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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2009 Pacific Northwest Plein Air Show

Please join me

Plein Air Painting and show

2009 Pacific Northwest Plein Air Show

Paint Out: August 27 - 31

The Pacific Northwest is Plein Air Painter Paradise. Each year, artists gather in the Columbia River Gorge to take in the stunning beauty of its black basalt cliffs, ribbon-like waterfalls, and lush fir forests.

In November 1986, Congress recognized the unique beauty of the Gorge when it made it the nation's first National Scenic Area. In a very small area, there is a diverse range of climate zones for artists to paint.

32 Artists Showcased

This September, 32 artists will be showcased in the 2009 Pacific Northwest Plein Air Show at the Columbia Art Gallery.

Nestled along the Columbia River, the town of Hood River sits between the two snow capped volcanoes Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams which makes it not only an ideal host town for these guest artists, but also an inspirational one.

Paint-Out Dates and Locations

The public is invited to watch these artists in action! The dates of the Paint Out are: Aug. 27 - Aug. 31 and the locations will be announced soon. The gallery exhibition will be open from September 4th through September 27th.

Participating Artists Every year the competition grows as artists vie to be included in this popular event. This year the Columbia Art Gallery is proud to feature these artists:

Mitch Baird - West Linn, OR

• Celeste Bergin - Portland, OR
• Eric Bowman -Tigard, OR
• Gregg Caudell - Republic, WA
• Leslie Cheney-Parr - Sandy, OR
• Mary Lou Epperson - Beaverton, OR
• Jo Anna Frost- Mosier, OR
• Scott Gellatly - Portland, OR
• Rachel Harvey - Mt. Hood, OR
• John Haugse - Hood River, OR
• Amanda Houston - Cornelius, OR
• Joe Howard - Hillsboro, OR
• Eric Jacobsen - Glenwood, WA
• Larry Johnson - Vancouver, WA
• Mike Kowalski - Nordland, WA
• Mark Larsen - Portland, OR
• Michael Lewis - Othello, WA
• Peter Mathios - Albany, OR
• Jan Muir – Husum, WA
• Michael Orwick - Beaverton, OR
• Mike Rangner - Albany, OR
• Cathleen Rehfeld - Hood River, OR
• Rowena Sandford - Trout Lake, WA
• Elizabeth See - White Salmon, WA
• Todd Smith - The Dalles, OR
• Kat Sowa - Portland, OR
• Hope Stevenson - Portland, OR
• Sue Sutherland - Hood River, OR
• David Taylor - Happy Valley, OR
• Donna Van Tuyl - Goldendale, WA
• Beth Verheyden - Boring, OR
• Bonnie White - White Salmon, WA

• For More Information For more information please call Columbia Center for the Arts at 541-387-8877 during center hours.