Visual artists and artisans living in Clark County working in all media are invited to apply to exhibit in the Clark County Open Studios tour.

Clark County Open Studios is a juried art event, offering a unique opportunity for you to gain further recognition as an artist, open your studio doors to the public, and to show and sell your work. For the community, Open Studios is a free self-guided tour that will enhance awareness of talented local artists while enriching the cultural life of Clark County neighborhoods.

Open Studios tour: Sat-Sun, NOVEMBER 7-8, 2020, 10 am to 5 pm
Application details at https://artstra.org/call-for-artists/

Maureen O’Reilly will have a Paint ‘n Pour class at Lava Java coffee shop, 2 South 56th place suite 102, on Sunday, November 10th from 2-4. This includes one coffee to sip on and all materials needed  to create and take home an 8×10 watercolor painting done by YOU!  Please reserve your place by paying $40 in advance at Lava Java. Space is limited.

The ‘Indigenous People’s Day – Honoring Women’s Voices” will celebrate First Nations people through poetry, prose and music at the Old Liberty Theater this afternoon from 4 to 6 pm.

This should be an informative afternoon. Bring the kids.

There is still one space left in the six-week watercolor class I’ll be teaching starting next Tuesday, September 10, so give me a call if you want a chance to challenge yourself and find your creative center. (360) 887-2160.

You may never had held a brush  in your hand, or maybe you want to expand your abilities. Beginning to intermediate students are welcome in this positive, fun class. It’s in my bright and cheery home studio in downtown Ridgefield. Come and be amazed at your talent!

Cost of the class is $60 and there’s a $40 materials fee for new students

The Ridgefield Art Association is offering a free class at our RACC room this Thursday, August 22nd at 6 pm.

We are providing a rustic 12″ x 12″ box and plain cardboard back and an assortment of colored paper. You provide your own fun, decorative ingredients: glue, scissors, etc. The Dollar Tree has some Halloween items in stock.

Open to elementary – adults. Elementary children need an adult to attend with them. It’s is limited to the first 10 people that reply to this email.

It will take place in the RAA room at the RACC. Follow the signs when you get to the entrance of the RACC. 501 Pioneer Street. Please reply to this email here if you would like to participate.

 

A member of our community has a ticket to ‘Wicked’ doe this Sunday, July 16, that she cannot use due to an emergency in her family. She has offered to sell it to the highest bidder and donate the money to Friends of the Library for their building fund.

The play is at Keller Auditorium in Portland, starting at 1:00 and the seat is an excellent one – in the Orchestra, main, row PB #8. Face value of the ticket is $149.

Call Barbara at 916-207-5043 if you’re interested.

LSW Architects is sponsoring a Young Architects Design Camps for children from 8 to 12 years old at two different locations and several weeks this summer.

OVERVIEW

It’s a program developed to cultivate creativity and exploration in elementary aged children. By placing an emphasis on design-based thinking, imagination, teamwork, and fun, the camp aspires to mold the problem solvers and creative leaders of tomorrow. Each week revolves around a unique central theme that informs a week-long project that culminates in an art walk where campers present their designs. Although the camp emphasizes drawing and building, we do not hesitate to get outside and play a bit too!

AN EXPERIENCE DESIGNED FOR KIDS TO LOVE

Last summer, there were multiple weeks offered where students had the opportunity to participate in various themes of design and creativity, from designing treehouses, spaceships, and more! At the end of each week, campers had the opportunity to present their creations to family and friends. In addition to their projects, the children participated in several other activities, such as sketchbook making, collaborative painting, and working with clay.  The campers were also given fun architecture tours through the Vancouver library as an educational field trip through their city.

The camps will run from 9 am to 3pm and cost $200 per session. Contact Tayloro@LSW-Architects.com for more information.

Locations:

Union Chapel: 806 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660

Union Ridge Elementary: 330 N 5th Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642

There will be multiple sessions of Design Camp this summer. Register before all of the spots fill up.

Session 1 – Union Ridge Elementary, July 8-July 12

Session 2 – Union Chapel: July 15-July 19

Session 3 – Union Ridge Elementary: July 22-July 26

Session 4 – Union Chapel: Aug 5-Aug 9

Session 5 – Union Ridge Elementary: Aug 19-Aug 23

Click here to register now

Come to the Art Association’s annual art show and sale at Overlook Park on Saturday, opening at 9 am..

Many types of media will be represented, and it’s a good chance to meet the artists, talk about art, and maybe even take home an article you admire.

Look for the art canopy at the Farmers’ Market in downtown Ridgefield.

A new set of watercolor classes will start Tuesday, April 16 in my downtown studio. Class is geared toward beginner and intermediate students and the size is limited to six people. The morning class is full, but there is still space in the afternoon class, from 1 to 3pm.

You’ll learn a lot, laugh a lot, and discover the artist within you. There’s lots of individual instruction and  lessons make each class a learning experience.

Cost of the six week class is $60, with a $35 materials fee for new students. That includes a palette loaded with paint, one brush, a support and top quality watercolor paper. Please call me to sign up, 360-887-2160, before Monday, as I need to buy the palette.

Good afternoon Ridgefield community, 

 The RHS Performing Arts Department is currently preparing for “Chicago”, our annual spring musical production.  Kaitlyn Etter (RHS Theater) and I are in search of instrumentalists in the Ridgefiled School District and Ridgefield community to volunteer their time and talent to serve as musicians for the pit orchestra.  

As is the precedent, we always offer the opportunity to RHS students first.  Currently, most spots are occupied by student-musicians.  Due to the large breadth and depth of the instrumentation required for the production, we are seeking adult volunteer musicians to play the following instruments:  

 – Soprano Saxophone 

– Alto Saxophone 

– Trombone (First and Second Parts – Two musicians required) 

– Banjo 

– Piano 

 If you are interested or know of someone who would be interested in volunteering for the show, please let us know at your earliest convenience.  

Thank you!

 Charlie Greggerson   / Kaitlyn Etter 

RHS Band Director   / RHS Theater Director 

charlie.greggerson@ridgefieldsd.org  /  kaitlyn.etter@ridgefieldsd.org