Plein Air Painting
2009 Pacific Northwest Plein Air Show
Show Dates; September 4 - 27
Paint-Out Dates; August 27 - 31
Photos by Darryl Lloyd
32 Artists ... Juried Show
Please join us this September, when 32 artists will be showcased in the 2009 Pacific Northwest Plein Air Show at the Columbia Art Gallery. This is the 5th year of this popular event. Every year the competition grows as artists vie to be included.
Award-winning plein air painter and instructor, Ned Mueller from Renton, WA, will be the juror this year, and will select 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. There will also be an opportunity for the public to cast a vote for their favorite painting in the People's Choice Award.
A Painter's Paradise
The Pacific Northwest, and in particular, the Columbia River Gorge area, is Plein Air Painter Paradise. It's no surprise that each year at this time, artists gather here to take in the stunning beauty of its black basalt cliffs, ribbon-like waterfalls, and lush fir forests.
Opening & Artist Reception
Please join us for the artist's recepton and show opening on Friday,
Sept. 4 from 6-8pm.
The town of Hood River itself is nestled along the Columbia River, and sits between the two snow capped volcanoes Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams ... making it not only an ideal, but also inspirational, host town for guest artists.
Notably, in November 1986, Congress recognized the unique beauty of the Gorge when it made it the nation's first National Scenic Area.
Special Children's Event
New this year!
Plein Air for Children:
Middle School Photography Show
First Friday, September 4th in the studio at Columbia Art Galler. Come view paintings and photography of children's works created while at Dancing Moon Farm.
Participating Artists
This year the Columbia Art Gallery is proud to feature these artists:
- Mitch Baird - West Linn, OR
- Celeste Bergin - Portland, OR
- Eric Bowman -Tigard, OR
- Gregg Caudell - Republic, WA
- Leslie Cheney-Parr - Sandy, OR
- Mary Lou Epperson - Beaverton, OR
- Jo Anna Frost- Mosier, OR
- Scott Gellatly - Portland, OR
- Rachel Harvey - Mt. Hood, OR
- John Haugse - Hood River, OR
- Amanda Houston - Cornelius, OR
- Joe Howard - Hillsboro, OR
- Eric Jacobsen - Glenwood, WA
- Larry Johnson - Vancouver, WA
- Mike Kowalski - Nordland, WA
- Mark Larsen - Portland, OR
- Michael Lewis - Othello, WA
- Peter Mathios - Albany, OR
- Jan Muir – Husum, WA
- Michael Orwick - Beaverton, OR
- Mike Rangner - Albany, OR
- Cathleen Rehfeld - Hood River, OR
- Rowena Sandford - Trout Lake, WA
- Elizabeth See - White Salmon, WA
- Todd Smith - The Dalles, OR
- Kat Sowa - Portland, OR
- Hope Stevenson - Portland, OR
- Sue Sutherland - Hood River, OR
- David Taylor - Happy Valley, OR
- Donna Van Tuyl - Goldendale, WA
- Beth Verheyden - Boring, OR
- Bonnie White - White Salmon, WA
Check Out the Photos!
Visit our blog for photos of each day's events ... as well as for additional information on the Paint-Out locations.
Watch the Paint-Out: Aug. 27 - 31
Artists will paint outdoors for five days, Aug. 27 - 31. The public is invited to come watch them painting in action!
Following the paint-out, artists works will be on display at the Columbia Art Gallery from Sept. 4 through 28.
Plein Air Paint-Out locations:
- Thursday, August 27: The Gorge White House, Hood River
- Friday, August 28: Columbia Hills State Park, WA
- Saturday, August 29: Maryhill Museum, Goldendale, WA
- Sunday, August 30: Hollenbeck Park, Trout Lake, WA
- Monday, August 31: Downtown Hood River, OR
Click to learn more about the Plein Air Paint-Out locations.
More Collectors Come Each Year
Show Coordinator, Cathleen Rehfeld, has been organizing this event in Hood River since its inception 5 years ago. "Every year more artists apply and more collectors come to buy. We are fortunate that Hood River offers such a good central location for artists to congregate and also provide quick access to the variety of climate zones within a 30-mile radius."
For More Information
For more information please call Columbia Center for the Arts at 541-387-8877 during center hours.