Artwork by Southwest Washington and Oregon artists.

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Beautiful December

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“I heard the bells on Christmas Day, their old, familiar carols play, and wild and sweet the words repeat, of peace on earth, good-will to men!” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow December has arrived, the most festive month of the year, and the best time to give the gift of local artwork! This month we celebrate with […]

The Holiday Season is Upon Us!

Carved wooden decoy

It’s that time of year once again, to begin preparations for celebrating the holidays in style! November’s First Thursday celebration on November 1, together with our Annual Holiday Opening on November 10, are the most festive times of the year for our gallery, and the best time to start thinking about unique and artistic holiday […]

Welcoming Fall with October Colors

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Fall is here, and soon the days will be shorter. We welcome October with a colorful show filled with delicate watercolors and illustrations, whimsical ceramics and sculptures, and oil painted tiles. Join us for a First Thursday celebration on  October 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm with music by Steve Harvey and an artist demonstration […]

July at the Lake

Fishing the Lake by Carol Boudreau

Every year, the Fourth of July culminates in celebrations and a majestic fireworks at Lake Sacajawea. But after the last firework has been awed over and the crowds have gone home, people young and old will return to Longview’s gem to enjoy some quiet beauty, like these two youngsters ‘fishing the lake‘. We are lucky […]

So Much Chocolate, So Little Time!

So Much Chocolate, So Little Time by Vicki Brigden

Our Just Desserts Show will leave you licking your lips, or checking your waistline! Our winners are shown below. There are many delectable entries and you can see them during the month of June. Join us for our First Thursday celebration, June 7 at 5:30 pm on June 7  to meet the artists, enjoy some […]

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, rust and orange tones reminds us of earth. Gini’s delicate renderings […]