Oregon Coast Woodturners Unite in From Forest to Form

Exhibition at Newport Visual Arts Center

Newport, Oregon: Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA) presents From Forest to Form: Celebrating the Art and Heritage of Oregon Coast Woodturning, a new exhibition opening in the Runyan Gallery at the Newport Visual Arts Center. The show runs from October 23 through November 29, 2026, with an opening reception and artist talks scheduled for Friday, October 23, from 4 to 6 pm. Admission is free.

The exhibition brings together turned-wood artists from all three independent woodturning clubs on the Oregon Coast—Bay City, South Beach (Oregon Coast Woodturners), and Reedsport—in a shared celebration of the creativity, craftsmanship, and diversity found in contemporary woodturning. Visitors to the opening reception will have the opportunity to meet participating artists and hear directly from them about their work and techniques, as well as enjoy music and light…