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Columbia Art Gallery
located inside the Columbia Art Center
215 Cascade Avenue
Hood River OR 97031
Phone 541-387-8877

Mailing Address:
Columbia Art Gallery
PO Box 1543
Hood River OR 97031

gallery@columbiaarts.org

Gallery Manager:
Catherine Kiewit

Gallery Committee
CCA Executive director - Joanie Thompson
Committee chair - Sally Reichmuth
Committee co-chair - Pat Case
Committee secretary - James Diem
CCA liaison - Cathleen Rehfeld
Ted James
Catherine Lee
Heather Marlow
Jan Best Meyers
Todd Smith

Artist Opportunities / Competitions / Shows / Classes / Workshops

Uninstructed Model Sessions

Every Friday 9:00 am - 12 noon
Clothed Model at the Art Center in the Studio
One long pose
$10 each

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Competitions/Shows

Plein Air Painting and Writing Competition in Hood River, Oregon

Pacific Northwest Plein Air 2008
Painting Outdoors from the Mountains to the Sea

Writers:
2008 Plein Air Writing Entry Form
Click to download and print Writers Entry PDF

Painters:
Artists Submit your application by June 15, 2008

Participate in the Pacific Northwest Plein Air 2008 Painting Competition!
click here to download and print forms
Prospectus PDF
Entry Form PDF
Locations Map PDF

The breathtaking vistas and scenic diversity of the Pacific Northwest's Columbia River Gorge region make it and ideal place to do "Plein Air Painting, painting done with an easel outdoors on location and in the moment.

The event begins on August 28 with a five day paint out competition in locations in and around the Columbia River Gorge, and is followed by a month long exhibition of the paintings, opening on Sept 5, 6pm - 8pm in the Columbia Art Gallery.

Artists who would like to participate in the competition may submit 8 images of current work, along with the entry form and entry fee. The competition is open to artists working in Oil, Acrylic, Pastel and Watercolor. Deadline for entry submissions is June 15, 2008.

Artists can participate in as many days as they are able, one or all five days, depending on their schedules. Artists can also submit to the show, plein air work they previousely painted, so long as the work was completed within the last two years.

Artists are asked to register as soon as possible, for the workshop as space is limited. Call the Art Center for information 541 387 8877.

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Columbia Art Gallery
Shows Year Round Every Month a New Show

First Friday of the Month, always a fun event!

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Useful Links for Opportunities

Oregon Arts Commission
http://www.oregonartscommission.org

Oregon Arts Commission
775 Summer Street NE
Salem, Oregon 97301-1284
(503) 986-0082

Oregon.artscomm@state.or.us.

The Oregon Arts Commission provides leadership, funding and arts programs through its grants, special initiatives and services. Nine Commissioners, appointed by the Governor, determine arts needs and establish policies for public support of the arts. The Arts Commission became part of the Economic and Community Development Department in 1993, in recognition of the expanding role the arts play in economic development and the financial well-being of the state.

More information about the Oregon Arts Commission is online at: www.oregonartscommission.org.

Applications may also be downloaded from the Commission's website: www.oregonartscommission.org/grants/?r=16&acc=0

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American Artist Magazine
http://www.myamericanartist.com/americanartist/resources/bulletin_board.jsp

California Art Club
http://www.californiaartclub.com

Oil Painters of America
http://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com

Hip Bone Studio
http://www.hipbonestudio.com

Coos Art Museum
http://www.coosart.org

Greenhouse Gallery
http://www.greenhousegallery.com

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Please contact the gallery if you have any opportunities you would like to share with artists

Columbia Art Gallery
215 Cascade Street
Hood River, OR 97031

Phone 541-387-8877

gallery@columbiaarts.org

 

 

 

 



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2008 Show Schedule

March 7 - 31
Blue Show
All gallery artists are invited to submit work for this blue themed show
Curators: Catherine Lee and Joy Kloman

April 4 - 28
Watercolor Society of Oregon Show
Watercolor Society Members from all over Oregon - 80 artists
Awards presented April 5
An hour demo/lecture by the juror, Donna Zagotta, to which the general public is invited (there is a $10 admission fee)
Curator: Bill Sturman

May 2 - June 2
Common Ground
artists:
Judith Cunningham
Dave & Boni Deal
Eric Jacobsen
Curator: Todd Smith

June 6 - June 28
Multimedia Show
Invitational
Curator: Jim Diem

July 4 - July 28
Cityscapes
Invitational
Curators: Catherine Kiewit, Jennifer Sigl

August 1 - September 1
Interpretations
Invitational
Curators:Heather Marlow & Debra Jones

September 5 - September 29
Plein Air 2008 Show
Open, juried
Curator: Cathleen Rehfeld
A Pacific Northwest Plein Air Outdoor painting event and writing event

October 3 - 27
Authentic Hybrids
Artists:
Amirra Malak
Taina Hartman
Rebecca Bashara
Scott MacDonald
Curator: Amirra Malak

November 7 - 24
Sacred Places
Invitational
Curator: Sally Reichmuth
Exploration of intimate space, literally and psychologically

November 28 - December 31
Holiday Show :: Small Works
Open, juried
Art for gift giving

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