Our Story
The founders of Spectrum Artworx, Tom Butler, Jake Hampson, and Malia Hampson, all love and have a passion for creating art and crafts with their skills. Jake Hampson, a graduate of Western Oregon University, saw a lack of art supplies in Monmouth and wanted to change that. Malia Hampson and Tom Butler agreed to join in that venture and they worked to set up Spectrum Artworx.
Tom Butler owned Flying Eagle Gallery, an art supply and custom framing store in Thermopolis, Wyoming. A graduate of Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, he was invited to join his fellow graduates, Malia and Christian Hampson, in this venture.
Jake Hampson graduated from Western Oregon University, where he took many creative writing and creative arts classes. During his time there, he fell in love with printmaking, and seeing no local public studio for it, Jake wanted to change that.
Malia Hampson has been crafting and learning her form of creative endeavors through classes and experimentation. She saw how the lack of supplies required travel for local artists and agreed that a change needed to happen.
Spectrum Artworx’s goal is to provide a space for artists and makers to create art and projects with access to unavailable supplies and materials. Tom, Jake, and Malia hope to offer their various skills to the community to help develop creativity in Monmouth, Oregon.
Jake Hampson
Malia Hampson
Tom Butler
Our Mission
We strive to:
Create a welcoming and inclusive space where artists of all levels can come together to learn, create, and connect.
Provide access to specialized equipment and materials that may be difficult or expensive for individuals to acquire independently.
Offer a diverse range of classes and workshops taught by experienced instructors to cater to different interests and skill levels.
Support the development of local artistic talent by providing opportunities for artists to showcase their work and connect with the community.
Contribute to the cultural vitality of our region by fostering a thriving art scene and inspiring others to embrace their creativity.
Printmaking
Custom Framing
Digital Printing Fabrication
About River Galler
Located on the historic Independence riverfront, River Gallery has been a destination for art lovers since 1998. A partnership of artists, our focus has always been to provide a venue for the incredible number of talented Oregon artists we have encountered.
Jake Hampson at River Gallery
Jake Hampson one of the owners of Spectrum Artworx is an artist selling his art at River Gallery located in Independence. Check out the amazing art being showcased by local artists at this gallery.
falling sun flower
a black and white intaglio print of a sunflower with the leaves starting to droop.
fallen sun flower
a black and white intaglio print of sunflower that is falling over
blooming sun flower
a black and white intaglio print of a sunflower with the leaves spread out
Bee Flower
A black and white intaglio print of a bee on a sunflower
Location
140 Main Street
Monmouth, Oregon 97361
Hours
11am - 7pm
Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat
1pm - 7pm
Sunday
Closed Thursday
Come Visit Our Store!
We not only provide excellent supplies for our customers, but we have a maker space for people to come in and create! We also allow customers to have access to specialized machines such as etching presses, laser engravers, and 3D printers to for a small operation fee and the cost of supplies. This ensures our customers have the ability to make high quality products at lower prices.
