Washington County, Oregon - The Cultural Coalition of Washington County opens its 2010 grant cycle on February 22nd.  Washington County based not-for-profit arts, heritage and humanities organizations may apply for $1000 or $2000 grants for activities or projects that support goals of the Washington County Cultural Plan including: public awareness and participation; cultural learning; cultural and economic development; and support for existing cultural organizations.  The Coalition is also offering a $5000 grant to a 501c3 organization for a strategic program or activity that addresses county-wide goals and benchmarks of the Cultural Plan.  Online applications and detailed grant guidelines for the Community Cultural Participation grant program are available online through the Regional Arts and Culture Council website at http://www.racc.org/grants/cultural-coalition-washington-county. 

The grant application period ends April 1st.  The Coalition will determine grant awards in May, and funds are to be used for projects taking place between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011.  Interested parties are encouraged to attend the grant orientation sessions scheduled for Wednesday, March 3rd from 3-5pm, Centro Cultural, 110 N. Adair St, Cornelius or Thursday, March 4th from 9:00-11am, Beaverton Resource Center, 12500 SW Allen Blvd, Beaverton. 

The Coalition (formerly the Washington County Arts, Heritage and Humanities Coalition) was established in 2005 to distribute funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust to promote the cultural identity, quality of life and economic vitality of Washington County and its arts, heritage and humanities organizations.  The Washington County Cultural Plan can be found at http://www.westsideculturalalliance.org . The Coalition has distributed over $120,000 in grants to Washington County based organizations over the last five years. 

The Oregon Cultural Trust was established by the Oregon Legislature to strengthen Oregon’s culture through the establishment of a permanent endowment.  The Trust primarily receives funding from the sale of Cultural license plates and from gifts from individuals and businesses through an Oregon State tax credit program.  The Trust invests a portion of proceeds from the endowment in annual grants to Oregon counties and tribal planning groups, funding for statewide cultural agencies, and competitive grants to cultural non-profits.  To learn more about the Trust or to make a donation please visit the website http://www.culturaltrust.org.

The American Craft Council is now accepting AltCraft applications for our show in San Francisco!

Show dates are August 13-15.

Sixteen makers will be juried into this bustling section, which celebrates the innovative techniques and materials of the burgeoning handmade movement. This is an opportunity for talented artists and indie designers to gain national exposure at a well-established show.

Located at Fort Mason Center on the San Francisco waterfront between Fisherman’s Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge, this show features 250 artists and serves a well-established audience of over 10,000 Bay Area craft enthusiasts.

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Elizabeth Rubidge of Felted Garden, AltCraft: Baltimore ‘09

The average booth is valued at $1,000 but as part of the Council’s commitment to indie crafters, the cost of participation is just $400, which includes a 10-ft skirted table, electricity and lighting trusses in a shared loft space. Plus, there’s no application fee!

Applicants are eligible only if they have NOT shown in an American Craft Council show previously. Embellished commercially-bought objects (e.g., tee shirts, note cards, etc.) are not eligible.

The deadline is Monday, April 5.

Please submit:

(3) low-resolution images of your work
A brief description of your work (materials, dimensions, techniques)
Your contact information (mailing address, email, phone number and website)

Send submissions and inquiries to Erika at .

Finalists will be announced in May.

Triage Wines, a wine importer and distributor working in Washington & Oregon, is hosting an art competition to find 5 artists in the Seattle and Portland areas to design and paint the company’s delivery vans.  Triage specializes in natural, organic, and biodynamic wines from traditional European and European-inspired producers. “The company is looking for artists to help the company express the portfolio’s specific focus in an artistic and memorable way, said Triage’s Marketing Director, David Baer. “While our logo is lovely and all, we want people to know that our business is about promoting natural wines, often farmed by organic or biodynamic methods, which are hand made and express the heritage and specificity of the place from which they come.  The logo simply doesn’t say all of that - but we think there are some wine-loving masterful artists out there who can!“
Interested artists can apply to design and paint one of five vans, transforming it into mobile art.  In addition to having their work selected, each artist will win $350 worth of wine from the Triage portfolio and will receive a $100 stipend toward materials. Interested artists can submit sketches via email to .  All applicants must include their name and phone number as well.  Only applicants in the Seattle and Portland metro areas will be considered.  Entries must be received no later than March 15, 2010, and work will take place between April and September 2010.
Full contest details and more information about Triage Wines can be found at http://www.triagewines.com/vanpaint.

I work for a non-profit affordable housing organization called Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc. (PCRI http://www.pcrihome.org) who’s mission is to preserve, expand and manage affordable housing in the City of Portland and provide access to and advocacy for services for our residents.

I manage a small community center in one of PCRI’s apartment complexes called Park Terrace Community Center in North Portland right off of Alberta St.  The center is a drop-in center that provides residents with community resources (information and referral) as well as weekly programs/classes ranging from exercise to after school tutoring.  The majority of our residents are over the age of 55 but we also have a small immigrant population and a few children.

I am currently looking for a few artists who are willing to volunteer either on a one-time basis or ongoing if they desire at the community center teaching arts and crafts.  I am interested in doing a wide variety of projects including painting, clay, fiber crafts, basket-making, and am open to other suggestions.  I am also very flexible with days and times and can pay for the supplies (up to a reasonable amount) as well as provide a small travel allowance.

If anyone is interested or has any questions, I can be reached at 503-282-1359, Mon-Thurs 12-6:30pm and Fri 2-6:30pm.  I can also be reached by email at:

Thank you so much and I look forward to hearing from interested volunteers.

Amber Starks
Resident Services Coordinator
Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc.
Park Terrace Community Center
315 N. Alberta Street
Portland, OR 97217
503-282-1359 Office/Fax

Open Engagement is a three-day conference that is an initiative of the Portland State University Art and Social Practice concentration and co-sponsored by Pacific Northwest College of Art and Portland Community College. Directed by Jen Delos Reyes and Harrell Fletcher and planned in conjunction with the Portland State University MFA Monday Night Lecture Series, this conference features three nationally and internationally renowned artists: Mark Dion, Amy Franceschini and Nils Norman. The conference will showcase work by Temporary Services, InCUBATE, and a new project by Mark Dion created in collaboration with the PSU Art and Social Practice concentration.

The artists involved in Open Engagement: Making Things, Making Things Better, Making Things Worse, challenge our traditional ideas of what art is and does. These artist’s projects mediate the contemporary frameworks of art as service, as social space, as activism, as interactions, and as relationships, and tackle subject matter ranging from urban planning, alternative pedagogy, play, fiction, sustainability, political conflict and the social role of the artist.

Can socially engaged art do more harm than good? Are there ethical responsibilities for social art? Does socially engaged art have to do civic or public good? Can there be transdisciplinary approaches to contemporary art making that would contribute to issues such as urban planning and sustainability? As both urban planning and contemporary art imagine new worlds, how can art projects be seen as potential models for living?

This conference is an intensive, immersive, around the clock experience. Open Engagement is approached as a social art work in itself. Artists will create housing, food, transportation, exhibitions, partnerships, exhibitions, tours, special events and include of multiple audiences from their own interests and practices, building on the ideas explored throughout the conference.

Open Engagement is a free conference that will happen May 14-17, 2010, in Portland, Oregon. Contributors are not asked to pay a registration fee and the public will not be charged to attend. Contributors to the event will be supported in the following ways: A variety of transportation will be provided that draws on Portland’s bike culture and takes advantage of its excellent public transportation. Contributors will be housed in Portland homes, paired with a host based on common interests. Several meals during the conference will be provided that emphasize slow food, community cooking and underground cafes. Other meals will highlight Portland’s food cart culture. Nightlife and social activities will be integrated into local businesses, using local pubs and cafes as conference hubs. Open Engagement is a conference, an exhibition/performance venue, a mini-residency and workshops. Participants will partake in experiences that connect them with each other: artists, art institutions, audiences, and communities.

You are invited to contribute to Open Engagement: Making Things, Making Things Better, Making Things Worse by submitting your projects, performances, tours, presentations, or panel ideas. Other formats are also welcomed. You are encouraged to think of ways to connect peers and colleagues at this conference, connect and engage a greater community and work across disciplines.

All interested individuals are encouraged to submit proposals. This conference is not exclusive to artists.

Part 1: Propose a project, paper, performance, discussion, intervention panel (or other format) that relates to the theme of the conference (500 word max).

Part 2: Write a short bio (100 words or less).

Part 3: Fill out the brief questionnaire and application form (http://www.openengagement.info). We want to help you make interesting connections at this conference, and this will help us facilitate that.

Email your submission to

DEADLINE:
January 15, 11:59pm 2010 (Pacific Standard Time)

WEDNESDAY DEC. 2, 7p.
Clark Art Talks, Monthly Artist and Scholar Lecture Series is proud to present Chas Bowie

Chas Bowie writes about contemporary art and photography. He is an art critic for the Oregonian and a contributor to numerous art and culture publications. Bowie currently teaches at Pacific Northwest College of Art and his artwork has been exhibited in museums and galleries nationally.

This lecture series is generously supported in part by the Archer Gallery, the ASCC (Associated Students of Clark College) and TILT Export:

Clark College
PUB 161, Fireside Lounge
1933 Ft. Vancouver Way,
Vancouver, Washington

OCAC Ceramics Guild Holiday Sale
Saturday December 5th 9am-4pm
Sunday December 6th 9am-2pm
Location: Ash Street Gallery, on Ash Between 6th and Grand

Part of the proceeds from this sale will go to the Oregon College of Art and Craft Ceramics Guild, an OCAC ceramic student and Alumni organization, to help students travel to workshops, conferences, and bring visiting artists to the OCAC campus.

For further questions, please email

Hello I am a painter/artist, I worked for a building development company downtown. They have some unleased spaces, (great locations) and have given permission to use these spaces to display art. This will last until the spaces are leased.(or we piss the landlord off) There are no commissions, or fees involved. Artist are responsible for there own contacts, and sales.(if any) Mind you this is not a commercial venture.
This is not a forum political or otherwise. This is an art project to help artist display there work. I am not trying to lease these spaces, I do not represent the owner. We just have permission to show art. If you can go by S.W. Fifth and Alder to see what we are doing. And how we are displaying the work. And want to get involved and show your work, You may be asked to help i.e., making artist info sheets, setting up art work, help making easels etc.. You may need to provide your own easels or displays. I may be able to assist with easels, or displays. I am trying to include all types of fine art. I think that the window sills would do nicely for some sculpture. I will change work monthly.(depending on demand) Sold work must remain in show all month.
Please go by the space, and check it out before you respond. After you see what we are doing, and if you want to be included. Email mail a sample of, or link to your work to . The next location I will be setting up is at S.W. Third and Stark. I hope to have this set by the end of next week but space is still available.

Location: pdx

it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

Original URL: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ats/1458202193.html

We are looking for all types of products, groups and crafts for a family-friendly holiday event at Indian Hills Elementary School located at:  21260 SW Rock Rd. Aloha, OR 97006.
December 5, 2009 - 10am to 4pm.  Load in is at 8:30am
Vendor spots are available for $25.00 and consist of a 6 foot by 30 inch folding table.
For an application, please visit our webpage at http://www.ihholiday.blogspot.com or call Anne @ (503) 809-1721

We are working on coordinating the details of the second annual “Uncork Joy! RiverGala”  fundraiser to benefit the Children’s Cancer Association. It will be held at the Thirst RiverPlace location on Nov. 7, 2009. Last year, we raised $16,000 for CCA and this year, we are hoping to top that! We had 85 attendees and this year we will have up to 120.

We are trying to get approximately 20 pieces of original art in our silent auction. In addition, we are planning to have handmade Christmas Tree Ornaments that will be for sale. The theme of the ornaments is “Joy” and we are looking for a partner to create these. That is where OCAC comes in. We would love to offer the opportunity for your students/faculty to create ornaments that illustrate what ‘Joy’ means to them. The ornaments can be metal, wood, fabric, or a combination of things. We hope to have at least 30+ ornaments to adorn a beautiful tree which will be the centerpiece of the event. The ornaments will be for sale for $40 each.

Our hope is that the students/faculty would donate their ornaments to us to benefit CCA. In exchange, we would love to reserve 5 (of the 20) spots for original artwork to OCAC to be offered for sale in the silent auction portion of the event. They can be from students or faculty. The details for the Call to Artists can be viewed on our blog spot at:  http://www.jcpahl.blogspot.com  or by contacting us by email at: 

Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro
0315 SW Montgomery St. Suite 330 & 340
Portland, OR 97201     503-295-2747
http://www.thirstwinebar.com

Children’s Cancer Association
http://www.joyrx.org

The 6th Annual Robot Exchange!
at Hotel Congress
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 7:00pm- 2:00am

Deadline: September 8th

The Robot Exchange is about sharing your art. Whether you use found objects, weld, sew, paint, sculpt, whittle, or draw a robot we want to exhibit it.The Robot Exchange is whirling into its 6th year and is arguably Tucson’s largest “art party”. The evening evolves into a dance party that will take over all of Hotel Congress.

Contact Kristina or Janessa for details and to let them know you’re coming:
or janessabates @gmail.com

Thanks to David Slutes and David Aguirre for their help.

The 11th Annual International Drag King Community Extravaganza is looking for art and films that center on Drag King Culture, Gender performance, and/or the intersections between race, class, sex, sexuality, and other border you may encounter. This year’s theme is “NO BORDERS”.

Both the art exhibtion and film festival are unjuried. No entry fee to participate.

Artists:
An art exhibit will be held at Dinnerware Artspace, 264 E. Congress, October 19-25.
Artist Reception Thursday: October 22, 6-8pm. Free
Deadline: October 18th.
For press purposes, send high resolution images asap to Sway at:

A brief bio may be used in our program guide, and for an information booklet at Dinnerware. All art must be ready to hang or show.

Filmmakers:
Label your DVD with the project’s title, contact info, and total run time.
A brief bio may be used in a program guide.

See the 11th Annual International Drag King Community Extravaganza website at: http://www.idkexi.com

Drop off or mail artwork, or DVD’s at:
3030 E. Drachman
Tucson, Az. 85716
Or
714 E.10th St. #8
Tucson, AZ. 85719

The WCA Board invites all Washington County artists and performers to take a look at and join our artists and performers Web site.
http://www.artstage.info

REQUEST FOR SERVICES:  OBEC Consulting Engineers, Eugene, OR, is seeking local artists, architects, landscape architects, and other design professionals as part of Art and Design Teams to design and implement aesthetic enhancements for the I-5: Willamette River Bridge project in Eugene, Oregon. OBEC is designing the replacement bridge for Oregon Department of Transportation.
A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held Aug. 25, 2009, 10 AM, Lane Council of Governments, Buford Conf. Rm., 5th Fl., 859 Willamette St., Eugene, OR 97401. Proposals are due September 8, 2009.  OBEC is an EEO employer and strongly encourages DMWESB participation.
One detail you will get from the full RFS (which can be e-mailed to you from Pam Swenson in a 2.1mb PDF package) is that only leads are required to attend the mandatory meeting stated above. Later that afternoon, a list of all the attendees with their contact information will be distributed to all who have requested the RFS. This project has many facets and can use many skills.  OBEC intends to facilitate networking and team-building. 
For the full RFS, contact:
Pamela J. Swenson
Operations Coordinator
OBEC Consulting Engineers
920 Country Club Rd, Ste 100B
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone:  541.683.6090
Fax:  541.683.6576
email: 

The Oregon Arts Commission is pleased to announce a new opportunity for public artists.

Oregon State Hospital Replacement: Community Project Salem, Oregon

The Oregon Arts Commission (“Commission”) is seeking artists interested in creating site-specific works of art that involve the patient community for the Oregon State Hospital Replacement Project. The Oregon State Hospital, which is a part of the Department of Human Services, is a significant, state-of-the-art healing facility located in Salem, Oregon.

For more than 120 years the Oregon State Hospital has been Oregon’s primary mental health facility. Located on a vast 144 acre campus, the current facility has approximately 60 buildings built from 1883 to the mid-1950s. It is notable as the location for the film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

As indicated, this invitation to artists is only for an artistic project which involves the patient community (referred to as “consumers of mental health services” or “consumers”) as significant collaborators. The artist may involve the patient community in the content, the making, or the ongoing evolution of the work. The commissioned project should add to the vibrant healing environment of the hospital and reflect the diversity of the consumers and staff. Interested artists should note that, due to the nature of this facility, there will be significant concerns for durability of materials and patient/staff safety. An artist’s past experience working with diverse communities will be carefully considered. The artwork must be durable, unbreakable, touchable when possible, and considerate of the specific needs of the consumers in the portion of the new hospital facility the work will be located.

Budget: The total budget for artwork for this project exceeds $1.3 million. This budget will be divided between multiple contracts. Applicants must indicate a minimum budget requirement for consideration in a cover letter to application materials.

Deadline: Complete applications must be received in the Oregon Arts Commission office no later than 5pm Friday, September 4, 2009.

Note: While referred to as an RFP, requirements to apply do not include a specific design proposal.

Meagan Atiyeh
Visual Arts Coordinator