Works by artists participating in the 2026 Philomath Open Studios Tour are on display in "POST at 21," a group exhibit at the Green Heron Gallery on Main Street. The show runs through Nov. 3 with the tour set for Oct. 17-18 and 24-25. (Photo provided by Vicki Wilson)

The Green Heron Gallery in Philomath will host an artist reception Friday to celebrate the 21st year of the Philomath Open Studios Tour.

The reception, part of Philomath’s First Friday activities, runs from 5-7 p.m. at the gallery, which shares space with Slipstream Clay Studio and Supplies at 1233 Main St. Visitors can meet some of the tour’s artists, preview the upcoming tour and enjoy refreshments and live music by Chuck Tourtillot.

The preview show features host artist Vicki Wilson, who works in ceramic sculpture, along with four guest artists: Jennifer Deily, oil and watercolor; Maguelonne Ival, ceramics; Jean Lawrence, dye painting on silk; and Sandra Wilson, decoupage mixed media.

The exhibit will remain on display through Nov. 3.

For more information, call 503-730-7577 or visit philomatharts.com or slipstreamclay.com. Details about the Philomath Open Studios Tour are available at philomathopenstudios.com.

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