Upcoming Show for May/June

STEPHEN MOELLERING, SuZ MORROW and FRAN RICHARDS will be the featured artists during May and June.
Stephen produces fine pottery that reflects his love of earth's jewel-like colors and the beauty of rippling water.
SuZ Morrow paints scenes of the Northwest, from the strawberry fields to the Wilson River.
Fran Richards catches individuals during reflective moments and idyllic scenes of Oregon's landscape and many European locations' busiest, most scenic spots.
Everyone will find something in this show that appeals to them. If not, then just take a look through the rest of our beautiful gallery.
There is something of every media to choose from.
The gallery is at 2022 Main Street, Forest Grove, OR. Contact us at 503-357-3703 or see www.valleyart.org.

Chalk Art Festival 2010

TIME TO CATCH UP! Follow this link and you will find an amazing show of exactly how much fun was had at the 20th annual Chalk Art Festival in Forest Grove in September - before it started raining late in the day.
Mama Gayle and her Sugar Daddies were playing for only a small crowd of hardy dancers this summer.

"Birds" Galore At May-June Valley Art Show

SORRY to have been away from the action for so long, but I'm back to let you know about the upcoming May-June show with artists Sian Alexander, E.J. Baeza, Lin Haak, Debby Neely, Terry Peasley, Rob Sanford and Robert Schlegel.
There will be three-dimensional work by Sian - raku birds; paintings by Robert and Lin; watercolors by Terry and Debby; acrylic paintings by Rob; and stylistic photos by E.J.
Click on the flier/photo to see an enlargement of the next show's information.
The preview of the show will be the First Wednesday downtown in Forest Grove, on May 5. The gallery if open until 8 p.m. that evening.
The formal reception for the artists will be Saturday, May 22, from 2-4:30 p.m. (Regular hours at the gallery are Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

A Very Happy 43rd Annual Event!

THE 43rd Annual Artist Event, "Expect the Unexpected," was well attended and offered a delightful range of surprises - beautiful and tasty. From the artists' work to the delicious food offerings from our members, the evening was a great success.
The glittering lights in the gallery, the buzz of people greeting one another and catching up, and all the wonderful art. It was just a sumptuous night of fun. Doug McMickle played guitar, Christine Kidd headed an army of volunteers who kept the table stocked with savory, tasty snacks, and Roylene Read poured wine samples, both local and otherwise. (Oak Knoll wine hit the spot.)
This annual art event is the largest fund raiser for Valley Art Association, since the holiday sales (the same as most retail stores) help carry us through the other months of the year.
Artists in all media - oils, pottery, pastels, wood, jewelry, fabrics, watercolor - had outdone themselves. There were - and still are - a lot of great gifts to select from and there will be some opportunities to discover the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for individual on your holiday shopping list.
Nearly 100 artists - or more - have something unique to offer. Valley Art artists include Jan Shield, Terry Peasley, Jim Hayes, Linda Hayes, Elaine Walzl, Ginger Steele, Fran Richards, Pat Truax, Jan Su Hirst, Amanda Houston, Robert Schlegel, Dave Johnson, Debby Neely, Stephen Moellering, Jane Aukshunas, Laura Hopper, Vergie Ries, Emily Start, Donna Berget, Joanne Sayles, Diane Muhly, Richard and Deborah Bloom, Donna Clark, Dan Ennis, JoAnn Wellner, Jean Noren, Paul Rasmussen, John Howarth and many, many more.
The art event continues through November 22, Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., and then the gallery will restock with more art and you can find very special gifts for very special people, at great prices, in the gallery - even on Christmas Eve when we strive to help those last minute shoppers.
There was only one person missing from the event on Friday the 13th and that was Catherine Wildt, our longtime volunteer who recently moved to the East Coast. We kept looking up expecting to see her, since her work throughout most of 2009 helped us prepare for this event. Catherine, we miss you!

Annual Artist Event Coming!

THE Annual Artist Event is coming in November. The date for members of the association to remember is Nov. 13, Friday. Ooh! Unlucky day - supposedly - but lucky if you're a member.
There is a 10 percent discount that night on all of the new offerings in the gallery from Northwest artists in all media. Treats, entertainment and more await you during this event.
Click on the picture for a larger picture and information about the event.
I hope we'll see you there so we can catch up on what is going on in the gallery. So much wonderful art. What will you choose for yourself and what will you give away for holiday gifts?
The event continues from Nov. 14 - Nov. 22 for everyone! Hours are on the flier. Be sure and stop by the gallery at 2022 Main St., Forest Grove.

Rain, Rain ... Went Away on Chalk Art Day

PUDDLES of color dotted the sidewalks for awhile on September 19, when die hard Chalk Art Festival fans gathered in downtown Forest Grove for a day of fun. Registrations started at 9 a.m. and Joe Mishkin, the balloon guy, was there not long after to lighten up the day with crazy, colorful balloon hats or wings or rocket packs. Whatever those in line wanted! Myself, I got a silly hat. (Click on the link to Joe on his name above.) And here's a video below of one of his hat contraptions in the making.
Dozens of sidewalk squares were sold and pop-up tent shelters covered artists, keeping their work dry. Featured artists, and amateurs galore, produced lots of great art.
Here is work by Amanda Houston above; a wonderful countryside scene. She worked throughout the rain showers and got done quickly. Amazing!
Thank you to all our participants and volunteers. Come back soon for more photos.

Chalk Art Festival Is Coming!

The 19th annual Chalk Art Festival is coming September 19, 2009. Lots of "9's" this year.
Here's the Official List of Nine Top Things to Do:
1. Buy a chalk art sidewalk square at Valley Art, 2022 Main St., and get some chalk with registration.
2. Bring a snacks along and lots of water.
3. Bring some knee pads.
4. Get a balloon hat from Joe Mishkin the Balloon Guy.
5. Listen to the music on Main Street in Forest Grove and dance a little.
6. Make a scarecrow for the Scarecrow Exhibit on the UCC lawn.
7. Get your face painted.
8. Buy some cookies at Maggie's Buns.
9. Have lots of fun.
Here's our official poster for the 19th annual festival done by Ellie Martin, a Forest Grove High School graduated who's headed for art school in September. Isn't it great?
See you September 19!