Upcoming Events

“Faces of the Matriarch” is a multimedia collaboration between artists Eliat (Ellie) Avivi, Christina Massocco, and Martin Conley. These three artists have come together to build an exhibition that honors the four elements. It is a reprise of 2017 collaboration Sun Moon Sea. Ellie and Christina have created acrylic paintings on canvas painted collaboratively and individually which reflect the forces of nature. Martin has designed sculptures that narrate the movement and power of these elements.

Christina says, “For me the four elements represent beauty and terror. Faces of the Matriarch has given me a chance to meditate on our Mother’s ferocity and fragility”.

Ellie explains they have loved the challenge of collaborating on a collection encompassing the four elements of classic wisdom. Interacting with these elements has allowed them to process the power of each and the interaction among them. Connecting the associations they conjured up and looking for ways to express the feelings they evoked by employing line, form, and color. When painting these pieces, the question arose, “What do they feel like; which colors do we use?” When the answers were found, the show came alive.

Sequoia Announces Judge for Plein Air Event

Sequoia is pleased to announce our judge for the 2018 Plein Air @ Washington County event, well-known painter, Stephen Hayes. Stephen lives in Portland, Oregon and teaches art at Oregon State University. He is represented locally  by Elizabeth Leach Gallery in Portland, Oregon. His work is in many public and private collections in the US and around the world. Stephen received the 2018 John S. Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship Award and the 2011 Hallie Ford Fellowship for Visual Arts. Other awards include fellowships from The Oregon Arts Commission, The Ford Family Foundation and the Western States Arts Federation.

For more information about Stephen Hayes and to view his work, please visit his website: www.stephenhayes.net

There was a lot of excitement on opening night of Hip2BSquare 2018. Over 300 attenders voted for their favorite artwork in the following categories: Best Adult 2D, Best Adult 3D, Best Student 2D, Runner Up Student 2D, and Best Student 3D artworks. The winners respectively are: Donna Clark- “She Flies With Her Own Wings”(painting), Tom Boring- “Crabby Crab”(metal assemblage), Dylan Mead- “Make the World a Betta Place”(painting), Emily Wisshack- “The Warmth of a Touch” (painting), and Mary Anne Laxamama- “Embrace”(ceramic sculpture).

This year, Sequoia’s annual invitational show focused on area high school students. Our president, Barbara Mason, applied to the Cultural Coalition of Washington County and received a $1500 grant to provide scholarship entry fees for high school students. As a result, of the 182 students who signed up, we had 150 students participate in the show, and 89 adults.

The volume of work turned in is amazing and, as always, the variety of expression is exciting to see. A large part of the fun is the artist statements which are requested from each participant and posted beside their artwork. Many of the students responded with statements also, and these offer insight into the thought processes of their work.

Many of the students expressed their appreciation to the Sequoia staff for the opportunity of having their work exhibited in a professional gallery. The show is a well earned affirmation of their artistic talents. Sequoia hopes to continue attracting area students for next year’s show- as well as our long time adult artists attenders.

Hip to Be Square 2018, photos: Lawrence Whitlock

CALL TO ALL ARTISTS!

September 26 – 29, 2018

Sequoia Gallery + Studios in Hillsboro, Oregon, is proud to continue as host to the 10th annual Plein Air @ Washington County. Capturing moments in time from farm to forest to downtown at various outdoor venues, artists are invited to paint their chosen scenery from Sept 26-29.

The highlight of the event, the artists reception and awards presentation, will be held in downtown Hillsboro at Sequoia Gallery on the evening of Saturday Sept. 29. The juror will be Stephen Hayes.

The Plein Air art show and sale will begin on Sept. 29 at Sequoia Gallery + Studios, and continue to be on exhibit throughout October, Hillsboro Arts Month.

Applications can be obtained from the Sequoia Gallery official site, http://sequoiagallerystudios.org/events/plein-air-2018/

Early Bird Registration 50 before June 30, 2018

Regular Registration 55 after July 1, 2018

Late Registration 60 after August 27, 2018

Email questions to Jen at moc.liamgnull@nejnilpmahc or call 503-307-8017

Sequoia Gallery + Studios invites artists living in the greater Portland area to participate in a non-juried, fundraising, open show in April. The gallery will show 12″ square original works created by up to 200 artists, with a section showing 12″ square works by Sequoia members.

Included in the entry fee of $25 is a 12” x 12” canvas or wood panel. Artists of all ages, experience levels and mediums are welcome.

Entry forms are available in the gallery and on the website. Substrates are available in the gallery beginning January 30^th.

People’s Choice voting for the winning compositions in several prize categories begins on Tuesday, April 3. Award winners and prizes will be announced at the Artists’ Reception in the evening on April 3,

Sequoia Gallery + Studios is expanding this year to include area high school students, so expect the walls and halls of our gallery to be filled with imaginative compositions!

Visit our website to download application.

Sequoia members and volunteers gathered at the home of Sequoia President Barbara Mason on January 25th to celebrate a successful 10th Anniversary Year. The guests of honor at the party were our dedicated volunteers, without whose help Sequoia would not have been able to stay in business for a decade.

Members and volunteers celebrated with lasagna and salad with French bread. Wine was donated by Gayle Pedemonte and Barbara Mason. Appetizers, including a “killer” artichoke dip were donated by Gayle Pedemonte. A white elephant gift exchange was also enjoyed by all.  Some gifts were very nice and some were very white “elephant-ish”.

Our 2017 volunteers include:

Heather Rubicam, Catering for our monthly First Tuesday Art Receptions

Jan Simmons, Community Board Members, Plein Air Committee Member

Carol Loughner, Community Board Members, Plein Air Committee Member

Kay Warden, Gallery Staffer

Doug Petite, Gallery Staffer, Exhibitions, and Jack of All Trades

Mia Hocking, Plein Air Committee Chair

Marlene Nash, Food Server on First Tuesday

Hugh Ferguson, Wine Server on First Tuesday

Catherine Volle, Wine Server on First Tuesday

And all the Sequoia members who volunteer their time in many ways to help run our 501 c3 art non-profit, making the whole larger than the sum of the parts!

Many thanks to everyone for making it a successful 10 year anniversary!

In January, Sequoia will continue to display Small Art Treasures in the gallery. Sequoia artists were invited to create small, gift-able items outside of their usual mediums for sale in the gallery.

Our unique handmade art gifts are one-of-kind treasures for your loved ones. In addition, Sequoia Gallery + Studios provides a relaxing shopping experience worthy of a visit to charming Downtown Hillsboro. We hope to see you soon!

Our All Member Show continues in January with some new pieces from our members. Don’t miss this opportunity to see this beautiful display of paintings and drawings, as well as ceramics, sculptures and jewelry showcasing all our artists.

In addition, we will continue our small treasure and ornament tree display. This is the perfect time to purchase a one-of-a-kind gift for an upcoming event for a loved one or for you.

Also, join us for this special reception on January 2 to celebrate our anniversary and for you to meet many of our artists.

The countdown is on!!!

Plein Air@WashingtonCounty 2017 is just around the corner. The annual event runs September 27 – September 30.

If you have not registered yet, please come on down to the gallery today and get yourself signed up for this event.

Hillsboro is absolutely breathtaking in the autumn months and while it is a little early to predict the weather, the forecast looks promising.

This year, our Wet Paint Art Show & Reception event will be showcased within the Sequoia Gallery walls. Not only will you have the opportunity to experience the excitement of the freshly painted masterpieces, but you will have the opportunity to visit with Sequoia membership in their house!

So… what is “Plein Air” painting? As defined by Artist Daily: “Plein air painting is about leaving the four walls of your studio behind and experiencing painting and drawing in the landscape.”

Visit the Plein Air page on the Sequoia Gallery website for all the event details. Be sure to take a close look… this year’s event has a few significant changes to the schedule and locations.

A note from one of our generous supporters, Guerrilla Painter/Judson Art Outfitters:

“Carl Judson is the original Guerrilla Painter and frequently takes road trips around the country. He enjoys stopping to meet with individual artists and painting groups for coffee to talk painting or to rummage around his traveling art supply store. Given enough interest, he can even be persuaded to give one of his seminar workshops on plein air. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please give him a call or drop him a line.”

Carl Judson

970-217-5759

moc.retniaPallirreuGnull@lraC

For information regarding Carl’s upcoming trips and programs please visit:

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