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Columbian Artists Association has been proudly working with the community to create an innovative means to support and promote the arts. Be a part of our group and enjoy many opportunities offered as a member.

Activities

There are various activities for membership participation.


Current Association Events

 

Introductions of Members and Their Art

September's Featured Member

Heidi Bishop, Paper Arts

Heidi is a very talented artist with an excellent flair for designing with paper. She showed us examples of some of her handmade journals bound in various ways. Heidi has a shop called Paper Emporium in the strip mall located at 1022 14th Avenue. Check it out on Facebook. Thanks, Heidi, for sharing your fantastic art with us.

   

Urban Sketchers, the 3rd Tuesday of the month

Next Urban Sketchers event is January 20 at 10 am on the main floor of the Longview Library.

Urban Sketchers Group- usually meets the third Tuesday of the month. For current locations, contact Eileen Thompson. 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 the north end of the JC Penney parking lot, we carpool or drive directly to the location to paint or sketch until 12:30pm (depending on weather). We usually eat lunch together and share our experience.

 

Christmas Luncheon and Gift Exchange usually is in December at a local 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 March: Emotion

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. The 2026 show will be held again at the Cowlitz County Historical Museum in Kelso WA, March 28 through April 18.

 

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. Robin Wright is in charge of this activity and various members offer to help exhibit these works. Sales of these works act as a fundraiser for supporting various activities.

   

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