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Look look! Snow for the tree lighting!!

06 Friday Dec 2013

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Tree lighting

For maybe the first time ever (I made that up, but it’s a decent bet), we’re going to have snow on the ground for the tree lighting tonight at Troutdale’s First Friday Art Walk! No worries about getting there… it’s just blowing about and the streets are easy peasy.

Tree lighting in Mayor’s Square 6:00p, the C-Notes will be singing from 5:30 – 6:30, and Santa will be in the house.  Relax, find a wonderful gift or two at the Art Walk, and, most of all… have fun.

Merry Christmas to you!

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Bah, Humbug! [not]

04 Wednesday Dec 2013

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Scrooge Lives

The Scrooge Lives show at MHCC opens this morning!  A preview walk-through by our resident artist (yeah, that’d be me) last night found LOTS of tables and some great gifts already set up and ready to go under your tree.  See you there!

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Halloween Hanging! (All Hallows All Welcome)

30 Wednesday Oct 2013

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Mirror 778 Sandy River Gorge

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The Mirror Project was originally installed in the public spaces of the Comfort Inn Columbia Gorge Gateway in October, 2012.   It’s been a great year (how many artists get the opportunity to glance up at the video array while at the day job and see someone standing engrossed in a hall in front of one of their pieces?), and response to the Project has been overwhelmingly on the continuum between positive and delighted.

Halloween evening will be celebrating the renewal of the Installation, and everyone is (yes you are) invited. There will be new Mirrors on the walls, a Treasure Hunt through the halls in search of the critters in the middles, plus Mindy’s great hot cider, the popcorn machine, caramel for the apples, nuts & bolts, and a general atmosphere of good cheer.  No schmoozing required – if you want to just grab your Treasure Hunt cards and wander off in search of, with a cup of mulled cider in your hand, that’s the sort of gathering it is.

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Some of the Treasure Hunt cards

Everyone attending will be entered in the drawings for hotel stays, Mirror Project edition prints, and artist-designed Mirror Project earrings.  The drawings are at 8:00p and you don’t need to be present to win, just to have appeared at some point in the evening.

If you’re taking the kids out trick-or-treating, stop by before or after – we’ll help fill their bags and have a Treasure Hunt game for them, too!

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The Hands of Steph and Amanda

Fall Foliage Studio Tour Begins Now!

11 Friday Oct 2013

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Event Date: October 12th through the 20th, 2013

Fall Foliage Studio Tour in Oregon’s West Columbia River Gorge

Awe-inspiring views, adorned in the spectacular colors of autumn, will delight your senses as you meander through the Gateway to the Columbia River Gorge, visiting the artists as they work in their studios.

 

 

Cascade Locks, Oregon (September 3, 2013) – Fall Foliage Studio Tour invites you to see and meet professional artists in their natural element, the studios in which they fashion their creations. Enjoy a historic and spectacular scenic journey as you experience the communities and meet the artists who live and create here.  Awe-inspiring views, adorned in the spectacular colors of autumn, will delight your senses as you meander through the Gateway to the Columbia River Gorge, visiting the artists as they work in their studios. This free, self-guided event is sponsored by the West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce.

 
The event begins with the opening of the exhibition gallery in Cascade Locks on Saturday, October 12th at 11:00am.  The gallery will be located at Lorang Fine Art & Gorgeous Gifts. Samples of each artist’s work will be on display October 12th through the 20th, 11:00am-5:00pm. The Reception will be Friday evening, October 18th at the exhibition gallery to meet the artists and mingle with other art enthusiasts. Sample hors d’oeuvres, sip local vintage wine and enjoy live music as you bid on your favorite leaf-themed art pieces and cast your vote for the “People’s Choice Award.”  Maps for the Studio Tour are available that night or anytime the Exhibition Gallery is open.  Artists’ studios will be open Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am-5:00pm. The exhibition gallery closes Sunday, October 20th, at 5:00 pm.

 
Opening Reception:  Friday, October 18th, 2013, 6:00 pm
Open Studios Tour:  Saturday and Sunday, October 19th and 20th, 11:00am-5:00 pm daily
Gallery Hours:   October 12th through October 20th, 11:00 am-5:00 pm daily
Gallery Location:  Lorang Fine Art 360 WaNaPa St. Cascade Locks OR  www.lorangfineart.com

Visit their website:  www.fallfoliagestudiotour.com or contact  Debora Lorang at 541-374-8007; lorangfineart@embarqmail.com

 

   

   

October First Friday Art Walk!

27 Friday Sep 2013

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First Friday is always a great time.  Ignore the rain (it will undoubtedly be a balmy clear night, now that I’ve said that) and come on out for great art, food, coffee, and a refreshing adult beverage!

Remember to pick up your Passport at Columbia River Gallery or Marco Polo Designs for a good shot at a ridiculously good basket of goodies. : )

October lineup

The Artful Giving Blanket Concert

23 Tuesday Jul 2013

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The Artful Giving Blanket Concert
July 27th
Noon – 9:30p
29330 SE Stark St, Troutdale, OR
Parking at Mt Hood Community College

The trucks are already rolling in for this wonderful annual event.  8 bands, 15 restaurants, and a dozen or more artists all come together to raise money for the Soulful Giving Foundation, which benefits Randall Children’s Hospital and the Providence Cancer Research Center.

It’s a great day on the Yoshida estate by the river, don’t miss it!

Tickets and information at http://www.soulfulgiving.org.

It’s the 5th of July. Now what?

05 Friday Jul 2013

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Now…The FIRST FRIDAY Art Walk!… is what…

Troutdale’s First Friday is one of our favorite things… art and food, shopping and coffee, music and the occasional warming (or refreshing, as the season dictates) adult beverage. Don’t forget your Passport for a chance at taking home the abundant plethora of goodies (including two nights at our favorite hotel and a 16×24 Limited Edition print from our favorite artist) [<< shameless self promotion by the site administrator] that is the drawing winner’s basket!

This month’s lineup…

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Phyllis was the winner of the March First Friday gift basket - grab your Passport and go!

Phyllis was the winner of the March First Friday gift basket – grab your Passport and go!

You’ve probably already worked out that the next one is August 5th.

Because, coincidentally, that would be the first Friday.

Columbia Gorge Arts Festival on NOW!

18 Saturday May 2013

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COLUMBIA GORGE ART FESTIVAL
15th Annual Art Festival
May 18-19, 2013 at the Corbett Grade School
10a – 5p

The Corbett Education Foundation will host its 15th annual Columbia Gorge Art Festival the third weekend in May 18-19, 2013.  We invite everyone to stop by and take in the art, food, and entertainment.  Artists and Craftspeople offer all types of items from paintings to sculptures, soaps to jewelry – and much more.  We still have room for a few more Artists and Craftspeople, so give us a call or email if you are interested in being part of our fine event.

This yearly festival provides our operating funds for raising scholarship money for Corbett youth continuing their education, thereby allowing Corbett Education Foundation to pass along 100% of all scholarship donations received from community individuals, families, and businesses to the students.

Each year, we attract folks from all around the Portland Metro area who venture out to Corbett to see what our talented artists have to offer.  If you are someone who loves art, we have watercolor and oil paintings, glass art, wood sculpture, ceramic and fabric art, jewelry, and so much more.  Stop by for our 15th Show and join the thousands of people who grace our town during the Art Festival in support of the artisans and volunteers.

Please join us and see for yourself.  Come out and grab a free hamburger or coffee and pastry from our food booth.  We’ll take care of you while you are in our lovely community of Corbett.

Help us celebrate 15 years of Success for the Corbett Students!