanna Trumbly and Miles Frode, and photography by Dan Elster and Joseph Linaschke. SMITHFIELDS RESTAURANT: 36 S. Second St., 541-488-9948 or www.smithfieldsashland.com. Paintings by Sarah F. Burns. Working studio members: DENISE KESTER STUDIO: 438 Helman St., 541-778-2673, www.drawingonthedream.com. THE DESIGN STUDIO: 258 A St., No. 10, 541-227-8680, www.dianeericson.com. THE ENCLAVE: 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., 541-301-5738, facebook.com/enclavestudioashland. GATHERING GLASS STUDIO: 322 N. Pioneer St., 541-488-4738 or www.gatheringglass.com. Ornamental and functional glass sculpture and glass-blowing demonstrations. NUMINOUS STUDIO WEST: 847 Pavilion Place, 541-708-5141, www.numinousstudiowest.com. OAK LEAF STUDIO: 247 Oak St., 541-488-5756 or www.oakleafstudio.net. PUMPHOUSE STUDIOS: 2000 Ashland Mine Road, 541-973-3103, www.pumphousestudios.com. REBECCA GABRIEL STUDIO: 404 Wilson Road, 541-488-3831, www.rebeccagabriel.com. STUDIO A.B.: 621 A St., 541-482-2253, www.babayard.com or www.anndisalvo.com. Electronic collage prints by Bruce Bayard and figurative drawings by Ann DiSalvo. STUDIO SHOSHANAH: 502 A St., www.cybermuse.com. SUZANNE ETIENNE STUDIOS: 143 N. Third St., 831-325-7600, www.suzanneetienne.com. http://www.mailtribune.com/article/20160204/ENTERTAINMENT/160209879 © 2016 Copyright © 1995-2011 Crain Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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