Lunaria Gallery

Lunaria Gallery Lunaria Gallery, established in 1995, features evocative and contemporary work in diverse media. Local artists staff and run all aspects of the gallery.
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Lunaria is renowned for its fine art, excellent crafts, friendly atmosphere and cooperative spirit.

More pics to come! But here’s a look at our First Friday opening!Thanks to all who joined us. ...
06/07/2026

More pics to come! But here’s a look at our First Friday opening!
Thanks to all who joined us.

Tonight meet the artists bringing back Silverton’s beloved Arts Festival later this summer! Lunaria Gallery is showing a...
06/05/2026

Tonight meet the artists bringing back Silverton’s beloved Arts Festival later this summer! Lunaria Gallery is showing a Sneak Peek! We also welcome our Loft guest Sandra Alderman.
Join us TONIGHT for First Friday from 6-8pm.

Here’s more info on the festival in August.
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https://www.silvertonarts.org/festival

Huge congratulations to POLLYANNA KIRGANBREANNA LARNED &MIA MYKISEN!🎨They were honored with Best of Show awards at the S...
06/04/2026

Huge congratulations to POLLYANNA KIRGAN
BREANNA LARNED &
MIA MYKISEN!
🎨They were honored with Best of Show awards at the Silverton Arts Association’s
⭐️2026 Student Art Show⭐️
Their winning pieces are on display at Lunaria Gallery this month🖼️

Love this!
06/04/2026

Love this!

Join us First Friday from 6-8pmWelcoming our Featured Loft Guest show~A Place to Rest: The Encaustic Art of Sandra Alder...
06/02/2026

Join us First Friday from 6-8pm
Welcoming our Featured Loft Guest show~
A Place to Rest: The Encaustic Art of Sandra Alderman

Finding Calm Through Art
Welcome to "A Place to Rest," an exhibition showcasing the evocative encaustic art of Sandra Alderman. This collection features works in soothing tones, crafted to offer viewers a peaceful retreat from the demands and noise of daily life. Sandra’s creative process is deeply immersive—she describes it as, “I heat up my beeswax, fire up my torch and go to another world where I can find calm.” Through her layered techniques, she invites you to pause, breathe, and discover moments of tranquility within each piece.
The ancient art of encaustic painting traces its roots back to the 5th century BC, when Greek artists first experimented with melted beeswax mixed with pigments. This versatile medium was originally used to decorate warships, funerary portraits, and architectural features, prized for its durability and luminous quality. Today, encaustic remains a fascinating technique, allowing for a unique blend of texture, depth, and transparency.
In Sandra Alderman’s work, encaustic serves as a foundation for artistic exploration. She incorporates a wide variety of materials into her compositions—such as natural fibers, textiles, papers, and found objects—demonstrating the remarkable adaptability of the medium. Each artwork is a testament to both tradition and innovation, merging ancient methods with contemporary creativity. The result is a rich tapestry of visual and tactile experiences, inviting viewers to engage not just with the imagery, but with the very substance of the art itself.
We hope that as you explore "A Place to Rest," you discover your own sense of calm and wonder, inspired by the enduring beauty and versatility of encaustic art.

06/02/2026

Back for the summer - First Friday on Main Summer Series, starting June 5th.

Congratulations again to the Best of the Pacific Northwest Showcase Allison McClay!
06/01/2026

Congratulations again to the Best of the Pacific Northwest Showcase
Allison McClay!




Last Look! 👀 Monday our Loft show gets a new guest. Thank you to Annette Natocho for sharing your lovely watercolors wit...
06/01/2026

Last Look! 👀
Monday our Loft show gets a new guest. Thank you to Annette Natocho for sharing your lovely watercolors with us!
We will be closed Tuesday for the display team to put up the next show. The PNW Showcase inaugural was a real treat- Let’s do it again! Bravo to all that made the cut. There were more than 30 incredible artists- many of whom we hope to apply again next year.
See you all this coming First Friday!

Lunaria Gallery presents two new shows:The Silverton Art Festival Sneak Peek!A juried show with artwork by artists parti...
05/30/2026

Lunaria Gallery presents two new shows:
The Silverton Art Festival Sneak Peek!
A juried show with artwork by artists participating in the 2026 Silverton Art Festival on the main floor.

Loft Gallery:
A Place To Rest
Artwork by Sandra Alderman

Meet The Artists:
Opening Reception, First Friday, June 5th, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Refreshments will be served.

Open Daily from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Note: Lunaria Gallery will be closed Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026

Main Floor Gallery, June 3rd - June 29th, 2026

Loft Gallery, June 3rd - June 28th, 2026

Address

113 N Water Street
Silverton, OR
97381

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
5pm - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+15038737734

Website

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