THE NEWSLETTER OF THE VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION
Valley Art Gallery
We welcome you to the
Artists’ Reception
2022 Main Street Forest Grove, Oregon
Saturday, September 6, 2-4:30 p.m.
503•357•3703 www.valleyart.org
Valley Art welcomes Linda J. Baker, Susan Curington and Ginny Gibson.
Gallery open Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and special occasions.
Complimentary refreshments will be served.
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.
Illuminating Life & Beauty in Art Valley Art Gallery welcomes three fine Oregon artists from September 2 through October 18. Work in acrylic and watercolor and intriguing clay figures will be on display. On Wednesday, September 3, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Forest Grove sponsors a downtown market with fresh produce, cut flowers, tamales for sale, music and much more. The Gallery, which is at 2022 Main Street, Forest Grove, will be open. The official reception for the artists—which is free to all—is Saturday, September 6, from 2-4:30 p.m.
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.
Boats Waiting by Linda J. Baker
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Linda J. Baker studied art at the University of Wisconsin, Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts (Chicago), and Scottsdale Artists School. Her work is shown in galleries and in individual and group shows. Continued on page 2
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Yellow Plums by Linda J. Baker
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After spending years developing her painting style in the Midwest, she moved to Portland, Oregon. In the Pacific Northwest she has served as President of Painter’s Showcase of Portland, and is a member of Lake Area Artists. Her paintings hang in private collections and enjoys national recognition. As Linda puts it, “My art is an attempt to use my skill as a painter to capture and illuminate truths about the world around me. I want to communicate what I see when I stop looking at the world in a casual and remote way and instead see things intensely and immediately.” “When I paint, I try to create an emotional experience that comes from seeing some elusive or unrecognized beauty in an object or person or scene. Art for me is finding the beauty of everyday things. I love to paint from life, whether in the studio or plein air. This gives me an immediacy of experience— of form, light and color—that I can translate into paint on a canvas.” Linda is attracted to “representational forms of fine art” and she studies the Old Masters passionately. To her, the nature of oil painting is fascinating because the paint itself becomes an important part of how the artist communicates his or her vision. Linda finds expressing a threedimensional world on a two-dimensional canvas—with paint—provides a challenge and never ending source of occupation.
Manzanita Beach Grass by Susan Curington
Susan Curington is a third generation owner of her rural wooded land near the small town of Gaston. She attended Western Oregon University in Monmouth where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (with honors) and interdisciplinary studies in health, psychology and art. She has worked as a Licensed Massage Therapist and is now marketing director for North Woods LLC, finding reclaimed or sustainably harvested hardwoods for wood artisans and turners. At age 13, Susan juried in Portland’s Contemporary Crafts Gallery and has since studied with Roberta St. Louis and other well known watercolorists. Working in watercolor and acrylics, she has been featured in many shows in Oregon art galleries. Susan says, “I am in love with— smitten by—nature. I thrill when I see light dancing through a backlit leaf or flower petal, or the radiance of a butterfly wing. Color and luminosity in hundreds of vivid and subtle hues surprise me and valleyart.org
move me in the way music moves others. It goes beyond words and straight to my heart. Similarly, I love the surprises inherent in creating art, both in looking closely and carefully, and in applying paint to canvas.” At her home are particular trees she has known since childhood. She says that “living in the thick of nature daily and seeing the stars at night. I wouldn’t trade those experiences for anything.” Through her paintings she hopes to express the profound gratitude she feels for the power and beauty of nature. A Corvallis artist, Ginny Gibson,
Forest Path by Susan Curington
has loved working with her hands, building with tools, drawing and painting since childhood. She took various art classes in high school and then received a master’s degree in teaching with an art minor. As an adult she has taken numerous art classes. When Ginny moved to
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Corvallis four years ago she found wonderful ceramics teachers and began working with clay exclusively. She says, “I love the creative process that enables me to infuse my work with depth and meaning, be serious yet whimsical, and capture the best of the human spirit and womanhood.” “I make women because they bear hardships and carry burdens, they love unconditionally, they cheer when a friend gets an award, their hearts break when a friend dies, and they know that a hug and a kiss can soothe someone’s pain. The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning. They are joy, hope and love.” On her website, Ginny says it eloquently. “There is mystery involved in making things with clay. It’s as if my hands and heart connect with the Earth without interference. There’s surprise and joy, disappointment and wonder. I want my work to provoke and to share the mysteries of shaping a piece of the Earth into something that touches others. The creative process for me is accessing the hidden places within my soul that have no words.
Grass Long Cream by Ginny Gibson
Mothers Love by Ginny Gibson
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Something for Everyone Art Classes & Groups
Adult Pottery Thursdays, August 21 to October 16—7:00p.m. until 9:30p.m.
Pottery class is for adults 18-years and older at levels of pottery skills from beginning to intermediate. Learn to hand build or throw pottery on the wheel. Demonstrations will be given and you are required to participate. Stoneware is $12-$13 per bag and porcelain is $16.00 per bag. Tool kits are available for $15.00 each. You must bring your own towel and apron. Class size is limited to 10 students so sign up soon! You must sign up for a Valley Art membership before signing up for the class to receive the member tuition price. Prepaid registration is handled directly with the instructor, Christine at 503-501-7589 or email her at huraytc@gmail.com. Cost is $109.00 for members and $119.00 for non-members. Supplies additional. Winter adult pottery sessions are planned for: October 23-December 18.
Forest Grove Camera Club Wednesdays (except 1st Wednesdays)—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 Carol Berget at cberget@msn.com Cost is $25 Annual membership / $5 student / $10 Associate membership
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 members and $43/year for non-members. Need-based scholarships are available for up to 50% of class cost. Email education@valleyart.org to request assistance. 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 a block to the west. Gallery Hours are Monday-Saturday 11am to 5:30pm. Stay up-to-date with Valley Art events at Valleyart.org/events.
Caught my eye... Valley Art has a tremendous outpouring of support. It’s our volunteers, our artists, our teachers, our students, our members, our customers and our donors who keep Valley Art alive! Valley Art is an organization dedicated to providing an outlet for art to the
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community. This outlet is art exposure, a venue for local artists and classrooms to educate everyone in the community. Our dedication is made possible by all who support us! This is a big THANK YOU from the board of directors. We appreciate you all and are thrilled to be able to share the gem that is Valley Art with all of you! —Dana Zurcher, Valley Art Board President
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JOIN THE F.A.N.s! Beginning in October, Wednesday is Family Art Night at Valley Art Gallery. Become a FAN and do a fun make-andtake art project every Wednesday! 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. The fun begins at 5 p.m. and we will make art until 7 p.m. Drop in and plan on spending about half an hour on the art project. A $2 donation at the door is suggested. This class is facilitated by Skip Buhler, Barbara Martin and Jeanne Levy. Individual classes will be led by a variety of artists. For more information and to sign up, visit www.barbaramartinart.com/classes or call 717-497-7032.
WANTED: Art Instructors for Fall 2014
Email education@valleyart.org to find out more about leading a local art class, workshop, or group.
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It’s summer and we’re ready for great outdoor gatherings. Here’s a treat you can make for your next get-together with friends:
Summer Salsa You can use just about anything you might have in your garden...
September 6 is the next Artist Reception. We can always use help. It’s a lot of fun and not hard—set up, put food out, keep plates full and last but definitely not least, clean up. If you can help with food set up, please give me a call at 503-747-7321.
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Dice and toss together: 1 lg. tomatilla 1/2 lg. red or orange bell pepper 1 tomato 1 very small sweet onion
1 T. balsamic vinegar pinch of red pepper flakes dash of salt dash of hot sauce
Serve with tortilla chips the dippers are best. This is cool and refreshing on a warm summer day.
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Start Date: November 7, 2014 {member’s night 7- 9 p.m.} End Date: November 18, 2014
Unwrapped Magic!
Extended Hours [during AAE] Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Open Sunday too! 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2014 Annual Artist Event
“Unwrapped Magic”
The Valley Art invites you to be part of our 2014 Annual Artist Event. The AAE was created to introduce all art fans to our artists and their terrific art creations. The Valley Art Association has found that AAE is a very positive start to the holiday buying season for all concerned: artists, VAA and the customer. This years event—Unwrapped Magic!—will begin on November 7th and end on the 18th. The sale will kick off on the evening of November 7th with our “Member’s only” night.
days following. As always, this is a highlight event for all of Forest Grove, and this years it will be even more spectacular, with art for everyone. Valley Art Association [VAA] has been a presence in Forest Grove for over 45 years, more than 30 years at our present location. Valley Art is an art gallery, a gathering place, a learning place, and an active contributing member og th Forest Grove community. As a non-profit entity, VAA gallery membersand contributors make a significant positive impact within Forest Grove. We appreciate our customers who have made this longevity possible, and look forward to seeing you again this year.
the 2014 Annual Artist Event
November 8 — November 18
Please put this important event on your calendar and plan to attend on Member’s only night or during the
Member’s Night Nov. 7, 7-9 p.m.
Extended Gallery Hours
Nov. 8-18 Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Become a Valley Art member to enjoy Member’s Night and a special member-only discount!
Our thanks to the June mailing party including Linda Wilke, Bettie Perkins, Marcia Alajoki, John Welch, and Mary Welch.
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A special Members’ Night is November 7, from 7 - 9 p.m. 10 percent off all purchases this night only
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5-7 p.m. at Valley Art Association
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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! Want to join us for the very special AAE Member Night reception? Go online to valleyart.org or drop by the gallery to become a gallery member. (It’s costs less than you think!)
Valley Art Gallery is open until 8:00 p.m. on FIRST WEDNESDAY each month.
Join us for Family Art Nights starting in September Read about it on page 6.
Featured Artists Show September/October Ginny Gibson, Linda Baker and Susan Curington Show Reception, September 6, 2-4:30 p.m. “Unwrapped Magic” Annual Artist Event November Gallery Member reception: November 7, 7- 9 p.m. Event runs until November 18. Extended Hours Nov. 8 - 18 Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Valley Art Gallery presents
Featured Artists Show Illuminating Life & Beauty in Art Linda J. Baker, Susan Curington and Ginny Gibson
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Susan Curington
Linda J. Baker
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Opening Reception Saturday, September 6 • 2-4:30 p.m. Show runs September-October
2022 Main Street • Forest Grove, OR
Gallery hours are 11a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday Valleyart.org • 503-357-3703