About the ArtShop
The Arts Center ArtShop celebrates the creativity of artists living and working in Linn and Benton counties. Featuring a thoughtfully curated collection of handcrafted artwork and gifts, the ArtShop includes ceramics, glass, jewelry, textiles, prints, wood, paper goods, and more—each piece reflecting the talent and craftsmanship of our local creative community.
Every purchase directly supports the artists who make this work possible while helping further The Arts Center’s mission to foster creativity and connection. With new artists and fresh inventory arriving throughout the year, there’s always something new to explore.
Featured Artist: August 2026 Maddie MacGregor
Maddie MacGregor is an artist and writer based in the heart of the Willamette Valley. She works primarily in acrylic on canvas, while also exploring watercolor and mixed media. Rich color, expressive brushwork, and playful storytelling are hallmarks of her work, creating paintings that celebrate the wonder of animals, nature, and everyday moments.
The selection of Maddie’s work currently featured in The Arts Center ArtShop highlights her whimsical approach to painting. Whether portraying beloved pets, wildlife, or imaginative scenes, her artwork reflects a sense of curiosity and joy while capturing the individuality of each subject. In select pieces, she incorporates gold lacquer as a luminous accent, adding depth and warmth to her compositions.
Beyond her artistic practice, Maddie is passionate about supporting animal welfare and donates a portion of proceeds from her shelter animal paintings to animal rescue organizations.
If you’re visiting The Arts Center, take a moment to stop by the ArtShop to experience Maddie’s work in person. While you’re there, you’ll also discover a rotating collection of original artwork and handcrafted goods created by local and regional artists, making every visit a chance to find something new.
Featured Artist: September 2026 Mari Ann Baden
For Mari Ann Baden, a love of art began early with a favorite grade-school art teacher, Mrs. Watts. That early encouragement stayed with her, and she later continued exploring her creativity through a summer class in folk-art painting.
Then, as Mari Ann puts it, “life happened.”
Family came along, priorities shifted, and her paintbrushes eventually found their way into the closet. Art remained part of her story, even during the years when she wasn’t actively creating.
After traveling around the world and living in two different regions of the United States, Mari Ann and her family settled in Corvallis in 2023. Here, she discovered something that helped bring her back to art: a vibrant community of artists and a deep appreciation for creativity.
Her brushes didn’t stay tucked away for long.
Today, Mari Ann’s paintbrushes have a permanent place on her craft table, where she creates colorful, hand-painted pieces inspired by the simple joy of making and sharing art. Her work reflects the playful, approachable spirit of folk-art traditions and the pleasure she has found in returning to a creative practice after years away.
Mari Ann’s story is also a reminder that creativity doesn’t necessarily disappear when life gets busy. Sometimes it simply waits for the right moment, place, or community to bring it forward again.
Visit The Arts Center ArtShop to see Mari Ann Baden’s work in person throughout September and discover original artwork and handmade goods from artists throughout our region.
