The Fern Prairie Art Fest features the work of nine juried artists from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 3 and 4 at Shangri-La Farm, 1.5 miles north of Lacamas Lake. Artists selling their works include Liz Pike, Bev Birdwell, Matthew Clarkson, Cheryl Folkers, Dave Garbot, David Gerton, Charlene Hale, Gail Haskett and Keith Russell. […]
The Vancouver Arts & Music Festival returns to Esther Short Park (West Eighth and Columbia streets) and downtown Vancouver Aug. 2-4 featuring award-winning musicians, visual artists and performers from Vancouver, the region and around the world. The three-day event hosts three stages, juried art shows, pop-up galleries, dance performances, family activities, food vendors and three […]
Learn the basics of watercolor with instructor Hannah Complin during Art Zone's Watercolor Boot Camp, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 4 at 6923 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Suite 230, Camas. Students will learn painting washes and "wet on wet" painting; brushwork and basic color theory; texture techniques and blending; and how to fix mistakes. All materials […]
The Washougal Art and Music Festival is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 10 in Reflection Plaza on Main Street. The artists' market features several dozen local artists selling their one-of-a-kind creations, including oil and acrylic paintings, pottery, fiber arts, photography, lapidary, watercolor, mixed media and jewelry. Meet the artists and learn how each piece […]
Art at the Cave gallery will host a Collage Laboratory with artist Greg Bee from for ages 18 and over. Drop in at any time to socialist while you cut and paste. Participants should bring their own glue sticks. Other materials will be supplied. Collage Laboratory is held from 2 to 5 p.m. every second […]
Art Zone will offer a suminagashi (or the Japanese art of paper-marbling) class from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 16 at 6929 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Camas. Instructor Carolyn Macpherson will teach attendees the art of suminagashi, or “floating ink" -- the process of marbling plain paper with water and richly pigmented ink to transform it […]
Birdhouse Books hosts "The Ephemerists," a paper arts and collage group that meets from 5 to 7 p.m. on the third Friday of every month at 1001 Main St., Vancouver. The group will make journals, do collage, make washi tape and other paper-based creative projects. There's a $5 charge per person to cover costs for […]
Paint a beach from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 17 at Art Zone, 6923 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Suite 230, Camas. Artist instructor Hannah Complin will lead the class in painting washes and using the "wet on wet" technique, as well as watercolor layering or "glazing" and texture techniques. All materials and supplies are provided in […]
Kilnfolk Clay Studio and Gallery, 108 W Sixth St., Vancouver, is offering an eight-week ceramic course from 6 to 8 Mondays starting Aug. 19. The cost is $550. This course is for complete beginners and those with intermediate levels of experience to advance their skills on the pottery wheel. Elements of hand-building will also be […]
Juxtaposition, a home furnishing store at 425 N.E. Fourth Ave. in Camas and 4315B S. Settler Drive in Ridgefield, is hosting "Summer Art Series" at both locations featuring local artists. Camas artists will be highlighted on the first Friday of each month, June to September. Ridgefield artists will be showcased on Thursdays from May to […]
Art Zone is offering a Watercolor Boot Camp for Beginners from 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 24 at 6923 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Suite 230, Camas. Artist Instructor Hannah Complin will tech students the basics of watercolor, including painting washes and "wet on wet" painting; brushwork and basic color theory; texture techniques and blending; and how […]
Art n the Pearl Fine Arts and Crafts Festival is Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 on Portland's North Park Blocks. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 2. Admission is free. The festival features art by 130 visual artists selected to exhibit their […]
"Every Shadow Has An Answer" is the title of an upcoming exhibit featuring 24 creative cyanotypes by Rachel Mulder and Sarah Lynne Hunter, hosted at the Corridor Gallery, located at 610 Esther St., opening reception will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31. Cyanotypes are made through placing an object, or anything that […]
Art n the Pearl Fine Arts and Crafts Festival is Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 on Portland's North Park Blocks. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 2. Admission is free. The festival features art by 130 visual artists selected to exhibit their […]
Art n the Pearl Fine Arts and Crafts Festival is Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 on Portland's North Park Blocks. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 2. Admission is free. The festival features art by 130 visual artists selected to exhibit their […]
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, 411 Dallas St., Camas. Each session features a creative activity in a supportive environment with the aim of inspiring teens' creativity and fostering social connections. […]
See works by Tal DeWitt at The Liquor Cabinet inside Hotel Indigo from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 6, in conjunction with downtown Vancouver's First Friday Art Walk. DeWitt is known for his impressionistic pet portraits and Pacific Northwest landscapes.
Downtown Camas will host "Celebrate Art" from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 6. This event is a combination of art installments, art shows, art activities, kids' art, shopping and dining. Vote for your favorite piece in the plein air panting competition, watch artist demonstrations, participate in a passport activity with prizes, visit are galleries in […]
Cherie Savoie Tintary collage artist is showing her collage at Burnt Bridge Cellars until starting Sept. 6 through Sept 29. Self guided tour, stop by to see the show during First Friday or during business hours, 5 to 8 p.m.
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 […]
