Oregon Society of Artists

OSA is now Open!

2020-06-05T11:39:00.000-07:00

We meet Again!

We still have a nice offering of online classes, but now in-person classes have begun!

In accordance with Oregon Healthy Authority Guidelines: class size will be limited to 10 and everyone will be expected to wear a mask, unless there is a medical reason not to. Stations will be spaced at least 6’ apart and will be cleaned prior to each class. We look forward to seeing you!

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

info@osartists.org
503-228-0706

Call to Artists

2020-06-05T11:32:00.000-07:00

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!

BLICK IS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

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

info@osartists.org
503-228-0706

Student / Teacher Virtual Show at OSA

2020-04-29T13:02:00.002-07:00

Missing the Gallery? We miss you too!
Since you can’t come to the Gallery, we’re bringing the Gallery to you. The PAM Docent Show and the Spring Juried Show are live at osagallery.org. The Student Teacher Show will go live on May 1. Find this piece as well as many others online.

Check our website for information on upcoming shows and calls for artists!

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

info@osartists.org
503-228-0706

Online Gallery at OSA

2020-04-11T13:17:00.000-07:00

Visit the Spring Juried Show

From your living room!

Image: Santiam River, By Margaret Terrall

This annual show brought in a wide range of styles and mediums such as oil, collage, watercolor, mixed media collage, photography, and much more! This year’s juror was Yong Hong Zhong.

"There are two fundamental elements which I strive for with each and every one of my paintings. The first is a solid foundation in draftsmanship, color and composition. The second is being able to express and communicate my feelings with each piece.” – Yong Hong Zhong

Click Here:

https://www.osagallery.org/current-art-show

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

info@osartists.org
503-228-0706

OSA Instagram Contest

2020-03-25T13:42:00.000-07:00

Join Our
Instagram Contest!
Post an image of the art you are working on in quarantine to #OSAatHome. We will periodically feature artists in our story and at the end of the competition, we will choose 3 winners. First prize includes a feature in our Instagram, a free one-year membership and a drop-in class of your choosing. Our second and third place winners will receive a feature on our Instagram.

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

info@osartists.org
503-228-0706

OSA Art Gallery is now online!

2020-03-24T19:54:00.000-07:00

Well, OSA may be closed but we are busy! Here are some things to do when you’re not in your studio:

Really Exciting News:
The Gallery is Online!

Since you can’t come to the Gallery, we’re bringing the Gallery to you. The Spring Juried Show is live at osagallery.org. The show is organized by style/subjects. Visitors to the site will simply scroll through the different categories and be able to select individual pieces to view at a larger size. On this new website, you will be able to purchase, vote on people's choice, and get information on upcoming shows!

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

info@osartists.org
503-228-0706

Drink and Draw! OSA

2020-03-01T10:34:00.000-08:00

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

info@osartists.org
503-228-0706

MARCH DRINK & DRAW:

CARICATURES: LET'S FACE IT!

Friday, March 6, 2020 | 7-9pm | $20
Hosted by Allen Schmertzler

Fee includes instruction, materials, wine, and light snacks

Leave this 7-9pm Drink & Draw with multiple caricatures of you and ample opportunity to apply these new methods to your own portraiture.

Join Allen Schmertzler, an award-winning artist and a retired educator of 34 years, who writes, publishes, exhibits, and ventures out of his studio to serve as entertainment at events for corporate clients with his live caricaturing.

PORTLAND ART & LEARNING STUDIOS, an Albertina Kerr Program

2020-02-07T13:45:00.000-08:00

AN EXHIBITION OF THE MARVELOUS ARTISTS OF PORTLAND ART & LEARNING STUDIOS,
an Albertina Kerr Program
February 13, 2020
Opening Reception: Thursday, Feb. 13, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Join us for the 4^th Annual exhibition of the marvelous artists of PALS (Portland Art & Learning Studios), an Albertina Kerr program supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to experience personal growth through the creative process. This exhibit is entitled “PUSH”, an apt title for a show with so much creative energy on display. The show will feature 2-D paintings and drawings and, this year, 3-D ceramic work. The artwork work will be for sale.
We are expecting many of the artists to be present. The support of these exhibits by OSA members is especially meaningful for these artists.

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

Free Monotype Demonstration at OSA!

2020-01-30T13:14:00.000-08:00

FREE ART DEMO! - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

MONOTYPE DEMONSTRATION
with Stephen Hayes
January 31, 2020 | 11am - 12pm
Free and open to the public

This year’s featured master printmaker and demoing artist is Stephen Hayes. Hayes is an internationally known landscape artist and printmaker. He has held over thirty-five solo exhibitions in the U.S. and abroad, and his works have been curated into nearly seventy group shows by a broad diversity of curatorial voices. He is locally represented by Elizabeth Leach.

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

Upcoming in the art gallery at OSA!

2020-01-29T13:20:00.000-08:00

UPCOMING IN THE GALLERY

OSA MONOTYPE PARTY
Join us for our 4th annual OSA Monotype Party
Monotype Demonstration:
Friday, January 31, 11am - 12pm

Featuring this year's master printmaker, Stephen Hayes. See below for details.
This demo is free and open to the public

Opening Reception and Sale:
Saturday, February 1, 6-8pm | $200 prints
First Thursday Reception:
Thursday, February 6, 6-8pm

Evening's entertainment provided by Wayne Jiang playing the Dulcimer
This reception includes First Thursday Free Art Demonstration By Elo Wobig "Vivid Landscapes" starting at 7pm. See below for details.

Monotype Exhibit and Sale: February 1 - 9

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

Monotype Party! at OSA

2020-01-29T13:14:00.004-08:00

Look What's Happening at OSA!

Join us this Saturday, February 1st from 6-8pm for the 4th Annual Monotype Party Reception and Sale! All Prints will be $200.

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

Save The Date! February 6, 2020

2020-01-11T13:30:00.000-08:00

Save The Date!

Some of the best pictorial artists in the city can be seen at Oregon Society of Artists First Thursday gallery openings. In addition, there will always be a demo artist in adjoining room, and a variety of live music. Mark on your calendar Feb. 6 from 6-8pm. Gallery Director Robin Becic, Executive Director Nancy Meigs Truszkowski — at Oregon Society of Artists.

Violinist - Randall Vemer

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

Look What's Happening at OSA!

2020-01-08T14:36:00.000-08:00

Look What's Happening at OSA!
January 7 - 14, 2020

ENCAUSTICS AND OIL PASTEL
with Tammy Jo Wilson
Second Thursday, January 9 | 7-8pm | Free!
This will be during the "Salute to OSA Volunteers" Art Show Opening Reception, 6-8pm

Tammy Jo Wilson works with encaustic paint paired with oil pastel to build dense layers, india ink on paper bringing to life figures that dance on the page; watercolor to create tiny variations of skin tones aided by chance and meticulous brush work. Her work pulls from her experiences as a female artist navigating the value and expectations of the female body. She is interested in accessing the deeply personal commonalities of humanity using abstracted segments of the body as representations of buried emotional experiences. Wilson is also the co-founder and President of the visual arts nonprofit Art in Oregon.

2020 SALUTE TO OSA VOLUNTEERS
January 9 - 28, 2020
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 9
6-8 pm (please note the new gallery reception date and time)

January is the month we “Salute Our Volunteers” with a show exclusively for them. Volunteers will be invited to show their work along with the OSA Board of Trustees. If you have volunteered at OSA in some capacity over the last year, we want to thank you and include you in this show. As has been policy in the past, gallery sitting during a 2019 show is not counted as volunteer hours.

PROCREATE - ANALOG PAINTING; DIGITAL EXPERIMENTATION
with Ruth Armitage
January 25 - 27, 2020 | 9am - 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.

PALETTE KNIFE REVELATION
with Steve Kleier
February 7 - 9, 2020 | 9:30am - 4pm

Knife painting leads to bold paintings! In this workshop, you will learn the freedom and structure behind making expressive knife paintings with energy and excitement. You’ll use the control of form and color and make them work with big shapes and strong tone. Learn to “maintain control by relinquishing control”. By seeing the nature of the marks, you can use them to make effects. Steve will give demonstrations and offer individual attention as you gain confidence with the palette knife. This workshop is best for people who have some drawing and painting experience.

PAINTING EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPES IN OIL AND ACRYLIC
with Eric Jacobsen
February 14 - 16, 2020 | 9am - 4pm

Loosen up your style and paint expressive landscapes in oil and acrylic. Learn to look at a scene with an impressionistic eye and paint to convey a certain mood. In this workshop, you’ll hone your painting skills and expand your creative language. Eric will emphasize risk taking, abstract design, and mark making, which are three necessary components to take your work to the next level and distinguish yourself as an artist. He’ll cover composition, value, design, choosing a motif, identifying and mixing warm and cool colors, and establishing a focal point. Eric will also discuss some dos and don’ts for landscape painters to consider. The workshop will include informal lectures and demonstrations, group critiques, and individual instruction. This workshop is geared to intermediate and advanced level painters.

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

Our mailing address is:
Oregon Society of Artists

2185 SW Park Place

Portland, OR 97205

https://www.osartists.org/

OSA opportunities for all.

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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

2019-12-11T11:13:00.000-08:00

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?

2019-12-06T13:25:00.000-08:00

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.

PROCREATE - ANALOG PAINTING; DIGITAL EXPERIMENTATION
with Ruth Armitage
January 25-27, 2020 | 9:00am - 4pm

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

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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

NEW UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

OIL & COLD WAX
with Lisa Mann
December 14-15, 2019 | 9:30am - 4pm

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

info@osartists.org
503-228-0706

What's Currently Happening at OSA!

2019-11-01T12:40:00.000-07:00

Look What's Happening at OSA!
OCTOBER 31 - November 7, 2019
Your weekly schedule of exhibits, workshops, and demonstrations.

IN THE GALLERY
NEW UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

FREE FIRST THURSDAY ART DEMOS

IN THE GALLERY

JOIN US
200 FOR UNDER $200
ART SHOW AND SALE
OPENING RECEPTION
Nov 1 | 6-9pm | FREE parking and admission

This year's Annual 200 for Under $200 Art Show and Sale breaks the record with over 100 participating artists from the Portland area and beyond. With 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.

This year's Juror is Anji Grainger.

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.

NEW UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

COLOR + ARTIST'S PALETTE
with Scott Gellatly
November 9-10, 2019
9:30am - 4pm

Creating a personalized color voice is an important tool for the development of any painter. This 2-day workshop will explore interpreting color in reference material, simplifying subject matter, and abstracting a scene as the means to strengthening the composition and concept of a painting.

Scott Gellatly is an exhibiting landscape painter and Product Manager for Gamblin Artists Colors.

Don't miss Scott's FREE demonstration on November 7, 11am - 12pm. this demo will introduce the same principals as this workshop.

OIL & COLD WAX
with Lisa Mann
December 14-15, 2019
9:30am - 4pm

Don't miss Lisa's FREE demonstration on December 12, 11am - 12pm. this demo will introduce the same principals as this workshop.

FREE FIRST THURSDAY ART DEMOS

DAYTIME DEMONSTRATION

EXPLORING COLOR IN EXPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING
with Scott Gellatly
November 7, 2019
11am - 12pm

This demonstration will explore interpreting color in reference material, simplifying subject matter, and abstracting a scene as the means to strengthening the composition and concept of a painting. Join Scott Gellatly as he discusses his artistic process— from color theory and mixing to pigment characteristics and color strategies. Gellatly is an exhibiting landscape painter and Product Manager for Gamblin Artists Colors.

This daytime demonstration will introduce the same principals in Gellatly's workshop "Color + the Artist's Palette" the following weekend
Nov. 9-10, 2019.

EVENING DEMONSTRATION

IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING
with Peggie Moje
November 7, 2019
6:30 - 8pm

Working directly from life outdoors or in the studio, violinist/ painter Peggie Moje creates Impressionist painting that capture the illusive beauty of light and color. Moje's work has won prestigious awards, has been featured in a movie, and her relationship with Portland Art Museum Rental Sales Gallery Peggie Moje spans two decades.

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
503-228-0706

Currently in the Gallery and What's Coming Up!

2019-10-21T11:29:00.001-07:00

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 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.

What's New at OSA Gallery?

2019-10-21T11:23:00.000-07:00

COLOR + ARTIST'S PALETTE
with Scott Gellatly
November 9-10, 2019
9:30am - 4pm

Don't miss Scott's FREE demonstration on November 7, 11am - 12pm. this demo will introduce the same principals as this workshop.

OIL & COLD WAX
with Lisa Mann
December 14-15, 2019
9:30am - 4pm

Don't miss Lisa's FREE demonstration on December 12, 11am - 12pm. this demo will introduce the same principals as this workshop.

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

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Looking for a part-time job?

2019-10-12T10:58:00.000-07:00

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!

2019-10-11T10:55:00.000-07:00

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!

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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

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 S teve 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

New Fall Art Classes! Register now!

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PORTRAIT SCULPTURE

Instructor: Chris Waddell
September 19 - December 12 | Thursdays, 5:30 - 8:30pm

WITHOUT ENOUGH INTEREST, THIS CLASS IS AT RISK OF CANCELLING. PLEASE SIGN UP ONLINE OR CALL THE OFFICE BY SEPTEMBER 18TH TO REGISTER. (503) 550-3796

We will learn many of the fundamentals of sculpting the portrait using classical casts as reference then graduate to using a live model. This course will focus on teaching the forms of the human head. The course will be valuable in terms of understanding form in real space and when approaching any form in nature. 2D artists will enhance their skills by utilizing the principles taught in this course. Graphic 3D artists will also enhance their skills by gaining a better understanding of the figure and 3 dimensional forms.

Chris will provide supplies the first day. Bring $50 to class.

DRAWING AND PAINTING ON THE IPAD

Instructor: Elaine Pawski
September 18 - November 20 | Wednesdays, 6 - 9pm

Whether you are interested in digital painting as the end result, or simply a tool to help with sketches and pre-planning your traditional paintings, this class will make your iPad an integral part of your art supplies. We will be working mainly in Procreate, and a little in Sketchbook. We will work on a variety of projects in different styles of art, as well as on photographs of your traditional media work. Please be sure you have the Procreate and Sketchbook apps loaded on your iPad before coming to class. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Elaine @ epawski@comcast.net or 360-713-8422.

INSTRUCTION TO DRAWING, COMPOSITION & ART HISTORY 101

Instructor: Greg Lewis
September 24 - December 10 | Tuesdays, 1 - 4pm

This 3-term program is aimed at people interested in doing art but have little or no skills. Lessons will be sequential and a 1-year program. "Introduction to Drawing, Composition & Art History 101" will be offered during Fall term. "The Head and Figure 122" will be offered during Winter term. "Land and Cityscape" will be offered Spring term. Certificate given upon completion.

Introduction to Drawing, Composition & Art History 101
Let’s start from the very beginning with these exciting lessons that will unleash your inner artist. This class is for those that are totally new to art or never got the basics. Express yourself with the fundamentals of composition, drawing and art history. Greg Lewis is an experienced college teacher who creates a relaxed and interesting environment.

M.C. Escher, Drawing Hands. 1948

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

info@osartists.org
503-228-0706

New in the OSA Gallery!

2019-09-06T14:32:00.000-07:00

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.

UPCOMING IN THE GALLERY

2019 FALL JURIED ART SHOW
September 8-23
Reception and Awards Ceremony:
Sunday, September 8, 1 - 3pm
Juror: Steve Kleier

This September OSA hosts the Fall Juried Show for members only. Steve Kleier is our Juror. Artwork must be original and not shown in previous shows at OSA, and may be any medium or style. Cradle boards accepted. Collage material must be the artist's original media on paper. Photography, digital art, and 3D art will not be accepted for this show.
$25 for one painting, $30 for two paintings; maximum two paintings per artist.

Art Take-in:
Thursday, Sept 5, 10am - 4pm
Friday, Sept 6, 10am - 1pm

Pay the exhibit entry fee online and skip the line!

Pay Online

What's Next?

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

click here to see the OSA/PPF Collaborative Exhibit Prospectus

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

info@osartists.org
503-228-0706

Oregon Society of Artists

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Call to Artists

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Fee includes instruction, materials, wine, and light snacks

PORTLAND ART & LEARNING STUDIOS, an Albertina Kerr Program

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