
The Garden Studio Sale
Join four Ashland-based women artists for an intimate open studio event featuring original art, prints, cards, and creative finds in a blooming garden setting. Hosted by painter Denise Souza Finney, with featured artists Sarah F. Burns, Mindy Carpenter, and Melissa Cooley.
Meet The Artists
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Denise
Denise's WorkDenise is a painter and mixed-media artist based in Ashland, Oregon. Her expressive work is inspired by nature, movement, and the emotional layers of everyday life. Through rich textures and layered storytelling, she explores themes of connection, reflection, and what motivates us. For the Garden Studio Sale, Denise will have original paintings, fine art prints, cards, and garden-inspired pieces.
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Sarah
Sarah's WebsiteSarah is a classically trained oil painter inspired by nature, science, art history and illustration. Sarah’s work celebrates everyday moments - the landscapes of Southern Oregon, flowers from her garden, fresh fruit from the market. For the garden show - look for new original paintings, note cards, stickers and live plants!
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Mindy
Mindy's WebsiteMindy is the owner and artist behind Carpe Diem Papers, a local Ashland based stationery company. She’s a full time painter and small business owner Her work is best described as nostalgic art meets vintage style, with an emphasis on florals, vintage finds, antique treasures and a playful palette.
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Melissa
Melissa's WebsiteMelissa Cooley is an American painter & crafter influenced by her spiritual studies spanning over 20 years of teaching Mind/Body Yoga & Meditation. Greatly influenced by Nature, the color spectrum energies and the inner narrative, Melissa's art offers a unique and thoughtful perspective. Melissa is a Graduate of Southern Oregon University in Art and lives in a small rural community in Oregon.

The Garden Studio Sale
Friday, June 7 · 12–5pm
Ashland, Oregon
You're invited to an art gathering in the garden!
Join me, Denise Souza Finney, along with fellow Ashland artists Sarah F. Burns, Mindy Carpenter, and Melissa Cooley for a relaxed, one-day event in my studio and garden space.
Shop a curated collection of original artwork, prints, greeting cards, and creative pieces—perfect for collectors, gift-seekers, or anyone who loves supporting local women artists.
Enjoy light refreshments, stroll the garden, and connect with each of us about our work, process, and upcoming projects.
📍 Location details and directions will be shared closer to the event.
We can't wait to see you there!