• Market of Choice Music on the Patio Summer Series
• Learn to Paint Watercolor Hydrangeas
• Hillsboro Art Walk
• Showtime Concert Series
• Mariachi Opera Premiere
• Chamber Music Northwest Presents: Crossing Borders: Brahms Piano Quartet
• Events at The Reser
• Village Gallery of the Arts

Market of Choice Music on the Patio Summer Series

Alternating Fridays from July 10-August 21, 6-7 pm, free

Summer is in full swing, and Music on the Patio returns, bringing local musicians, wineries, makers, and non-profits to the Cedar Mill Market of Choice. 

This year’s line-up includes:

July 10: soul-Americana-pop music from singer-songwriter Steve Hale and nonprofit guest Adelante Mujeres. Representatives from Abacela Winery, Lafayette & White, Wayfinder, Dappled Tonic, We Must Mustard, and Divinely Dairy Free will be offering samples.

July 24: groovy tunes and good vibes from Hiroki the Band. Non-profit Puplandia will be there, along with Monkless Brewing, Goddess Mousse, Better Boba, and Pistakio.

August 7: guitarist and vocalist David Elan, along with non-profit Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center and makers from North Valley Winery.

August 21: psych-infused rock music from the Jess Ryan Band, and non-profit SMART Reading will be on hand, along with Biblioteca and Naija Stew.

Learn to Paint Watercolor Hydrangeas

Tuesday, July 14, 10:30 am, Leedy Grange Hall, registration required, $40

Improve your watercolor technique with Jean Anderson in this month’s subject: hydrangeas. Jean will teach you how to focus on color values, brushwork, and shapes, starting simple and abstract to free the student to learn how watercolor works before honing a realistic technique. This class will include a warm-up activity and final product, where Jean will teach you how to express and shade the flower to give it form without attempting to paint each individual petal. 

Students will need to bring their own materials, including two prepared 140 lb 5×7 sheets of watercolor paper. Before buying supplies, contact Jean for 1:1 coaching on how to choose the right materials and source them at a reasonable cost. Basic watercolor kits are also available for purchase. To register, call or text Jean at 503-649-9097 or send an email to paintwithjean@gmail.com.

Hillsboro Art Walk

Tuesday, July 7, 5-8 pm, Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro, free

Join us every first Tuesday of the month to explore Hillsboro’s Cultural Arts District and enjoy local galleries and art spaces, live music, food, engaging activities, and shopping. Visit the Art Walk page for more information and to plan your visit.

Showtime Concert Series

Thursdays, July 2, 9, and 16, 6:30-8:30 pm, Shute Park, 750 SE 8th Ave., Hillsboro, free

Enjoy free outdoor concerts in the shade of the trees at Hillsboro’s Shute Park. The Showtime Concert Series features free live music on Thursday evenings during the month. Bring a chair or blanket to sit back and enjoy the tunes from top local talent. Check out the rotating lineup of food trucks or bring your own food and drink. No alcohol. For more details, visit the event page.

Mariachi Opera Premiere

Friday, July 24, 6-8 pm, Shute Park in Hillsboro, Free

Join Opera in the Park Portland for the world’s first mariachi opera, Cruzar la Cara de la Luna! (To Cross the Face of the Moon!) This performance brings you a full orchestra, chorus, seven featured soloists, and two actors—around 100 artists on stage. 

Presented in both Spanish and English, Cruzar la Cara de la Luna tells a poignant and timely story of migration, cultural identity, and generational divides within the Mexican American community. The story begins in present-day Texas where an elderly Laurentino Valesquez lies in his bed, on the brink of death. In conversation with his adult son, we learn that Laurentino left a wife and child in Mexico when he immigrated to the USA in search of opportunity. The borders of time and space blur as we meet three generations of the Valesquez family, and come to understand their journeys, physical and spiritual.

Delicious food from Mexican vendors and activities with Hillsboro Parks and Recreation will be available before the show. To learn more, visit Opera in the Park. 

Events at The Reser

Chamber Music Northwest Presents: Crossing Borders: Brahms Piano Quartet

Thursday, July 9, 7:30 pm, The Reser, 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, $10-$77

Few things in our fractured world bring us together quite like music, connecting us with our shared humanity across borders and time. Premiered by Clara Schumann in 1861 and famous for its fiery “Rondo alla Zingarese” finale, Brahms’s youthful and exuberant Piano Quartet in G Minor transports us to both a young Brahms and to Hungary with its folk inspiration. Two soaring solo works by Austrian American composer Fritz Kreisler magically take us to Vienna in the hands of virtuoso violinist and CMNW Protégé Alumnus Claire Wells. This program even spans the mightiest oceans with a new CMNW-commissioned premiere by Donghoon Shin, whose music encompasses influences of both his Korean heritage and his London home. Don’t miss this U.S. premiere featuring renowned mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano.

Hello Annyeong Korean Culture Festival

Saturday, July 25, 12-5 pm, The Reser, 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, $10

Enjoy an exciting lineup of performances, including K-pop and traditional Korean music, a hanbok fashion show featuring internationally recognized designers, and a lively community market highlighting Korean beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. Performances start at 2:30 pm.

This event is designed to inspire connection, cultural exchange, and shared experiences for all ages. We warmly invite you to be part of this meaningful celebration. Co-hosted by the Korean Society of Oregon, the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles, the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle, and in cooperation with Seattle Bazart.

Village Gallery of the Arts

Village Gallery of Arts is a non-profit organization, receives no taxpayer money, and is staffed entirely by member volunteers. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive monthly updates on shows, events and community activities. Artists are encouraged to learn more and join the gallery. Supporters of art are invited to consider becoming a patron of the arts.

ArtChat: Meet our Featured Artists

Every second Sunday, 3-5 pm, free

Come curious, leave inspired! Dive into the creative worlds of our featured artists and enjoy refreshments as you experience the gallery in a new way.

Featured 2D: James (Jim) Syfert

“My primary focus is Plein Air; however, I also do studio work, primarily still life, as I prefer to paint from life, not photos. I paint with palette knives but do also use brushes to provide a different texture. Most of my work is done ‘alla prima’ (in one sitting), with a rare piece done over several sessions.”

Featured 3D: Hannah Gulick

Hannah has dabbled in various artistic pursuits for many years, most recently working in glass. She has made projects for various classes, learning as well as teaching, and exploring many techniques. She is always looking for new skills to practice and add to her repertoire.

Big and Bold: Garineh Baghdasarian

“This painting was inspired by my appreciation for the game of chess, and how it can be an interesting reflection of the real world. Every day we have different choices to make (different moves to make) and each choice can lead us towards a different outcome (towards winning or losing). Sometimes we don’t know what move to make. Other times, we calculate a perfect step by step plan in our head, but then outside factors bring obstacles and take us on a detour.”

Community Arts Program: A Glimpse of the World of Plein Air Painting

Sunday, July 14, 6:30-8:30 pm, The Opal, 12691 Dogwood St., registration requested

Have you ever wanted to paint outside but have not been confident enough to venture out? Come learn from Portland’s premier plein air painter, Brooks Hickerson, who has been painting Portland outdoors for at least three decades. He will bring his supplies and show us that your outdoor adventure does not have to be perfect, just enjoyable. He will also invite you to join his group of plein air painters at one or more scheduled times and places to paint. Come join us for light snacks and camaraderie. To register, contact Sharon Dunham at dunhamsw@frontier.com.

VGA has gift certificates! Give art or give a class in making art! Try something new or expand current skills. Stop by and pick one up for a friend or family member’s special occasion.

Children’s Classes

Make Your Own Fantasy Map with Beth Pansino

Friday, July 24, 12:30-3 pm, family-friendly, $40

Design your own fantasy map! This beginner-friendly class walks you through each step, from outlining dry rice on paper to create unique land masses, to filling those islands and continents with whatever map icons you desire. This class is meant to be a fun and low-stakes way to enjoy yourself while creating something beautiful and learning new skills along the way. Children under the age of 7 should be accompanied by an adult. Max 12 students.

Adult Classes

Introduction to Watercolor Painting with Susan Pfahl

Every Tuesday in July, 7-9:30 pm, age 16+, $100 members/$120 non-members

No experience required in this introductory class. Each class, students will experiment with how the paint, paper, and water react together, then you will incorporate this “experiment” into your work. Masterpieces are unlikely, but skills will increase. Max 8 students..

Watercolor Painting for Beginners with Susan Pfahl

Every Thursday starting July 9, 7-9:30 pm, age 16+, $100 members/$120 non-members

This class is for beginners who have some experience with watercolor. Each class will follow step by step instruction for a simple painting, with the intention to challenge students with new techniques to grow skills. Returning students are welcome to repeat this class. New project and techniques presented in subsequent class series. Student preferences for subjects will be considered. Max 8 students.

Watercolor Landscapes with Beth Pansino

Thursday, July 9, 23, 12:30-3 pm, Saturday, July 11, 1-3:30 pm, age 18+, $40/class

Instructor Beth Pansino will walk you through each step in these beginner-friendly classes introducing fundamental watercolor techniques through a variety of landscapes: Hurricane Ridge Path, Mount St. Helens, and Silver Falls. These classes are meant to be a relaxing and low-stakes way to enjoy yourself while creating something beautiful and learning new skills along the way! Max 8 students per class.

Scrap Paper Animal Collage with Amy Mower

Friday, July 10, 12:30-2:45 pm, age 18+, $25

Join Amy to create fun animals out of scraps of colorful and patterned paper. You will work on greeting card-sized paper, giving you the chance to make at least 2 or 3 cards during class time. All supplies provided.

Ceramics Open Studio with Rose Rutherford-Ha

Sunday, July 19, 1-3 pm, all ages, $20/hr + $10 supplies

This is a no pressure environment for all ages. If you have always wanted to give ceramics a try this workshop is for you! If you like what you make and want to keep it forever, there are additional fees for glaze and firing. Can’t make it? Open studio runs the third Sunday of each month.

Fore Edge Book Art with Jeannine Bamberg

Saturday, July 25, 1-4 pm, age 16+, $40

Books have more uses than might be obvious. You can press flowers in a heavy one or set out the eye-catching ones as decorations on a shelf. You can even read them! But have you tried the fore edge technique of transferring a picture onto the edges of a book? Max 8 students.

Paint and Chill with Garineh Baghdasarian

Wednesday, July 29, 6-9 pm, age 18+, $45

If you like to unwind, get your creativity going, and gain some new painting skills, this is the class for you. All levels are welcome. This is a 2hr instructed painting session using acrylic paint on canvas. Original image created by the instructor. You can also use your imagination and create your own image if you feel inspired. All supplies are provided. Students take home their art at the end. Light snacks will be provided; students can also bring their own snacks and drinks. Max 10 students.