Join us for a First Friday Opening on December 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Check out all the wonderful work by local artists including ceramics, textiles, fine art, jewelry, handmade gifts, ornaments, cards, accessories, soaps and candles, along with hand-crafted confections, and much more!

Artists will be on hand to talk about their pieces and process. Small bites and beverages will be served.

THE ART OF LIVING IS BACK THIS FALL! 

Four local artists, in all phases of their careers, all of whom work in varied media—from murals to oil and stencil to recycled art—bring their creative interpretations to a one-of-a-kind chair that is functional and decorative! The artists include Davey Barnwell, Debby Radakovich, Ingrid Dohm, and Marcia Jelgum.

Each piece will be auctioned off October 14 through October 28 at noon! 

We welcome the community to view these pieces online and at the in person event where each artist will talk about their process and mingle with patrons. Add wine, food, and comradery in support of arts in Lake Oswego, and a great evening will be had. All bidding will occur online.

THE ART OF LIVING will support a new series of community conversations with art as the lens. This series will present and encourage opportunities to converse around such topics as diversity, equity, and inclusion, artist education, and hands-on programming though the arts.

JOIN US FOR THE IN PERSON EVENT ON OCTOBER 27! 

Buy your tickets NOW! There are a limited number available.

 Celebrate the New Gallery Without Walls Sculptures on September 18, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

The Arts Council of Lake Oswego and the City of Lake Oswego are excited to be changing the landscape with twelve new sculptures adorning the streets! The citywide celebration will be held September 18, from 3 to 5:30 PM, at City Hall, located at 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego.

This family-friendly annual event promises to be filled with food, fun, and art created on the spot to buy and take home. Experience the unique opportunity to meet many of this year’s artists and learn about how their work goes from idea to three-dimensional sculpture. The event culminates in docent-led tours of the new sculptures. Join in the fun for a grand tour of some of this year’s additions.

Lake Oswego’s public art program is unique as new pieces are loaned to the city each year. With the combination of both temporary and permanent pieces, over 80 + public sculptures make their home in Lake Oswego. As the permanent sculptures become beloved characters and fixtures throughout the City, the rotating sculptures allow the community to enjoy new artwork, processes, themes, media, styles, and outstanding talent each year.

Sales from the drawing rally will benefit the Arts Council’s mission to ensure that the arts are an integral part of life in our community. This event is open free and open to the public.

Come celebrate with us the opening of the exhibition 12 x 12 x 12: A Celebration of Community.

Meet the artists, have a bite to eat, and enjoy a beverage while cruising through the ARTspace Gallery admiring all the wonderful work.

All works will be for sale.

WANT TO SUPPORT THE ARTS COUNCIL AND VIEW THE NEW EXHIBITION AT DOUBLE INFINITY GALLERY?

Join us on Thursday, August 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Studio B Photography, located at 15800 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego to celebrate the launch of their gallery, Double Infinity, with the exhibition “The Color of Gratitude.” This amazing show will feature award-winning artists, Graham Salisbury, Brian Geraths, and Jackie Maxwell. 

There will be light fare and wine, sponsored by Joe Buck and spirits  by Ewing Young Distillery.  This event is free and open to the public. 20% of the event purchases will go to the Arts Council.  Did I say 20% of purchases would benefit us? YES! So come on over and view the wonderful works of art on August 4.

Artist Sara Sietreem’s <<< i love you lucille ball >>> will open on June 3 with an opening reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

This multimedia installation celebrates the continual accomplishment of good and indicts the continual labor of evil at the intersection of social and ecological justice. 

The exhibition will be on view from June 3 through August 12, 2022. ARTspace hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 to 5 p.m.

Join the Arts Council of Lake Oswego for ART Elevated, a one-of-a-kind artistic event, in Lake Oswego’s elegantly urbane and strikingly scenic space, Ironlight.  Stunning views of Mt. Hood and Lake Oswego will greet you, as you enjoy wine, specialty whiskey drinks, and wonderful food. Three amazing local artists will be on hand to take you on an artistic journey by demonstrating, interacting, and talking about their process.

Plus, you will have the opportunity to take home original art, jewelry, unbeatable artistic experiences, and bid on magical destinations and packages.

SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2022      |       4 to 7 PM     |  Artistically Inspired Festive Attire

IRONLIGHT

525 3rd Street

Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Individual tickets purchased before April 25, 2022 - $135 (includes a tax-deducible contribution to ACLO)

Individual tickets purchased April 25, 2022 or after - $150 (includes a tax-deductible contribution to ACLO)

Thank you to our sponsors:

Tim Mather & MCM Construction

Andrew Gibson & Stoel Rives

Terry Sprague & LUXE | Forbes Global Properties

This event will support a new series of community conversations with art as the lens. This series presents and encourages opportunities to converse around such topics as diversity, equity, and inclusion, artist education, and hands-on programming through the visual arts.

The Arts Council of Lake Oswego invites the community to a closing reception for the “INDUSTRY: Old Spirits & New Spirits” exhibition on May 6, from 5:30 to 7 PM. The reception will be at ARTspace Gallery, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego. Artists Lillian Pitt, Juno Lachman, and Ben Dye will be in attendance. Each artist will talk about their work, process, and mingle with attendees. Light refreshments will be served.

THE DUCHESS OF FELT, LEBRIE RICH, IS BACK FOR MUSHY MUSHROOM FELTING WORKSHOP

APRIL 28 FROM 6 TO 8 PM
AT CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL PARISH!

$65 PER PERSON

This fun evening features the Duchess of Felt, LeBrie Rich, and her Mushy Mushroom felting project. Through the magic of needle felting techniques, we’ll turn dyed wool into cute little mushroom homes.

In this class, you will learn all about needle felting: what types of fibers work best, selecting appropriate felting needles, and next steps to continue your felting adventure after the class ends.

All the materials needed are included: felting wool, foam pad, felting needles, and great instruction by LeBrie. But wait, there's more! Local favorite, Deno's Pizzeria will provide a delicious meal, plus wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options will be on hand!

WARNING - FELTING IS SUPER FUN AND HIGHLY ADDICTIVE ACTIVITY. GET READY FOR YOUR NEW FAVORITE CRAFTING OBSESSION!

This project is perfect for crafters 9 to 109. (Please note: kiddos need to be accompanied by an adult).

This event will celebrate Earth Day 2022 and a portion of the proceeds will go to Bark-out.org.

To sign up go to our website: www.artscouncillo.org.

1060 Chandler Road Lake Oswego, OR 97034

The community’s favorite exhibition opens on January 7 at 5:30 p.m. This year we are holding it at Maryhurst Commons - 3162 Furman Drive.

We received many wonderful art donations and now it is your turn to shop!

We are taking all the precautions of a safe visit with capacity limits and everyone must wear a mask to enter.

Can’t make it to the opening? Don’t worry, the exhibition runs through February 5th. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 to 4 p.m.

Holiday Marketplace has all those hard to find gifts for people on your list. Shop over 30 local artists and makers that offer a variety of fine art, watercolors, basketry, confections, ceramics, cards, ornaments, wood and housewares, and much, much more!

Holiday Marketplace is open Tuesday through Friday 10 to 5 PM and Saturday 10 to 2 PM.

Join us on October 14, 2021, from 6 to 8 p.m. for our next Drink & Draw crafting a HARVEST HEART utilizing European traditional weave techniques. Artist Rosey Covert, known for her exceptional weaving skills, will work with you virtually to craft this beautiful autumn piece that will enhance any decor. Participants will be using Blackbeard wheat and dried local flowers to create the heart, and copper wire will enhance the look. Learn simple plaiting techniques and add your own creative flair for a finishing touch. Optional flowers and leaves will be included in the kits.

The online programming and kits, which include all the materials needed for the project, are $40 per person. Once you sign up, we will send more information, the Zoom link, and how to pick up your kit. Kits will be available the week prior to the event.

Kits include: 7 stems of Blackbeard wheat, 2 lengths of copper wire, local dried flowers and leaves, and 2 rubber bands. Participants will need a towel to keep the wheat wet and scissors.

To sign up click here.

Join us for a City-wide celebration at our new location in City Hall.

We are teaming up with the City of Lake Oswego on September 21 to celebrate the new City Hall building, and the addition of 12 new Gallery Without Walls rotating public art pieces, People’s Choice, and the new Atrium project.

Stop by our ARTspace Gallery from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., located in Suite A of the new City Hall building. We will host a variety of activities for the whole family to celebrate the new Gallery Without Walls sculptures. Visitors will have the opportunity to take a docent-led tour, meet the artists to hear about their process, and be a part of this year’s People’s Choice dedication, Dependent Arising: Owl and Lemming with artist Terresa White. Dedication will be at 6:15 p.m. and docent-led tours will begin at 6:30 p.m. To be a part of the docent-led tours, community members are to gather in front of the ARTspace Gallery by 6:20 p.m. Kids can pick up a celebratory coloring book and all visitors are welcome to view the ARTspace Gallery and the amazing artwork from 45 artists in the exhibition, Abandoned: Images of What Remains.

Plus, there will be information on the 3rd floor of City Hall for an Atrium art sneak peek - information on the new public art piece that will be installed later this year from the “Percent for Art Program” will be available on the 3rd floor of City Hall. The design will be a Mobius strip that symbolizes the changes of land over time and provide a sense of connection for the community as they partake in civic engagement in this grand new building. Artist Lillian is the creator. Ms. Pitt is a Pacific Northwest Native American artist whose ancestors lived in and near the Columbia River Gorge. The focus of her work is creating contemporary fine art pieces that delight today’s art lovers, and at the same time, honor the history and legends of her people.

Both the City and Arts Council will be following all state COVID-19 guidelines, including wearing masks in all public indoor settings.

City Hall Festivities will include:

·         Ribbon-cutting ceremony (6 p.m.)

·         Building tours

·         Live music, games & activities

·         Touch-a-Truck (fire truck, police cars, street sweeper and others!)

·         Food trucks

·         Free snow cones

·         Time capsule display

Join the Arts Council of Lake Oswego for a virtual opening of Abandoned: Images of What Remains.

With over 45 artists and 90 works of art, we will take you on a tour of the gallery along with talking to a number of artists whose work is on display.

To join the opening, please use this Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89440281731

ARTspace GALLERY EXHIBITION – DELTA HILL RIDERS by RORY DOYLE

On View October 2 through November 13

Virtual Reception – October 23 at 5 p.m. SIGN UP TODAYON WELCOME PAGE!

Delta Hill Riders is an ongoing documentary photography project that aims to tell a more realistic and diverse story about black cowboys today by focusing on African-American cowboys and cowgirls in the Mississippi Delta.

The virtual reception will feature a video with the Smith family and photographer Rory Doyle. It will be a behind the scenes and candid interview with the people that make this exhibit a one-of-a-kind experience.

The exhibition features 40 photos highlighting the group that was formed in the 1970s. They organize local trail rides for fun and horse shows to showcase their horsemanship and the Tennessee Walking Horse breed. The family is proud of their heritage and their cowboy identity.

Rory Doyle is a working photographer based in the rural Mississippi Delta in the town of Cleveland. He won the 16th Annual Smithsonian Photo Contest with the Delta Hill Riders project. Building on his work with Delta cowboys, Doyle has traveled to Cuba, Colombia, Jamaica, Mexico, and Canada as an ongoing project to explore cowboy culture across the globe. His photographs have been featured widely, including The Guardian, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and BBC, and garnered awards in both the arts and photojournalism.

Click here to sign up: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uNtfHiC4TYu3MzRrXpzS4A

SORRY THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

Join us for our first virtual Drink & Draw. Instructor and Columbia Basin Basketry Guild member Rose Covert will lead you through the process. Using basic reed, along with color and twining techniques, participants will create basketry patterns and utilitarian pieces. This is an all levels basket class - no experience is required!

There is a $20 materials fee. Participants will be notified after signup on how to get your materials via contact-free methods.

Come learn basic basketry techniques, talk about basketry, and make a basket from the comfort of your home. 

ONLINE VIRTUAL DRINK & DRAW
JUNE 25, 2020
 6 TO 7 PM
MATERIALS FEE $20
Kits will be available after sign up.  Instructions to follow.

On January 31st, the Arts Council will be hosting a Friday reception, ARTmart After Dark, from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to take advantage of discounts on everything in the gallery during the last few hours of the exhibition, along with drawings for free artwork and items.

All artwork that is not sold will be donated to Community Warehouse in Portland with the mission of providing artwork to neighbors in need.

Reuse, Recycle, and Create Art – Arts Council’s Drink & Draw Event Transforms Everyday Objects into Personal Masterpieces

The Arts Council of Lake Oswego is teaming up with SCRAP PDX for Drink & Draw - Recycled Art Project on Thursday, January 23, 2020, from 6 to 8 p.m. at their special event location – 41 B Avenue, Lake Oswego.

Recycling has become an essential action to protect the environment, and art and recycling go hand-in-hand. This sustainable and relevant art form highlights the degradation of the planet in creative and positive ways. This kind of artistic expression is not new and can be compared with movements from other times, for example, the collages made by Pablo Picasso or George Braque with old newspapers or magazines at the beginning of the 20th century. Artists have reused tools and materials found around them for centuries, making trash into treasures.

Participants will be taken through a brief history of recycled art from instructor/artist, Sarah Dooley from SCRAP PDX. Sarah has a vast background in teaching recycled art classes and creating pieces herself. She has been inspired by the beauty of the natural world and works with various mediums. Each attendee will have the opportunity to make a personal shrine that consists of recycled materials, collage techniques, and personal interpretations, while giving new meaning to materials that once had a different use. All materials will be supplied by SCRAP PDX. In addition to the projects, attendees will be treated to wonderful bites to eat, drinks, and scrumptious desserts from ACLO.

Tickets are $60 each and are available through the Arts Council website www.artscounciilo.org or by calling 503-675-3738. The event will be held at the Arts Council special event location – 41 B Avenue, Lake Oswego. 

The Arts Council of Lake Oswego is excited to announce the ever-popular ARTmart returns January 3rd through January 31st at the ARTspace Gallery, located at 510 1st Street, Lake Oswego. In its sixth year, ARTmart continues to be one of the Arts Council’s most popular gallery showings. The exhibition offers the community an excellent opportunity to clean out their art collection and collectibles while finding some new treasures. 

Our First Friday opening on January 3rd from 5 to 7 p.m. will offer attendees the opportunity to shop the collection with wine and bites to eat. Every piece is for sale, and you can take what you purchase home that same day.