October 9, 2026 3:30 a.m. 

In the KQEN Cultural Spotlight:

There are just over two weeks left before the 2026 Umpqua Plein Air exhibit comes down at Umpqua Valley Arts.

A UVA release said this year’s People’s Choice was awarded to “The Next Generation by Judi Danielson. The UVA Staff Choice went to “Behind Steamboat Inn” by Joanna Uribes. That is out of over 100 works that were received for the exhibit.

The exhibit can be seen through October 24th. Galley hours Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On Thursday, October 15th, UVA will be open for the Third Thursday event with Thrive Umpqua.

More information about Umpqua Valley Arts is available at: https://uvarts.com/