The other day I stumbled upon art where I never expected to find it—in the midst of the Wonder Garden in Manzanita, Oregon. I have described the Wonder Garden as a small oasis full of unruly, sun-kissed plants. This month the garden has five tiny art galleries staked on top of five wood pillars artfully sculpted to resemble trees. The wooden birdhouse-size boxes contain a whole world unto themselves, inviting us to view art in miniature. Somehow seeing art on a small scale makes us feel private, introspective but larger than life and grand.
Fundraising Event Tiny Gallery Event & Raffle – Hoffman Arts Center
June 15, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Situated on the main street in Manzanita just a few blocks west of Highway 101, the Wonder Garden is located next to the North Tillamook Library. The Wonder Garden is owned and managed by the Hoffman Arts Center.
Tuscan Green Library
This Modern gallery painted in Tuscan Green imagines a tiny library filled with books and poetry.
Raku Vases by Chris Biegun
Sunset Twilight painting by Pam Greene
Original Poetry by Emily Ransdell
White Moon Jar by Mary Roberts
Deep Blue Abstract by William Walsh
And, mini-books representing Hoffman Publications
20″ x 20″ x20” made of all-weather plywood with cedar shake roof, Plexiglas window. No in-ground mounting included. Mounted to pedestal which is available to the winner. Raffle winners will be notified on August 1 and must be able to pick up their own tiny art gallery. These cannot be shipped.
Deep Blue Raku by Chris Biegun
Deep Blue Tree painting by Pam Greene
Please Prevent Forest Fires painting by Lloyd Lindley
Abstract Landscape by Susan Walsh
22”x17”x15” Spruce with Southern Yellow Pine roof. The front doors are clear Plexiglas window. Inside joints are finished with clear silicone for a weather tight seal. Includes 4” x 4” pressure treated pole and with a portable cement footing. Raffle winners will be notified on August 1 and must be able to pick up their own tiny art gallery. These cannot be shipped.
Tiny Gallery Event in the Wonder Garden