All Oregon Calligraphers Conference

Capital Calligraphers is proud to present the 2009 All Oregon Calligraphers Conference on Saturday, October 24 at Western Oregon University. Artists of all levels are welcome. The conference will include a keynote speaker and several choices of afternoon classes. For more information, visit their web site, www.capitalcalligraphers.org.

Artist-in-Residence Lectures at OCAC

June 30 & July 1, 2009 at 5:30PM
Oregon College of Art and Craft Drawing Studio

This summer, OCAC is hosting three guest and two faculty artists in residence for a six-week period. The residents will use this period to share ideas and inspiration while working in our studios on their proposed body of work. In addition to the residency, each of the summer residents will present their work to the community in a brief introductory slide presentation. Residents include: Tracey Cockrell, Ann Marie Kennedy, Julie McNiel, and OCAC faculty members Karl Burkheimer and Michelle Ross. (images: Julie McNiel and Diana Guerror-Macia)

OCAC’s Artist-in-Residence Program is supported by a generous grant from The Collins Foundation.

Art inspired by dance

Students from Canby HS, St. Mary's Academy and Wilson HS will have art work on display at the Keller Auditorium, June 5-7th, during the Oregon Ballet Theatre performance of RUSH + ROBBINS. These students participated in the OBT Educational Outreach program, drawing and photographing the dancers during rehearsals throughout the 2008-09 school year. Photo by D. Hertert, WHS 

Art Education 2.0

Art Education 2.0 is a global community of art educators exploring uses of new technology.

The aim of Art Education 2.0 is to explore ways of using Web 2.0 and other digital technologies to promote best practices, encourage cultural exchanges, facilitate joint creative work, and support artistic projects, curricular activities, and professional development opportunities deemed important by our members.

With almost 4000 members, I encourage you to consider joining this growing group!http://arted20.ning.com/

Linda Kieling, Rosemont Ridge Middle School

Free Clay from the Portland Children's Museum

Did you know you can get free clay from the Portland Children's Museum? They have a clay room for kids to play with the clay but they never fire it. They just recycle it. They get a great deal from Georgies (Isn't Kristy at Georgie's the greatest) and then when they are done with their clay. They reconstitute it and put it in bags again all ready to use. The only catch is that they only give to non-profits which of course includes public schools. When your budget is strapped and you still want to use clay here is an option for you. You may need to wait since you probably won't be the only one asking so plan on asking ahead of time. Just use the contact below to check it out. Good luck!

Studio Coordinator
Lucas Skorczeski
(503) 471-9921
lskorczeski@portlandcm.org

www.portlandcm.org