Inspire Washington presents Cultural Futures 2024, Washington’s annual post-State Legislative Session tour to find out more about new funding and policy opportunities for cultural businesses and supporters. This free workshop at 6:30 p.m. May 1 at the Clark County Historical Museum will present an overview of Washington's Cultural Access Program and next steps for Clark […]
Artist and photographer Lara Blair hosts Creative Connection for Teens for teens ages 13-18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at 411 Art Collective, […]
Vancouver Art Space, located on the second floor of the Vancouver Mall at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283 Vancouver, is offering a four-week Introduction to Oils class, with […]
Art at the Cave welcomes a month-long exhibit, "Hope for Pollinators," featuring works by Sharon Agnor, Cindy Geffel and Kathy Willson. Native bees are losing habitat nesting sites and the Monarch butterfly is expected to be listed as endangered later this year. This exhibit celebrates the creatures whose tiny footprint makes a big difference and […]
Hotel Indigo, 550 Waterfront Way, Vancouver is hosting a first Friday art show from 5 to 7 p.m. May 3 featuring the work of Tal W. Dewitt.
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver, will host “Remembering James Payne: A Retrospective Art Exhibit" from May 3-8. The opening reception is 5 to 8 p.m. May 3 at the church. Jimmy Payne, who passed away in 2023, was well-known for his larger scale, mosaic artwork. Several of Payne’s collectors are loaning his […]
"My Teacher Is a Wolf: The Comics Art of Aron Nels Steinke" is a retrospective of cartoon art from the creator of Mr. Wolf's Class, the bestselling graphic novel series for kids. This exhibit at Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, features 40 original pieces of art used in the creation of all […]
Aurora Gallery, 1004 Main Street, Vancouver, will host a First Friday opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. May 3 featuring the work of Gary Watson, Analyn Anderson and Mike Osborn. The show features photography, mixed media, oil and acrylic paintings. Subjects range from hyperrealism to abstract. Learn more at auroragalleryonline.com or call 360-696-0449.
RedDoor Gallery, 411 N.E. Dallas St., Camas, will open for the first time from 5 to 8 p.m. May 3. The official ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration will be June 7. The gallery is currently open from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. The gallery displays fine art as well as offering classes […]
Vancouver's Downtown Association hosts a First Friday Art Walk on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. Explore downtown Vancouver's many art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Galleries and shops will be open late and many galleries host opening receptions on First Friday where visitors can meet the artists and enjoy […]
Washougal Studio Artists will host the seventh annual Spring Studio Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4-5, timed for Mother's Day gift-giving. The tour includes the work of 23 local artists at seven studio locations. Tour-takers can meet the artists and learn about their inspiration and creative process. The tour features original works […]
Washougal Studio Artists will host the seventh annual Spring Studio Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4-5, timed for Mother's Day gift-giving. The tour includes the work of 23 local artists at seven studio locations. Tour-takers can meet the artists and learn about their inspiration and creative process. The tour features original works […]
Ceramic artist Nicole Seisler will offer an artist's talk from 9 to 11:30 a.m. May 7 in Room 011 (the ceramics studio) of the Frost Art Center on Clark College's […]
Clark College's Archer Gallery, located in the Penguin Union Building, will feature the work of Artist in Residence David Eckard from May 1-31. Viewing hours are Mondays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. An Artist Talk with Eckard will be offered at 10 a.m. May 9 and Eckard will lead a workshop from […]
The Workshop Art Gallery will host an open house launch party from 5 to 8 p.m. May 10 with original art, music, snacks and beverages. Meet the seven artists with studios at the adjacent Adret Artist Collective, 814 S.E. 357th Ave., Washougal.
The La Center Ars Council presents the La Center Arts Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 11 at the Holley Park Wheel Club Community Center, 1000 E. Fourth St., La Center. The event features local artist booths, food vendors and kids' activities. The event will begin with a performance of the Cowlitz Drummers and […]
Vancouver Art Space, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, will offer a “Spring Flowers” Watercolor Make-and-Take class from 2 to 4 p.m. May 11. Artist instructor Hannah Complin will show students how to create a flower with watercolors. Students will learn watercolor techniques to paint a pre-sketched flower. Class is best suited for students […]
Vancouver Art Space, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, Vancouver, is offering a Mother's Day "Paint Your Pet" event from 3 to 6 p.m. May 12. A portion of the $80 class fee will be donated to the Humane Society for Southwest Washington. To participate, email a photo of your pet (a headshot if […]
The community is invited to appreciate the talents and artistic achievements of Ridgefield School District’s artists with a show from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 14 in the Performing Arts Center at the Ridgefield High School, 2630 S. Hillhurst Rd., Ridgefield. This event will feature artwork in many mediums from students in grades K-12. The […]
The Society of Washington Artists Spring Show and Sale is noon to 7 p.m. May 15, 16 and 17 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18 at Vancouver United Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St., Vancouver. The show is one of the largest in Southwest Washington, showcasing the work of fine […]
