September Big & Bold by Chris Kondrat

by Susan Pozdena | Aug 9, 2024 | Member Announcements, Newsletter Content

The first layer of this work was organic shapes drawn on tinfoil which had ink on the back, a simplified print process. You can see the black and red ink throughout the painting. Next layer is watercolor on various parts of the shapes. Lastly there are a few collaged...

VGA at Cornell Farms

by Susan Pozdena | Aug 8, 2024 | Member Announcements, Newsletter Content

VGA’s My Critique Group painted outside at Cornell Farms Nursery and Café.  The manager at the farms snapped these photos and put them on their Instagram.  My Critique Group is open to members and non-members.  We meet at the gallery the...

Art Kits Coordinator(s) needed ASAP

by Susan Pozdena | Aug 8, 2024 | Member Announcements, Newsletter Content

The Village Gallery of Arts’ Art Kits Program is now 4 years old!  Since its inception, VGA has produced 1763 kits and distributed 1683. Our kits are often given to other non-profit organizations that benefit underserved populations. This program is a vital...

Leah’s Notes

by Susan Pozdena | Aug 8, 2024 | Member Announcements, Newsletter Content

The term “third place” (a sociological term coined by author Ray Oldenburg in 1989) has come to refer to any communal place that falls outside, or is neither, work nor home.  This can be a coffee house, gym, church, bookstore, civic plaza, a local park, or a...

Members’ Corner – Jean Yarger, Membership Secretary

by Susan Pozdena | Aug 8, 2024 | Member Announcements, Newsletter Content

New Member Please welcome Linda McDonald to the Village Gallery of Arts family! Linda discovered VGA one day after visiting the library with her grandchildren. She is a potter who specializes in porcelain. Linda recently retired from the Beaverton School District...

Thank you, Donors!

by Susan Pozdena | Aug 8, 2024 | Member Announcements, Newsletter Content

On July 20, a special Donor Reception was held at the Claremont Golf Club to honor 2024 Donors. There were 26 guests and six volunteers who helped make the event magical. The Fundraising Committee had sent invitations, created unique Art Kit Goody Bags for the guests,...