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CoCA presents What Stories Would the Unintended Beneficiaries Tell

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What Stories Would the Unintended Beneficiaries Tell takes a new look at equity, equality, our collective history, and the erasure of marginalized history.

The Center on Contemporary Art Seattle (CoCA) presents What Stories Would the Unintended Beneficiaries Tell (WSWUBT), an exhibition featuring artists Monyee Chau, Bonnie Hopper, Lisette Morales, Charly ‘Carlos’ Palmer, and Carletta Carrington Wilson. WSWUBT is a group exhibition that encourages artists to peel back the layers of white-washed history and examine the 19th Amendment, a non- inclusive historical moment, through new perspectives that cannot be ignored or erased.

On Aug. 18th, 1920 the 19th Amendment was ratified. It stated, “the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex”. This in effect gave every female citizen the right to vote under the Constitution, although in reality it only

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Rogue Gallery Special Reception Sept. 27: The Cutting Edge

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Rogue Gallery & Art Center Special Reception on September 27, 5:30 – 8:00 pm

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The Cutting Edge: Ceramics by Baba Wagué Diakité & Collages By Penda Diakité September 27 – November 8, 2019

Main Gallery Exhibit

Opening reception to meet artist Baba Wagué Diakité and Penda Diakité, September 27, 5;30 – 8:00 pm

This exhibit features a collaboration of father and daughter artists, Baba Wagué Diakité and Penda Diakité. Ceramic artist Baba Wagué Diakité and collage artist Penda Diakité create vibrant work featuring expressive narratives. Each artists has a unique approach, embracing styles and influences from contemporary to traditional, from Mali, Africa to Portland, Oregon.

Baba Wagué Diakité is an artist, author, illustrator and storyteller. He was raised in Mali, West Africa and is now based in Portland, Oregon. His work

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Monkey Business by Jess Carey at Free Association

Monkey Business, mokey art by Jess cArey at Free Association gallery in Jacksonville, Oregon. Show opens August 10 with a reception from 6-8pm.

Saturday, August 10, Free Association welcomes Jess Carey: painter, inventor, cartoonist, illustrator, Robot Santa, stringed instrument aficionado with the voice of a rustic angel, enthusiast of fun and nature, and artist with a heart of gold…our North Star from Maine! Jess makes sock monkeys with interesting personalities and kind portraits of birds and animals alike. Join us for a Second Saturday reception on August 10 from 5-8 pm!

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Vintage Figures by Ilene Ginger-Stanfield at Art Presence

Painting by Ilene Gienger-Stanfield at Art Presence for August 2019

Art Presence Art Center, 206 North Fifth Street in Jacksonville, will feature vintage figurative pastel paintings by Ilene Gienger-Stanfield. The exhibit, “Vintage Figures,” opens August 2nd with colorful, professional and nostalgic paintings for the curious and art lovers alike.

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Painting in Watercolor Society of Oregon Spring Exhibition

An invitation to see painting “Three Minute Egg #12” as one of 80 water-media paintings in the WSO Spring 2019 Experimental Exhibition! About the Exhibition. Greetings!  I am happy to say that my painting “Three Minute Egg #12” is showing in the Watercolor Society of Oregon’s Spring 2019 Experimental Exhibition.   My painting is one of […]

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Artists Workshop 34th Annual Show & Sale

The Artists Workshop 34th Annual Show and Sale opens Friday, August 3, at 10 am at Art Presence Art Center, located at the corner of 5th and D St in Jacksonville, Oregon. A special reception for the artists takes place on Saturday, August 4, from 2–5 pm. Admission to the show and reception is free.

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Hearts and Hopes Show Opening at Guild

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“Espresso Time-R” at Rogue Gallery’s Annual Member’s Exhibition

Greetings!    I am pleased to say that my painting “Espresso Time-R” is in the 2017 Annual Member’s Exhibition at the Rogue Gallery.      Exhibition Details. This is to let you know the where and when of the show. Location:  Rogue Gallery and Art Center, 40S Bartlett St., Medford OR Opening Reception:  Friday, November […]

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“Espresso Time-R” at Rogue Gallery’s Annual Member’s Exhibition

Greetings!    I am pleased to say that my painting “Espresso Time-R” is in the 2017 Annual Member’s Exhibition at the Rogue Gallery.      Exhibition Details. This is to let you know the where and when of the show. Location:  Rogue Gallery and Art Center, 40S Bartlett St., Medford OR Opening Reception:  Friday, November […]

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Words in Red Art Exhibition

Words in Red, art exhibition presented by Masterpiece Christian Fine Arts Foundation in Portland, Oregon 2017

Never were or will there be again words like His… The Direct, Uncensored, Provocative Words of Jesus 45+ Paintings and sculptures 19 artists : 7 Cities Experience a gallery of inspirational, soul-enriching fine art in Portland. Works by 19 contemporary artists from across the country including Ron DiCianni, Tim Botts, Chris Hopkins, Michael Dudash, Frank Ordaz, Glenn Harrington, Mick McGinty, Dan Chen, Melanie Cardinal and more

March 23 – 26th Lakewood Center for the Arts – Lake Oswego, Oregon Thurs., March 23rd Opening gala event at 7 pm $10 Advanced gala tickets online/ $12 at the door Friday, Sat. & Sunday admission is free Fri., Sat 10- 8 pm, Sun. 12 – 4

And at Concordia University Library April 3rd – 30th. April 9th – Reception 2 – 4:00 p.m. (free) Guided Tours available for groups call 503-493-6370 Admission is free For more information see www.mcfineartsfoundation.org or call 541-601-7496

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