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

Fall Class Spotlight at OSA

Fall Class Spotlight:

Variety in Watercolors:  Tuesdays, 10am - 1pm Series begins with painting harmonies and textures in nature, then moves to rendering people, city scenes and more. After-Hours Watercolor Painting:  Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm Designed for working people who want to relax and learn together. Explore drawing and painting skills and ideas. Paint the simple harmonies and textures in nature: skies, rocks, trees, and water. Instructor: Steve Kleier $25 drop-in.  Join anytime, each day is a complete lesson Expressive Oil Painting, Fresh Flower Still Life:  Saturdays: 1:30 - 4:30pm Paint a new, colorful, fresh flower still life every week.  Work on your oil painting skills and expressive mark making.  Classes include instruction, demonstrations, and individual help.  Instructor is specialized in expressive alla-prima florals. Instructor: Joanne Radmilovich Kollman $25 drop-in

MONDAY,  9/3: LABOR DAY: No Monday Classes or Open Studio until Sept 10   TUESDAY,  9/4: Pastel Fundamentals and More (7-week course:  9/4 - 10/23, no drop-ins) Brenda Boylan 9:30am - 12:30pm Variety in Watercolor Steve Kleier 10am - 1pm Expression in Acrylics Steve Kleier 1:30 - 4pm Drawing and Painting for Military Veterans Steve Kleier 6:30 - 8:30pm   WEDNESDAY,  9/5: Oil Painting Success Dorothy Fitzgerald 1 - 4pm After-Hours Watercolor Painting Steve Kleier 6:30pm - 8:30pm THURSDAY,  9/6: Classical Figure Drawing and Under Painting Randall Vemer 1 - 4pm   FRIDAY,  9/7: Life Drawing Open Studio with Unclothed Model rotating facilitators 10am - 1pm Single-Pose Figure Sessions Joanne Radmilovich Kollman 1 -4pm   SATURDAY,  9/8: Oil Painting Success Dorothy Fitzgerald 10am - 1pm Digital Photography: Beginning Basics Michael Lerch 10:30am - 2:00pm Location: STUDIO 20, 419 S.E. Ivon, Portland Expressive Oil Painting, Fresh Flower Still Life Joanne Radmilovich Kollman 1:30 - 4:30pm

Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 oregonsa@gmail.com 503-228-0706

Fall Class Spotlight at OSA!

Fall Class Spotlight:

Pastel Fundamentals and More: Beginning and Intermediate Levels Tuesdays: Sept 4 -Oct 23 Instructor: Brenda Boylan $290 fee for 7 weeks  (no drop-ins) registration:   download printable registration form Everything pastel!  Build upon your skill, understanding, and confidence in the medium through a progression of exercises on the many aspects of pastels.  A great course for those who wish to discover the medium, learn about pastel on a broader level, or who wish to push their pastel work to the next level. Digital Photography: Beginning Basics Saturday: Sept 8, 10:30am - 2:00pm Instructor: Michael Lerch FREE Location: STUDIO 20, 419 S.E. Ivon, Portland registration: contact instructor: facebook.com/mwlerch or OSA Office This class is designed for the absolute beginner.  Learn the basics of digital photography including setting exposure, light metering, shooting modes, white balance, and more.  It is a great idea to attend this free workshop before attending other Digital Photography classes at OSA.  Bring your digital camera and its instruction manual.

Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 oregonsa@gmail.com 503-228-0706