Activities
There are various activities for membership participation.
- Membership Meeting Demonstrations
- Artists' Challenges
- 6x6 Painting Fundraiser
- Urban Sketchers' Outings
- Art Shows- Spring and Fall
- Art in the Park during the Summer
- Christmas Luncheon and Exchange
Current Association Events
Urban Sketchers, April 18 at Woodland Tulip Fields
Meet on the north end of JC Penney Parking Lot at 9:30 am
May 2nd Membership Meeting at Kelso Community Center at 10 am
Challenge Theme for May: Candy
Demonstrations and Activities
Various members offer demonstrations on techniques, art products, and new mediums. This occurs on on alternating months. Janis Newton helps schedule these events. Contact her at - 360-423-1073
Urban Sketchers Group- usually meets the third Tuesday of the month but is on hold until after the spring show.
Christmas Luncheon and Gift Exchange usually is in December at Teri's Restaurant.
Art Challenges
Every other month we challenge one another to complete a work of art based on a subject selected such as clouds, animals, beach scene, people, action and more. Members bring in their piece and present to the group for remarks or suggestions if the artist asks. It's a fun way to view how others approach a subject and view the varieties of medium choices.
Challenge Theme for May: Candy
Exhibits and Shows
There are several opportunities to exhibit your work, earn awards, and sell your art. In the spring, we usually have our Spring Show. The show is regularly open to members and other artists in the surrounding counties. We have a visiting judge to jury the show. There are many sponsors who support this event. Exhibitors must have their artwork for sale. This year our show will be held again at the Cowlitz County Historical Museum in Kelso WA from March 25 through April 15.
In the summer, we hold the Art in the Park in mid-August. For the last 4 years, we have held it in conjunction with the Squirrel Fest at the Civic Circle in Downtown Longview across from the Longview Library. Vendors have been happy with the arrangement and many locals come just to see our show. Local artists and artists from outside the area are welcome to exhibit. This is an outdoor show so weather is a factor in considering this event. Artists should have their own canopy to protect their work from the elements. Both 2-D and 3-D artists attend the show.
Fall Members Show is usually held in the Longview Library at Koth Gallery in November. Look for the prospectus and entry forms to be posted on our applications page. Both 2D and 3D art are accepted. See rules regarding if entering both forms.
6x6 Painting Fundraiser
Members are encouraged to paint on 6x6 canvas to go on sale at various events. Nancy Knowles has organized this activity and various members offer to help exhibit these works. Sales of these works act as a fundraiser for supporting various activities. Members can get fresh canvases from Eileen, our president. Please give her a call.
Urban Sketchers
Urban Sketchers was formed to get members together to experience new venues and subjects to paint. The group usually meets the third Tuesday at 9:30 am. From a designated location, we drive or carpool to the location to paint or sketch until 12:30pm (depending on weather). We usually eat lunch together and share our experience. Some locations we have visited include a winery, a pumpkin patch, a farm, Lake Sacajawea, Ridgefield Vineyard and Cathlamet.
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