PHOTOGRAPHY, FINE JEWELRY AND HOLIDAY GIFTS ON DISPLAY DURING DECEMBER AT BEAVERTON CITY HALL
News Release from City of Beaverton
Posted on FlashAlert: December 13th, 2013 2:50 PM
The Beaverton Arts Commission (BAC) is featuring "Making the World a Little Smaller," a nature photography exhibition by Through Light Photography as well as a collection of fine jewelry and holiday gifts at Beaverton City Hall (4755 SW Griffith Drive) through December.
"The caliber of artists in our community continues to astound me," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "I encourage everyone to visit City Hall to view these stunning photographs, jewelry, wood carved items, and other beautiful works."
First, Second, and Third Floors: Through Light Photography
The collection includes images from Oregon, Washington, California, Wyoming, Utah and Iceland by photographers Beth Buglione and Gisela Melendez.
Buglione, a professional photographer and Oregon native, received her first camera at age 10. She graduated from the University of Oregon and worked in corporate communications before switching to the newspaper business. Buglione is now a full-time photography coach with Through Light Photography when she isn't finding her own images. She has won numerous awards, including international recognition for work in the United Kingdom and a People's Choice award in Sydney, Australia.
Melendez is a self-taught photographer who has honed her craft since the age of 13. Born in Puerto Rico, she traveled to the mainland United States at a young age, practicing photography whenever possible. Melendez has a keen eye for capturing breathtaking moments in nature, whether it's waterfalls, ocean seascapes or lenticular clouds on Mt. Rainer. She is currently a full-time photography coach with Through Light Photography and does her own custom matting and framing.
Third Floor Pedestals: Dick and Jane Millager
Dick and Jane Millager are a husband and wife duo specializing in fine wood working. Their designs are influenced by their travels throughout America's southwest. The Millager's achieve their results through various techniques, including ancient chip carving and intricate scroll saw work. The Millager's will showcase their new jewelry designs, humorous clocks, hand-crafted bowls, wine stoppers, ornaments and other artistic household items. The Millager's works will be on display through January. For more information, visit www.DickJaneMillager.com.
Beaverton City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All artworks 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), Progress Ridge New Seasons (14805 SW Barrows Road), and the Artisan Salon (4430 SW Lombard Avenue). For more information, please contact Elaine Worden at 503-526-2299 or eworden@BeavertonOregon.gov.
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.
In 2013, Beaverton was again recognized as the safest city in Oregon. Since 2007, Beaverton has been named one of the safest cities in the Northwest. In 2012, the city was awarded the 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 was named 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. Beaverton also enjoys one of the most diverse populations in Oregon. For more information, please visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov. Fans are also encouraged to like the City of Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton for information, reminders and City of Beaverton news.
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"The caliber of artists in our community continues to astound me," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "I encourage everyone to visit City Hall to view these stunning photographs, jewelry, wood carved items, and other beautiful works."
First, Second, and Third Floors: Through Light Photography
The collection includes images from Oregon, Washington, California, Wyoming, Utah and Iceland by photographers Beth Buglione and Gisela Melendez.
Buglione, a professional photographer and Oregon native, received her first camera at age 10. She graduated from the University of Oregon and worked in corporate communications before switching to the newspaper business. Buglione is now a full-time photography coach with Through Light Photography when she isn't finding her own images. She has won numerous awards, including international recognition for work in the United Kingdom and a People's Choice award in Sydney, Australia.
Melendez is a self-taught photographer who has honed her craft since the age of 13. Born in Puerto Rico, she traveled to the mainland United States at a young age, practicing photography whenever possible. Melendez has a keen eye for capturing breathtaking moments in nature, whether it's waterfalls, ocean seascapes or lenticular clouds on Mt. Rainer. She is currently a full-time photography coach with Through Light Photography and does her own custom matting and framing.
Third Floor Pedestals: Dick and Jane Millager
Dick and Jane Millager are a husband and wife duo specializing in fine wood working. Their designs are influenced by their travels throughout America's southwest. The Millager's achieve their results through various techniques, including ancient chip carving and intricate scroll saw work. The Millager's will showcase their new jewelry designs, humorous clocks, hand-crafted bowls, wine stoppers, ornaments and other artistic household items. The Millager's works will be on display through January. For more information, visit www.DickJaneMillager.com.
Beaverton City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All artworks 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), Progress Ridge New Seasons (14805 SW Barrows Road), and the Artisan Salon (4430 SW Lombard Avenue). For more information, please contact Elaine Worden at 503-526-2299 or eworden@BeavertonOregon.gov.
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.
In 2013, Beaverton was again recognized as the safest city in Oregon. Since 2007, Beaverton has been named one of the safest cities in the Northwest. In 2012, the city was awarded the 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 was named 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. Beaverton also enjoys one of the most diverse populations in Oregon. For more information, please visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov. Fans are also encouraged to like the City of Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton for information, reminders and City of Beaverton news.
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