  4th ANNUAL "NIGHTS IN WHITE SALMON" ART & WINE FUSION
Annual Event - 3rd Saturday in July
July 19, 2008 | 5-9pm
Downtown White Salmon, WA
Join us for the Fourth Annual White Salmon Art & Wine Fusion on Saturday, July 19, 2008, 5:00-9:00 pm, in downtown White Salmon.
This event will feature wine tasting from several local wineries, local artists working and selling art, multiple stages of music, and local, high-quality food and drink vendors. There is no charge for attending. A wine-tasting "passport" will be available for purchase, and includes a commemorative wineglass, tasting tickets, and entries for local merchant prizes.
Go here for the complete schedule of venues, wineries, artists, performers, food vendors, and sponsors.
For more information, call Rishell Graves at (509) 493-2335.
Artwork for 2008 Art & Wine Fusion poster by Cori Dietsch.
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Gallery Show
Hallway Gallery, Inn of the White Salmon
July 16, 2008 | 6-8pm
White Salmon, WA
Please join the Inn of the White Salmon at an artist reception celebrating the first show in their new Hallway Gallery.
The reception will be held from 6-8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 16, and will feature quilt art by Joan Ahlers, metal sculptures by John Mayo, and photography by Loren VanWagner, Flo Niemesch, and Josh Kline. Please come meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments and beverages.
For more information call the Inn of the White Salmon at 509.493.2335.
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 7 Artists for 7 Weeks
Gallery Show
June 1 through July 18, 2008
White Salmon Valley Community Library, White Salmon, WA
Reception: Friday, June 13, 2008, 6pm
Music & Refreshments
Seven local artists will join artistic forces for a unique and diverse gallery show at the White Salmon Valley Community Library from June 1 through July 18, 2008. All of the artists are Columbia High School Seniors graduating this June. The public is cordially invited to meet the artists at the gallery reception on Friday, June 13, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. Music will be by 'The Tall Trees' with Desmond Fuller and Bart Plimmer. Refreshments will be provided.
Participating artists are Sera Stanton, Liz Reetz, Erin Holwegner, Nicole Dunn, Fanny Domijan, Amanda Wanner, and Robin Swanhuyser. Although each artist has refined their art for many years, the works featured in the show will be more recent--many completed this year. The seven artists will show works in a wide range of media from jewelry and renaissance costume design to silk-screen and illustration. Stanton, Reetz, Holwegner, Dunn and Domijan will show drawings and paintings including pen & ink, pencil, chalk pastels, oil pastels, water color, acrylic, oil paint, Prismacolor pencils, Prismacolor markers, graphite, and silk screen. Wanner will exhibit a renaissance gown inspired by Raphael’s painting, "Girl with a Unicorn," that she designed and constructed for her Senior Project. Swanhuyser will display one-of-a-kind jewelry in semi-precious stones, silver & beads.
When asked what inspired their art, responses included: the people around them--from great grandmothers to art teachers; ideas--from dreams to theology; and the world around them: from landscapes, to the abstract colors and lines in the natural world. Please join us to celebrate these very talented young artists as they finish up their high school careers and move on to the next exciting phase of their lives. For more information on this event or other library programs and services, call the library 509.493.1132 or visit the Fort Vancouver Regional Library website.
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 WHITE SALMON SPRING FESTIVAL
Annual Columbia Gorge Event
May 30 - June 1, 2008
Rheingarten Park, White Salmon, WA
There will be plenty of great family fun and entertainment at the 2008 White Salmon Spring Festival.
Activities will include:
- Parade
- Sawdust Coin Hunt
- Egg Toss
- Watermelon Eating Contest
- Chili Cook-Off
- Live Music
Food and merchandise will be available for purchase.
For more information visit WhiteSalmonSpringFestival.com
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POSTER COMPETITION
for the 2008 "Nights in White Salmon" Art & Wine Fusion
May 12, 2008 (Deadline)
Attention all Gorge Artists!
It’s time for our 4th annual "Nights in White Salmon" Art & Wine Fusion Poster Competition! We're looking for a poster that reflects the spirit of the event and our community. Keep in mind that your design needs to translate well in print for possible use on publications and tee shirts. Get creative and help us publicize the Art and Wine Fusion 2008 event in blazing color!
Size: minimum 8 ½" x 11" to 3' x 5'
Medium: watercolor, oils, acrylic, pastel, pencil
Prize: $250 cash
Deadline: May 12, 2008
Submission location: Inn of the White Salmon, 172 W Jewett Blvd, White Salmon, WA
Winning entry becomes property of the White Salmon Arts Council.
Questions? Email John Mayo at johnmayo@gorge.net.
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 GORGE ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS
Annual Columbia Gorge Event
On Saturday and Sunday, April 12 and 13, 2008, more than thirty artists in the Mid-Columbia region of the Columbia Gorge will open their studios to the public as part of the region’s second organized open studios tour. Come on an art adventure and see artists in their natural habitats, their studios in communities along the Columbia River in Oregon and Washington, east of Portland and west of the Deschutes River.
The array of artwork produced by Gorge artists is incredible. The tour will feature original works by artists living and working in the region. Participating artists will open their work spaces for the public to view how and where they work, and to ask the artist directly any questions about their work, but only for two days. Visitors will have the chance to stop at the studios of their choice any time between 10 am and 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday.
Through Gorge Artists Open Studios, tourists will enhance their knowledge of art and culture in the Columbia Gorge, and view and purchase artwork not available in galleries.
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WHITE SALMON ARTS COUNCIL PALETTE PROJECT
Calling All Artists, Artisans, and Craftworkers
November-December 2007
The White Salmon Arts Council has endorsed a new project to develop a pictorial "palette" of the artistic works of the White Salmon Arts Community. The first phase is to compile a Palette collection of photographs (essentially an art community portfolio) representing many artistic works from each of our local artists and our friends of the arts. This Palette will be used to create various slide shows, pamphlets and other display and advertising media to help spread the word about our thriving local arts community.
Our planned initial product will be a digital slide show containing pictures of up to five works from the members who participate in this initial trial effort. Works will always be fully credited to the artist and the photos will not be sold by the Arts Council except by separate agreement with the artist. If this project is successful, we envision the concept can expand to include our local and regional merchants, producers and activities in advertising media to help further promote our town and region as a "destination" hotspot for the arts, activities, vacationing, and shopping.
To make this project succeed we strongly encourage all artists and friends of the arts to offer photos of their works to the Palette. This may include examples from any media (photography, fabric, paint, glass, boat building, writing, etc.) that can be photographically represented. Two White Salmon Arts Council members, Nayland Wilkins (commercial photographer) and Lloyd DeKay (amateur photographer), have conceived and volunteered to develop this project, including collecting and/or taking/editing photos of participating artists' works, creating the initial slide presentation and burning it onto CD/DVD for distribution.
If you are interested and willing to include your works in this Palette Project, please contact:
- Primary - Lloyd DeKay - LDeKay@gorge.net - 509-637-2737
- Secondary - Nayland Wilkins - Nayland@excite.com - 541-993-1660
to arrange to submit your photos or arrange a time to have photos taken of your works. With your strong support we envision having the first sample product ready to be premiered at the January 2008 White Salmon Arts Council meeting.
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"I'M DREAMING OF A WHITE SALMON" HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
Annual Event - 1st Saturday in December
 December 1, 2007
Noon to 7pm
Downtown White Salmon
The White Salmon Arts Council is once again sponsoring the "I'm Dreaming of a White Salmon" Holiday Festival. This event will
take place in the businesses and on the streets of downtown White Salmon, and will feature musicians, artists, fire pits, and shops decorated in a "Naughty or Nice" theme. Admission is free. Available for purchase will be photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, food, gifts, and blow-your-own ornaments at the White Salmon Glassworks. The event will culminate with a tree-lighting ceremony and caroling sing-a-long at 5pm.
Click here for a short article about the 2007 event (PDF) »
Artwork for 2007 Holiday Festival poster by Claire Stevenson.
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POSTER COMPETITION
for the 2007 "I'm Dreaming of a White Salmon" Holiday Event
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Attention all Gorge Artists! It's time for our 3rd annual "I'm Dreaming of a White Salmon" Holiday Event Poster Competition. This year’s theme is “Naughty or Nice.” We're looking for a poster that reflects the spirit of the event and our community. Keep in mind that your design needs to translate well in print for possible use on publications and T-shirts. Get creative and help us publicize the 2007 "I'm Dreaming of a White Salmon" Holiday Event in blazing color!
Size: minimum 8 ½" x 11" to 3' x 5'
Medium: watercolor, oils, acrylic, pastel, pencil
Prize: $250 cash
Deadline: October 8, 2007
Event: December 1, 2007
Submission location: Inn of the White Salmon, 172 W Jewett Blvd, White Salmon, WA
Winning entry becomes property of the White Salmon Arts Council.
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 3rd ANNUAL "NIGHTS IN WHITE SALMON" ART & WINE FUSION
Annual Event - 3rd Saturday in July
July 21, 2007 | 5-9pm
Downtown White Salmon, WA
The third annual White Salmon Art & Wine Fusion takes place on Saturday, July 21, 2007, 5:00-9:00 pm, in downtown White Salmon, and will feature wine tasting from several local wineries, local artists working and selling art, three stages of music, and local, high-quality food and drink vendors. There is no charge for attending. A wine-tasting "passport" is available at the event for $10, and includes a commemorative wineglass, tasting tickets, and entries for local merchant prizes.
This year's Art & Wine Fusion overlaps with the Trout Lake Festival of the Arts for a great day of art and adventure. Visit Trout Lake during the afternoon and return to White Salmon in time for a festive and creative evening.
For more information, call Rishell Graves at (509) 493-2335.
Artwork for 2007 Art & Wine Fusion poster by Jason Leslie.
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POSTER COMPETITION
for the 2007 "Nights in White Salmon" Art & Wine Fusion
June 15, 2007 (Deadline)
Attention all Gorge Artists! It’s time for our 3rd annual "Nights in White Salmon" Art & Wine Fusion Poster Competition! We're looking for a poster that reflects the spirit of the event and our community. Keep in mind that your design needs to translate well in print for possible use on publications and tee shirts. Get creative and help us publicize the Art and Wine Fusion 2007 event in blazing color!
Size: minimum 8 ½" x 11" to 3' x 5'
Medium: watercolor, oils, acrylic, pastel, pencil
Prize: $250 cash
Deadline: June 15, 2007
Submission location: Inn of the White Salmon, 172 W Jewett Blvd, White Salmon, WA
Winning entry becomes property of the White Salmon Arts Council.
Questions? Email John Mayo at johnmayo@gorge.net.
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 GORGE ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS
Columbia Gorge Event
On Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15, 2007, more than thirty artists in the Mid-Columbia region of the Columbia Gorge will open their studios to the public as part of the region's first organized open studios tour. Come on an art adventure and see artists in their natural habitats, their studios in communities along the Columbia River in Oregon and Washington, east of Portland and west of the Deschutes River.
The array of artwork produced by Gorge artists is incredible. The tour will feature original works by artists living and working in the region. Participating artists will open their work spaces for the public to view how and where they work, and to ask the artist directly any questions about their work, but only for two days. Visitors will have the chance to stop at the studios of their choice any time between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Through Gorge Artists Open Studios, tourists will enhance their knowledge of art and culture in the Columbia Gorge, and view and purchase artwork not available in galleries.
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WHITE SALMON ARTIST ON OREGON ART BEAT
Tim Middaugh - Blacksmith
December 14, 2006
Blacksmith Tim Middaugh to be featured on Oregon Art Beat
Oregon Public Broadcasting | 8pm
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Oregon Public Broadcasting will be featuring local artist Tim Middaugh and his Old West Forge School of Blacksmithing.  The program is Oregon Art Beat and airs December 14th at 8:00 pm (repeats Sunday at 6:00 pm ). Oregon Art Beat features artists practicing their craft in their studios. It is an opportunity to "visit" artists in their natural habitat.
At his Old West Forge School of Blacksmithing, Tim teaches beginning, intermediate, and advanced blacksmithing classes to local residents and students from throughout the Pacific Northwest, California, and Montana.
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 "I'M DREAMING OF A WHITE SALMON" HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
Annual Event - 1st Saturday in December
December 2, 2006
"I'm Dreaming of a White Salmon" Holiday Festival
Downtown White Salmon, WA | 12-6pm
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The White Salmon Arts Council is once again sponsoring the "I'm Dreaming of a White Salmon" Holiday Festival. This year's event promises to be even better than last year's, with musical entertainment, artists, food vendors, photos with Santa and Mrs. Clause, and a tree-lighting ceremony.
So be sure to stop by downtown White Salmon between Noon and 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2006, to warm your hands at the outdoor fire pit and enjoy the festivities!
Artwork for 2006 Holiday Festival poster by Taina Hartman.
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 Life at 1/60th of a Second: Photographic Portraits
September & October 2006
"Life at 1/60 of a Second: A Collection of Photographic Portraits
by Michael Peterson
Ground, White Salmon, WA
166 E Jewett Blvd
Info: 541.399.2259 or arville@mac.com.
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POSTER COMPETITION
for the 2006 "I'm Dreaming of a White Salmon: Christmas In The Gorge"
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Attention all Gorge Artists! It's time for our 2nd annual "I'm Dreaming of a White Salmon: Christmas in the Gorge" Poster Competition. We're looking for a poster that reflects the spirit of the event and our community. Keep in mind that your design needs to translate well in print for possible use on publications and T-shirts. Get creative and help us publicize the 2006 Holiday event in blazing color!
Size: minimum 8 ½" x 11" to 3' x 5'
Medium: watercolor, oils, acrylic, pastel, pencil
Prize: $250 cash
Deadline: October 9, 2006
Event: December 2, 2006
Submission location: Inn of the White Salmon, 172 W Jewett Blvd, White Salmon, WA
Winning entry becomes property of the White Salmon Arts Council.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
For 2007 Gorge Artists Open Studios Event
For information call 541.399.2259 or email arville@mac.com.
CALLING ALL ARTISTS!
Apply to participate in the first region-wide Gorge Artists Open Studios, April 14-15, 2007. Artists with accessible studios and high-quality work can apply online on the event website at gorgeartistsopenstudios.com. Applications are due no later than October 20, 2006.
A self-guided tour, GorgeArtists Open Studios will bring art lovers from the Portland metro area and all over the region for a weekend to visit local artists in their natural habitat. This is a juried event, and those accepted will be published in the Gorge Artists Open Studios Directory, with full-color samples of their work. This is an opportunity to gain exposure with out-of-town collectors and build your customer base. Total artists will be limited to 50 throughout the Gorge.
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 White Salmon Artists Featured at Sixth Street Gallery
September 1 - October 1, 2006
Evlory Dearing, Eric Lindsay, and Nelsie Davis
Wed-Fri 10am - 6pm; Sat-Sun 12-5pm
Sixth Street Gallery, Vancouver, WA
105 6th St. Vancouver WA
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Three White Salmon area artists will have their work on display in Vancouver, Washington. The three are Evlory Dearing, Eric Lindsay, and Nelsie Davis. Show runs September 1 - October 1, 2006.
Opening Night: September 1, 2006 | 5-8 pm
Second Saturday Artwalk and Artists Reception: September 9, 2006 | 5-8pm
Live music by Charles Crossman, Jazz Guitarist
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 White Salmon Artist Janet Essley Dedicates Mural
September 21, 2006
"Pizazz," by Janet Essley
Edgemont Junior High School, Puyallup, Washington
White Salmon artist Janet Essley will dedicate her latest mural, "Pizazz," on September 21, 2006, in Puyallup, Washington.
This indoor mural, commissioned by the Washington State Arts Commission, is installed in the central hallway of Edgemont Junior High School. Reflecting the theme, "The Pizazz of Learning," the mural is a complex and colorful array of intersecting pathways with figures emerging from them. Architectural designs on the surrounding walls provide a compositional structure for the mural, with lines and spatial divisions on the wall continuing into the mural space. There, building structure is transformed into pathways looping over and around one another. Figures emerge from and interact with these pathways, engaging in a variety of physical and exploratory activities. The dynamic composition expresses the excitement of the process of learning. The figures are metaphors for different ways that individuals engage in learning, both as observers and as participants. Some figures gather information with their senses, expressing curiosity. Others engage in physical activities, accepting challenges. Still others actively manipulate the pathways to create new forms or elements- showing leadership.
Locally, one can see an example of Janet Essley's murals at the Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery in Underwood.
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 "NIGHTS IN WHITE SALMON" ART & WINE FUSION
Annual Event - 3rd Saturday in July
July 15, 2006 | 5-9pm
"Nights in White Salmon" Art & Wine Fusion
Downtown White Salmon, WA
Join the fun at the 2nd Annual "Nights in White Salmon" Art & Wine Fusion, in downtown White Salmon on Saturday evening, July 15th from 5 to 9 p.m. Local wineries will feature wine tasting at various locations in the downtown area, and local artists will be featuring their art. Get your "passport" stamped as you visit each participating location, and be eligible to win a prize!
Artwork for 2006 Art & Wine Fusion poster by Julie Ueland.
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POSTER COMPETITION
for the 2006 "Nights in White Salmon" Art & Wine Fusion
May 15, 2006 (Deadline)
Poster Competition
Attention all Gorge Artists! You are invited to try your luck at our 2nd annual Nights in White Salmon Poster Contest. We're looking for a poster that reflects the spirit of the event and our community. Keep in mind that your design needs to translate well in print for possible use on publications and tee shirts. Get creative and help us publicize the Art and Wine Fusion 2006 event in blazing color!
Size: minimum 8 ½" x 11" to 3' x 5'
Medium: watercolor, oils, acrylic, pastel, pencil
Prize: $250 cash
Deadline: May 15, 2006
Submission location: Inn of the White Salmon, 172 W Jewett Blvd, White Salmon, WA
Winning entry becomes property of the White Salmon Arts Council.
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"NIGHTS IN WHITE SALMON" ARTISTS' GATHERING
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April 15, 2006 | 5-9pm
"Nights in White Salmon" Artists' Gathering
White Salmon Glassworks
Downtown White Salmon, WA
The Brown Bag Professional Artist Workshops (see below) will conclude with the "Nights in White Salmon" Second Annual Artists' Gathering from 5 to 9 p.m. at the White Salmon Glassworks, 105 E. Jewett, White Salmon. Several downtown White Salmon merchants will be remaining open Saturday evening.
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BROWN BAG PROFESSIONAL ARTIST WORKSHOPS
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April 15, 2006
White Salmon Arts Council Brown Bag Professional Artist Workshop
Downtown White Salmon, WA
The White Salmon Arts Council will host Brown Bag Professional Artist Workshops followed by the Second Annual "Nights in White Salmon" Artists' Gathering on Saturday, April 15, 2006. The event takes place in White Salmon with registration at 9 a.m. at The Creamery on Jewett Blvd.
The event continues the Arts Council's programs for area artists and presents professional marketing assistance and advice from several art experts. It will be an opportunity for artists of all media to share creative energy toward developing the business of art. Registration is $40 for all six Professional Artist Workshops. They are scheduled hourly beginning at 10 a.m. with a Brown Bag lunch break at 1 p.m. Well-known area art professionals will lead 45-minute workshops with question-and-answer time.
The day will conclude with the "Nights in White Salmon" Second Annual Artists' Gathering from 5 to 9 p.m. at the White Salmon Glassworks, 105 E. Jewett, White Salmon. Several downtown White Salmon merchants will be remaining open Saturday evening.
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