Festival of the Arts - Acknowledgements
2010 Festival Steering Committee
Co-Chairs Festival 2010: Tris Denton & Steve Call
Festival Advisors: Dee Denton, Malcolm Mathes, Joan Sappington, Sandy Hageman, Andrew Edwards, Lois Suwol
Special Exhibit: Luminous Layers: Exploring Contemporary Encaustic, Linda Womack, Curator; Marabee Bertelsen & Lisa Strout, Special Exhibit Co-Chairs
Visual Arts Open Show/Artist Registration: Jan Rimerman, Curator
Artist’s Vision Juried Exhibit: Lisa Wiser, Curator
Fine Arts Craft Faire - George Rogers Park: Sally Hedman, Curator; Patricia Rogers, Assistant
Food Faire at George Rogers Park: Beth Corey, Coordinator
Wine & Beer Pavilion: Jerry Wheeler, Coordinator; Matt Freeman, Assistant
Entertainment: Dan Schauffler, Music Curator; Kellie Johnson, Assistant
Sign & Banner Coordinator: Shawn Hickox
Lake Oswego Visual Arts Chronicle Exhibit: Tom Carey & Lynn Hennagin, Co-Chairs
High School Exhibition: Katie Brink, Curator
Missoula Children's Theatre / Kid’s Day: Jan Wirtz, Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation Department
Services and Facilities Coordinator: Nina Dodd
Hospitality Co-Chairs: Deb Michaels, Phyllis Mott, Sue Smith
Opening Night Reception Chair: Bonnie Cartwright
Artist Reception Chair: Laurlie Joyce
Sales Office Coordinator: Jackie MacGregor, Mary Holstein
Plant & Garden Co-Curators: Joni Call, Yvette Weeks
Festival Coordinator: Diane Englert
Friends of the Festival Membership Coordinator: Jackie MacGregor
Marketing & Media: Schuster Media, Tiffany Schuster
Merchant Arts Partnership Program (MAPP): Carmen Stuart, Dee Denton
Artist Awards Sponsor Coordinator: Jackie MacGregor
Finance Committee: Malcolm Mathes & Don Irving, Co-Chairs, Chuck Pollak, Jackie MacGregor, Tris Denton, Mike Denton, Dee Denton, Joan Sappington, Steve Call
Information Booth Coordinator: Julie Stoltz
Hotel Liaison: Beverly Meehan
Arts Council of Lake Oswego Liaisons: Cheryl Brock, Executive Director; Susan Bitzer, Program Manager
City of Lake Oswego Liaisons: Jane Heisler, Public Affairs Director; Bonnie Hirshberger, Citizen Information Coordinator
Set Up And Take Down Crew: Jerry Koll, Coordinator; Jeff Clinkscales, Malcolm Mathes, Jeremy Hakala
Hands on Art: Steve Schiefelbein
Booth Sitting Volunteer Coordinator: Kathy Raffety Hansen
Lakewood Center for the Arts Director: Andrew Edwards
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2010 Special Acknowledgements:
Advertising Design: Susan Brown, Marketing & Advertising Design
Festival Program: Lake Oswego Review, Brian Monihan
Festival Signage: Chili Pepper Signs/Shawn Hickox
Set-up Coordinators: Malcolm Mathes, Jim Sanders, Jeremy Hakala, Jerry Koll, Jeff Clinkscales
Opening Night Reception Committee: Bonnie Cartwright, Nicolle Landau, Jean Davis, Steve & Linda Dietz, Dianne & Richard Santee
Opening Night Reception Special Thanks: Lakewood Center Associates, Seven Corners Cycles
Entryway and patron reception floral arrangements: Fusion – The Art of Flowers, Inc.
Festival Shuttle: Lake Oswego School District and First Student
Festival In House Promotion: Palisades Marketplace, Wizer's Oswego Foods
After Show Cleanup: Steve Coury and Lake Oswego High School Football Team
Survey: Noel Klein
Registration and Office Assistance: Tris Denton, Jeanne Denton, Cheryl Denton, Diane Englert, Jeanette Garner, Kellie Johnson, Kristin Johnson, Linda Mathes, Linda Buergel, Kathe Kopet, Barb Greise, Wana Mauer
Special Exhibit Credits:
Curator: Linda Womack
Assistant Curators: Natasia Chan, Kimberly Kent, Amy Stoner
Artist Liaison: Janet Waggoner
Planning Committee Members: Marabee Bertelsen & Lisa Strout, Co-Chairs; Joan Sappington; Andrew Edwards; Steve Call; Sandy Hageman
Juried Exhibit Jurors: Tom Burns, Kristina Butters, Cari Hernandez
Art used in special exhibit promotion: Original encaustic art created by Cari Hernandez, Randall Steeves, Jamie Ribisi-Braley, Susan Thompson
Education Display Graphics: Textual excerpts taken from Embracing Encaustic: Learning to Paint with Beeswax by Linda and William Womack
Special Exhibit – Artists Reception: Crowne Plaza Portland-Lake Oswego
Special Acknowledgements: Realty Trust Office – Lake Oswego; Kurt Herman; Buddies Flowers; Peter Rossing, Muse Art and Design; R&F Handmade Paints; Enkaustikos Wax Art Supplies; Andrea Benson, Panel Moderator; Kanaan Kanaan, Panelist; Daria Kent, Art Demonstration; International Encaustic Artists, Portland Chapter
Artist’s Centennial Vision Juried Exhibit Credits:
Curator: Lisa Wiser
Artist’s Vision Jurors: Susanna Campbell Kuo; Cheryl Snow, Executive Director of Clackamas County Art Alliance; Joan Sappington
Juried Exhibit Volunteers: National Charity League - Lake Oswego Chapter, Linda Hanson, Jen Wiser
Youth Artist Exhibits:
Education Curator: Katie Brink
Elementary Art Literacy Exhibit Co-Curators: Suzanne Slauson & Joanne Bartlett
Junior High School Art Exhibit Co-Curators: Marilyn Katcher & Louise Levin
High School Art Exhibition Juror: Michael Orwick
Clay Day Chair: Steve Schiefelbein
Volunteers/High School Art Show Curators: Lake Oswego High School Art and Ceramics students, National Charity League Lake Oswego Chapter, Kat Lawlis, Nancy Brown, Jamie Charlton, Hailey Jones, Rosa Glenn, Andrea Chiu, Elise Wunderlich, Brittany Pierone
Education In-Kind Donations: Georgie’s Clay; Art Media; Gesso Studios, Jamie Charlton
Awards: Georgie’s Clay; Art Media
Student Artist Reception: The Stafford: A Boutique Retirement Community, Trader Joe’s – Lake Oswego
Special thanks: Lake Oswego Art Literacy volunteers
Open Show Credits:
Curator: Jan Rimerman
Open Show Jurors: Robert Hess, Sculptor; Marty Rudolph, Art Marketer; Chuck Laiti, Photographer
Open Show Registration and Showcards: Mary Burgess, Tom Willing, Dave Leland, Pam Leland, Kyle Leland, Colin Leland, Emily Leland, Amy Markovitz, Audre Bratcher, Jackie MacGregor, Sonja Donnelly, Bill Donnelly, Sandy Evans, Lois Suwol, Harvey Suwol, Wana Maurer, Chris Lewis, Alex Lewis, Mary Holstein, CJ Worlein, Larry Worlein, Patty Kincaid, Paul Taylor, Joanne Taylor, Susan Gorrie, Bill Poly, Gale Campbell, Ed Frankel, Joann Frankel, Liz Kenney, Thula Edwards, Kay Schmidt, Stan Martin, Kathy Martin, John Klosterman, Leslie Fleet, Gerri Allen, Kathy Hansen, Lori Fisher, Laura Jones, Kelly Collins, Susan Frohnmayer, Karen Harris, Barbara Wagner, Nadine Lutes, David Lutes, Alyson Ayn Osborn
Framer: Bryan Grimes, Frame of Mind
Open Show Curator Assistants: Brittany Shelton, Bonnie Shelton, Amanda Grisham, Marisa Baker
Student Curators: Danielle Stone, Kristin Taylor, Andrea Fisher, Lindsey Carver, Alex Yett, Anna Owen, Jayati Ramakrishnan, Roxie Raye, Meagan Young, Shalyn Dalton, Spencer Moyle, Ben Bowman, Rachel Dailey
Artist Reception Chair: Laurlie Joyce
Artist Reception Committee: Jan Rimerman, Pat Blossom, Ed Blossom, Leslie Rauch, Marilyn Soulas, Bruce Soulas, Jennifer Schmitz, Justin Schmitz, Tim Joyce
Artist Reception Catered By: Wizer’s Oswego Foods
Open Show Plants & Trees: Dennis’ 7 Dees Landscaping and Garden Centers – Lake Oswego; Brian Smith, Fusion, The Art of Flowers, Inc. – Lake Oswego
The Lake Oswego Visual Arts Chronicle – An Invitational Exhibit:
Exhibit Chair: Tom Carey
Selection Committee Chair: Lynn Hennagin
Committee: Bob Brown, Marilyn Davis, Jan Fowler, Jean Gale, Candace Jennings, Theresa Andreas O’Leary, Chuck Pollak, Molly Reeves
Arts Council of Lake Oswego: Cheryl Brock, Executive Director; Susan Bitzer, Program Manager
Chronicle Awards Judges: Barbara Thompson, Chair; Mich Conklin, Jack Hoffman, Ann Munson, Kay Schmidt
Printing Services: Lake Oswego Blue Print Inc.
Floral Display: Lamb’s Palisades Market
Merchants Arts Partnership Program (MAPP):
Coordinators: Carmen Stuart, UPS Stores; Dee Denton
MAPP Gift Trees Designed by: Yvette Weeks
Acknowledgments: Albertson’s, Better Bread, Bernard Callebaut Chocolates, Betsy’s Pet Sitting, Chrisman Picture Frame & Gallery, Chuck’s Place, Crowne Plaza Hotel Portland - Lake Oswego, Eat At Johnny’s, Erickson’s Automotive, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Framed By Design, Frog Pond Toys & Lily Pad Café, Graham’s Stationery, Grapevine Women’s Apparel, Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Lake Oswego, Lake Oswego Fire Department, Lake Oswego Jewelry, Lake Oswego Police Department, Lake Oswego Review, Lakewood Theatre Company, Lazerquick, Moonstruck Chocolates, Octopus Ink, Oswego Grill, Oswego Verdi Interior Landscaping, Phoenix Inn, Residence Inn By Marriott, Stanford’s Restaurant & Bar, Tan Republic, Thai Orchid, The Grand Papery, The Pine Needle, The UPS Store, Trainer’s Club, Zeppo
Facilities Acknowledgements:
Roger Shepherd, Department of Public Works, City of Lake Oswego, Festival Shuttle and Parking Map; Lake Oswego School District; Allied Waste Management Services of Lake Oswego; Honey Bucket Sanitation; First Student, Shuttle Service; Oregon State Protection Services; Cheryl Hansen, Director of University Events - Marylhurst University
Park Activities:
Fine Arts Craft Faire: Sally Hedman, Curator; Patricia Rogers, Assistant; Kathy Raffety Hansen, Booth Sitter Coordinator
Fine Arts Craft Faire Artist Selection Jury: Jaye Campbell, Lee Rumsey Haga, Lori Latham, Carol Lebreton, William Vanscoy
Food Faire Curator: Beth Corey, Coordinator
Music & Entertainment Curator: Dan Schauffler; Kellie Johnson, Assistant
Sign & Banner Coordinator: Shawn Hickox
Kids Day in the Park Acknowledgements: Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department, The PLAY Boutique, Oaks Amusement Park
Missoula Children's Theatre / Kid's Day in the Park Coordinator: Jan Wirtz, Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department
Information Booth Coordinator: Julie Stoltz
Information Booth Volunteers: National Charity League:
Gallery of Giving: Marc Baker, Jeff Clinkscales
Sound for Park Activities: Stew Dodge
Survey: Noel Klein
Survey Takers: National Charity League
Volunteer/Vendor Parking: Hallinan School
Tent Rentals: Brynn Denny - The Party Place
Wine and Beer Tent: Jerry Wheeler, Matt Freeman
Hospitality:
Co-chairs: Deb Michaels, Phyllis Mott, Sue Smith
Special Thanks: Carman Oaks Assisted Living Facility, Carman Oaks Senior Living Community, KeyBank, Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce (Friday Morning Networking), Lake Oswego Relay for Life; Negative Perfection Printing; Newcomers Welcome Club of Lake Oswego, West Linn and Surrounding Areas; Realty Trust Group, Rotary Club of Lake Oswego, The Stafford: A Boutique Retirement Community, Wells Fargo Bank
Liaisons to Other Agencies:
Oswego Heritage Council Liaison: Jude Graham
Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce Liaison: Jerry Wheeler
Hotel Liaison: Beverly Meehan
City of Lake Oswego Liaisons: Jane Heisler, Public Affairs Director; Bonnie Hirshberger, Citizen Information Coordinator
Arts Council of Lake Oswego: Cheryl Brock, Executive Director; Susan Bitzer, Program Manager
Friends Who Did Everything:
KeyBank; Alex McIntyre, City Manager - Lake Oswego; Gert Zoutendijk, Lake Oswego Fire Prevention Officer; D. Gary Evans, Recreation Superintendent; Roger Shepherd, GIS Coordinator; Bill Korach, Superintendent, Lake Oswego School District; Mary Puskas, Lake Oswego Community Schools; Peter Corvallis Productions; Lake Oswego Lions Club; Kruse Way Rotary Club; Rob Fallow, South American Woods; Jim Sanders and the City of Lake Oswego Maintenance Department; City of Lake Oswego Fire & Rescue & Life Safety; Lake Oswego School District Art Departments; Arts Literacy Program – Lake Oswego Schools; The Party Place; The UPS Store; Downtown Business District Association; Wells Fargo Bank, Lake Oswego Rotary; Realty Trust Office – Lake Oswego; Oswego Friends of Doernbecher; Miller Paint; Cantel Sweeping; Jim Schider, American Residential Specialists; Kurt Herman; Jeremy Hakala; Lois Suwol; Wana Mauer; Mary Turnock; Toni Tringolo; Dave Haslett; Lakewood Center Associates – June Tofte & Charlie O’Brien; the staff of Lakewood Center for the Arts
