Columbian Artists

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 is a non-profit organization.

Fall Members Show

The Columbian Artists Association is holding its Fall members only show in the Koth Gallery at the Longview Public Library in Longview, WA. The show started September 22 , 2011, with an awards reception at the Koth Gallery, and it will run through October 19th. Vickie Nelson, the award-winning watercolorist from Camas, WA, was the show judge. She gave a very informative critique of the show entries at the reception.

Sharon Kelley (Best of Show)

Mitzi Christensen (1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Acrylics!)

Carol Boudreau (1st Place Watercolors)

Jeanene LeRae (1st Place Mixed Media)

Janis Newton (1st Place Oils)

Glenda Williams (2nd Place Oils)

Jessie Camerer (2nd Place Watercolors)

Thanks to Sharon Kelley, Sharron Simpson,and Nubby Errickson for organizing the show!

Left to Right: Jessie Camerer (Vice President), Vickie Nelson (Show Judge) and Jeanene LeRae (President)

LOCAL ART DISPLAYS

Each month a different artist from the Columbian Artists Association displays his/her work at one of five different venues in the local area. It is a chance for the public to view art created by local artists and possibly to purchase work from each specific artist.

Backstage Cafe, 214 S. Pacific Ave. Kelso

Country Corner Cafe, 2001 Spirit Lake Hwy. Castle Rock

Cowlitz County Health Dept., 1952 9th Ave. Longview

The Merk Window 1337 Commerce Ave. Longview, WA

Longview Country Club, 41 Country Club Dr., Longview, WA

Meetings

The Columbian Artists Association meets the first Tuesday of every month from 10:00 am to noon at 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 P. O. Box 2862, 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.

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 or mail both to The Columbian Artists Association, P.O. Box 2862, Longview, WA 98632.
Application for Membership