OREGON WOMEN'S CAUCUS FOR ART EXHIBITS AT BEAVERTON CITY HALL IN JULY AND AUGUST
Posted: July 6th, 2011 11:57 AM
- Shadow boxes, mixed media, and sculpture on display -
The Beaverton Arts Commission (BAC) is hosting new exhibits throughout July at City Hall (4755 SW Griffith Drive) featuring works by talented local artists. The works of art will grace the first, second, and third floor corridors.
"We are so pleased to be able to showcase the art of such talented and accomplished local artists in July and August," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "With such a wide variety of works being shown, this exhibit has something for everyone. I encourage all visitors to take a look!"
During the months of July and August, artwork by the Oregon Chapter of the Women's Caucus for Art can be found on all three floors at City Hall.
Oregon Women's Caucus for Art (OWCA)
For July, OWCA members have submitted artwork of various media to encompass the exhibition theme of "Crossing Boundaries/Breaking Boundaries." There will be several art quilts with mixed media incorporating two-dimensional and three-dimensional applications, three-dimensional, assemblage-sculptural works, fiber art objects, gauze/fiber masks, mixed media paper works, mixed media shadowbox paintings, photography, two dimensional paintings, and a free standing three-dimensional, mixed media sculpture. The work reveals the modern trend and perspective of using several media, versus the traditional approach of using a single media in painting or sculpture.
The Women's Caucus for Art is a national non-profit association of professional women artists, art educators, art students and arts administrators. The national caucus was formed in 1972 as an outgrowth of the College Art Association. The Oregon chapter was formed in 1987 to reach out to women in Oregon and southwest Washington. Membership has grown nationally to more than 35 local chapters. National conferences are held every year in February in varying cities throughout the United States.
Beaverton City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All art works are for sale. If you are interested in experiencing more art collections, the Beaverton Arts Commission also has revolving art exhibits at Providence St. Vincent Hospital (9205 Southwest Barnes Road), Cedar Hills Recreation Center (11640 SW Park Way), and the Artisan Salon (4430 SW Lombard Avenue). For more information, please contact Elaine Orcutt at (503) 526-2299 or eorcutt@beavertonoregon.gov.
ABOUT THE BEAVERTON ARTS COMMISSION
The BAC contributes significantly to the quality of life in Beaverton by presenting artistic and cultural events, which celebrate community values and helps connect residents to their artistic and cultural heritage. The BAC presents annual events such as Last Tuesdays, an summer celebration of music, and food, as well as the Visual Arts Showcase and Ten Tiny Dances. In addition, the BAC leads public art projects, including Beaverton's mural program. For more information about the Beaverton Arts Commission, visit www.beavertonarts.org or call (503) 526-2288 or the event information line at (503) 526-2379. Get to know Art at www.beavertonarts.org or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beavertonarts.org.
ABOUT BEAVERTON
Beaverton was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton has been named one of the safest cities in the Pacific Northwest for three consecutive years, as one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities. Beaverton also enjoys one of the most diverse populations among Oregon cities. For more information, please visit www.beavertonoregon.gov.
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