The Northwest Author Series Presented Cindy Hudson on The Non-fiction Book from Idea to Publication, February 21st.
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2009-2010 Quarter Three Newsletter
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Inside this issue:
The Future
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Elysium Art Gallery Host Wilsonville High School Artists
Book Notes Concerts at Wilsonville Library Takes Off!
Wilsonville Festival
of Arts - Recycled & Upcycled
Second Annual Parade
Coming to Town
Arts Festival
Needs Business Sponsors
Wilsonville Theater Company's New Production
Call for Artists Keep the Culture and History of Wilsonville Alive
PAN Press Release:
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The Future of The future of public art, cultural events and the historical preservation in Wilsonville is at a crossroads. If it is important to you, it’s time to step up and join the discussion as the future is charted and decisions are made. Step One was taken Jan. 13 when members of local arts organizations – Wilsonville Arts and Culture Council, Citizens for Public Art and the Wilsonville-Boones Ferry Historic Society - along with other interested citizens, decided that the value of arts, culture and heritage is too great an asset for the City of Wilsonville to be lost. The consensus was to work together as Wilsonville Community Arts United (WCAU), to design a strategic plan, develop a board of directors, and begin initial fundraising and outreach to the community for public input. Now it’s time to hear from you, the citizens of Wilsonville. Your input is vital. Please complete the short survey online at www.ci.wilsonville.or.us
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 "Detail from Pizza" By Katie Gorman President Wilsonville High School |
Elysium Art Gallery Host Wilsonville High School Artists Beginning February 11th. the Elysium Art Gallery, located at Portland Millwork, is hosting the Wilsonville High School Artists in a show hanging until March 5th. There was an opening night reception held from 5 to 8 pm on Thursday, February 11th. This group exhibition features work from the award-winning Wilsonville High School art program: paintings, drawings, mixed-media works, and photography. Selected pieces were recently recognized by the judges in the Portland Metro Area Scholastic Art Awards (the regional judging that precedes the national competition this spring). Others have appeared in the best of Oregon biennial high school art show hosted by Oregon College of Art & Craft, and at last year’s regional High School Art Northwest at George Fox University. Wilsonville High School art students have gone on to attend many of the nation’s top art colleges and universities. Portland Millwork, located at 29600 SW Seely Ave., is open to all visitors from 7 - 5 weekdays and 9-12 on Saturdays. Wilsonville High School art faculty: Christopher Shotola-Hardt, M.F.A., was named the 2009 Oregon Art Educator of the Year and teaches all of the fine art courses in drawing and painting at Wilsonville High School. A professional painter himself, Shotola-Hardt is one of the artists-owners of Blackfish Gallery in Portland's Pearl District. He serves on the boards of the Wilsonville Arts & Culture Council and the Oregon Art Education Association. He founded the Wilsonville Festival of Arts and served as its Artistic Director for the first three years. In 2005, he was the Oregon Secondary Art Educator of the Year. Judy Morris-Green teaches the upper division photography classes in addition to A.P. Two-Dimensional Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Computer Animation, Artchitecture, and Engineering. Aaron Sturtz has rejoined the art faculty at Wilsonville High School after teaching in Chicago for four years. He is teaching Photo I and is looking to build the school’s 3-D art program. Also hanging work at this show will be photography students from De La Salle North Catholic High School. De La Salle North Catholic High School, in North Portland, provides a rigorous, faith-based high school-education and a professional internship program for all students. The Corporate Internship Program promotes self-sufficiency by providing career & life-skills training, personal mentoring and paid employment. The majority of students are non-Catholic, non-white, and from economically challenged families. For additional information about this show please contact Sue Reynolds at 971-645-1094 or visit www.elysiumartists.com
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2009-2010 Calendar of Events
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Book Notes-
2009- 2010 Mar. 13 - Larry Wilder & the Stumptown Stars April 10 - Boeckman School Children’s Chorus May 8 - Northwest Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines Booked and coordinated by Friends of the Library board member Louise Archibald
Book Notes Concerts at The Book Notes series has really taken off! Attendance has blossomed and the whole library really rocks. The Lee Highway Band drew an audience of 85 and over 65 people attended the Mount Hood Brass Quintet concert. It was very unfortunate that the December concert had to be cancelled due to bad weather. To have played was the Wilsonville High String Quartet directed by Nathan Gibens, Music Man Studio. The Book Notes concert series is produced by the Friends of the Wilsonville Library and the Book Store 'Twice Told Tales' located inside the library. |
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NW Author Series—2009-2010
Mar. 14- Fiction author, Naseem Rakha – “Write What People Remember” April 18- Romance author, Deborah Schneider – “Romance 101” May 16- Children’s author, David Michael Slater – “Plotting Your Success” Time is always: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Cost is $5.00 at the door. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided. To sign up for our e-newsletter, please visit http://northwestauthorseries.wordpress.com/ For more information, please contact Christina Katz at christinakatz@earthlink.net or 503-582-0259 |
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Wilsonville Festival of Arts - Recycled & Upcycled
The Wilsonville Festival of Arts on June 5 and 6, 2010 is a celebration of the creative spirit and features more than 100 visual, literary, and performing artists. The weekend kicks off with a ‘Junk to Funk’ parade. The Festival includes live music, storytelling, dance, poetry and a juried visual arts show and sale. 2010 theme is ‘Recycled & Upcycled' and features creative ‘has beens’ of all varieties, from sculpture to fashion. The festival is free and has something for the whole family. For more information visit our website, www.WilsonvilleArts.org or phone 503.682.1446.
Wilsonville Festival of Arts is
presented by Wilsonville Arts & Culture Council. To volunteer for this years Festival, contact Louise Archibald at preservationpro@msn.com |
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WHAT:
“Art On The Town” is a
two-day arts celebration, kicking off in Grand Fashion WHEN: June 5th & 6th 2010 - Festival runs Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM; Sunday 10 – 5 WHERE: Wilsonville Visitor Information Center at Town Center Park, 29600 S.W. Park Place, Wilsonville, Oregon WHO: All ages welcomed at this festival celebrating the arts and artists! Juried Visual Art Show features the work of 75-100 professional artists. Live music, dance, storytelling on the Main Stage. Student Art Pavilion showcases artwork from the West Linn-Wilsonville School District. Children’s Pavilion provides interactive art for festival guests ages 3 -12. COST: This is a Free event for the public. Donations welcomed.
Wilsonville Festival of Arts 2010 PO Box 861 Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 503.682.1446 or 503.638.6933 www.WilsonvilleArts.org |
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Hop aboard the vintage trolley for a narrated tour of Wilsonville’s historic, cultural and natural sights. On Saturday, June 5 during the Festival of Arts, SMART will provide a tour guide, trolley and conductor to drive a full load of passengers around town to see such historic sites as the Norris Young Machine Shop and Ridder House, public sculpture including Jesse Swickard’s steel ‘Guardian’, and heritage trees in the Old School Grove and Frank Lockyear Memorial Grove. Look for time and meeting place at the Visitor Center during the Festival of Arts.
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Second Annual Parade Coming to Town Everyone loves as parade! The second annual parade is coming to town next June 5 as the kick-off to the Wilsonville Festival of Arts. The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the event, along with the City of Wilsonville. Theme for this year’s parade: is ‘Junk to Funk’, which complements the Festival of Arts ‘Recycled and Upcycled’ theme. Entrants are encouraged to find creative ways to showcase their recycled treasures and interesting ‘has beens’ into a whole new art-form-on wheels (or foot) for this year’s parade. Applications for the parade are available at the Wilsonville Visitor Center or by phoning 503-682-3314. Everyone is welcome to help recycle the fun of last year, when more than 250 people joined the parade.
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Arts Festival Needs Business Sponsors
The Wilsonville Arts and Culture Council’s major project, the annual Wilsonville Festival of Arts, is 10, yes TEN years old now. And we’ve come a long, long way, thanks to support along the route from the Wilsonville business community. Since 2005 when the Festival moved to its current home in Town Center Park, the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center have been our official hosts and more than twenty local businesses have been sponsors. It has been a very rewarding relationship. More than ever this year we need the help of those who do business in Wilsonville to share in the financial investment needed to produce this community arts celebration. In the past we have received government grants to help underwrite the Festival. Unfortunately in 2010 the event is no longer eligible to apply to the Clackamas County Tourism Development Council for grants. We hope local businesses will see the Festival as an opportunity to promote a good cause and to demonstrate commitment to our community. Here are two ways to help make the Wilsonville Festival of Arts another smashing success this June 5th and 6th: . Contribute from $250 to $1,000 and get publicity in our local and regional advertising. . Sponsor a booth at the Festival of Arts to raise awareness of your business to the public. Sponsorship packets are available at www.WilsonvilleArts.org or by mail and email from Theonie@WilsonvilleArts.org. If you have questions, please call Theonie at 503.638.6933. |
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Wilsonville Theater
Company's New Production The Wilsonville Theater Company is very excited about our next production which will be a hilarious comedy, “Who’s On First”. It is scheduled to be presented this October. Come and find out what a magic lamp, a rubber chicken, a gun and a party have in common. Tickets will be on sale soon on line at our website: www.wilsonvilletheatercompany.org or at Lamb’s Thriftway Wilsonville. General admission ticket price is $10 or $8.00 for student or seniors (over 60). Performances are at the Frogpond Grange Hall, 27350 SW Stafford Road, Wilsonville. The theater company recently elected a new President, Mary Ann Creason to take the place of the late Dick White who was instrumental in reviving the group. He is greatly missed but his spirit and passion lingers. There are also several new and enthusiastic volunteer members of our board of directors who share the passion for local live community theater. The Theater Company always welcomes energetic volunteers to help with all aspects of theater including technical expertise, make-up and costume experience and of course actors, directors, and stage and house managers. The Wilsonville Theater Company is currently concentrating on preparing a production for presentation during the Wilsonville Arts & Culture Festival. To volunteer to contribute your time, talent or treasure please call Mary Ann Creason at 503-582-1829 or e-mail mcreason@gmail.com.
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http://www.wilsonvillearts.org/Festival 2010/2010 Artist Application Materials.htm
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Keep the Culture and History of Wilsonville Alive Wilsonville Boones Ferry Historical Society
Are you aware of your local community beginnings? Can you tell your children about the town roots of their community & the city they are now growing up in? Do you feel it is important to preserve our past in the present, in order to make way for our future? If so, we need you! We need support at all age levels, “new blood,” local businesses, residents of Wilsonville or surrounding areas, anyone just plain interested in history! Wilsonville Boones Ferry Historical Society has been operating since the ‘90’s & although many accomplished projects have taken place during these years, the membership has struggled. Wilsonville is a corporate headquarters for the NW, with a population of 17,000+. Should it not have more than 12 members that think history is worth saving? Absolutely it should! Twenty dollars a year is a small price to pay for membership in an organization that is striving to strengthen its community preservation & blend past & present together. Checks can made out to WBFHS & mailed to, 8200 SW Wilsonville Rd. Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-----Attention: John Smith Don’t let this rich history slip through the cracks, teach our children the meaning of “importance of community!” Volunteer & commit to making today an “historical day”… join the Wilsonville Boones Ferry Historical Society or take the time to become involved, or both! Next quarterly meeting is April 27, 2010 at 4:00 PM at the Wilsonville Library. Bring your ideas, a family member, a neighbor or a friend. We welcome you!
Get more information about the History of Wilsonville at http://history.wilsonvillelibrary.org/Index.htm |
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Rites of Spring - “Elysium Welcomes PAN”
Leslie
Cheney-Parr - PAN, Natalya Balnova - PAN, Mary Farrel- PAN,
Gordan Sherman- PAN, Palmarin Merges WILSONVILLE, OR – - Elysium Artists and Portland Millwork will hosting Print Arts Northwest|PAN at a show opening March 11, 2010, hanging until May 2nd. A wide range of printmaking media, collographs and etchings will be on view. The opening reception will be held from 5 to 8 pm on March 11th, 2010. Portland Millwork located at 29600 SW Seely Ave, is open to all visitors from 7-5 weekdays and 9-12 on Saturday.
Curators: Who says galleries can’t work together? Elysium Artists has invited Print Arts Northwest | PAN, one of the longest running arts organizations in the region, to exhibit work with the Elysium Artist printmakers, Palmarin Merges, Joan Carlson and Katy McFadden. Elysium Artists, a relatively new addition to the Portland Art scene, advocates for Artists and Arts Organizations nationwide. This will be the first in a series of events where Elysium Artists invites Portland galleries to show work at the Elysium Artist Showroom in Clackamas County. A printmaking demonstration by Barbara Mason, Director of Print Arts Northwest, will be presented during the opening reception. The public is invited and the event is free. Wine and refreshments will be served. All ages welcome. For additional information about this show please contact Sue Reynolds at 971-645-1094 or visit www.elysiumartists.com
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Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Print Arts Northwest | Call For Artist Members Print Arts Northwest is holding a current Call For Artist Members. PAN is seeking professional printmakers to join its distinguished roster of member artists. We are looking for printmakers with proven technical skill and interest in being a member of a professional printmakers’ organization, and with a commitment to the ongoing success of PAN’s programming. How To Apply Application information, forms, submission standards, and complete guidelines available at http://www.printartsnw.org/goto.cfm?location=artistmembers Work is juried primarily on printmaking skill and artistic merit by 5 member artists. Elements of collage, monotype, and structure are acceptable. No jury fee; $150 annual membership fee, which can be paid in two installments. Information: pan@printartsnw.org | 503.525.9259 About PAN
PAN’s mission is to support contemporary printmaking
through exhibitions, educational programs, Print Arts Northwest holds monthly exhibits in the PAN Gallery, located in the Washington County Museum, highlighting featured member artists. In addition, PAN’s Sponsor Exhibition Program showcases member artists in a series of exhibits in regional businesses and galleries throughout the year. We maintain an extensive Sales Collection of matted prints in the PAN gallery, in our satellite gallery in Portland, and through our web site. PAN’s membership includes Pacific Northwest regional artists, as well as national and international artists. PAN actively develops partnerships with international printmakers and sponsors exchange exhibits through our International Printmaking Project. Past shows featured artists from Japan, the Middle East, and Cypress, with an upcoming exhibit in the fall of 2010 highlighting printmakers from New Zealand. As a member-driven organization, member participation is highly valued. Opportunities to assist with art installations, to disseminate information about PAN programs and exhibits, to participate in educational programming, and to support fellow members at art openings, are a few of the options available for member participation. Print Arts Northwest, a 501 c3 educational nonprofit organization, was founded in 1981 as the Northwest Print Council to create opportunities for professional printmakers and to educate the general public about printmaking. PAN's membership includes artists from across the U.S. and four continents. For more information and to request an application packet, please contact:
PAN Gallery,
Washington County Museum | 503.645.5353
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Wilsonville Arts & Culture
Council
Fund Arts & Culture in
Wilsonville Arts
Bringing the Wilsonville Music, art, theater and literature.
Promoting and supporting Arts and Culture
The WA&CC Membership Savings card is only $35 and is good for one year from your date of issue. Go to www.wilsonvillecard.org to see a sample of the savings or visit our website at www.WilsonvilleArts.org.
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To: Wilsonville area businesses: We would like to introduce you to an advertising opportunity for your business, and at the same time support arts & culture in Wilsonville. The Wilsonville Arts & Culture Council (WA&CC) is working with FunDAZ in a fundraising venture. FunDaz’s goal is to help fund schools and other programs by giving consumers discounts on products they use every day. Merchants win with customers being drawn to their doors. At this time we are able to offer merchants FREE advertising. Merchants will be listed on the FunDAZ website for WA&CC. They will also be listed on the FunDaz national site. WA&CC is making an impact on the Wilsonville Community and beyond. The Council’s mission is to promote and support arts and culture by providing a structure where Wilsonville area arts and culture organizations can work together. WA&CC’s signature event, Wilsonville Festival of Arts, has just celebrated its 10th. anniversary. We are a partner for many other events in the community such as The NW Author’s Series and Book Notes Concert Series—both at the library, and the Wilsonville Theater Company operating at the Frogpond Grange. What we would like to have happen is for the business community of Wilsonville to become involved in supporting arts and culture. With this no-cost-for-participation opportunity, as a FunDaz merchant, all that is asked is to provide the best discount you have for card holders, ie: regular “dinner 2 for 1” could be “dinner 2 for 1 plus a free drink”. We understand this may take some creative thinking for some business discounts. Feel free to look at the website www.wilsonvillecard.org to get an idea, then, let your creative juices flow. In the current economic climate, traditional grant funding organizations are cutting back and WA&CC is feeling the effect. It is more important than ever that we build our membership base. We need your help. There are many ways to become a Sponsor. One way is to become a supporting sponsor with the FunDaz savings card. Business can support WA&CC with a bulk purchase and utilize the cards for employee incentives, birthdays, Christmas gifts, or for special customer appreciation. We can create a custom package to meet your needs.
The savings card is good for one year from the date of issue. To
become a FunDaz merchant and support the Wilsonville Arts & Culture
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Theonie Gilmore,
President/Executive Director/Treasurer
Christopher Shotola-Hardt, Vice President
Joan Carlson
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John Smith,
Wilsonville Historical
Kit Whittaker, Publicity/Advertising
Kate Atkins, Membership
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Wilsonville Arts & Culture Council | P.O. Box 861 | Wilsonville | OR | 97070
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