News Release from: City of Beaverton
ABSTRACT AND STUDENT ART WORK FEATURED AT BEAVERTON CITY HALL IN JULY
Posted: July 12th, 2012 10:15 AM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-07/1786/56005/IMG_8989.jpg ("Serene Harmony" by 16-year-old Michelle Lepe is featured at Beaverton City Hall through July along with many more works of art.)
The Beaverton Arts Commission (BAC) is hosting art exhibits throughout July at Beaverton City Hall (4755 SW Griffith Drive), featuring works by talented local artists. The artworks may be found in the first, second and third floor corridors.
"July's art displays capture our community's enthusiasm for art," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "From the drawings, paintings and photography created by the very young, to the abstract work by a masterful artist, there is something for everyone to experience."
During the month of July, Mary's Fine Art and Photography and Jeanie Smith will display their work throughout City Hall in the following locations:
First Floor Lobby and Third Floor Corridor: Mary's Fine Art and Photography
Braund is a skilled artist in a variety of media, as well as an accomplished art educator. In this show, she displays her students' artworks. The artwork includes drawings, paintings and photography. For more information, visit www.maryart.net.
Second Floor Lobby: Jeanie Smith
Smith has been involved with art all of her life. Known as a colorist, she paints contemporary abstract. Featured in solo exhibits and group shows in Oregon and California, Smith was presented with the Patricia Burman Most Original Painting Award at the Palm Springs Art Museum in 2004. Her work can currently be seen in Central Oregon and Portland. Visit www.jdapdx.com/JDA_Creative_Services/Artists/Jeanie_Smith/Jeanie_Smith.html for more information.
Beaverton City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All art works are for sale.
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 CITY'S BEAVERTON ARTS COMMISSION
The BAC contributes significantly to the quality of life in Beaverton by presenting artistic and cultural events, which celebrates community values and helps connect residents to their artistic and cultural heritage. The BAC presents annual events such as Last Tuesdays, 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, call 503-526-2288 or the event information line at 503-526-2379, or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beavertonarts.org.
ABOUT BEAVERTON
Beaverton enjoys one of the most diverse populations among Oregon cities. It 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. Most recently, the city was awarded the 2012 Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. 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, as one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com, 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, the Beaverton Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. For more information, please visit www.beavertonoregon.gov or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofbeaverton.
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