Festival Judge: Tim Norman
Tim Norman is a sculptor who has worked in bronze production for nearly 40 years. Tim studied Art and Music at Eastern Oregon State College and Spokane Falls Community College. He began working at Valley Bronze in Joseph, Oregon in 1984. Tim worked his way up to production manager but left in1996 to start Norman Arts with wife Nickie.
Tim creates and produces his original artwork at his studio near Enterprise Oregon. Tim utilizes the intimate knowledge earned from nearly 40 years in the Bronze Production business to create original fine art sculptures. Tim handles all of his own tooling and patina work on these sculptures, giving a personal touch to each bronze.
Tim’s artwork is enjoyed by collectors through out the United States and Europe. Tim has public works around the country including a 3’ x 5.5’ bronze wall relief of a Horse Drawn Combine titled ‘Harvest” for St. Anthony’s Hospital in Pendleton Oregon, "Heritage" a life size bald eagle in Joseph, Oregon and also in St. Joseph, Missouri. Life size "River Dance" Redmond Oregon Airport. Tim's work can also be seen at Phinney Gallery in Joseph, Or, and Rimrock Gallery in Prineville, Oregon.
2023 Festival Schedule
Sept. 15th (7-10pm): Fine Art Show & En Plein Air Opening Reception
Josephy Center for Arts and Culture (this is a ticketed event - buy them here).
Sept. 16th (1-4 pm): Afternoon of the Quick Draw, Set up at 1pm - Quick Draw starts at 2, Live Music from 1:30-3:30pm.
Mt. Joseph Lodge Gardens/Grounds (directly across Main Street from Josephy Center).
Sept. 16th (10am - 8pm) & Sept. 17th (10am - 2pm): All Art Exhibits Open to the Public (including En Plein Air Artwork)…Featuring Live Music
Josephy Center for Arts and Culture
Sept. 17th (1:30 pm): Silent auctions bid close. Art buyers may pick up their purchases at 2pm. Unsold art must be picked up by the artist, or a designated representative, between 2:30-4pm or make arrangements with Josephy Center staff including registering for the extended exhibition period ending on September 26th.
Sept 18 - 26: Extended exhibit of remaining art on display at Josephy main gallery.
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