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 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.

Art in the Park Entry Form
First Thursday of each month 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Columbian Artists At The Merk Free demonstrations by feature artists
Fall Show 2009
On September 17 - October 7, 2009, 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 Oct. 1, 2009 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 Sept 17 through Oct. 7. For information and/or to request a prospectus, please call Carol Boudreau at 360-425-0142.
Columbian Artists Association 33rd Annual
Judged/Juried Spring Show
March 23rd, 2009 to April 3rd, 2009
ROSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
CAA Spring Show winners

Best of Show - "Daybreak" by Linda McCord

First Place in Watercolors - "Flower Girl" by Denise McFadden

First Place Mixed Media: Katey Sandy's "Louisiana Swamp Memories"

First Place in Oils "Fall on the Sandie" by Ines Epperson

Winner of Columbian Artists Association Memorial Award - "Center Peace" by M. J. Larson

2009 Spring Show People's Choice award: Linda McCord's watercolor "Funny Pages"
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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