Classes
and Workshops at Muse
Introducing the "MuseRoom"
Perhaps the most frequently asked question at Muse is whether we offer
classes. The answer is now "YES"! We're expanding into
a cute little building just half a block away so that we'll have our
own space for classes, workshops, and demonstrations.
If
you are interested in taking a class or workshop, stay
tuned! We'll
be posting class schedules and information on our website shortly.
If you would like to TEACH a workshop or ongoing
class beginning
as soon as February, we'd love to hear from you. Please download complete
information about the MuseRoom along with an application for instructors
using the link below. You can also pick up a copy at Muse.
teachers:
download instructor information and class proposal form
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 January
Exhibit: Laurie Grove
January 7 - February 16.
reception: January 24
Now through February 16, we'll
have work by wildlife artist Laurie Grove on exhibit. Grove has won numerous
awards for her art and has sold
her
drawings and paintings in 47 states and more than 10 countries. This
exhibit of oil painting and graphite drawings celebrates the beauty, personality,
and majesty of big cats.
Laurie
is actively involved in giving back to the animals that inspire her work.
Twenty-five percent of the proceeds from her
show at Muse will be donated to the Oregon Zoo to help fund the Predators
of the Serengeti exhibit,
slated to open in 2009.
You
are invited to a reception to meet Laurie on Thursday,
January 24 from 5 to 8 p.m.
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 New
Products and Sales
Artist
Panels from Ampersand,
makers of Claybord and Gessobord, are new, value-priced hardboard
panels suitable
for painting with acrylics or oils. In product tests with artists,
Ampersand found that many painters prefer the control of a rigid
surface
over
the
bounce of stretched canvas. But artists
still preferred the fine texture of canvas to the slippery-smooth
surface of panels. The canvas-like texture of these new panels
gives painters
the best
of
both worlds!
Available
in
14
different
sizes:
from 4"x4" to 18"x24", and three thicknesses:
3/8",
3/4", and
1 1/2".
Muse
is offering a "permanent sale" on Ampersand Artist Panels at
20% off the suggested retail price found in other stores.
To encourage you to give Artist Panels a try, we'll discount them an
additional 10% through January.
Also through January,
to help you get your studio set up for a new year
of art making, Muse is offering 15% OFF easels
and paint brushes.
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 Community
News
Affordable live/work space for artists
is coming to Portland! Milepost 5 is a new development 5 miles from downtown Portland
on NE 81st Ave. Phase I, opening in Spring will offer affordable
condos
with
financial
assistance
available. Phase
II will include living space to rent, studio space, retail,
restaurants, performance space, and more. Check out
the
Milepost
5 website for more information and for schedules of open houses
and tours of the very attractive Phase I model units . . .
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