Plein Air this Summer at OSA

Be sure to check the Oregon Society of Artists website for class offerings and paintouts this summer. Classes with Nancy Klos and Steve Kleier are listed or check your email.   Painting locations are usually around the Portland Metropolitan area.

March 31 Broadcast on OPB/ Art Beat

This evening, OPB/ Oregon Art Beat will rebroadcast a segment on Farook Hassan, OSA  member and place winner of our most recent juried Spring exhibition.  

Painter Farooq Hassan was a national treasure in his homeland of Iraq. He fled the war in 2010, leaving behind a lifetime of artwork and his fame. Find out how he is rebuilding his standing as an artist in his new country, the United States.

If you missed it you can find the segment video on line.

http://www.opb.org/television/programs/artbeat/segment/iraqi-painter-farooq-hassan/

Monthly Luncheon Delay by a Day

                     Your new board of directors for 2016.

Just a reminder, the usual monthly luncheon that happens on the second 

Thursday, will be a day late, March 11 - the doors will open at  10am

With the program to begin at 11.  Lunch will follow shortly after.

Thanks for your patience .

Please Consider Sharing a Bit of Your Time

OSA Volunteer Position Openings ( January 18, 2016 ) :
 
The OSA Board invites you to consider volunteering time  in one or more of these slots that are available.  Feel free, below, to indicate your interest in volunteering time in an effort outside those opportunities listed. Volunteers enjoy these activities and find  reward in helping  sustain the OSA in efforts to support developing artists.
 
1)      Recording Secretary OSA Board. Board meetings are on the second Thursday each month from 1pm-3pm . Samples of recent board minutes are available from the staff office.
2)      Development Committee—Work with Paul Papich , an experienced consultant in Strategic Planning  and Donor Base development. Paul has volunteered to lead this effort for the OSA. Volunteers are needed to join with the board to support this effort.
3)      Grant Development – Carol Stepick ,an OSA member , and experienced grant officer , has need for more volunteer support.
4)      Gallery Exhibition Support – Volunteer help is needed to support the existing group in take –in , hanging ,  reception, and kitchen assistance for the 12 monthly OSA exhibits. Your help would be welcome even if you cannot commit to helping each month .
5)      OSA gallery outreach ( Gallery Two activity )- Mary Holt and the Board have made our gallery available for  approximately 5 days/month following each of our monthly exhibits  for outreach gallery activity. In 2016 , exhibits are already scheduled for the Greyhoud Rescue Group Art Auction  and with  Albertina Kerr  for their students in the Art from the Heart program to exhibit at OSA .  Assistance is needed for take-in , hanging , receptions and outreach marketing for this expanding activity.
6)      First Thursday Evening Demonstrations . Volunteer help is needed to help Jennifer Bliesner  host  and support the Artists giving these demonstrations.
7)      Support for the Staff Office – Work in the staff office to support Nancy Fraser and Barbara McDonald. Seeking 4 volunteers.
8)      Support OSA Lending Library – OSA is expanding its lending library effort . Volunteer help is needed to develop and help support this activity.
9)      Marketing and Distribution of OSA News to the community and region . Considerable print and Social Media activity available. Volunteer help is needed to help with distribution , outreach and development  of  this material .
10)   Hosting luncheons for the daytime demonstrations on the second Thursday each month; helping with food service and cleanup for these potluck luncheons.
 
11)   Calendar coordinator . There are s separate calendars for classes , demonstrations and workshops that need to be coordinated . You would work with Michael Musto , Anji Grainger, and Nancy and Barbara in the staff office.
 
12)   Lastly , the OSA would appreciate hearing of your interest to work in other areas of OSA activity not listed above.
 
Thank you for considering these opportunities . You may Email your response to oregonsa@gmail.com.
 
Mary Holt , President .  Tim Mahoney , Development Chair

OSA Members Cruise The Willamette With The Oregon Maritime Museum

Oregon Society of Artists members had the opportunity to cruise down the Willamette on board the "Portland Oregon," hosted by the Oregon Maritime Museum.  The stern wheeler serves as the home of the Oregon Maritime Museum and is the only steam engine ship of its kind in operation.

Lifetime Members Honored

Picture taken at Annual Holiday Potluck

Blanche Mega was honored with a lifetime membership from OSA Board at the general meeting in December.  Pictured are President Mary Holt and Blanche Mega.  Donna Jarvis, who could not attend, also received identical award.

Donna Jarvis

Illuminated Lettering

Faith Emerson shares her passion for art and art history by guiding her students through Roman letter construction in her newest class, "The Renaissance White Vine Initial Capital". Students will explore these elegant letters inspired by Ottonian manuscripts and create their own unique capital.

Faith is a professional calligrapher, and holds a BFA in Drawing as well as an MA in Art History. Her wealth of knowledge allows her to offer her students a unique learning experience.  The four week course will meet each Thursday beginning on October 30th from 1:30-4:00pm. Cost is $105 for the four week session.