Artwork by local, regional, national, and international emerging artists which challenges preconceived ideas and attitudes, is featured in RCC's FireHouse Gallery.  A variety of art educates and inspires viewers from the college and community.  First Friday Art Night receptions are held monthly at the gallery.

The gallery is located at the corner of H and Fourth Streets in the Historic City Hall, Grants Pass, Oregon.  Our hours are Tuesday - Friday, 11:30am to 4:30pm, or tours by appointment.
For more information call (541) 956-7489 or 956-7339 (office) 

Dates: January 10 - 27, 2012 Artist: Jayne Chandler Title: The New Friends & Neighbors: Shadow Selves Gallery: FireHouse, Grants Pass Medium: mixed media collage Description: A series of mixed media collages driven by irony and humor that examine the invariable clash between human individuality and world culture.

Dates: February 1 - 24, 2012 Artist: Christopher St. John Title: "The Eden Corridor" Gallery: FireHouse, Grants Pass Medium: oil on canvas Description: Figural paintings that use an abstract expressionist vocabulary of marks and forms to examine the notion of innocence and challenge the traditional origin myth.

Dates: February 29 - March 23, 2012 Artist: Dorene Steggell Title: "Oregon Northwest and Southeast" Gallery: FireHouse, Grants Pass Medium: oil Description: Oil paintings of the open spaces, fields and water of Oregon.

Dates: April 4 - 27, 2012 Artist: RCC Art Faculty Title: RCC Art Faculty Exhibit Gallery: FireHouse, Grants Pass Medium: multi-media Description: A multi-media exhibit of work from the art faculty at RCC's Redwood, Riverside and Table Rock campuses.

Dates: May 2 - 25, 2012 Artist: Richard Cutshall Title: "The Excavation" Gallery: FireHouse, Grants Pass Medium: drawings and prints Description: A series of large-scale drawings and prints that explore the hidden unconscious.

Dates: May 30 - June 29 Artist: West Coast Ceramic Artists Title: Clay Invitational Gallery: FireHouse, Grants Pass Medium: ceramics Description: An invitational exhibit showcasing works created in clay.

Dates: July 6 - 26, 2012 Artist: Suzy Kitman Title: "Suzy Kitman's Oregon Coast Oil Paintings" Gallery: FireHouse, Grants Pass Medium: oil on canvas Description: Vibrant, richly textured oil paintings that explore the beauty and majesty of the Oregon coastal landscape.

Dates: August 3 - 31, 2012 Artist: Community Artists Title: Southern Oregon Art Show Gallery: FireHouse, Grants Pass Medium: multi-media Description: An open community art show featuring adult and youth entries from all skill levels in watercolor, oil & acrylic, 2-D mixed media, photography, ceramics, sculpture and drawing & pastels.

Dates: September 5 - 28, 2012 Artist: Enyd DuBois Title: Restrospective Gallery: FireHouse, Grants Pass Medium: watercolor Description: Retrospective exhibit of local artist Enyd DuBois. Sales benefit RCC student scholarships.

Dates: October 3 - 26, 2012 Artist: Juried Artists Title: Spirit of the Rogue Gallery: FireHouse, Grants Pass Medium: multi-media Description: A juried exhibit featuring artwork in a variety of media that reflects life along the Rogue River. Spirit of the Rogue runs in conjunction with the Art Along the Rogue Street Painting and Music Festival in downtown Grants Pass.

Dates: October 31 - November 21, 2012 Artist: Dianne Erickson Title: "Ninety Tiny Paintings" Gallery: FireHouse, Grants Pass Medium: encaustic Description: A series of small-format encaustic paintings on wood that explore painting as a mode of thought and theoretical activity.

Dates: November 28 - December 14 Artist: Community Artists Title: Holiday Art Gift Sale Gallery: FireHouse, Grants Pass Medium: multi-media Description: An eclectic collection of artwork created by local artists and crafters. Items include pottery, paintings, glass, sculpture, jewelry, photography and wood turnings.