• The Curio Exhibition & Sale: Call for artists
• Catlin Gabel Community Arts summer registration open now 
• Beaverton Youth Marching Days summer camp
• June at the Reser
• Village Gallery of Arts June news

The Curio Exhibition & Sale: Call for artists

Submission deadline, Friday, June 20, 11:59 pm 

The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in partnership with the City of Beaverton is pleased to announce a call to artists for its third annual exhibition and sale that runs November 29-January 17. Artists in Oregon and Washington are invited to apply for consideration of original works of art, small gifts, and artist reproductions. Artists must have a strong body of work, demonstrate superior craftsmanship, and have a considerable inventory with multiple pieces available for sale. A selection process will follow, and artists will be notified of selected works by August. Download Curio Call PDF here. Visit the Artwork Archive Application here.

A Curio Application Bootcamp is Wednesday, June 11, 1 pm, register here. The info session will be recorded, and a link will be posted on the gallery website for those unable to attend. If you have attended this Bootcamp in previous years, it is not necessary to attend again. 

Catlin Gabel Community Arts summer registration open now 

Classes run June 23-August 22, East Campus, 8245 SW Barnes Rd., 

When Catlin Gabel acquired the Oregon College of Art & Craft campus in 2019, we committed to continuing the community arts legacy of the college. We offer a range of art and craft classes for adults, catering to both those looking to discover their talents and those seeking to refine their skills. Classes include painting, printmaking, ceramics, bird house building, and more. Visit our website for all the class details.

Beaverton Youth Marching Days summer camp

August 6-8, 9-12 pm, Beaverton High School,13000 SW 2nd St, $110, grades 5-8

Calling all middle schooler musicians and dancers. You’re invited to join in if you have one year of experience playing a band instrument, and/or are interested in Color Guard. Please contact president@bhsbe.org for questions and details, or visit our website.

June at the Reser

Various dates and times, 12625 SW Crescent St., free and ticketed, see many more events on the Reser website. 

Shine the Light

Saturday, June 7, 11 am, free

Join us for this community open house and celebration! This family day will include art appreciation, interactive components, and fantastic performances featuring many beloved local performers and organizations including: PHAME Academy, Rainier Breakers, Abby GoLucky, Korean Music Institute of Oregon, Mini Shama Ogle & Troupe, Sultanov Ballet Academy, Congruency Dance Collective, Nartana School of Kuchipudi Dance, Pride of Portland Chorus, New Wave Opera, Sarada Kala Nilayam, The Historical Conjurer, The Honeybees, and more!

Wisdom of The Queen: An Insightful Journey with Portland’s Famous Poison Waters

Tuesday, June 11, 6 pm, Reser Lab, free with reserved ticket 

Poison Waters, Portland’s infamous Drag Queen, is both young at heart and far from putting away her dance shoes. Come join us for an entertaining evening and hear about her adventurous steps to stardom, the stories of the legendary Darcelle XV, and all the fun of being a queen (of a certain age).

After the Revolution: The Life and Music of Chen Yi and Zhou Long

Friday, June 20, 7 pm, $29.50-$39.50

Join us for a special evening of words and music as we welcome Chen Yi and Zhou Long to Portland for a program that will mix western and eastern music and instruments, with commentary by the composers that provides compelling context to their music

The story of composers Chen Yi and Zhou Long is one of love; for each other and for the music that has led them on a remarkable journey from the forced labor camps of the Cultural Revolution to the US. The critical acclaim for their brilliant music is richly deserved, including the Pulitzer Prize for Mr. Zhou and the Charles Ives Living Award for Ms. Chen. See more program information here. 

Village Gallery of Arts June news

Visit the VGA website for late-breaking classes and events!

A quick wrap-up of Mother’s Day events last month

Tea & Basketry, with cupcakes, was served to basket weavers for Mother’s day by good-natured Pete, Instructor Diane Shingledecker’s husband, in apron. This class will be offered again! ArtChat featured VGA’s Annual Dollars for Scholars Show. VGA members as well as community artists of all ages contributed to the delightful outcome. Proceeds from sales will fund two $300 scholarships for graduating art students continuing in art education.

June ArtChat 

Sunday, June 8, 3-5 pm

Carolyn Adams, 3D and Big & Bold featured artist, has been drawing and creating collage art for over 30 years. This month’s feature includes various objects using found art or collage imagery, as well as handbags created from books.

Make a Father’s Day card! 

Drop-in Saturday, June 14, 3:45-5:15 pm, everyone invited, free

All supplies included. Inspiration offered or dream up something new! VGA Instructional Team members on hand.

All Ages Classes

“Clay Sunday” Open Studio with Rose Rutherford-Ha

First Sunday of each month (July 6): 1-3 pm, $20/hr, $10 supply fee, max 12 students

Come and get your hands dirty! Clay and all supplies provided. Ongoing drop-in ceramics workshop. Instructor available for questions and assistance. No-pressure environment for all ages.

Children’s Classes

Children’s Art Classes with VGA Instructional Team

Thursdays in June, 3:45-5:15 pm, $80, ages 7-11 yrs, max 8 students

A team of our experienced rotating VGA instructors provides a chance to explore different media and approaches while building the children’s artistic concepts and skills. All supplies included. June featured projects: Sand Dollar Plaque, Paper Marbling w/Shaving Cream, Creature Design, Needle Felting.

Youth Classes

Design-A-Critter workshop with Diane Ramic

Sundays, June 8, July 2, 20, 12-1:30 pm. Class is one session, each session is $30, ages 9-16, max 8 students

Registration deadline is one day before class starts. Make weird critters and exercise creature design skills while playing a dice randomizer game! All supplies provided. No prerequisites necessary.

Adult Classes

Intro to Watercolor Painting with Susan Pfahl

Tuesdays in June, 7-9:30 pm, $120 members, $140 non-members, max 8 students, beginner level, no prerequisites necessary

Each class we experiment with how paint, paper and water react together, then paint simple subjects using our experiments. Masterpieces are unlikely, but skills will increase. Returning students are welcome to repeat this class. New projects and techniques presented in each subsequent series of this class.

Beach Basics: Acrylic Landscape Painting with Rachel Gering

Saturday, June 14, 10:15-3:15, $80 members, $100 non-members, max 8 students, all experience levels welcome

A fun and relaxed 4-hour workshop learning how to paint a beach scene. Composition, blending, layering, and brush techniques will be taught. Use the reference photo provided or bring your own. Includes 1-hour lunch break.

Our Mission is: “To ignite the joy of learning, creating, and appreciating art in our community. We support professional and emerging artists by providing high quality affordable art education to children and adults as well as providing venues for sharing their work.” Village Gallery of Arts is a non-profit (501c3) organization, receives no taxpayer money, and is staffed entirely by member volunteers.