News Release from: City of Beaverton
BEAVERTON ARTS COMMISSION PRESENTS THE RESER'S FINE FOODS 30TH ANNUAL VISUAL ARTS SHOWCASE
Posted: October 17th, 2012 2:16 PM
The Reser's Fine Foods' 30th Annual Visual Arts Showcase art exhibit and sale, presented by the Beaverton Arts Commission (BAC), will run from Saturday, Nov. 3 through Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Beaverton City Library (12375 SW 5th Street). The showcase is free, open to the public, and features more than 90 works of art by Oregon artists.
"It's amazing to think about the tremendous talents represented by the Visual Arts Showcase over the past 30 years," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "Showcase continues to provide a unique opportunity to view inspirational works created by Oregon artists, displayed right here in Beaverton."
An Opening Night Gala and Reception will kick off the nine day exhibition and sale on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. in meeting rooms A and B of the Beaverton City Library. Open to the public, the gala allows community members to meet the participating artists, as well as local community leaders, while getting a chance to vote for their favorite work. Awards will be announced at the gala, which includes seven $100 first place awards, and a $500 Best of Show award. Professional Pianist, Linda Smith, will perform throughout the evening.
"It's hard to believe that Showcase has celebrated art in our community for 30 years!" said BAC President Shelley Wright. "It's wonderful to see the evolution of our artists and how many participate in the jury process to be chosen for the Beaverton Showcase. Here's to the next 30 years!"
Before the gala on Saturday, Nov. 3, the Westside Cultural Alliance will present a workshop for grant seekers from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Library Auditorium titled "Finding and Getting the Right Grant." The workshop fee is $25 for an individual and $50 for organizations (admits 5). For more information, visit www.WestsideCulturalAlliance.org.
During the entire month of November, Art On Broadway gallery will host the Beaverton Arts Commission's Past Showcase Award Winners Exhibit. A special public reception will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. Art On Broadway is located at 12570 SW Broadway Street in Beaverton and is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information, please visit www.ArtOnBroadway.net or call 503-601-3300.
Music in Small Spaces will highlight the performing arts with Ronn McFarlane in a Solo Lute Concert on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 2:30 p.m. in the Library Auditorium. Tickets are $9. Visit www.MusicinSmallSpaces.org or call 503-644-0712 for more information.
The Photography Education Group will host a Photo Review in the library conference room on Saturday, Nov. 10 from noon to 2 p.m. Photographers are encouraged to bring their photos for a free critique. For more information, contact Robert Brummitt at 503-614-0161.
The 30th Annual Visual Arts Showcase, exhibition and art sale, is sponsored by Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., the Oregonian, and the city of Beaverton. A special thank you to arts patron sponsor Beaverton Toyota and arts support sponsors Heitzman Body and Paint, Inc., Dick Blick Art Materials, Koeber's Flooring, Furniture, and Window Coverings, Act On Software, and Monteaux's Restaurant.
Following the Showcase, the 10th annual Teen Art Show will run from Nov.15 through Nov.18 at the Beaverton City Library. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to submit up to three works of art. Submissions will be accepted at the main library's Teen Desk from Nov.12 through 14. Guidelines and submission materials can be found online. New this year is the addition of the People's Choice Award, in which the winner will receive a $100 gift card to Blick Art Materials. Similarly, the school with the most submissions will receive a $50 Blick Art Materials gift certificate for their art department. An opening reception with refreshments will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov.15. Visit the Teen Space page at www.BeavertonLibrary.org or call 503-350-4001 for more information about the Teen Art Show.
ABOUT THE CITY'S BEAVERTON ARTS COMMISSION
The BAC contributes significantly to the quality of life in Beaverton by presenting artistic and cultural events that celebrate community values and help 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. Most recently, the city was awarded the 2012 Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. 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. 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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