Salon des Refusés

Salon des Refusés - Selected Works
August 7, 2026-March 5, 2027
City Hall, 500 E. 4th Ave.
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.


This exhibition presents selected works from the 2026 “Salon des Refusés,” highlighting 15 artists whose practices span watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, photography, drawing and sculpture. Together, these works explore themes of reflection, connection and vibrancy within Eugene’s arts community. The full Salon exhibit featured more than 100 locally-created pieces and was sponsored by the City of Eugene’s Cultural Services division and produced by multimedia artist Steve La Riccia of the Museum of Techno Art and the Venue on Broadway.


Featured artists: Kris Hurwit, Tara Niemann Van Velen, Lisa Michelle Miyake, Dani Renes, Rick Gross, Denise Brittain, Alyssa McFarland, M. V. Moran, Katsuyuki Shibata, Mikalina Kirkpatrick, Jennifer Marie Collier, Aubrey Bechler, Linda Devenow and Wendy Longnight.


Opening Reception
Friday, August 7 • 3:30-5 p.m.
Join us at a free reception to celebrate the artists,
​their work and the spirit of creativity that enriches our community.
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A note regarding this work: 
Over the last few years (due to a hand surgery and a spine surgery) I have been working on smaller pieces, specifically pen and ink drawings. Most are drawn on Bristol Board or watercolor paper and a ton of these drawings are in my many sketchbooks. After having spine surgery in 2024, I had to draw smaller, which was sad and challenging for me. But out of that struggle, I believe I have found a new way to create, communicate and approach a new body of work. Most of these pieces are 12"Hx9"W and display nicely in frames. Heart & Soul is a diptych and exhibiting at the City Hall Gallery in Eugene, Oregon. 
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Photo by Hans Ogren Photography