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Art in the Park 2011

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Hosting arts events are an important part of economic revitalization in our community. For residents and visitors alike, they communicate important small town lifestyles and values.” On Saturday August 20 the Columbian Artists Association and the City of Longview Parks and Recreation offered a summertime Art in the Park festival at Lake Sacajawea. This year’s […]

Marvelous Miniatures

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This year’s Miniature Show includes over 65 pieces of miniature artwork! “Dozens of works, including tiny paintings, ceramic animals, delicate paper art  and carved waterfowl, demonstrate the skill of artists working in small spaces.” Miniature art is a genre that focuses on art (especially painting, engraving and sculpture) in much-smaller-than-usual sizes. An often-used definition is […]

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 – 7:30. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite miniature […]

Artist Spotlight: Student Artists!

Student Work June 2011

You’re never too young, or too old, to create art! June is the month for our annual student art show. This year’s artists are very talented, and we think you’ll agree their work is outstanding. The show featured artwork by 20 oil painting students and 10 drawing and watercolor students, in addition to artwork by photojournalist […]

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 mothers and children through better nutrition and reproductive health. The […]

Salal Spring Arts Festival

Salal Spring Arts Festival

The Salal Review, by Kathryn Marks, gallery watercolor artist   The 2011 Salal Review will be available this week! Did you know there is a Salal Spring Arts Festival to celebrate the 2011 issue? You are invited to join the celebration! Salal Spring Arts Festival, and launch of the 2011 Salal Review Friday, May 27 […]