OSA at The Pearl

OSA at Art in the Pearl

Labor Day Weekend
Saturday - Monday,  September 1 - 3

Art In The Pearl  is Portland’s premier annual arts festival, named one of the Top Ten Arts and Crafts Festivals in the country.  The 22nd annual festival in the North Park Blocks is free to attend with art, theater, music, and hands-on activities for all ages. OSA will be at the festival to promote our exhibits, classes, and workshops, with demonstrations by OSA artists and instructors.  This is a fantastic opportunity for us to to reach out to thousands of people and share who we are at OSA!   We still need helpers to volunteer to hand out  information about membership and our many offerings for artists and the public.   Spend a morning or afternoon in the park surrounded by art, and help spread the word about OSA! Please call or email the OSA office to volunteer for the days times below: 503-228-0706,  oregonsa@gmail.com Saturday , Sept 1 3pm - 6pm      (2 people) Sunday, Sept 2 3pm - 6pm      (2 people) Monday, Sept 3 9:45 - noon     (2 people) 3pm - 5pm     (2 people) 5pm - 6pm      (3 people to break down booth )

Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 oregonsa@gmail.com

Represent OSA at Art in the Pearl!

Represent OSA at Art in the Pearl!
OSA will have a booth at Art in the Pearl on Labor Day Weekend
Saturday - Monday, September 1 - 3

OSA instructors and artists are scheduled to demonstrate throughout the weekend. Volunteers are needed to hand out OSA flyers and membership information. This is a fantastic opportunity to reach out to thousands of people and share who we are at OSA!

Join the fun! Share some time, hand out our latest information, then enjoy the festival!
Please call or email the OSA office to volunteer for a 3-hour shift on the days & times below . . . 503-228-0706, oregonsa@gmail.com

Saturday, 9/1:
9am – noon
noon – 3pm
3pm – 6pm
Sunday, 9/2:
9am – noon
noon – 3pm
3pm – 6pm
Monday, 9/3:
9am – noon
noon – 3pm
3pm – 6pm

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

Art in the Pearl

President William Woods and Jenny Chen - volunteer

Oregon Society of Artists was a sponsor this year at Art in the Pearl.  Maybe you saw our full page add in the catalog. Not only that, we had a double booth staffed with people to answer questions and give info on just how easy it is to become a member of OSA.  Barbara Mc Donald, a creative and organizational mogul kept a stream of Painting demonstrations flowing before our visitors.  Enjoy the slide show below; see how our interactive demonstrations are just a taste of what can be found in the new fall classes.  Of course, thanks to all the volunteers.  We couldn't do it without you!

Plein Air at the Pittock!

Steve Klieir's  watercolor class was invited to join him last week for an impromptu plein air session at the Pittock Mansion.  Sally Wickham explains, "We ignored the scaffolding around the facade (see Pittock Website explaining current renovations) and painted architectural form and fauna."  Wickham's watercolor is a light and breezy rendering of this Portland landmark.  Instructor, Steve Klieir, painted another version from a similar view point that captures the morning light.

Steve has taken his class on other plein air summer adventures like Ilwaco Wa. where they painted fishing vessels and cannery row.  His watercolor class resumes on Tuesday, September 10h in the upper class room.  A full listing of fall classes can be found here.  Check here for the current newsletter and remember you don't have to be a member to attend the monthly meetings!
   In case you missed it, Oregon Society of Artists will have a booth at Art in the Pearl.  We will be right at Park Place and Couch so stop by and see the non stop painting demonstrators all weekend long!