The Columbian Artists Association promotes the visual arts by fostering an understanding and appreciation of them among members and in the community at large. To achieve this, the association sponsors activities which include exhibitions, demonstrations, lectures, shows/sales, and other appropriate events. The Columbian Artists Association strives for a high standard in the field of art and seeks to benefit the membership in the showing and distribution of art media.

The Columbian Artists Association meets the first Tuesday of every month from 10:00 am to noon changing Jan. 8th, 2008, to the corner of Commerce and Broadway in Longview at the Merk - 3rd floor conference room (use the elevator) in Longview, Washington. Parking is available behind the Merk and is accessible from 14th Street (one-way southbound). Each meeting includes an informational program and sharing of art. We are always glad to add new members. Please come to our next meeting! Information available by calling 360-575-9751 or writing to 58 Ironwood Drive, Longview, WA 98632.

Join the Columbian Artists Association artists each Friday Afternoon for a painting session from 1:00 to 3:00 at the Broadway Gallery onCommerce Ave. in downtown Longview

 

On August 19 - September 10, 2008, the Columbian Artists Association
will be holding its annual judged Fall Show in the Koth Gallery at
the Longview Public Library, in Longview, WA. The show is open to all
Columbian Artists Association members. The public is invited to our
First Thursday reception at the library on Sept. 4, 2008, from 5:30
PM until 7:30 PM. The Columbian Artists Asooc. Fall show may be
viewed by the public any time the library is open for business Aug.
19 - Sept. 10. For information and/or to request a prospectus, please
call Carol Boudreau at 360-425-0142.

COLUMBIAN ARTISTS ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL SPRING SHOW

2008

"Award Winners - Spring Show March 2008"

The 32nd Annual Spring Juried & Judged Show was held March 22 through
March 30, 2008, at the Lower Columbia College Art Gallery in
Longview, Washington. The featured artist for the show was Carol
Boudreau. Show judges were Susan Miller and Bernie Bleha.

Scott McRae with "Cosmos" - Best of Show and 1st Place in Watercolors

Carol Boudreau (Featured Artist) and 1st Place winner of the People's
Choice award with "Polly's Picnic"

 

"Leaves" by Barbara Gurth - 1st Place Mixed Media and Memorial Award

 

 

"Mystery Falls" by Ines Epperson - 1st Place Oils

 

Katey Sandy with "Mystic and Intrigue" - 2nd place Watercolors.

 

"Bringing in the Nets" by Ivan Clark, 2nd Place Oils

 

"untitled" by Scott McRae - 2nd Place Mixed Media

 

Denise McFadden with "Cherry Crop" - 3rd Place Watercolors

Dion Manriquez's "Southeat Asia Series: Sunset Panagan" - 3rd Place Oils

 

"Still Standing" by Colette Edmunds - 3rd Place Mixed Media

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ART DISPLAY AT THE MERK -
There is an on-going display on the Broadway Ave. side of the Merk building in downtown Longview. Each month there is a new featured Columbian Artist (or artists).

COWLITZ COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ART DISPLAY -
Columbian Artists display new work featuring a new artist each month at the Cowlitz Co. Health Dept. building on 9th Ave. in Longview, Washington.

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MEMBERSHIP - $25.00 per year. Below is a membership form. Submit with your check (made out to Columbian Artists Assoc.) and bring it to the next meeting.

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COLUMBIAN ARTISTS ASSOC.MEMBERSHIP

Name ______________________________ Phone # ____________________

Address _______________________________________________________

City _________________ State ________ Zip Code ___________________

E-mail Address ___________________________________

Media_______________________ Other art interest_______________________

Please send to:

Columbian Artists,

P.O. Box 2862, Longview, WA 98632

Along with the membership form Please forward a check in the amount of $25.

Thank you