Arts and Culture Activities of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
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Celebrating Our Culture with Pride M&M Marketplace: Connecting Community New Artwork Transforms Mundane Elevators at City Facilities The Positive & Tranformative Beauty of Music Arts Education | Gallery Exhibits | Concerts | Featured Artists | Community Events | Public Art
Weddings | Graduations | Anniversaries | Fundraisers | Luncheons “I always dreamed of having my daughter’s wedding or reception at Walters Cultural Arts Center. I was thrilled when my daughter and her fiancé chose it for both. The unexpected bonus was the staff at WCAC. They went above and beyond in helping me to execute the bride’s dream wedding.” - Lisa Battrick
Let the timeless beauty of the Walters Cultural Arts Center infuse your special gathering with the spirit of creativity and culture. With its classic red-stone architecture, stained glass features, custom woodwork ceiling arches, concert-quality sound system, and fine art gallery, the Walters is one of the west side’s most treasured sites for weddings, parties, fundraisers, luncheons and other special events. Located in the heart of Hillsboro’s historic downtown, this former church is a bustling nexus of cultural activity. Private rentals are available on Saturday and Sunday. The Walters is centrally located with easy access to Portland, Washington County wine country, and the Oregon Coast. Our experienced and friendly staff will be happy to answer your questions and assist you through our rental process.
WALTERS CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
527 East Main Street | Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 503.615.3485 | Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/WaltersRentals Photo credits: Jon Gottshall (top middle), MItchelldyer Photography (top right), and Stefani Studios Photography (bottom middle).
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Walters Cultural Arts Center Phone: 503-615-3485 Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Walters Facebook: WCACHillsboro
Hillsboro Public Art Program Phone: 503-615-3483 Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/PublicArt Address: 527 East Main Street Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Cultural Arts is a division of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation. Digital Version Find a digital version of this magazine at our website at: Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/ CulturalArts
On the Cover 8 Celebrating Our Culture with Pride
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Honor, celebrate and lift up the diverse cultural community that is Hillsboro.
Marketplace 12 M&M Jaime Miranda shares how M&M
Marketplace has become a home for community, connection, and unique shopping experiences.
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The Brookwood Library and Hillsboro Civic Center parking level get the latest elevator art treatment.
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City Funding Sustains Local Art Groups and Supports New Programs Gallery Exhibits 29th Street Women Hillsboro’s First Downtown Cultural Arts District Manager: Bridie Harrington Arts Education
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Youth Mini-Camps Adult In-person Adult Virtual
Walters Arts Education
Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council Phone: 503-615-3497 Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/HACC Facebook: HillsboroArts
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Creative Kids at Home!
A conversation with local musician Malderine Birmingham.
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City Funding Sustains Local Arts Groups and Supports New Programs Since 2008, the City of Hillsboro has supported community-based arts programs through the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council’s (HACC) grant program. These grants provide much needed funds for arts programs, capacity-building, and core operating support. According to Community Arts Program Supervisor Melissa Moore, “these funds pay local artists, support public programs, and provide cultural opportunities for Hillsboro residents and visitors.”
Photos clockwise from top left: Jayanthi Raman of RASIKA poses in a dance; Dylan Mead paints the Puppernickel window in preparation for the 2020 holiday season as part of the Hillsboro Downtown Partnership (photo by Aaron Andersen); one of Jade Navarro’s socially distanced, outdoor film screenings at Stoneboat Farms; the Hillsboro Symphony Orchestra performs; children paint with Golden Road Arts.
2021-22 Project Grants include: Hillsboro Downtown Partnership for a Winter Artist Window Takeover program. This program provides local artists a large scale, temporary art opportunity in the Cultural Arts District. Hillsboro Farmers’ Markets to launch a Kids Cook program celebrating our diversity through locally sourced, culturally specific food kits.
This year, the HACC awarded 12 grants totaling $50,035 to 11 different organizations.
Jade Novarino for three outdoor, socially-distanced film screenings relating to farming and land justice to be held at Stoneboat Farm.
2021-22 Core Support Grant funding will be provided to:
RASIKA to support Rhythm Interpreted, a series of six outreach educational events and a finale concert of Indian percussion in summer of 2021.
Golden Road Arts, founded in 2019, is a group of artists, content creators, and educators dedicated to creating art education opportunities and tools for teachers, including videos and live-streamed programming. Hillsboro Symphony Orchestra provides an affordable and family-friendly cultural experience in Washington County with three concerts per year. Formed in 2001 by a group of fewer than 30 amateur musicians, the Orchestra has grown to include over 70 members from a wide range of musical backgrounds. An all-volunteer organization, HSO has developed a long-range strategic plan to maintain the existence of the Orchestra for many years to come. RASIKA is a Hillsboro-based cultural organization dedicated to presenting and promoting classical Indian dance, music, and culture through high quality concerts, lectures, demos, and classes. Sequoia Gallery + Studios is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting fine art. They offer a variety of programs and events that teach and display art; provide an environment for interaction and creative ideas; and provide opportunities for artist exhibitions, outreach, and programs.
Rice NW Museum of Rocks and Minerals to support the creation of a virtual club for school-aged children that will launch their new STEM to STEAM initiative. STAGES Performing Art Youth Academy for a free one-act musical to be performed at eight different outdoor venues throughout Hillsboro. Teatro Milagro for a three-day bilingual arts residency at Brown Middle School focused on bicycle safety. Washington County Page to Stage to offer a playwriting contest with the winning play produced onstage.
October “Without music, life would be a mistake” - Friedrich Nietzsche HillsboroArtsMonth.org #HillsboroArtsMonth
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For more information on our grant program, please visit Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/HACC. To offer your own support of our vital arts community, attend a concert or theater production, visit a gallery for First Tuesday Art Walk, or consider volunteering for an organization. There are many ways to make an impact on our community.
Photo of Grupo Borikuas by Rick Paulson
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Gallery Exhibits Walters Gallery
Hidden Creek Community Center Gallery
Open to the public Monday through Friday, 10 am – 4 pm. Showcasing a diverse selection of artwork by both established and emerging local artists. First Tuesday gallery receptions happen every month.
Open to the public, Monday through Friday, 6:30 am – 6:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday, 8 am – 1:15 pm, at the Hidden Creek Community Center.
Note: Gallery hours and First Tuesday events are subject to change. Visit Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/CulturalArts for updates.
Note: Gallery hours are subject to change during COVID. Visit Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/HiddenCreek for updates.
Creative Terrain 42 artists from Hillsboro and Washington County On display through July 31
Arturo Villaseñor
Li Tie
29th Street Women
Identities
Shannon Amidon, Barb Burwell, Pamela Chipman, and Kim Lakin
Kanaan Kanaan, Li Tie, and Arturo Villaseñor
Inspired by Mary Gabriel’s book, 9th Street Women, artists Shannon Amidon, Barb Burwell, Pamela Chipman, and Kim Lakin have created an exhibition of new work. Paying homage to the female Abstract Expressionist artists of the 1950s, this original and educational exhibition has left its mark while celebrating the achievements of all.
Bringing diverse perspectives, journeys, and collective memories to the canvas, artists Kanaan Kanaan, Li Tie, and Arturo Villaseñor come together to present creative works highlighting individual roots. The exhibition celebrates an expression of pride for immigrant heritage in the hopes of connecting with people to celebrate our diverse world.
Jun 1 – Jul 23
Aug 3 – Sept 24
Shirley Huffman Auditorium Gallery The following exhibits will be on display in the Hillsboro Civic Center’s Shirley Huffman Auditorium and adjacent gallery wall, Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm
Lindsey Holcomb
Kim Lakin
With an affinity for color, Buchanan’s view of her surroundings since the COVID-19 mandates has influenced her for a creation of a new body of paintings. Buchanan observes and spotlights the local streets and sidewalks both in memory and in place creating colorful, visual stories. Rebecca Buchanan 4
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Identities
August 3 & September 7 artwork by Kanaan Kanaan, Li Tie, and Arturo Villaseñor
TAKE HOME ART PROJECTS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FAMILY FRIENDLY - ALL AGES Walters Cultural Arts Center 527 East Main Street. Hillsboro (503) 615-3485 Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Walters
Exhibition Opportunities:
May – June
29th Street Women
LIVE MUSIC BY LOCAL PERFORMERS
Rebecca Buchanan
ART EXHIBITS
MEET THE ARTISTS
Note: Gallery hours are subject to change during COVID. Visit Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/CulturalArts for updates.
Constructs
every month | 5 – 8 pm | free
artwork by Shannon Amidon, Barb Burwell, Pamela Chipman, and Kim Lakin
Thi Doan
Shannon Amidon
Yong Hong Zhong
Valerie Sjodin
Celebrating themes of community, creativity, diversity, and wellness, Creative Terrain showcases a mix of well-known and emerging creatives from Hillsboro and its neighboring areas. Ranging from cultural icons and abstract impressions to paintings of local flora and fauna, the works depict our natural beauty, celebrate cultural backgrounds, and explore personal experiences, emotions, and feelings.
FIRST TUESDAY AT THE WALTERS
Interested in exhibiting at one of the City of Hillsboro gallery spaces? Reach out anytime to Karen De Benedetti, our Cultural Arts Gallery Specialist at 503-615-3409. Or to stay involved, sign-up for our Cultural Arts Newsletter at Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/CulturalArts.
Hillsboro Art Walk in Downtown Make the Walters your first stop for Hillsboro Art Walk, then head Downtown to visit 20+ other venues for great art, music, demos, and more! Download a map and learn more at
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29th Street Women Exhibit links past with present and east coast with the west, drawing connections and building awareness about the lives of female artists What does it take to be an artist? Some may think great skills, some an eye for creativity, and others a lot of trial and error. According to Mary Gabriel, author of the book Ninth Street Women: Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler: Five Painters and the Movement that Changed Modern Art, all it took was “courage, commitment, and humor.” Not only is Gabriel’s book a fascinating read about five women whose artistic courage forged a path for contemporary artists, it became the inspiration for a Portland-based women artist collective. From one coast to another, and like the artists featured in the book, Shannon Amidon, Barb Burwell, Pamela Chipman, and Kim Lakin have been giving each other professional support and feedback through monthly critiques and conversation. At one meeting, the artists discovered they were independently reading the same book. Inspired by the stories told by Gabriel, the collective decided to pay homage to their predecessors’ stylistic contributions and develop work and future conversations around what they had learned. Each of the 29th Street Women felt a sense of curiosity and connection which initiated deeper investigation and decided to focus on a single member from the book: Amidon on Grace Hartigan, Burwell on Joan Mitchell, Chipman on Elaine de
Kooning, and Lakin on Helen Frankenthaler. Extensive research and creative exploration followed as each artist learned more about individual aesthetics, as well the personal and professional obstacles facing these famous artists. What came from these investigations is a visual and literal interpretation, inviting viewers to join a broader conversation around key issues facing female artists both then and now. In studying artists of the past, one gleans information about likes and dislikes, cultural influences, and at times, the cross pollination of current social and political events. As the New York artists in the 1950s experienced, their artwork was not created on a whim, but instead reflected the times in which they lived. Following suit, the Portland artist collective aims to continue the conversation through their art and practices, sharing stories, passions, and creating work about what is important to them as citizens, artists, and women. The exhibition is a celebration and admiration of the true grit of the pioneering artists as they paved their way and lived by their own rules. And, although the work is not derivative of the earlier pieces, stylistic and thematic approaches seemed to seamlessly weave both collectives together. Shannon Amidon’s connection to Grace Hartigan is visible in the use of embedded materials and text. Drawing attention to the chaos in our world
and our environment, both of these artists cull from both natural and political themes. Attempting to make sense out of life and the world around them, they embedded text, poetry, ephemeral, and well-worn objects into their work. Likewise, literal and psychological landscapes as collections of specific moments easily connected Barb Burwell to Joan Mitchell. As Mitchell framed experiences to “paint feelings of a space,” Burwell too explored internal and external landscapes and the connections to feelings and nostalgia in semi-imagined and observational landscapes where she linked moments to place. Giving permission to push boundaries in creating art, Helen Frankenthaler and Kim Lakin have strong connections in process. Frankenthaler’s philosophy guided both of the artists’ work: “There are no rules. That is how art is born, how breakthroughs happen. Go against the rules or ignore the rules. That is what invention is about.” Working in over-sized formats and an off-the-wall manner, both utilize space and paint in alternative ways, breaking traditional rules of creativity and exhibiting their artwork. Expanding ideas of what it means to be a female artist is a current running between Pamela Chipman and Elaine de Kooning’s artwork. Removing stigmas of traditional female
roles, de Kooning became the first female art critic. As a means to avoid any negative labels around femininity in the art world, de Kooning simply signed her name with her initials. Also obscuring identities, Chipman utilizes the silhouetted photograph to emphasize gestural movements, and universal strengths of women both in and out of domestic roles. According to de Kooning, “The portraits that excite me personally are portraits that penetrate, that expose.” The 29th Street Women exhibition aims to educate the public about the lives and work of these groundbreaking women in the arts while celebrating their legacy, their impact, and the artistic influence on artists of today. To that end, the exhibit includes informational panels about the groundbreaking New York artists juxtaposed with each of the 21st century Portland artists. This exhibit will be on display at the Walters Cultural Arts Center from June 1 through July 23. The gallery is free and open to the public from 10 am - 4 pm, Monday through Friday. A reception with the artists will be held on Tuesday, July 8 from 5 - 8 pm during Hillsboro Art Walk. For more details, visit Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Walters.
Photos from left to right: Where Have All the Children Gone by Pamela Chipman; Ninth Street Women book cover; What the River Says by Kim Lakin; Clouds Dance Past by Barb Burwell; and Swallowtail by Shannon Amidon
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Celebrating Our Culture With Pride The City of Hillsboro’s Celebrating Culture monthly webpage campaign (Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/CelebratingCulture) started in early 2021 as a way to honor, celebrate, and lift up the diverse cultural communities that comprise Hillsboro. It has grown to become a launching pad for new partnerships with community members and organizations, as well as new events such as the recent virtual performance by Joe Kye, “I Am AsianAmerican,” for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Months celebrated so far include Black History Month in February, Women’s History Month in March, Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, and LGBTQ+ Pride Month (Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/PrideMonth) in June. Next, we’ll honor Hispanic Heritage Month from mid-September through midOctober and Native American Heritage Month in November.
While the City of Hillsboro works in earnest to center both the achievements of, and challenges facing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), women, and LGBTQ+ folks, these celebrations give us a chance to highlight the contributions of each community with specificity and focus.
Photos clockwise from top left: Pride Party Concert features the CJ Mickens Band, Poison Waters & Friends and Olivia Klugman People take pride in their community by beautifying a park during the Pride Project A group of celebrants at Pride Party in 2019 The Pride banner that hangs in the entry at Hidden Creek Community Center 8
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
For 2021 Pride Month, Hillsboro Parks & Recreation is thrilled to hold a live concert at the Hillsboro Stadium at Gordon Faber Recreation Complex on Saturday, June 5. The Pride Party Concert will feature singer-songwriter Olivia Klugman, drag performers Poison Waters & Friends, and pop cover band The CJ Mickens Band. Building off the success of the 2019 Pride Party Festival at Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station, this concert will provide an opportunity for a safe, distanced crowd to gather and celebrate PRIDE with live performance, food, and cheer. There are many other ways to celebrate this June, including Project Pride and special programming at the new Hidden Creek Community Center.
Project Pride Volunteer Event
Project Pride began in 2016 as a grassroots effort to engage local queer teens and allies in community enhancement programming through volunteerism. Since the inception of this program, Project Pride has grown each year to include families and community members of all ages. In addition to planting colorful annual flowers and beautifying parks, guests of Project Pride also received a t-shirt and participated in a tie-dying activity. Due to gathering restrictions things look a bit different this year, but the heart of this program remains the same — honoring PRIDE in the Hillsboro community. Up to 50 individuals can sign up to serve onsite at Shadywood Park on Sunday, June 13 from 9 am to 12 pm. All participants must pre-register online through ActiveNet or call 503-6816120. Participants will receive a t-shirt and tie-dye kit before their service and are encouraged to wear their completed shirts to the project. If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact Sarah.Delepine@Hillsboro-Oregon.gov or call 503-615-3479.
Pride Events at Hidden Creek Community Center
Hillsboro’s newly opened Hidden Creek Community Center is out and proud to contribute to this year’s lineup of PRIDE events and activities. Join in for a month filled with family-friendly events including a Pride t-shirt design contest, Chalk Art contest with live music provided by Bach to Rock Tanasbourne, Storytime with Poison Waters, Pride 5K Run, and rainbow color-themed fitness classes. Rainbow colors are found in various versions of the Pride flag, with the original version inspired by Judy Garland’s song “Over the Rainbow.” The Pride flag was first flown at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade celebration on June 25, 1978. As we gather together in 2021, Hidden Creek invites you to come and celebrate, raise awareness, and encourage inclusiveness in our community. Most importantly, we want you to be proud of who you are...we are. Please visit the Pride Month webpage at Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/PrideMonth for more details.
Pride Month Schedule of Events Pride Party Concert
Color Themed Fitness Classes
Pride Storytime
Pride 5K Run at Orenco Woods Nature Park
Project Pride
Chalk Art Contest
Saturday, June 5 at 4 pm Gordon Faber Recreation Complex, Hillsboro Stadium $5/ticket, registration required: EventBrite.com/e/150207236889 Tuesday, June 8 at 4:30 pm and 6 pm Hidden Creek Community Center | Free, registration required: apm.ActiveCommunities.com/HillsboroOregonPark (Activity numbers: 18728 and 18729) Sunday, June 13 at 9 am | Shadywood Park Free, registration required: apm.ActiveCommunities.com/HillsboroOregonPark (Activity number: 19603)
June 14 – 18 Hidden Creek Community Center Fee varies, registration required: apm.ActiveCommunities.com/HillsboroOregonParks Saturday, June 19 at 9 am | Orenco Woods Nature Park $5/entry, registration required: apm.ActiveCommunities.com/HillsboroOregonPark (Activity numbers: 18329, 18330, and 18331) Thursday, June 24 at 4:30 pm Hidden Creek Community Center Free, no registration required 9
Hillsboro’s First Downtown Cultural Arts District Manager: Bridie Harrington
Sunday, July 18 Coming to a Park Near You
“I’m looking forward to taking in all the creative experiences that Hillsboro and our Cultural Arts District have to offer. It will be gratifying to return to moments of live music on a summer evening, seeing residents connect with artists and their neighbors, and hearing visitors say, ‘what you have here in Hillsboro is special.’” — Bridie Harrington
Bring your curiousity and questions and leave feeling inspired! Brought to you by the Walters Cultural Arts Center, Creative Connections is a complimentary series that shines a spotlight on creatives in our community.
Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Celebrate Hillsboro has positioned itself as a hometown of the future: a welcoming city growing great things with arts and culture connecting its residents, accelerating its economy, and strengthening its inclusive, innovative identity in our region and in the daily experiences of the people who visit and call Hillsboro home. In recognition of the many existing arts and culture resources in businesses, restaurants, and nonprofit organizations, as well as the plethora of activities, festivals, and events offered in Downtown Hillsboro and the surrounding area, the Hillsboro City Council designated the city’s first Cultural Arts District in the fall of 2019. The District intentionally brings together the cultural hubs of M&M Marketplace, Shute Park, and Downtown; amplifying the area’s unique strengths and creating an inclusive foundation for growth. Following in these footsteps, the City of Hillsboro just hired its first Cultural Arts District Manager, Bridie Harrington. Bridie moves to the position after serving Hillsboro residents, artists, and visitors for 8 years through the City’s Cultural Arts Division where “during her tenure, she significantly increased program awareness and participation while bringing innovative, impactful arts experiences to the community at large,” states Nancy Nye, Senior Arts, Culture, and Special Events Manager. In reflecting on her previous work and moving
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to her new position, Bridie notes, “I first came to the City because I admired Hillsboro’s vision for the arts as essential to quality of life, equity, and connected communities. I have been impressed by the value our City places on how the arts support, reflect, and celebrate our diverse and growing community. I’m looking forward to collaborating with artists, community partners, arts and business leaders, and creative champions in our community to emerge from Covid and grow our vital Cultural Arts District.” The District’s next chapter is possible because of the years of courage, risk, grit, investment, and planning by artists, business owners, strong community partners, advocates, and leaders in Hillsboro. Studies have consistently shown that vital creative districts have the power to support and strengthen our community, grow jobs, attract visitors and revenue, and preserve and promote our unique cultural assets while laying the groundwork for new generations of culture bearers. As the new Cultural Arts District Manager, Bridie Harrington is excited to work with others in harnessing the rewards of those efforts and to aid in carrying on the work of building an inclusive, responsive and resilient Cultural Arts District for years to come. Be sure to keep an eye on Downtown Hillsboro for new developments and programs in the coming months and welcome to Downtown, Bridie!
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Keep an eye out for upcoming events at: Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/ Walters
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M&M Marketplace A home for community, connection, and unique shopping experiences in our Cultural Arts District Jaime Miranda did not originally set out to become a leading arts and cultural producer in Hillsboro. When he and his family members started M&M Marketplace in 2000, their mission was to connect, embrace, and engage Washington County’s Latino community. To realize this vision, Miranda combined his skill sets in education and business and dedicated his career to helping entrepreneurs build thriving lives in Hillsboro. More than twenty years later, over sixty independent businesses call “M&M” home. Vendors representing countries across Latin America welcome residents and visitors to eat, shop, celebrate, and discover the unique cultural strengths of Hillsboro. Along the way, the arts became a powerful part of M&M’s identity. According to Miranda, “It originally started with the main goal of creating awareness and opportunity for people to share their talent.” He asked himself, “How can we get our community to feel that they are at home in Hillsboro? It’s (the arts) helping us find a way that we are at home—embracing each other.”
Roots of an Arts Advocate
During high school, Miranda was drawn to lessons on Aztec history and civilization. He remembers that it made a mark on him and opened doors to a deeper pride in his heritage. Miranda immigrated to the US at the age of nine and later enrolled in Oregon State University to study education. While at OSU, he joined with friends to found the University’s first Aztec dance group. Fast-forward to today, Miranda has built a career empowering people to flex their skills and creativity. “I see artists as entrepreneurs. Our Latino community and artists have a similar struggle—how to navigate the system. We need to be there for them and support them and find ways to keep supporting their work.”
A Hub for Art & Culture
Over the years, M&M Marketplace has been a home for visual arts, dance, music, culinary arts, jewelry design, craft, and more. Visiting M&M patrons first see the striking murals from a community art collaboration, The Frida Project, turning its walls into a welcoming gallery. Prior to Covid, the Aztec dance group Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca-Oregon could be found training and offering classes every Friday afternoon. A local musician might be having their fiftieth or first ever gig for an event or festival, such as the Fiesta de Mole, Taste of the World, Día de los Muertos, and other collaborations with local arts groups and non-profits. As one of the West Coast partners for Estrella TV’s talent competition, Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento, the Marketplace stage Photos, clockwise from top left: Jaime Miranda, Hello Neighbor community art project by Julie Keefe; Frida Project Mural by Plata Garza; Live Music at M&M; . Youth at M&M Marketplace
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is a launching pad for emerging talent and artists wanting to share their craft on a national level, as well as singers gathering their nerve to perform for a supportive karaoke night audience.
Hillsboro’s Cultural Arts District
Along with the hubs of Shute Park and Downtown Hillsboro, M&M Marketplace is one of the three anchors of Hillsboro’s Cultural Arts District. M&M welcomes patrons and visitors from all cultures, backgrounds, and generations. Miranda shared that collaborating on The Frida Project opened his eyes to the ways art can lay a foundation for conversations that might not otherwise be possible. “People can talk about subjects they might avoid, even though they live it….Art allows people to open up.” Miranda is also driven to offer cultural programming throughout the year at the Marketplace to showcase the diversity within Hillsboro’s Latino community and offer different generations the opportunity to connect with their heritage, family members, and one another.
Looking Ahead
M&M is open and ready to welcome guests and visitors, with Covid safety procedures in place. As people emerge from a year of isolation and online shopping, visiting local businesses is one way to support the creative entrepreneurs that strengthen our community. Though a for-profit business, before and during the pandemic, the Marketplace functioned in many ways typically associated with non-profits: connecting entrepreneurs and community members to resources, grant programs, and more.
The Frida Project
In 2016, Jaime Miranda partnered with fellow arts champion Linda Holland, local artists, and the Tuesday Night Marketplace to create The Frida Project, ten murals honoring Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, and the people and landscapes of Mexico and Oregon. The murals are currently on display on the exterior walls of M&M Marketplace.
After a year of historic and devastating challenges, Miranda is dedicated to using the power of arts and culture to nurture healthy businesses, support individual and community pride among the region’s diverse Latino community, and create an authentically connected, vital Hillsboro. “To me, what’s important (is) that our community comes together, families come together—a place where you feel proud to live, work, and have fun. My goal has always been to capture the beautiful things that we have to offer.”
M&M Marketplace Hours:
Friday: 12 – 7 pm | Saturday & Sunday: 10 am – 7 pm 346 Walnut Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123 | MandMMarketplace.com
Quote on wall of M&M Marketplace. English translation: One generation plants the trees and another gets the shade.
“To me what’s important is that our community comes together, families come together—a place where you feel proud to live, work, and have fun. My goal has always been to capture the beautiful things that we have to offer.” – Jaime Miranda
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New Artwork Transforms Mundane Elevators into Inviting Entrances to City Facilities Following the warm reception of William Hernandez’s Bridge of Love on the elevator doors on the first floor of the Hillsboro Civic Center last year, the City of Hillsboro invited artists to submit concepts for two additional sets of elevators with a goal of making our civic spaces more welcoming to our diverse community. Artists Addie Boswell and Hampton Rodriguez of Portland were each selected to create artwork reflecting our community for the elevator doors at Brookwood Library (Boswell) and the Parking Level of the Hillsboro Civic Center (Rodriguez.)
Addie Boswell at the Brookwood Library
Addie Boswell is an artist and writer specializing in murals and picture books that focus on family, community, and the creative power of children. As a visiting artist at schools, libraries, and community programs around the Northwest, she knows that creativity can empower and improve the lives of every age. According to Boswell, “There is…extraordinariness in ordinary life, and there is always a story to tell. The stories I find myself returning to are about family, shared work, growth, the seasons, and a sense of community or place.” Originally an oil painter and printmaker, she is drawn to the spirit of recycled and street art. Boswell has a strong practical bent that wants creativity to be “useful.” She said, “These are the reasons I gravitate to public art and picture books, both of which make art accessible— imperative really—to everyday life. Both forms allow me to meet people of all ages and backgrounds and chase ideas through place and time.” Boswell creates the characters in her work by sketching from real life, but with the Brookwood Library closed to regular operations this past year, she worked from photos of past Library visitors and events provided by staff. Her designs included Library patrons of all ages engaging in a variety of activities—playing a game, browsing the stacks, watching a dog (perhaps there for Reading to the Dogs program), listening to music, and, of course, curling up with a good book.
Hampton Rodriguez at the Hillsboro Civic Center Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Rodriguez was influenced by the intellectual concepts of the contemporary abstract art movement in his country. After exhibiting his work internationally in Spain and Belgium, he moved to Oregon in 2002. According to Rodriguez, the influence of a new place and culture shaped his work. He said, “Since then, I became a different artist.” His work captures the cultural and ethnic diversity of our community, but also the diversity of urban and rural spaces. Rodriguez reflected, “In my recent work, I have been trying to capture the fleeting human expressions of anger and hope, desire and sadness. My work is egalitarian, surrealistic, and filled with people’s mystiques. I strongly feel that an artist belongs to the place he lives.” His work, Diversity, is a triptych depicting musicians and
community members in a farmers’ market setting, purchasing flowers and enjoying a family outing. Rodriguez’s use of recycled magazines in the creation of his collages was a good fit for Hillsboro with the City’s commitment to sustainability. The triptych will be installed on vinyl wrap on the doors of the three elevators on the parking level of the Civic Center. “Hampton Rodriguez’s artwork will create another vibrant, welcoming entrance at the Civic Center for community members and visitors to enjoy,” said City Manager Robby Hammond. “As more people are vaccinated and we resume more in-person activities and meetings in and around the Civic Center, each month, thousands of people will get to experience this exceptional work.” To learn more about the work of Rodriguez, visit HamptonRodriguez.com.
“I strongly feel that an artist belongs to the place he lives.” — Hampton Rodriguez
Boswell built a moment of discovery into her designs—and a challenge for library patrons. She visited the library to observe the elevator doors opening and closing and hid a “secret message” in her artwork that can only be seen for a moment when the doors are in motion. There is a different message on each floor, so she hopes you will take time to find them both as you explore the Library. To see more of Boswell’s work or purchase one of her children’s books, go to AddieBoswell.com.
“There is…extraordinariness in ordinary life, and there is always a story to tell. “ — Addie Boswell
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Clockwise from top left: Learn to Dream by Addie Boswell, Diversity by Hampton Rodriguez, and Read to Grow by Addie Boswell.
To see the new artwork, visit the Brookwood Library at 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124 and the Hillsboro Civic Center at 150 E Main Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123. Artwork is scheduled to be installed in June 2021. 15
The Positive and Transformative Beauty of Music A Conversation with Local Musician Malderine Birmingham With the cancellations of live performances leaving musicians looking for new ways to reach their fans and keep their careers alive, local Hillsboro musician Malderine Birmingham was not exempt from those challenges. In a conversation with Cultural Arts staff, Birmingham discusses how she used that extra time at home to focus on recording two new albums, Curious Music for the Imagination and Fragments. She also shares how the gift of musical performance and teaching can enrich our community. Q: Tell me about yourself and your journey to becoming a musician. Was it always something you thought you wanted to do? I have always been very intrigued by music and sounds. My father is a singer/songwriter and when I was little, he would play and sing his songs to me on his 12-string guitar. When he wasn’t home, I would open the case, take out the pick, and rapidly strum all the strings back and forth. He must have noticed as he bought my sister and me a guitar that Christmas. His family was very musical and when we visited his parents, there always was a piano I could play on. But the multiple instrument obsession was born when, as a child, I was told my uncle played every instrument. My imagination just exploded and it was then I knew that I would also play every instrument.
Birmingham took part in our Through the Window fall community performances and will teach Beginning Piano, Beginning Ukulele, and Exploring Music at the Walters this summer. Visit Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/WaltersClasses to register for these upcoming classes.
Q: What do you enjoy most about performance? Are there any specific moments or experiences that have made a lasting impression on you? Performing is a very complex emotion for me as I was immensely shy growing up. But along my musical journey, I met some incredible performers who helped me understand that performing is really the simple act of giving. My best experiences are when someone comes up to me afterward and tells me that a song was just what they needed to hear. If my music can touch just one person’s life in the audience then I feel I have been successful in sharing my art. Q: It has been a real treat to hear you perform, most recently having enjoyed your solo performance last fall at our Through the Window community performance for local residents experiencing housing insecurity. Working as a performing artist and instructor during this uncertain time, how have you seen music impact people? Music has this beautiful power to whirl you away from your worries, even if it is only for a few moments. Those moments help heal and rejuvenate us. Whether I’m performing or teaching, I always hope to tap into that power. For the Through the Window concert, that moment happened towards the end of the evening. The smaller children, who previously were bouncing around happy from their slice of cake, wound down and crawled into their parents’ laps. They were hugged and comforted and just listened
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“Music has this beautiful power to whirl you away from your worries, even if it is only for a few moments.” — Malderine Birmingham to the music. Their parents were able to escape their difficult hardships for that moment and just be present with their little ones in their arms. It was powerful. It happens in lessons too. One of my students is a working mom and sometimes her practice gets set aside due to those obligations. When this happens, she comes into the lesson a bit weary from carrying the complicated stress of work and also the disappointment of lack of practice. So rather than ask her to work on a complicated piece, we will turn to the other aspects of music. I’ll give her a smaller challenge and have her play something a little softer sounding, and watch as the pattern becomes easier and the music starts to bring her weary mind some peace. I know it works when at the end of the lesson, she says, “I think I’ll sit here and play a little more.” It captured her! All of these things are what make music such a powerful force. The determination of a student to learn a difficult piece, (I’m willing if you are!), the peace it brings to an overworked mom, the hope it brings to those in difficult situations, all of these moments help people move forward in their lives and shine a little brighter.
be a virtuoso to play music. Sharing music with each other is a beautiful thread that is woven throughout mankind. There is a great quote by Henry Van Dyke, “Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” I think that sums things up perfectly. Q: What are some of your upcoming projects and performances you have in the works? While I don’t have any performances in the calendar (though you can sign up for my newsletter to see when that changes!), I am excited about my upcoming classes being held through the Walters Cultural Arts Center. I have a group adult piano class and also two youth camps, Beginning Ukulele and Exploring Music, coming up in the summer. I love teaching music and helping others, regardless of age, explore the world of music and discover what it can bring to their lives. It is such an important art that anyone can enjoy. To find out more, please visit MalderineMusic.com, where you can listen to Birmingham’s latest original songs.
Q: These past 14 months have been a roller-coaster of a ride with many challenges. How has music and/or your work been impacted? Since my live performances disappeared almost completely, I decided to hunker down in my recording studio and released two albums in 2020. The first album, Curious Music for the Imagination, is a collection of instrumental movie-score type songs I composed and then I also released my eighth studio album of original songs called Fragments. It has been such a balancing act of getting used to our new world. Since I couldn’t go anywhere, I started making music videos for songs off my new album. I published one and have been working on a new one that is a much bigger production. It is a lot of fun to see it come together. Q: In your experience, how does music transform a person and/or enrich a community? I think the main goal for me and the multiple ways I share my art whether through teaching, composing, or performing is to inspire you to play. I hear so many people say, “I wish I hadn’t stopped playing piano or guitar when I was younger” but it is never too late to pick it back up or learn something new. As children, we played with our friends by sharing our imagination in all kinds of ways without hesitation or fear of judgment. It was fun! But as we got older, we become critical of play and worry we aren’t good enough… But just like when we were children, we all have the ability to play and you don’t have to
Welcome Back to the Walters! Join Us as the Walters Performance Series Returns for its 2021-22 Season Stay Tuned for Performance News & Ticket Info at: Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/ WaltersConcerts
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Youth Mini-Camps
Youth Mini-Camps All youth classes will be held on the Walters Lawn with tent coverage, and COVID safety protocols in place. Make sure your student brings a water bottle each day, and wears comfortable clothing for outdoor instruction. All supplies provided unless noted. See class receipt for additional important information.
To register over the phone or create your Hillsboro Parks & Recreation account for the first time, please call 503-681-5397 for assistance.
Beginning Drawing Creative Clay
Explore techniques to make creative and usable art! Create exciting objects to glaze, fire, and share. Great for hand-eye coordination, creativity, concentration, and fun! 9 – 12 years | Walters Cultural Arts Center Jen Champlin Mon – Thu 6/28 – 7/1 10 – 11:30 am 18998 18999 Mon – Thu 6/28 – 7/1 1 – 2:30 pm 19000 Mon – Thu 8/9 – 8/12 10 – 11:30 am 19001 Mon – Thu 8/9 – 8/12 1 – 2:30 pm 19002 Mon – Thu 8/16 – 8/19 10 – 11:30 am 19003 Mon – Thu 8/16 – 8/19 1 – 2:30 pm $76 Resident, $104 Non-Resident
9 – 12 years | Walters Cultural Arts Center Shannon Johnson 19006 Mon – Thu 7/19 – 7/22 $80 Resident, $121 Non-Resident
1:30 – 3 pm
Beginning Painting: Explore Watercolor
Discover the inspiration and fun of watercolor this summer! Experiment with color, brushwork, and empowering skills as you bring images to life and express your creativity. 9 – 12 years | Walters Cultural Arts Center Shannon Johnson 19009 Mon – Thu 7/26 – 7/29 $80 Resident, $121 Non-Resident
1:30 – 3 pm
Walters Arts Education
5 – 8 years | Walters Cultural Arts Center Shannon Johnson 19005 Mon – Thu 7/19 – 7/22 11 am – 12 pm $59 Resident, $87 Non-Resident
Let’s Draw
Let the freedom and joy of drawing bring out the best in your creativity. Experiment with line, shape, color, texture, and more—a new drawing adventure every day! 5 – 8 years | Walters Cultural Arts Center Shannon Johnson 19004 Mon – Thu 7/19 – 7/22 9:30 – 10:30 am $59 Resident, $87 Non-Resident 18
Discover the fun and freedom of painting! Explore, imagine, and create exciting results. Experiment with the power of color, line, shape, texture, brushwork, and more.
Have fun and make noise in this hands-on introduction to the building blocks of music. Through games and engaging activities, work creatively with others and explore what makes music joyful to listen to and create. (Note: singing will not be a part of this class.) 6 – 8 years | Walters Cultural Arts Center Malderine Birmingham 19010 Mon – Fri 7/12 – 7/16 9:30 – 10:30 am $60 Resident, $88 Non-Resident
5 – 8 years | Walters Cultural Arts Center Shannon Johnson 19007 Mon – Thu 7/26 – 7/29 9:30 – 10:30 am $59 Resident, $87 Non-Resident
5 – 8 years | Walters Cultural Arts Center Shannon Johnson 19008 Mon – Thu 7/26 – 7/29 11 am – 12 pm $59 Resident, $87 Non-Resident
Register online anytime: Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/WaltersClasses
Experience the excitement of playing new songs you know and love. Gain new skills, grow your musical confidence, and dive into creative expression. Note: Please bring a tuned acoustic guitar. 13 – 16 years | Walters Cultural Arts Center | Joe Aloia 19013 Mon – Fri 8/23 – 8/27 11 am – 12:15 pm $94 Resident, $140 Non-Resident
Theatre Games
Set your creativity free this summer! Flex and grow your theatre skills: teamwork, communication, movement, and more. An exciting new acting adventure every day. 5 – 8 years | Walters Cultural Arts Center | Nicholas Kessler 19014 Mon – Fri 8/2 – 8/6 9:30 – 10:45 am 9 – 12 years 19015 Mon – Fri 8/2 – 8/6 $68 Resident, $101 Non-Resident
Watercolor: Exploring Nature
Bring nature to life using the power and freedom of watercolor! Explore color combinations, light, brushwork, and more as you dive into painting and creative expression.
Beginning Group Guitar: Favorite Songs
Beginning Ukulele
Discover the rewards and fun of the ukulele! Even if you’ve never picked up an instrument before, begin playing right away. Strum chords and play songs. Supplies: Please bring a tuned ukulele. 9 – 12 years | Walters Cultural Arts Center Malderine Birmingham 19011 Mon – Fri 7/12 – 7/16 11 am – 12 pm $60 Resident, $88 Non-Resident
11 am – 12:15 pm
Walters Arts Education
Watercolor: Exploring Color Drawing animals is one of the best ways to explore key elements of drawing: line, texture, proportion, shading, and more. Let your creativity go wild!
Begin playing right away as you explore the basics of guitar: rhythm, chords, melodies, and more! Develop musical skills to take you far. Note: Please bring a tuned acoustic guitar. 11 – 13 years | Walters Cultural Arts Center | Joe Aloia Mon – Fri 8/23 – 8/27 9:30 – 10:45 am 19012 $94 Resident, $140 Non-Resident
Discover fun and easy techniques to bring fantastic images to life. Developing an eye for line, shape, color, texture, shading, and more. An empowering, engaging introduction to drawing.
Exploring Music
Let’s Draw: Amazing Animals
Beginning Group Guitar
All youth classes will be held on the Walters Lawn with tent coverage, and COVID safety protocols in place. Make sure your student brings a water bottle each day, and wears comfortable clothing for outdoor instruction. All supplies provided unless noted. See class receipt for additional important information.
Phone registration: 503-615-3485
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Adult Creative In-Person & Virtual Classes
Adult Creative In-Person Classes All adult in-person classes will be held in the Walters Theatre with Covid safety procedures in place. See website for class supply list.
Adult Virtual Classes
Online classes will be held over Zoom. Your Zoom information will be included on your RECEIPT for the class, so please make sure your email is up-to-date on your Hillsboro Parks & Recreation account. Keep your receipt information handy for ALL class sessions.
Check your receipt for additional important information.
Beginning Printmaking: Draw and Paint
Instantly gratifying, creatively energizing, introduction to printmaking! Explore inspiring techniques to create unique pieces to enjoy or share! No previous experience necessary.
Luminous Watercolor for Beginners
Experience the freedom, spontaneity, and rewards of watercolor. Discover empowering, beginner-friendly techniques and exercises to bring simplicity, joy, and confidence to your creative process. Adult | Walters Cultural Arts Center | Bonnie Burbidge 19016 Thu 7/8 – 8/5 10 – 11:30 am $76 Resident, $111 Non-Resident, $48 Senior Resident, $69 Senior Non-Resident
Begin your brilliant watercolor adventure this summer! Engage in empowering exercises with brush and pen while exploring the power of color and your personal creativity. Beginners and all levels welcome. Adult | Walters Cultural Arts Center | Bonnie Burbidge 19021 Wed 7/14 – 8/18 4 – 5:30 pm $90 Resident, $132 Non-Resident, $54 Senior Resident, $81 Senior Non-Resident
Beginning Acrylics
Discover the joy of piano! Grow skills, playing confidence, and find inspiration learning and making music with others. (Please have access to a piano or keyboard.) Adult | Walters Online | Malderine Birmingham 19039 Thu 7/29 – 8/26 6:30 – 7:45 pm $88 Resident, $130 Non-Resident, $55 Senior Resident, $80 Senior Non-Resident
Paint with freedom, joy, and ease! A perfect class for beginning students with some previous experience—take the next creative step. Adult | Walters Cultural Arts Center| Dawning McGinnis 19040 Wed 7/14 – 8/18 6:15 – 8:15 pm No class 8/11 $126 Resident, $189 Non-Resident, $76 Senior Resident, $ 114 Senior Non-Resident
Translation Services Available! Creative Freedom: Exploring Mixed Media
Beginning Guitar
Begin playing right away—even if you’ve never played before! Explore the foundations of guitar: rhythm, agility, chords, melody, and more. Note: Please bring a tuned acoustic guitar. Adult | Walters Cultural Arts Center | Joe Aloia 19025 Thu 7/8 – 7/29 5 – 6 pm 19028 Thu 8/5 – 8/26 5 – 6 pm $63 Resident, $94 Non-Resident, $38 Senior Resident, $56 Senior Non-Resident 20
Beginning Piano
Nature Journaling
Explore your creativity and experience the beauty of summer in the Northwest with fresh eyes! Paint, draw, journal, and follow your inspiration in nature and art while learning new skills. Adult | Walters Cultural Arts Center | Elizabeth Higgins 19042 Tue 8/10 – 8/31 10 am – 12 pm $107 Resident, $158 Non-Resident, $67 Senior Resident, $98 Senior Non-Resident
Register online anytime: Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/WaltersClasses
Free your creativity and follow your inspiration! Express yourself through painting, drawing, writing, photography and more. Create multiple works of art, and explore new ideas and artistic passions. Adult | Walters Cultural Arts Center| Laura Gorman 19046 Mon 8/16 – 9/13 6 – 7:30 pm No class 9/6 $58 Resident, $86 Non-Resident, $39 Senior Resident, $54 Senior Non-Resident All adult in-person classes will be held in the Walters Theatre with Covid safety procedures in place. See website for class supply list.
Check your receipt for additional important information.
Telephone interpretation services are available to all! If you are interested in signing up for a class, buying tickets or just asking a question, call (503) 615-3485 and a staff member can connect you to a telephone interpreter. Our telephone interpreting service is available in up to 100 languages.
Walters Arts Education
Walters Arts Education
Brilliant Watercolor
Adult | Walters Cultural Arts Center | Laura Gorman 19045 Mon 7/12 – 8/2 6 – 7:30 pm $58 Resident, $86 Non-Resident, $39 Senior Resident, $54 Senior Non-Resident
Servicios de traducción disponibles!
¡Servicio de interpretación telefónica disponible a todos! Si tiene interés en registrarte para una clase, comprar boletos, hacer una pregunta o pedir más información sobre nuestros ofrecimientos, simplemente llame al (503) 615-3485 y nuestros personales pueden conectarte con un intérprete telefónica. Nuestro servicio de interpretación telefónica está disponible en 100 idiomas. Favor de esperar unos minutos mientras te conectamos con un intérprete.
Phone registration: 503-615-3485
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Creative Kids at Home Looking for some new and creative ways to keep your kids busy this summer? Check out these great projects using recycled materials and simple art supplies for some imaginative fun!
Toilet Paper Tube Creatures Supplies:
• Toilet paper tubes • Acrylic paint (assorted colors) • Paint brush • Colored markers • Scissors • Craft glue • Googly eyes (optional) • Colored paper (assorted colors) • Newspaper or paper towels for easy cleanup 1. Spread out newspaper or paper towels on a table. 2. Paint toilet paper tubes your desired color and let dry. 3. Accessorize with markers, cut colored paper, or even leftover toilet paper. 4. Be creative and have fun making silly, scary, and fun creatures!
Supplies:
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1. Select pipe cleaner and stick. 2. Wrap part of pipe cleaner around stick.
1. Choose an animal or creature.
3. Add beads to pipe cleaner.
2. Paint the bottle cap with acrylic paint in a base color (you can also use the existing color).
1. Cut the pointy dividers from the egg carton that sit between the egg cups inside.
3. Accessorize with your collected items to create your chosen creature or animal. Think about adding eyes, ears, whiskers, stripes, spots, and other important details to identify your animal.
2. Trim away any rough edges.
Supplies:
• Pipe cleaners (any colors) • Glue (optional) • Beads (various colors and sizes) • 6-8 inch stick or dowel • Soap and water solution
4. Wrap remaining end of pipe cleaner around stick. Secure the pipe cleaner with glue as needed. 5. Dip wand in bubble solution (dish soap and water).
Tell or Write a Story: • Markers
1. Remove label from plastic bottle. 2. Draw the shape of the animal or creature you would like to have on the bottom half of the bottle. Don’t draw higher then half the height of the bottle. 3. Carefully cut out the shape of your animal to remove the unused top part. Ask an adult to help you if needed. 4. Paint your bottle any color that you like and let dry. 5. Using markers or acrylic paint, accessorize your animal with eyes, whiskers, ears, mouth, and other features. 6. Now you’re ready to add in your soil and plant seeds or a small potted plant. Enjoy! 22
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Supplies:
• Acrylic paint • Scissors
Egg Carton Finger Puppets
Bottle caps (from any type of jar or beverage container) Acrylic paint (assorted colors) • Paint brush Black Sharpie marker • Scissors Craft glue or glue gun Fun accessories like googly eyes, pom-poms, felt, yarn, foam sheets, and colored paper • Newspaper or paper towels for easy cleanup
Bubble Wands
Soda Container Planters • 1 or 2 Liter plastic soda bottles • Paint brushes or paint sponge
Bottle Cap Animals
1. If you could have any secret super power, what would it be and why? How would you use your power? 2. Write a story using these 5 words: jump, giraffe, sunshine, friend, and caterpillar. 3. Imagine you were a giant! How would a day in your life change? What would it look like? 4. You are a scientist and you invent a new fruit! What would you name this fruit, what would it look like, and how would it taste? 5. Imagine your favorite fairytale. Write about a new ending to this story.
Egg carton Acrylic paint (assorted colors) Paint brush Scissors Craft glue or a glue gun Black Sharpie Googly eyes Colored paper
3. Paint these pieces with acrylic paint, whatever color you desire. 4. Cut out strips of colored paper. They can stay as straight pieces or you can accordion fold them or curl around a pencil to make curly. 5. Glue these to the top pointy section of the egg carton to create hair for your puppet. 6. Glue on googly eyes. 7. Draw on other features like a nose and mouth with a sharpie. 8. Accessorize and decorate as you see fit with other pieces of colored paper. 9. You are ready to perform your play!
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YOU Can Create a Legacy! Your tax-deductible contribution ensures that the arts in Hillsboro will flourish for years to come. For every $1000 in the Arts Endowment, an estimated $50 in support for arts and culture is generated, every year—FOREVER!
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Interested in Volunteering with Cultural Arts?
There are many opportunities to volunteer with the Cultural Arts Division of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation, including: • Volunteering for the Walters Cultural Arts Center events and programs. • Helping the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council at special events such as Celebrate Hillsboro and the Latino Cultural Festival. • Volunteering with the Hillsboro Public Art Program at special events and outreach opportunities. Want to Volunteer? Visit Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/ParksVolunteer or contact Sarah Delepine, Volunteer Services Coordinator at 503-615-3479 or Sarah.Delepine@Hillsboro-Oregon.gov.
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Photo of Angelina Marino-Heidel by Rick Paulson
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.”- Andy Warhol
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Cultural Arts in Hillsboro
The City of Hillsboro appreciates and values arts and culture. The City has an active history of supporting the arts as a way to enhance livability and to facilitate, coordinate, and celebrate the many creative assets in our community. Guiding documents—the Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan and Hillsboro’s Cultural Arts Action Plan—reflect this support in the many initiatives and actions that point us toward ways to make Hillsboro a more welcoming and creative community. Housed in the Glenn and Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center, Parks and Recreation’s Cultural Arts Division operates the Walters’ programming and presentations, the City’s Public Art Program, a growing Arts and Culture Endowment, local arts and culture grant funding, and Community Arts outreach programming to support artists, arts and culture groups, and community members in a multitude of ways. Additionally, Cultural Arts provides administrative support for the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council and its subcommittees. Walters Cultural Arts Center The Walters Cultural Arts Center, located at the corner of SE 5th Avenue and Main Street, is a visual arts and performance facility that is home to a 200 seat performance and event space, art galleries, and five art classroom studios. Programming at the Walters showcases of a variety of art and cultural programs, including: live performances, art exhibitions and openings, lectures, workshops, and a variety of visual and performing arts classes. The Walters is also available for a wide variety of private rentals, including: weddings, parties, meetings, trainings, and other special events. Community Arts With a desire to connect our community, strengthen our economy, and expand our cultural enrichment, the Community Arts Program provides programming and outreach to support local artists, arts groups, and the community. This includes our professional development and networking opportunities, resource and organizational support for individuals and groups, support for community events and festivals, and advocacy for funding and support. Hillsboro Public Art Program The Public Art Program works with other City departments as well as partners throughout the community in creating a welcoming Hillsboro by bringing art to public spaces throughout the city. Hillsboro’s Public Art Collection includes over 80 pieces of artwork from locally, nationally, and internationally known artists that create memorable public places that strengthen our community, enliven our neighborhoods, remind us of our history, and celebrate our ethnic and cultural diversity. Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council (HACC) The Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council is a citizen advisory committee appointed by the Mayor and City Council. Together they advise on policy, programs, and arts and culture grant funding for the City of Hillsboro. The HACC works to promote and support the growth of arts and culture as assets for a vital, prosperous, and livable community. In 2012, the HACC established the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Endowment in partnership with the Hillsboro Community Foundation to create long-term stable funding for our creative community.
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HillsboroARTS MAGAZINE
HillsboroARTS Mission HillsboroARTS is produced three times a year to inform our patrons and complement the Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Activities Guide. This publication will help you plan your schedule with our activities, events, and classes in mind. Let Us Know What You Think We value your thoughts and input and are interested in hearing your comments about what you see here or ideas for future topics. With your help, we can deliver a publication that meets your needs and those of our community. Please email your ideas, recommendations and remarks to Katrina.Hill@Hillsboro-Oregon.gov. We look forward to hearing from you.
Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council Ramon Cancel, Chair Pamela Padilla, Vice Chair
Ajoy Chakrapani Joan Callaway BJ Jeddeloh See Eun Kim Stephanie Kim Jean Lasswell Dolisha Mitchell Gayle Nachtigal Venkatesh Naik Ishaan Sinha, YAC Representative
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Nancy Nye, Arts, Culture & Events Senior Manager Michele McCall-Wallace, Cultural Arts Manager Bridie Harrington, Downtown Cultural Arts District Manager Melissa Moore, Community Arts Supervisor Katrina Hill, Administrative & Walters Rentals
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LeAnn Alsop Tracy Andrews Nee Anuskewicz Jen Champlin Karen DeBenedetti Joel Gordon Laura Gorman Alice Hill Lindsey Holcomb Nikki Iadarola Mark Jackson Cindy Morales-Lee Amy Thompson ON THE COVER: Closeup of Read to Grow by Addie Boswell, artwork that will appear on elevator doors at the Brookwood Library. PHOTOS IN THIS ISSUE were taken by Cultural Arts staff unless otherwise indicated. All rights reserved. COPYRIGHT 2021, Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department.
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