Call to Artists

CALL TO ARTISTS

Prospectus and Consignment Form

Show Registration

200 for Under $200 prospectus and consignment form

Call us at (503) 228-0706 to purchase panels.

SUMMER CAMP!

register your Junior Artist for Summer Camp here

BLICK IS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, Oregon 97205

info@osartists.org
503-228-0706

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/

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.

Register for this workshop

Looking for a part-time job?

LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME POSITION? We are hiring! Position: Administration Assistant Hours: 10-15 per week Basic responsibilities include: database management answering phone calls admin support student support basic housekeeping Required Skills: We are looking for someone with great people skills communication skills, and is proficient in all Adobe programs and Office360. If interested, please contact Nancy Truszkowski (503) 228-0706 or nancyt@osartists.org

Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 info@osartists.org 503-228-0706

This Week at OSA!

Look What's Happening at OSA!
OCTOBER  10 - 17,  2019
Your weekly schedule of exhibits, classes, workshops, and demonstrations. 

NEW CLASS STARTING TOMORROW! Portrait Drawing from Life with Nathan Seay Fridays, 6-9pm | October 11 - December 20 This comprehensive class spans the entire process of constructing a head, though observation, of a live model. Students can expect thorough class demonstrations, as well as one-on-one feedback. Drop-ins welcome

click here for more class details and to register

IN THE GALLERY FREE DEMONSTRATIONS UPCOMING WORKSHOP THIS WEEK'S CLASS SCHEDULE

IN THE GALLERY

The OSA Gallery is free and open to the public:  Monday - Saturday, 1 - 4 pm with special opening reception hours as announced in exhibit listings.

CURRENTLY IN THE GALLERY

OSA/Portland Photographers' Forum Collaborative Exhibit October 7 - 24 OSA welcomes PPF for this joint exhibit. Expect to see photographs produced in a myriad of ways - from pinhole and toy cameras to large format view cameras. Come experience photography as fine art! Ashley Jennings. Willie and Bruce

COMING UP IN THE GALLERY

2019 200 FOR UNDER $200 Art Show and Sale November 1 - December 5 Opening Reception:  November 1, 6-9pm Juror: Anji Grainger This year's Annual 200 for Under $200 Art Show and Sale breaks the record with 125 participating artists from the Portland area and beyond. With, actually, over 200 12" x 12" panels priced at or below $200, you don't want to miss this exhibit! Join us at the opening reception for awards and prize drawings on November 1, 6-9pm. Find that perfect gift for yourself or someone special. We are still accepting donations of new art materials for the raffle and award packages for the winning artists.

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FREE DEMONSTRATION

ART WITHOUT PASSPORTS SERIES

No. 30 | "Street Photography: As they saw it" With Greg Lewis Thursday, October 17 | 6:30-8:30PM | FREE

The street photographer is always on the go. Planning the next location or urban adventure. Capturing what the eye sees. People. places, the human interest of street life. Researching prevailing lighting and weather conditions, time of day, and becoming street-wise are all part of the process. Join us for an evening of "Street Photography: As they saw it."

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UPCOMING WORKSHOP

WATERCOLOR BATIK ON RICE PAPER with Kristie Mooney October 11-13, 2019 9:30am - 4pm This will be a 3 day workshop focused on creating a Batik using watercolors on Enryu rice paper.  Kristie will meet each student individually to help with their own photo (or they have the option of using one of the instructors) focusing on technique, composition and design. Please Register at  https://public.osartists.org/public/workshops

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OUR 2020 WORKSHOP LINEUP IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION! With over 20 workshops in a variety of mediums, there's something for everyone. Come learn with us! Register for 2020 workshops HERE

Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 info@osartists.org 503-228-0706

What's new at OSA? Fall 2019!

Look What's Happening at OSA!
OCTOBER  3 - 10,  2019
Your weekly schedule of exhibits, classes, workshops, and demonstrations. 

OSA/Portland Photographers' Forum Collaborative Exhibit October 7 - 24 Opening Reception: Sunday, Oct. 6, 1-3pm

Ron Croft. Abandoned Ron Croft. Iceland Church

OSA welcomes PPF for this joint exhibit. Expect to see photopraphs produced in a myraid of ways - from pinhole and toy cameras to large format view cameras. The work may be digital, traditional color, and black and white, silver, ink jet or platinum. Come experience photography as fine art!

click here to see the OSA/PPF Collaborative Exhibit Prospectus

IN THE GALLERY DEMONSTRATIONS UPCOMING WORKSHOP THIS WEEK'S CLASS SCHEDULE

IN THE GALLERY

The OSA Gallery is free and open to the public:  Monday - Saturday, 1 - 4 pm with special opening reception hours as announced in exhibit listings.

COMING UP IN THE GALLERY

2019 200 FOR UNDER $200 Art Show and Sale November 1 - December 5 Opening Reception:  November 1, 6-9pm Juror: Anji Grainger This year's Annual 200 for Under $200 Art Show and Sale breaks the record with 125 participating artists from the Portland area and beyond. With, actually, over 200 12" x 12" panels priced at or below $200, you don't want to miss this exhibit! Join us at the opening reception for awards and prize drawings on November 1, 6-9pm. Find that perfect gift for yourself or someone special. We are still accepting donations of new art materials for the raffle and award packages for the winning artists.

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DEMONSTRATIONS

FREE 1st THURSDAY DEMO

Planning Your Landscape With Steve Kleier Thursday, October 3 | 6:30 - 8:00pm | FREE OSA Instructor Steve Kleier discusses how to plan a landscape painting effectively. While he will be doing the demo in watercolor, the techniques he will share apply to any medium. As one student shares, "I have learned much from Steve over the past five years about drawing, perspective, painting loose and using a limited palette." Steve Kleier. Autumn Waterfall

OCTOBER FIRST FRIDAY DRINK & DRAW

French Alelier With Joanne R. Kollman Friday, October 4 | 7 - 9pm | $30 Includes supplies, wine, appetizers, and model fee Join Oregon Society of Artists in true French Atelier style...Enjoy a relaxed open studio setting, or seek drawing guidance from the hosting OSA Instructor, Joanne Kollman. We will provide a model, charcoal, newsprint, wine, and good music. No experience required! Please Register at https://public.osartists.org/public/classes

FREE 2nd THURSDAY DEMO

Large-scale Collage and Mixed Media With Poca Kim Thursday, October 10 | 11am - 12pm | FREE Join Poca Kim as she discusses her unique artistic process of working with large scale collage and mixed media. A figurative oil painter, Kim was born and raised in South Korea where she loved to write poetry. Painting became her mode of artistic expression after she studied oil painting at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas

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UPCOMING WORKSHOP

WATERCOLOR BATIK ON RICE PAPER with Kristie Mooney October 11-13, 2019 9:30am - 4pm This will be a 3 day workshop focused on creating a Batik using watercolors on Enryu rice paper.  Kristie will meet each student individually to help with their own photo (or they have the option of using one of the instructors) focusing on technique, composition and design. Please Register at  https://public.osartists.org/public/workshops

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OUR 2020 WORKSHOP LINEUP IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION! With over 20 workshops in a variety of mediums, there's something for everyone. Come learn with us! Register for 2020 workshops HERE Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 info@osartists.org 503-228-0706