Washington County Open Studios Tour

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  • Today’s Featured Sponsor – Beaverton Arts Commission

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    Beaverton Arts Program

    The significance of art within the community was realized by a grassroots effort of local citizens, resulting in the establishment of the Beaverton Arts Commission by city ordinance in March of 1983. In order to sustain high quality art within the community, the Arts Program provides culturally enriching activities, programs and services throughout the year. For more information about public art programs, visit http://beavertonoregon.gov/1350/Programs.

    Beaverton Arts Commission

    The mission of the Beaverton Arts Commission (BAC) is to enhance, unite, and celebrate our diverse community through art. The BAC does this by advocating for the arts; supporting city arts events and programs; spreading the mission of the BAC at outside events and gatherings; advising staff and City Council on arts-related issues; and, volunteering their time to serve on the BAC board and other project sub-committees.

  • Today’s Featured Artist – Chris Goldthorpe

    The photograph below was awarded two honorable mentions in the online photo competition “Chrysta Rae’s Scavenger Hunt“. It was taken at Sauvie Island this Spring. This was taken just before sunset on a Spring evening and the light seemed to have a magical golden quality which made the trees take on a mysterious appearance.

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  • Today’s featured Sponsor – Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council

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    We would like to thank Hillsboro Arts and Culture Council for being a Platinum level sponsor of the 2016 Open Studios tour. The Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council is a citizen advisory committee appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. Under the general direction of the City Council, the HACC oversees policies and programs pertaining to arts and culture for the City of Hillsboro. It is housed in the Parks and Recreation Department and is administered by the City of Hillsboro’s Cultural Arts Program Manager. The mission of the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council is to promote and support the growth of arts and culture as assets for a vital, prosperous and livable community.

  • Today’s featured Artist – Michelle Bufton

    This oil painting, Essence” is from a plein air outing, painting on location. It was a hot day, early in Summer.  A marshy area with wild flowers taking bloom. I tried to capture the essence of my happiness. I let it guide me through the beauty of the area, and transfer my delight into the painting.

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  • Registration is closed for 2016

    Registration is closed for the 2016 open studios. We have 44 artists and 5 galleries registered this year.

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