OSA opportunities for all.

Ensure artistic opportunities
are available for all.

 

 

When you think about improving your artistic skills, making connections with local artist or exhibiting your work in a gallery, where do you turn? If you are like many, you look to the opportunities available at the Oregon Society of Artists. Why?
 Because you know you will have a positive creative experience that provides value for you and your artistic community.

We are grateful to you for helping to create and be a part of our committed team. You recognize and value that arts and arts education, at every age and every stage makes us healthier and happier – and our community more aesthetic.

Consider us for your 2019 end of year giving.

 

Donate Today

Your support will ensure that artistic opportunities are available for you and others from around our community – including those not otherwise served: our area Veterans, the children from our local 4H programs, the students from Albertina Kerr. You will help provide essential funding that ensures classes are taught in properly equipped spaces with appropriate equipment and scholarship funds are available to even more students may participate in high-quality arts education and public art exhibitions continue.

You know that your work and student-centered instruction are important and at the heart of our mission at OSA. We strive every day, with every workshop and course to promote the visual arts in the diverse communities of our region with educational and exhibition opportunities for artists at all levels of accomplishment.

Sincerely,

Nancy Truszkowski,
Executive Director

P.S. Winter Term classes are up on our website! With more diverse and excited choices, there is something for everyone during this season of giving! 2020 WINTER TERM COURSE CATALOG

Our mailing address is: Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, OR 97205   https://www.osartists.org/

Opening in the Gallery

Upcoming: Veteran's Art Show

December 15, 2019 to January 5, 2020

Opening Reception: December 15, Sunday 1 - 3pm

 OSA  Presents it's second exhibit of original art by US Military Veterans. At the opening we will be entertained by Randall Vemer/Cynthia Trif Navy Veteran Sporano. The exhibit includes works in mediums such as drawing, painting, photography, glass work, and more. 

Don't miss this varied and exciting exhibit.
Below Cynthia Trif and Randall Vemer

Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, Oregon 97205
503-228-0706

December 6-12. This week at OSA. What's happening?

Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 503-228-0706

OSA VETERAN SHOW
December 15, 2019 - January 5, 2020
Opening Reception: Sunday, Dec 15 | 1-3pm

OSA presents its second exhibit of original work by U.S. Military veterans. Last year, the exhibit included works in media such as drawing, painting, fine-art printmaking, photography, sculpture, and glass. Don't miss this varied and exciting exhibit!

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NEW UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

OIL & COLD WAX with Lisa Mann December 14-15, 2019 | 9:30am - 4pm In this 2 day intensive and interactive workshop Lisa  will introduce the process of using oil and cold wax to create meaningful paintings through layering, textures, color, and visual storytelling. In addition to the  techniques of working in oils and cold wax medium, we will also cover the fundamentals of abstract art elements to help you evaluate your work. Don't miss Lisa's FREE demonstration on December 12, 11am - 12pm. this demo will introduce the same principals as this workshop.

Register for this workshop

PROCREATE - ANALOG PAINTING; DIGITAL EXPERIMENTATION with Ruth Armitage January 25-27, 2020 | 9:00am - 4pm Learn how digital exploration can expand your painting process. You’ll use the Procreate app and an iPad to plan and alter works in progress. Learn to use this inexpensive app to try out ideas before you execute them in paint. Ruth will begin the workshop with instruction on using the app to draw, paint, and use layers to experiment on photos of paintings in process.

You’ll then work on your own projects in your choice of water-based media. Acrylic, watercolor, and mixed media are all welcome. The process of using Procreate encourages growth and exploration. It is an excellent visualization tool for new and advanced artists. Please bring an iPad with a current version of Procreate. An Apple Pencil or stylus is also helpful.

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Look What's Happening at OSA! November 21 - December 5, 2019

The Art of a Veteran with Buck Braden  December 5, 2019 | 6:30-8:30pm | FREE Mr.Braden has been an artist and historian all of his life. Drawing figures, faces, horses and ships was the natural thing for him to do. He attended Fort Hays State University where he studied painting, printmaking, ceramics and design, and minored in history. Buck received his BA in 1969, then spent the next two years in the Army as an illustrator. He returned to Fort Hays where he taught Fundamentals of Art and Printmaking while he obtained a Masters in Art.    CURRENTLY IN THE GALLERY 200 FOR UNDER $200 ART SHOW AND SALE November 1 - December 5 There have been over 30 panels sold so far in the 2019 200 for Under $200 Art Show and Sale. This show is near over so please do not miss out on this incredible gift giving opportunity! 100% of sales go back to the artists. Help support Portland Art while finding that perfect holiday gift for yourself or someone special. This year's Juror is Anji Grainger.    UPCOMING IN THE GALLERY OSA VETERAN SHOW December 15, 2019 - January 5, 2020 Opening Reception: Sunday, Dec 15 | 1-3pm OSA presents its second exhibit of original work by U.S. Military veterans. Last year, the exhibit included works in media such as drawing, painting, fine-art printmaking, photography, sculpture, and glass. Don't miss this varied and exciting exhibit!     NEW UPCOMING WORKSHOPS OIL & COLD WAX with Lisa Mann December 14-15, 2019 | 9:30am - 4pm In this 2 day intensive and interactive workshop Lisa  will introduce the process of using oil and cold wax to create meaningful paintings through layering, textures, color, and visual storytelling. In addition to the  techniques of working in oils and cold wax medium, we will also cover the fundamentals of abstract art elements to help you evaluate your work. Don't miss Lisa's FREE demonstration on December 12, 11am - 12pm. this demo will introduce the same principals as this workshop. Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 info@osartists.org 503-228-0706