From the
Gallery Red
THE NEWSLETTER OF THE VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION
Valley Art Gallery
We welcome you to the
2022 Main Street Forest Grove, Oregon
A r t i s t s ’ Re c e p t i o n Saturday, March 14, 2-4 p.m.
503•357•3703 www.valleyart.org
Valley Art welcomes artists
Gallery open Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and special occasions.
Glennda Short Field, Polly Gottesman, Lyn Jacobs and Simran Gleason. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Awaken from Winter Bridges on the Willamette River, dried wreaths, and sites along the Columbia River Gorge are the impetus for creation for the featured artists at Valley Art on Main in Forest Grove. Glennda Short Field, Polly Gottesman, Lyn Jacobs and Simran Gleason will offer a varied exploration into art at the gallery in Forest Grove from March 4th through March 30th. Glennda Short Field knows of what she paints when she uses the canvas of the Columbia River Gorge. She calls Corbett home and says that her subjects must “speak to her heart.” After raising four
Valley Art board meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30p.m. These meetings are open to all who might like to attend. Open until 7:30 p.m. on First Wednesdays.
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children, she began painting again on the advice of her daughter. Not only is Glennda an artist, but her professional and personal resume includes pianist, wife, mother, and grandmother. She is a juried member of both the Watercolor Society of Oregon and the Oregon Society of Artists. She also teaches watercolor at Clark Community College in Vancouver, WA. Again, in her words, “Every painting tells
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Valley Art is dedicated to supporting working artists and encouraging beginning artists. We exhibit exceptional artwork and offer art classes for the entire community at affordable prices.
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Awaken from winter... a story,� and in Glennda’s case, the stories are rich, vivid and connect emotionally with the soul.
Glennda Short Field paints scenes of summer and Gorge goodness.
If you check out the CSA farm websites of Pumpkin Ridge Gardens and La Finquita del Buho (The Little Farm of the Owl), both located in the Helvetia area of Washington County, you will find artwork of a photographic nature. The crops of these two sustainable and organic farms are displayed in stunning images. However, that is not the focus of this description of the work of Polly Gottesman and Lyn Jacobs. Their art is expressed in the dried flower creations composed entirely of grains, flowers and other products from their farms. Whether you use the art created here for decoration or as a food source for backyard birds, it will lighten your load on many a day.
Polly Gottesman and Lyn Jacobs (above) create beautiful dried flower wreaths and grain and seed creations for backyard birds.
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He calls it “his slow camera.” Simran Gleason began the practice of taking sketchbook and easel along on trips when he and his father traced, by canoe, Lewis and Clark’s journey along the Missouri River. There aren’t as many pictures, but each one was created with a greater depth, and allowed for greater and clearer memories. Simran hopes to use this show to display “traveling at home’. The afore-mentioned bridges on the Willamette will be joined by Mount Hood landscapes, the fertile richness of the Tualatin Valley, and in what may seem to some an odd juxtaposition, industrial scenes in Portland. His passion for art has included photocollage, Chinese painting, and a ten year journey into music and music composition. He also used some
of his software engineering expertise to explore algorithms that compose music. But, it is “slow camera” that we return to and focus on during this show.
Above, Simran Gleason during an evening of bridge painting.
Our Artists will be featured at a Reception at Valley Art in Forest Grove on Saturday, March 14 from 2 to 4 pm. Valley Art is located at 2022 Main St, Forest Grove, OR 97116.
Caught my eye... Valley Art has many committees that keep things going in the gallery. The Display Committee has the important job of keeping the gallery showroom looking fabulous. This committee puts in countless hours of hard work. They rotate the art, change the floor layout, and overall keep the gallery looking
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fresh! Because of this committee the gallery always has its freshest face! Another hard working committee is the Office Committee. We have some very dedicated volunteers working hard to keep our business in order. They put in many hours behind the scenes to keep things organized and working smoothly! This is a big THANK YOU to each and every member of these Committees for all your hard work and dedication.
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Something for Everyone Art Classes & Groups SAVE MONEY ON ART CLASSES! Many classes offer a discount to Valley Art Members! Inexpensive yearly Valley Art memberships are available through the gallery front desk only and must be established before receiving member discounts.
Parents, need-based scholarships are available for up to 50% of the kids’ class cost. Email education@valleyart.org to request assistance.
Quilting Studio 101 - Fridays, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
This is an ongoing class and may be joined at any time. All levels, from beginning to advanced, are welcome. This is the time to do your own work, get expert advice on a special project, and meet with other local quilters. Join the fun! Register in person. Cost is $28/year for Valley Art members and $43/year for non-members.
Forest Grove Camera Club - Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
The Forest Grove Camera Club is a member of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) and the Columbia Council of Camera Clubs. The club participates in a variety of competitions, evaluations and provides programs as well as field trips. To join, contact instructor Carol Berget at cberget@msn.com. Cost is a $25 annual membership / $5 students / $10 Associate memberships
Team Art: Creativity by Association - Second and fourth Thursday of the month. Class are held March
12 & 26 and April 9 & 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. Come to the back door and ring the bell. Bring a project to work on. There is a one-time yearly cost of $15 for a Valley Art membership. All help and inspiration is free! You will make new friends and learn new techniques. Contact Jeanne Levy, femminismo@yahoo.com or 503-341-9701 for more information.
Origami Class for Kids and Adults - March 17 & April 21, 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Instructor Charlie Graham, who has taught at Valley Art many times over the years, helps kids of all ages learn the Japanese art of origami–paper folding. Cost of each class is $10. Please register for the class at Valley Art and pay the instructor the day of the class.
Childrens’ Drawing with Gwyn Blanton - Wednesdays (March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27). Children ages 5-7 will meet from 10-11 a.m., and ages 8 and up will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost
for four sessions is $40 for the 10 a.m. class, $30 for siblings; 11:30 a.m. class is $45, $35 for siblings. Gwyn is a trained professional and skilled instructor for children and young adults who has worked and volunteered in the local schools. Register at Valley Art, or email gwynblanton@yahoo.com and pay the instructor the day of the first class.
Paste Paper Classes - Saturdays, March 28 and April 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sheets of paper are coated with
colored paste and marked on with various implements. Dry paste papers can be used to decorate the covers and spines of handmade books. The implements you use to mark the surface can be as simple as a small square of cardboard with notches cut in it to “comb” across and through the paste, or an actual hair comb. Rubber stamps, foam stamps, fingers, sticks and even kitchen tools make great designs on the paper. The cost of the one-day class is $31 and space is limited to 10. Paper, paste, brushes and acrylic paint will be provided, along with various implements. Ten sheets of como paper will be provided for each participant. Once you start making these it’s hard to stop. Email femminismo@yahoo.com or call Jeanne at 503-341-9701. All events and workshops take place in the Valley Art Gallery workshop space unless otherwise noted. Valley Art is located at 2022 Main Street in Forest Grove. Parking is available along Main Street and in the public parking lot located directly behind Valley Art, a half block to the west. Gallery hours are Monday–Saturday 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Always stay up-to-date with Valley Art events at valleyart.org/events.
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Thursday Adult Pottery (Age 16 and up) March 26th to May 21st, Thursdays from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Class is intended for beginning to intermediate levels only. Production work is not permitted. Demonstrations will be given at the beginning of class. Cost of clay is $12 - $15 per bag (no outside clay is allowed). Tool kits are available for $15 each. You must bring your own towel and apron. Class size is limited to 10 students, so sign up soon! Tuition for Valley Art members is $109 and non/members, $119. Yearly Valley Art memberships are available through the front desk only and must be established before registering for pottery class. Prepaid registration is with Christine at 503501-7589 or email at huraytc@gmail.com.
Tuesday Adult Pottery - (Age 16 and up) March 24th to May 19th, Tuesdays from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Class is intended for beginning to intermediate levels only. Production work is not permitted. Demonstrations will be given at the beginning of class. Cost of clay is $12 - $15 per bag (no outside clay is allowed). Tool kits are available for $15 each. You must bring your own towel and apron. Class size is limited to 10 students, so sign up soon! Tuition for Valley Art members is $109 and non/members, $119. Yearly Valley Art memberships are available through the front desk only and must be established before registering for pottery class. Prepaid registration is with Christine at 503-501-7589 or email at huraytc@gmail.com.
Watercolor for Kids - Fridays, March 6, 13, 20 and April 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 3:30 to 5 pm
Need some relaxing artistic downtime after school? Have fun learning some simple techniques, studying from nature, as well as from the examples in the Gallery. For young people (ages 7 to 12) with self-management skills and an interest in art. Registration forms are available at the front desk. Please bring completed registration form and
payment to first class. Cost is $10 per session. All materials are provided. Class size is limited to 10 students. (Need-based scholarships are available.) To register, email or call Skip at skipbuhler@gmail.com, or phone 503-747-9087. Drop-ins ok.
Cold Wax Encaustic - Thursday, Feb. 19 & March 19
Melted wax is mixed with a turpentine solution that prevents the wax from totally hardening, The cold wax is then mixed with oil paint and applied to prepared boards. The wax slowly hardens as the turpentine evaporates and the oil paint dries. There are some lovely effects to be gained by marking the wax to uncover the layers below or applying stenciled layers. Bring an apron and a roll of paper towels to class. Plan for a day of fun, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a break for lunch. Supplies are provided. Cost for the class is $40. Call Jeanne Levy, 503-341-9701, or email femminismo@yahoo.com to save your place. Payment is due at the beginning of class.
Oil Painting workshop/Class - Every first and third Tuesday (March 3 & 17; April 7 & 21)
This ongoing water-soluble oil painting class for adults is from 1-3 p.m. Featured on OPB’s Artbeat, instructor Irilla Swanson leads this class/workshop. All professional materials are provided: water-soluble oil paint (hooray, no turpentine), oil painting paper and brushes - or bring your own supplies and project photos if you prefer. Irilla will provide examples from nature, as well as help you capture your own ideas. There will be step-by-step demonstrations for beginners and problem-solving and direction for experienced painters. Focusing on creating beauty is a wonderfully satisfying and fun way to live! See Irilla’s website, http:/www.irillaswanson.com. Cost is $120 for threemonth session ($20 per class). Register soon, as space is limited. To register, email irillaswanson@comcast.net, or call 503-285-4399.
Weekly Oil Painting class for adults by Portland landscape artist Ria Krishnan. Mondays, 10 a.m. noon, in March & April. This class is intended for beginners and intermediate skill levels. Reference photographs will
be provided or you may work from your own photos. In these eight classes we will work on three paintings, starting from a blank canvas. You will learn the process of blocking in and working from darks to lights. Apart from working on reference photos, you are also free to bring unfinished paintings to complete in class. See www.riakrishnan.com to see her recent work. Cost is $15 per class or $105 for eight classes. Painting materials will NOT be supplied in the class. Class size is limited to 10 students. Contact Ria at ria0krishnan@gmail.com or 503-858-2457 to register and for the supply list at least a week before class.
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—WANTED— Woodwork instructor for Summer 2015 Email education@valleyart.org to find out more about leading a local art class, workshop, or group.
Family Art Night Wednesday evening, 5 to 7 p.m.
Clockwise from top left: Volunteer Mary Welch enjoys catching up with friends at the reception; Denise McDonald, Laura Hopper and Bruce Countryman shared their beautiful artwork with those attending.
March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27
Drop in for family art fun! All supplies are provided and the projects are led by professional artists who enjoy artful play. Children, ages 4-12, must be accompanied by an adult. Drop in and plan on spending about half an hour on the art project. A $2 donation at the door is suggested. See our Facebook postings at “Valley Art Association” to stay in touch for updates. This class is facilitated by Skip Buhler, Barbara Martin and Jeanne Levy. To sign up, stop into Valley Art or contact the Education department at education@valleyart.org.
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Wow are we lucky to have contributors like some of you! Mary Welch, our wonderful bookkeeping volunteer wanted to let the anonymous contributor of the new Epson Workforce wireless printing/copying machine know everyone is smiling wide in the office for this generous donation. The machine copies 2-sides, scans and prints beautifully —which is so much more than we can say for the old relic it replaced. “The office crew is very pleased and thankful!” — Mary Welch Each month there are those who contribute funds, food, pieces of equipment, skills and lots of time to Valley Art. We wouldn’t be here without all of you. Thank you all many times over!
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Robert E. “Bob” Richards Jan. 11, 1934 - Feb. 6, 2015 It was with much sadness we announce the passing of Bob Richards on Friday, February 6. “Bob was a great asset to Valley Art and his expertise is going to be greatly missed. During our major renovation project five or six years ago Bob was the Project Leader and he kept us on-budget and on-time. He was also our treasure for several years and gave us insight as to what Valley Art was and was not doing. A real loss for us.”
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Corner We’re off to a great start in 2015 and looking forward to the next artist reception on March 14 as well as the start up of First Wednesdays in Forest Grove. We can always use fingerfood contributions to our gatherings and extra helping hands to pull things together and clean up afterward. We’d love to have you in join with us in the laughter and volunteer work.
Farewell, dear friend
—Jerry Hoerber, VAA Board “He was one of those people—if he could help, he would. “He had a very generous personality.” —Marcia Alajoki, VAA Board “Bob was a great asset to Valley Art. He kept Valley Art running financially; we’re in great fiscal shape.” —Lynne Magner, VAA Board Vice President “Anyone who knew him knew he was fair and friendly—and committed to helping others.” —Pastor Doug Timmons
Crab stuffed celery 1 carton (8 ounces) whipped chive cream cheese 1/2 cup crabmeat, drained, flaked 1 Tbsp mayonnaise 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1/8 tsp onion salt 1/8 tsp garlic salt 6 celery ribs, cut into serving-size pieces In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Transfer to a small resealable plastic bag. Cut a small hole in the corner of the bag; pipe mixture into celery sticks. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen.
Our thanks goes to the January 8 mailing party who help in getting this newsletter from our gallery into your hands. Linda Wilke, Nedra Hathaway, Bettie Perkins, Skip Buhler, Caroline Dau, Jack Howard, and Bev Camp and Carol Dean—thanks for helping us get first issue of 2015 out to everyone! How can you become a Valley Art Volunteer? Drop by the Valley Art Gallery or pick up the phone and call
Caroline, our volunteer coordinator at 503-747-7321. Tell her what you love to do and hear what VAA needs help to accomplish. Volunteers working with children must provide either a current teaching certificate or be willing to undergo a background check. Come join us and have a lot of fun helping this wonderful community arts outreach!
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OF SPECIAL NOTE... Valley Art is entirely volunteer-run and we could use your talents too. Please call us for ways you can contribute to this artistic asset of Forest Grove!
Next Featured Artist Show, May 4-June 27 Artists Gretha Lindwood, Alex Boyden and Lanai Kinsky present artworks in pastels. Visit with these artists at First Wednesday, May 6 or at their Saturday afternoon reception (2-4 p.m.) on May 9.
Mothers Day... Spring... Whatever the excuse, it’s always time for art!
Valley Art Gallery presents
Featured Artists Show The works of Glennda Short Field, Polly Gottesman and Lyn Jacobs, and Simran Gleason
Paintings by Simran Gleason
Paintings by Glennda Short Field Wreaths and Seed Faces by Polly Gottesman and Lyn Jacobs
Opening Reception Saturday, March 14 • 2-4 p.m. Show runs March-April
2022 Main Street • Forest Grove, OR
Gallery hours are 11a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday Valleyart.org • 503-357-3703