Category Archives: First Thursday

In May the Buds Begin to Spring Forth!

Conte crayon sketch by Marisa Mercure

In May the buds begin to spring forth with green shoots and flowers start blooming. It makes us want to get outside and notice what’s growing. Our May featured artists bring out that spring joy we are beginning to feel. Vicki’s jewelry with its brown, … Continue reading

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April Spotlight: Jewelry, Photos from the Middle East

Tom Roth

Local resident Tom Roth had the unique opportunity to study at the American University in Dubai, traveled to Oman and Nepal, and documented his experiences in photography. The colors and energy in his photographs are inspiring. Mary Fortner’s love for creating jewelry is evident in … Continue reading

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March Spotlight: Decorative Inspiration

City by Linda Schneider

Romantics will find inspiration in our gallery this month, with poetry inspired glassworks by Peggy Bird, and Russian styled paintings of flora and fauna by Linda Schneider. Combined with the fresh colors of Mitzi Christensen’s nautical paintings, we think you’ll feel like spring is on … Continue reading

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February Spotlight ~ Shawnee Chadwick and Irene Bacon

Falling from Seattle by Shawnee Chadwick

We are proud to present two different generations of artists this month; Shawnee Chadwick and Irene Bacon. First Thursday opening reception, February 2, 5:30 pm. Shawnee Chadwick is in high school and has dedicated herself 100% to art. For as long as she can remember, she’s … Continue reading

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Welcoming the New Year ~ January Spotlight

Twists and Turns by Mia Schulte

In January the gallery will showcase Mia Schulte’s paintings, Margo Westfall and Don Lovett’s steel botanicals and the annual fiber exhibit. We are excited to start the New Year with such talented artists. Please join us for our First Thursday opening, Thursday January 5 at 5:30 pm, … Continue reading

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November Spotlight ~ Don Quackenbush

Bandelier, Glass Work by Don Quackenbush

November 2011 First Thursday ~ November 3 5:30 – 7:30 pm Music by John Crocker Featured Artists Scott McRae and Debby Neely (paintings) | Marisa Mercure  (painted tile) Don Quackenbush (stained glass) | Jane Gerdon (felting & purses) “The ability to stir the imagination is intriguing, exciting and fascinating in both … Continue reading

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September Spotlight: Mary Huels

Salsa Bowls

First Thursday ~ September 1 Featured Artists Judy Vandermaten (photography) | Bob Farr (photography) | Mary Huels (pottery) | Ruth Doumit Mary Huels ~ Potter It’s not every day you meet a firefighter/artist-potter! Mary Huels fights fires, and when the fires are quiet she heads … Continue reading

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August Spotlight: Diane Springer

Diane Springer - Mixed Media

First Thursday ~ August 4 Featured Artists Mike Swift (drawings & paintings) | Diane Springer (gourds & origami) Mary Fortner (jewelry) | Jan Lee Madden (painting) Miniatures Show Winners to be announced! If you haven’t seen Diane Springers colorful gourds or whimsical origami, you simply … Continue reading

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July Spotlight: Marisa Mercure

Goat Rock by Marisa Mercure

Meet Marisa and the July featured artists! First Thursday July 7, 5:30 – 7:30 pm Marisa Mercure’s paintings are featured in July, along with, Alice Beckstrom’s stained glass works, and the Lower Columbia Woodcarvers. You can meet the artists at First Thursday on July 7, 5:30 … Continue reading

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Zimbabwe Artists Project – June 2011

The Guinea Hen Lady, Embroidery by Francisca Chekacheke Nyazorwe, 26 x 33 (after a popular folk tale in Zimbabwe)

The Broadway Gallery is proud to bring the Zimbabwe Artists Project to Longview in June, for a showing of folk art created by the women artists of Weya in rural eastern Zimbabwe.   Melinda Gates and the Gates Foundation works to improve the lives of … Continue reading

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