Former Major League Baseball player Dave Baldwin of Yachats has gone from pitching to poetry, and now, big bold paintings * Oregon ArtsWatch

Dave Baldwin, a former Major League baseball player, has transitioned into a multi-faceted artistic career in Yachats, Oregon. With additional credentials as a geneticist and systems engineer, Baldwin is part of a new artistic initiative, the Little Art Museums of Yachats, supported by community funding. His vibrant abstract paintings will be showcased alongside fellow artists in a year-long exhibit starting April 5. The initiative aims to reinforce the significance of art in rural communities, both culturally and economically, highlighting Baldwin’s diverse talents and contributions to the local arts scene.

"The purpose is to promote Yachats as an art community and help people understand why the artists live here... it's important economically and for building a sense of community."

"I grew up in Tucson, Ariz., and was sure of my purpose early on. My intention was to play major league baseball. Period."

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