Breakfast in the Gallery at Amato Galler

This weekend is Amato Gallery's "Breakfast in the Gallery. A continental-style breakfast will be provided by Beaverton Bakery to visitors, along with concurring demos by Chris Helton and Gretha Lindwood.

Every Saturday morning in March, Amato's Gallery in downtown Beaverton will host "Breakfast in the Gallery," from 9 to 11 a.m. Coffee and continental fare will be provided, along with artists' demonstrations in a variety of media. Mark your calendars and start your Saturdays with a dose of artistic inspiration. Amato's Gallery is located within Amato's Florals, 12320 SW 1st Street, Beaverton.

We celebrated our official opening on February 12, with an artists' reception that was lively and very well attended. I'm exhibiting my work there along with sixteen other award-winning area artists; you can imagine how excited we all are to have a permanent fine art gallery in historic downtown Beaverton.

Stop in Monday through Saturday, 10 to 4, to see sculptures by Joni Mitchell, Joe Pogan and John Wisener; glasswork by Diane Ahrendt; ceramics by Beth O'Mahony; jewelry by Bert Cohen, Sheri Gorman, and Rosie Long; oils by Linda Baker and Michael Orwick; pastels by Brenda Boylan, Gretha Lindwood and Christy Perrine; acrylics by Chris Helton and Annie Salness; and watercolors by me. It's a very talented group and I'm proud to be a part of this exciting venture.

Chris Helton will be "up at the easel" on March 6; she'll be happy to share her process and field your comments and questions.

No need for reservations - just show up. Hope to see you there, 

You are invited! Gala Opening Night Reception at Amato's Gallery

AMATO'S GALLERY DEBUTS IN DOWNTOWN BEAVERTON

Fine Art Gallery

Wine tasting, fine art, and flowers...what a date!

Located alongside Amato's Floral, Wine & Gifts

12320 SW 1st Street (at SW Tucker)                       

Beaverton, OR. 97005

503/601-3300

Featuring fine art from the Northwest including:

Donna Sanson

John Wisener

Diane Ahrendt

Brenda Boylan

Bert Cohen

Chris Helton

Gretha Lindwood

Joni Mitchel

Beth O'Mahony

Michael Orwick

Joe Pogan

BEAVERTON, OR, January 25, 2010 -  Karen Amato, owner of Amato’s Floral, Wine and Gifts, recently decided to diversify her business by including a fine art gallery in her existing location at 12320 SW 1st Street, Beaverton, Oregon. Amato said, “People are joining together to do things differently in this economy. You have to think outside the box. One of the things I did was try to put new and more exciting things into my shop and went on Craigslist to get some local artists to join this venture.”

Amato reflected, “People are careful with their money. They’re looking for something of lasting quality and value and I feel this art gallery provides exactly that. My customers have responded favorably to the changes and are delighted that we’re up and running in time for Valentine’s Day with flowers, wine, gifts, chocolate and now fine art.”

Housed within Amato’s Floral in Beaverton’s Old Town, the new Amato Gallery features fine art made in Oregon. Works displayed include blown glass by Diane Ahrendt, metal or marble sculpture by Joni Mitchell, Joe Pogan, John Wisener, paintings by Brenda Boylan, Chris Helton, Gretha Lindwood, Michael Orwick, Annie Salness, Donna Sanson, jewelry by Bert Cohen, and ceramics by Beth O’Mahony.

A free gala reception to celebrate the gallery opening is Friday, February 12, 2010, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm and will include a tasting of Northwest wines. Gallery artists will be on hand. The public is invited.

Amato Gallery is located inside Amato’s Floral, Wine and Gifts, 12320 SW 1st Street, Beaverton, Oregon. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Phone 503-601-3300 for more information.

 

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