Members

Irene Bacon

Beth Bailey

Mary Benson

Carol Boudreau

Alan Brunk

Jessie Camerer

Carol Chisman

Mitzi Christensen

Charles Clark

Tim Cusick

Jacques Drapeau

Barbara Dunlap

Nubby Errickson

Bobby Forbes

Arlis Fulgham

Irene Harrison

John Henry

Amanda Kandoll

Sharon A. Kelley

Nancy Knowles

Karen Larson

Ramona Lauzon

Jeanene LeRae

Kathryn Lloyd

Kathryn Marks

Gert Martini

Linda McCord

Scott McRae

Marissa Mercure

Laurel Murphy

Bobbie Nelson

Janis Newton

Donna Patching

Deannie Phillips

Judy Potter

Sheila Rickard

Melissa Ruther

Ruth A. Schmit

Sharron Simpson

Gini Smith

Gene Inez Staples

Nancy Wavra

Glenda Williams

Audie Wray

Virgil Wray

 

 

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.

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.

 

 

LOCAL ART DISPLAYS



Each month a different artist from the Columbian Artists Association displays his/her work at one of four 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

Fusion Bubble Tea, Corner of 14th and Broadway

Month Backstage Cafe Country Corner Cafe Cowlitz Co. Health Center The Merk Window
January Jeanene LeRae Irene Harrison Carol Boudreau John Henry
February Irene Bacon Jacques Drapeau John Henry Carol Boudreau
March  Nubby Erickson Audie & Virgil Wray Sharon Kelley & Glenda Williams Amanda Kandoll
April John Henry Nancy Knowles Arlis Fulgham Nubby Erickson
May Jacques Drapeau Jessie Camere Jeanene LeRae Kathryn Lloyd
June Jeanene LeRae John Henry Jessie Camere Arlis Fulgham
July Ramona Lauzon Irene Bacon Alan Brunk Gert Martini
August Mitzi Christensen Alan Brunk Jacques Drapeau Gini Smith
September Marisa Mercure Nubby Erickson Gert Martini Irene Bacon
October Jessie Camere Nancy Knowles Barbara Dunlap  
November Alan Brunk Ramona Luazon Jacques Drapeau  
December Nancy Knowles Scott McRae Irene Harrison Sharon Kelley


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.

Coming Events

2010 Art in the Park Entry Form

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

 

Columbian Artists Association 34th Annual
Judged/Juried Spring Show

March 22, 2010 to April 2, 2010

ROSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

The Columbian Artists Association Spring Show was held from March 26, 2010, until April 2, 2010, at the Art Gallery in the Rose Center at Lower Columbia College. We present this juried and judged show annually. This year's featured artist was Mitzi Christensen. Vancouver, WA, oil painting artist Oleg V. Ulitskiy was the show's judge.


2010 Columbian Artists Association

Spring Show Awards

 

Best of Show:             "Busy Work" by Linda McCord
 
Oils:
First Place                     "Jeep Trail" by Nancy Knowles
Second Place                     "Moon Dust" by Ruth Schmit
Third Place                     "Incoming Tide" by Ruth Schmit
Honorable Mention 1       "Along the Dike" by Nancy Knowles
Honorable Mention 2       "At Peace" by Irene Bacon
 
Watercolors:
First Place                     "Waiting for Spring" by Scott McRae
Second Place                     "Old Spain Feel" by Katey Sandy
Third Place                     "Birches" by Alan Brunk
Honorable Mention 1       "Three Roses II" by Bobbie Nelson
Honorable Mention 2       "Willow Grove on the Columbia River" by Scott McRae
 
Mixed Media:
First Place                     "Arlington" by Nancy Knowles
Second Place                   "Falling Leaves" by Sharron Simpson
Third Place                     "Chile Seller" by Jeanne Hamilton
Honorable Mention 1       "Oaxacan Dancer" by Jeanne Hamilton
Honorable Mention 2       "Artichoke" by Barbara Gurth
 

Memorial Award:              "Canvas Window" by Bonnie Smerdon

People's Choice Awards (3-way tie for first place):

"Trail Leader" by Marisa Mercure

"The Scarlet Letter" by Ramona Lauzon

"Woven Pelican" by Denise McFadden

 


1

Mitzi Christensen, 2010 Featured Artist

2

"Jeep Trail" by Nancy Knowles

3

"Moon Dust" by Ruth Schmit

4

"Incoming Tide" by Ruth Schmit

5

"At Peace" by Irene Bacon

6

 "Waiting for Spring" by Scott McRae

7

"Canvas Window" by Bonnie Smerdon

8

"Old Spain Feel" by Katey Sandy

9

"Birches" by Alan Brunk

10

"Three Roses II" by Bobbie Nelson

11

"Falling Leaves" by Sharron Simpson

12

"Chile Seller" by Jeanne Hamilton

21

"Arlington" by Nancy Knowles

13

"Along the Dike" by Nancy Knowles

34

"Oaxacan Dancer" by Jeanne Hamilton

53

"Woven Pelican" by Denise McFadden

 

 

Columbian Artists Association and Longview Parks and Recreation

Art in the Park

Saturday, August 14, 2010

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Lake Sacajawea Park, Hemlock Plaza

2010 Art in the Park Entry Form

 

Come sell your fine art and crafts in the lovely summer setting of Longview's gem - Lake Sacajawea Park! The primary focus of the event is the juried exhibition of quality fine art and fine crafts, giving our audience the rare opportunity to meet, interact with, view the works of and purchase art from the individuals who have created it. Additionally, we hope to offer artist demonstrations, art activities for children, live performances, and quality food. We are now reserving spaces for artists. If you are interested in participating, please return by July 31, 2010, the attached artist commitment form with your $20 reservation fee (checks payable to Columbian Artists Association) and a sample of the art you plan to sell. Return the signed agreement to Columbian Artists Association, PO Box 2862, Longview, WA 98632, or send the entry form with digital images by email to csbartist@yahoo.com.

 

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