Banner Project - 2026 Gallery
Banner Project Gallery
Beth Kattleman
Bob Barrett: For this year’s theme, “Connecting the Dots in Yachats,” I chose a whale because it is deeply connected to this place and still carries a sense of mystery, often appearing only in brief glimpses offshore. The image also honors the whale that recently died after stranding nearby and the community that came together in the hope of saving it. I created the whale by placing individual dots of paint on the canvas and drawing them together, much as a community takes shape through relationships, stories, and acts of care. Just as no single dot creates the image, no single person creates a community. Together, the dots remind us that our lives, our community, and the health of the ocean are deeply connected, and that caring for one requires caring for them all.
Carly Kay
Carol Cassidy: One day in early spring I found myself walking my dog on the beach and saw not one, but five eagles soaring above me. It was magical. That night, we had a glorious sunset, and one of the eagles returned. I drank in the beauty of it all, and knew that I had to capture the moment for this banner. The deep oranges and purples in the sky made a glorious background for the soaring eagle. And there was Cape Perpetua like a sentinel in the background. I feel so fortunate to be so close to nature here. Beauty abounds, and the need to preserve this environment is clear.
Carol Summers: This year my banner was inspired by a photo taken by a friend of a Varied Thrush in her yard. I was delighted to see it. I was impressed with the play of light on the orange and white of the breast and the contrast with the grey and black feathers. We are blessed here in Yachats with the many beautiful birds who visit us.
Catherine Carey: Yachats allows many of us to feel what is represented by these “dots”. The Mandala, a geometric symbol of the universe represents wholeness, harmony, and the interconnectedness of life. The beloved hummingbird’s symbolism centers on joy, resilience, and spiritual awakening. This is what I feel Yachats is all about.
David Chamberlin Jr: This mature brown pelican still maintains his bright mating colors as he begins to plan his annual migration to Yachats. When he finally gets to rest on the basaltic rocks off the coast of Yachats, there will only be a hint of yellow left on his head.
Denise Fritsch: Yachats is a very special place where you can reflect, cleanse your spirit and lift your soul. The people, the changing seasons, mist over the ocean water give so many beautiful and endless options to explore. As an artist you wonder how there could possibly be so many shades of blue. The migrating birds and mammals , the blooming plants and flowers further combine as dots that connects one to this place called Yachats.
Doug Yunker: "Heartbeat of the Ocean" In Yachats where the waters sing, The ocean’s heartbeat starts to ring. With every wave, a tale unfolds, Of ancient whispers, secrets told.
Jamie Kish: Yay for year NINE! This year, all I knew when I started is that I really wanted to incorporate mushrooms as the main theme, a little nod to my very first banner that were mycelium fungi on a log. I first painted the two Amanita mushrooms inspired by a photo I took locally, and I couldn't quite figure out how to tie it all together as a full piece, and then remembered one of the most incredible and unique aspects of where we live: the land-sea connection. The swirling hues of blue rising tides dance around the Amanita, celebrating the interconnectedness and seasonal cycles of the Yachats area and Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve.
Janette Square: Connecting the Dots in Yachats was the theme for this years Banner Project. My banner depicts butterflies and the flowers they rely on native to the Oregon Coast. The endangered Oregon Silverspot butterfly is found in only 4 places and we are fortunate that one of those places is nearby. As caterpillars, their food source is the Western Dog Violet. As adults, they enjoy the nectar of the Black Eyed Susan. The Western Tiger Swallowtail feeds on flower nectar from plants like Milk Thistle and the Red Admiral Butterfly enjoys nectar from Trumpet flowers.
John Chappell
Joyce Centofanti: The banner I created is my interpretation of “Connecting the Dots in Yachats.” The imagery reflects the quiet geometry of the community — where ocean, forest, wildlife, weather, and people meet in delicate relationships. Tide lines, drifting currents, trails, conversations, and shared experiences weave together as a visual meditation on belonging and the subtleties that connect people to place. Inspired by the layered rhythms of the coast, the banner uses pattern, movement, and interconnected forms to suggest the unseen pathways that shape this town: shared stories, creative spirit, natural rhythms, helping hands, and moments of connection. Like tide pools linked by the sea, the individual dots become something larger together — a vibrant and welcoming community deeply rooted in both landscape and relationship. Where these dots overlap and connect, a rainbow emerges — a symbol of harmony, diversity, and shared light. The rainbow represents the beauty created when different lives, experiences, and paths meet one another. It reflects the spirit of Yachats itself: a place where connection creates color, warmth, and a sense of belonging greater than any one element alone.
Jude Toler
Kara Wilde
L. Leland
Lee Haynes
Lori Stevens
Lynn Chamberlin: This Yachats sunset is a fusion of 50 years of joy, watching the amazing, ever-changing sunsets along the Yachats coast.
Maona Urban: Connecting the dots in Yachats brought up two ideas. One, dot-to-dot coloring books where you follow the dots with numbers to reveal the hidden line art, then fill in your new picture with your favorite colors, like my three goldfish banner. Two, connecting the dots means reflecting on past experiences to find underlying patterns in our lives. You can't connect with the dots looking forward, so you must trust that your present choices—even the difficult or unconventional ones—will weave together into a meaningful experience. Some of us come to Yachats to connect the dots of our lives.
Maureen Dawson
Melis Gumusoglu
Michael Guerriero: In memory of a beached whale this winter.
Michel Hogan: Where wings meet wildflowers. A Painted Lady butterfly glides over native blooms, connecting reverence, beauty, and delight.
Mindy Parsons
Morgen Brodie: Connecting the dots…recognizing our mutual beauty and strength, seeing the good in one another, and honoring the messengers from the sky.
Peter Stevens
Rheychol Paris
Robi Sclafani & Elio Sclafani: Thamnophis Sirtalis Parietalis. We honor the red-sided garter snake: indigenous to North America, a gardener's best friend. We are grateful for the presence of this incredibly beautiful creature that plays a crucial role in our ecosystem.
Sally Pravel
Susan Farnham
Teresa Teel
Tracie Watson
