Backstreet Gallery

08/16/2026

Featured Artist this August at Backstreet Gallery: Tamarah Phillips!

Tamarah is a multitalented artist whose main body of work combines low relief sculptural elements into her paintings of ethereal women, flowers, or sea creatures. Her delicate rendering of her subjects contrasts beautifully with the moody blues and teals of her backgrounds, drawing the viewer into a world of mysticism and wonder.

If you adore Tamarah’s work as much as we do, make sure to stop by Backstreet Gallery (1421 Bay St, Florence, OR) before the end of August to see a wider selection of her pieces than we typically have on view.

08/14/2026

You won't want to miss our August Featured Artist showcase of pastel painter, Cathy Kohler, and acrylic/oil painter, Tamarah Phillips. So much color and beauty in their artwork.

Their artwork will be featured throughout August, so please stop by. Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay Street, is open daily 10 am - 6 pm through August.

08/12/2026

Backstreet Gallery is so happy that Siuslaw Library is hosting our artists for the month of August. We have on display a wide variety of 2D and 3D art showcasing the wide variety of artists that are a part of our cooperative. See something you like, wander on down to our Gallery to check out additional art by that artists and all our artists. 1421 Bay Street, Old Town, Open 10 am - 6 pm.

08/11/2026

Backstreet Gallery has a wonderful Featured Artist show in August exhibiting the works Tamarah Phillips, acrylic/oil painter, and Cathleen Kohler, pastel painter.

Tamarah Phillips’ extraordinary paintings of colorful florals, with unusual patterns, often surround an otherworldly, mysterious, beautiful woman. The unique color palette sets a sensual mood for her mystical scenes. All of her pieces have incredible, vivid colors and quite noticeable texturing.

“Each piece captures a moment in time, a snapshot of my inner growth and outer exploration. I craft a journey of self-expression, weaving the highs and lows of my life into vibrant narratives,” explains Tamarah. “Battling cancer has been a pivotal chapter in my life, teaching me to embrace fearlessness and seizing every opportunity. With each stroke of my brush, I celebrate life's victories and navigate its challenges, inspired by the transformative power of art.”

Visit Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay Street, Old Town Florence, in August to see these works and many more. We are open in August 10 am - 6 pm.

08/10/2026

August at Backstreet Gallery celebrates two distinctive styles of artists, pastel artist Cathleen Kohler and acrylic/oil painter Tamarah Phillips.

Cathleen uses soft pastel strokes to achieve bold effects or a soft, serene aura. Texturing and layering of the colors draw the viewer into a tranquil scene. Her work is reminiscent of the Impressionists who have influenced her distinctive style. Her beautiful Giclee prints are also available.

Whether Cathleen’s pieces are mystical roads and rivers that lead to special places, a still life, charming animals, or interesting buildings, the visual result is quite special. She is a member of FRAA and Pastel Artists of Oregon (POA), where she has been juried in to many of their shows. Arts and crafts have always been a part of her life.

Enjoy Cathleen's work at Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay Street, Old Town, throughout the month of August. We are open 10 am to 6 pm.

07/10/2026

Backstreet Gallery's July Featured Artists are Debbie Boyle and Caroline Estill.

Enjoy their beautiful jewelry and paintings!

Come meet Caroline and Debbie and see their artwork at Backstreet Gallery's 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour reception, Saturday, July 11th, 3-5 pm. Sunny Sundstrom will be our musician and we will have wine and delicious snacks.

07/09/2026

Debbie Boyle, jewelry artist, and Caroline Estill, painter are Backstreet Gallery's July Featured Artists.

Debbie Boyle selects unique gemstones - including but not limited to lapis, amethyst, opals, pearls, and Swarovski crystals -antique glass, and vintage beads from her days as an antiques dealer to create her lovely pieces. She combines them with sterling silver, brass, and gold-filled metals to produce her lustrous, one-of-a-kind jewelry.

She uses color, texture, and sparkle in an impressive array of earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, and more. Debbie creates unusual centerpieces that set her work apart from other jewelry. Influential in the art community, Debbie is a past president of Backstreet Co-operative Gallery and a member of the Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA), where her work is also displayed.

Our reception is July 11th, 3-5 pm at Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay Street, featuring the artists, wine and refreshments with entertainment by the mellow tones of singer/Guitarist, Sunny Sundstrom.

07/08/2026

Caroline Estill, painter, and Debbie Boyle, jewelry artist, are Backstreet Gallery's July Featured Artists.

Caroline Estill’s lifelong passion for art and color has culminated in a joyful exhibit of India ink and acrylic pet portraits. The collection features brightly colored portraits of dogs and of her Maine c**n cat, with colors and expressive brushwork to celebrate the unique personalities and unconditional love that pets bring. “Our loving pets bring us so much joy and comfort,” she explains. “They color our lives with their moods, their demands, and their companionship. They give back to us far more than they take.”

Before moving to Florence, Caroline taught art and worked as a commercial artist in Texas.

Our reception is July 11th, 3-5 pm at Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay Street, featuring the artists, wine and refreshments with entertainment by the mellow tones of singer/Guitarist, Sunny Sundstrom.

07/04/2026

06/12/2026

Backstreet Gallery's June Featured Artists are John Leasure and Judy Fleagle.

Their show is so complementary, both artists showing life to the fullest!

Come meet Judy and John and see their artwork at Backstreet Gallery's 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour reception, Saturday, June 13th, 3-5 pm. Sunny Sundstrom will be our musician and we will have wine and delicious snacks.