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- Artist Trading Card Contest
- Art of Manipulation
- Portland Art Open
- Sunnyside Art Stroll |
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- Cube Gallery
- Painting in Japan |
| Save the Date: Hawthorne Street Fair | |
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july '08 museletter
There's a lot going on this summer for artists to get involved in. Contests, exhibits, art walks and more, all inviting you to make and share art! | |
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CALLS TO ARTISTS
 Artist Trading Card Contest:
now through August 16 Muse is holding a contest for you to express yourself with 2.5"x 3.5" works of art called Artist Trading Cards (ATC's). Contest entries will be exhibited at Muse all month and displayed during the Hawthorne Street Fair on Saturday August 16, followed by judging and a swap meet for artists wishing to trade the cards they've created. First- and second-place grand prizes are an iPod nano and a $100 gift certificate from Muse. Other prizes include markers from Stabilo and blank trading cards from Strathmore. Even if you don't enter, be sure to come see the entries and vote for your favorite. The contest is sponsored by Stabilo art markers -- look for special sales on lots of fun Stabilo sets starting in mid-July! Click here for complete contest rules and entry form.
 Art of Manipulation:
August 1 - 31
NOTE:
show and opening have been moved to Muse Art and Design, 4224 SE Hawthorne BlvdVisual art submissions
(2-D) are currently being accepted for a juried exhibition at edge of
Belmont.
The show will present posters, prints and other previously created works
that
have been creatively altered by selected artists. Acceptance is based on
portfolio of previous work. To submit, please send jpegs of recent work or
website url that demonstrate your style and craft by July 17 to synesthesia@yahoo.com. One
piece per artist will be shown. Finished art drop off is July 30. Artist
reception and party on opening night, August 1, at edge of Belmont, 3350
SE Morrison. Sponsors, including
Muse, will provide prizes for "best-of" categories.
 Portland Art Open:
September 26-28The first annual Portland
Art Open will be a three-day art event showcasing Portland’s art scene. The event will be free and open to the public. Sites will be throughout the city, but primarily close-in on both East and West sides. Artists are encouraged to exhibit their work in ways most appropriate to their art. There will be a detailed tour guide that includes descriptions of exhibits and photos of work. Application
is free, but must be received by July 25. Visit portlandartopen.com for
more information.
 Sunnyside Neighborhood Art Stroll:
Saturday, September 27th 2008, 10am-4pmArtists living in the
Sunnyside Neighborhood are invited to show and sell their work in a fun open-house/open-studio
tour of the neighborhood. This was a great event in 2006 with beautiful weather,
lots of great art, and a big attendance by the public! This year there will also be booths at the big sunflower at 33rd and Yamhill. Interested
artists and sponsors, contact Ari by August 31: sunnysideartstroll@hotmail.com or (520) 360-7051
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 Need
some how-to tips or want to develop specific techniques? We
now carry books on
drawing, painting, collage, sumi, cartooning, calligraphy, and more! Come
browse through our great selection of almost fifty titles.
Diamond Glaze: You
asked for it and now we have it. Use this water based, no-odor glaze
for a thick, glassy coat on your paintings, collages, and mixed media work. Mixable
with inks, watercolors, and dry pigments for colored glazing and stained-glass
effects.
Just
in time for our Artist Trading Card Contest! Packs of blank trading cards in
7 different kinds of Strathmore papers, including bristol, illustration board,
watercolor paper, canvas paper, and assorted packs. Mini envelopes
too. On sale through August for $2.00 a pack.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
 Muse
is pleased to welcome the CUBE Gallery to
the neighborhood! CUBE,
at 4136 SE Hawthorne (formerly the MuseRoom) is an artist-run gallery offering
monthly group, featured-artist and juried shows as well as space for classes.
CUBE's
current show is "Nature3." Upcoming
shows this year include a political art invitational in September and a juried
mask and hat show in October. CUBE will also offer the arts community a place
to meet, teach and talk about art. Muse will hold occasional workshops
and demonstrations at CUBE rather than offering a full schedule of MuseRoom
classes. thecubegallery.com
 Painting in Japan:September 29 - October 12
Join Portland artist
Gary Snavely as
he leads a guided trip in and around Tokyo. Gary knows where to stay, where
to eat, and how to get around so you can focus on seeing, sketching, and
painting both urban and rural settings. One-week and two-week itineraries
are available. For more information contact Gary at gwsnavely@yahoo.com or 503.650.6440.
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SAVE
THE DATE FOR SUMMER FUN
 The Hawthorne Street Fair is Saturday, August 16th. This year's event promises to be a big one with a
fashion show, band, art and vendor booths, and special sales all along the
Boulevard. Muse
will host a special art area at SE 42nd with art demonstrations, hands-on
family art activities, and music. Bring the whole family for a day
of summer fun on Hawthorne!If you'd like to volunteer to help with our free family art activities, please call 503.231.8704 or email us: muse@museartanddesign.com
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Muse Art and Design
4224 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, Oregon 97215
503.231.8704
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