2009 Pacific Northwest Plein Air Show

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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.

Expressions of Nature Portland Plein Air & Studio Painters’ Annual Exhibit 2008

The Kingstad Gallery 15450 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, Oregon 97006 Expressions of Nature Expressions of Nature Expressions of Self Portland Plein Air & Studio Painters’ Annual Exhibit 2008

Featuring: Michael Orwick, Kitty Wallis, Celeste Bergin, Amanda Houston, Brenda Boylan & 17 other members of the Portland Plein Air Painters and premier guest artists: Mitch Baird, Eric Jacobsen, Eric Bowman, Cathleen Rehfeld, Scott Gellatly, George Broderick. May Clover, by Amanda Houston Exhibit dates: 9/10/08 – 12/06/08 Opening Reception: Last Tuesday, 9/30, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Here is a google map link that you can provide in your email together with the pdf announcement file. http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&q=kingstad+gallery&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&ll=45.498887,-122.833672&spn=0.161712,0.31208&z=12&iwloc=A

Laurelhurst Park Autumn, (12x16) by Eric Bowman

Plein air works have an immediacy and vitality that is unique to the process. Being devoted followers and heirs of the late 19th- and early 20th-century French tradition, these accomplished artists gad about the woodlands, fields, and cityscapes of urban existence with easel, palette, and brush to record the beauty of a vista, an existential moment, and their relationship to the world of light.

Cool White Aspens by Michael Orwick

In addition to works that record and reflect the aesthetic joy of being an artist of the Pacific Northwest, this 3-month exhibit will highlight the inner landscape of the plein air artist with expressive works that reflect a range of interests that stretch the definition of plein air painting. Furthering the cause of plein air and its profound contribution and influence on contemporary art will be world-class premier artist and founder of Portland Open Studios, Kitty Wallis, as well as renowned nationally exhibited guest artists: Mitch Baird, Eric Bowman, George Broderick, Scott Gellatly, Eric Jacobsen, and Cathleen Rehfeld. They will be joining accomplished artists from Portland Plein Air & Studio Painters’ roster: Celeste Bergin, Brenda Boylan, Carrie Holst, Amanda Houston, Michael Orwick, and a number of other members of this dynamic association.

'Wakheena Creek' by Mitch Baird

The opening reception will be on Last Tuesday, September 30, 6:00 – 9:00 pm and will be catered by Kingstad Catering’s award winning Chef Christian Russell; no-host wine bar.

The Kingstad Gallery presents original works of art by regional and national artists from all visual disciplines in quarterly themed exhibitions. This dynamic state-of-the-art facility is the largest privately owned gallery and exhibition space in the Portland Metro region.

Multnomah Falls, Cathleen Rehfeld

Gallery hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday, 9:00 am – midnight Saturday, 5:30 – midnight Sunday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm or by appointment: 503.626.6338

Clear Horizon, by Scott Gellatly

Lora R FisherDirector, The Kingstad GalleryLora@Kingstad.com 503.626.6338 • 971.344.5848

by Celeste Bergin

by Kitty Wallis