Open Studios & More

The Fall tends to be such a busy time for artists with Art In The Burbs, Beaverton Art Mix, Local 14, Portland Open Studios, and Washington County Open Studios, just to name a few. I spent time last week attending a Sneak Peek in Forest Grove to kick off promotions for Washington County Open Studios on October 19 and 20; and to attend the Artists Reception for Beaverton Art Mix at the library where I was honored to have two paintings juried into Beaverton's annual major art event. This year there were about 650 entries, with 140 selected by the panel of judges to be on display.

"Rainy Day at Sacre-Coeur Basilica," one of two paintings in BAM 2019

Portland Open Studios are always the second and third weekends in October, and our building in Multnomah will be open both weekends in honor of one of the building's artists - Dianne J Erickson - whose work was selected for the tour. In addition to Dianne, six other artists will open their working studios for public viewing and my new art gallery will be open as well. Visitors can drive to one location and see the work spaces of seven artists along with their art work. Dates: Oct. 12/13 and Oct. 19/20; Times: 10 to 5 p.m.; Address: 7830 SW 40th Avenue, Portland 97219 across from the post office in Multnomah.