2009 Festival of the Arts
Events & Exhibits

June 26, 27 & 28, 2009

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday & Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday

The Special Exhibit - Cutting Edges: Contemporary Mosaic Art

A Juried and Invitational Exhibit & Sale

Cutting Edges: Contemporary Mosaic Art will be the largest mosaic fine art exhibit ever offered in the United States. This special cornerstone exhibit of the 2009 Festival of Arts will shatter your perceptions of mosaics. Modern mosaic art encompasses a vast range of exciting techniques, materials and styles. The world-renowned artists chosen for this show have transformed this ancient art with contemporary designs while embracing traditional methods. Invited artists will display works incorporating stone, metal, precious jewels, glass, recycled and found items with vibrant results.

Featured Artists: The exhibit will feature the works of leading regional, national, and international mosaic artists such as: Yulia Hanansen, Kim Schonfeld, Jo Braun, Kim Emerson, Laurel Skye, Julie Richey, Lynne Chinn, Sophie Druin, Sonia King, Brit Hammer, Verdanio Marzi, Ora Avni, Marian Shapiro, Luci Lytle, Stephanie Jurs, Robert Stout, Terry Nicholls and Gary Drostle.

Pictured artwork: A Walk With Blue by Lynn Moor

To read the Oregonian article on this exhibit, click here

To hear the KINK 101.9 fm radio podcast with the curators, click here

For more information on this exhibit click here

Exhibit sponsored in part by: Kathy & David Bussman, Hilton Garden Inn - Lake Oswego, Realty Trust Group, Inc. and Crowne Plaza Portland-Lake Oswego.
Patron Preview Reception sponsored by: Shorenstein Realty Services

The Open Show

An exhibit open to all Northwest artists. It presents the creative endeavors of recognized and emerging artists from all facets of the art world. Exhibit is located in the KeyBank Pavilion Tent, Lakewood Center for the Arts.

Click here to download a map of art exhibits at Lakewood Center

Pavilion tent sponsored by: KeyBank
Artist Reception sponsored by: OTAK, Inc.

Fine Arts Craft Faire

Over 110 juried artists will display and sell their original works at George Rogers Park.
To view a map of George Rogers Park and a listing of the 2009 Craft Faire artists
Click here

Contributing sponsor: Lake Oswego Rotary Foundation

The Artist's Vision

A juried exhibit of Northwest artists. Exhibit is on display at the main level of Lakewood Center for the Arts.
Sponsored by: PacificSource Health Plans

Lake Oswego Visual Arts Chronicle

An invitational exhibit sponsored by the City of Lake Oswego and the Arts Council of Lake Oswego. More than 40 noted regional artists express their own ideas and visions of Lake Oswego and surrounding areas in different media. Exhibit located at the main level of Lakewood Center for the Arts.

Sponsored by: OnPoint Community Credit Union
Additional support provided by: The City of Lake Oswego and the Arts Council of Lake Oswego.

Young Artist At Work

Student Art K-8; Elementary Art Literacy Exhibit & Junior High School Art Exhibitions; Invitational High School Art Exhibition, special student demonstrations and hands-on art projects - main level at Lakewood Center and in the KeyBank Pavilion Tent.

K-8 Exhibit sponsored by: Hallmark Inns and Resorts
High School Exhibit Sponsored by: The Stafford: A Boutique Retirement Community
Hands-On Activities Sponsored by: Denton Plastics
Student Curators Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival

Music & Entertainment

A showcase of regional music and dance artists on the Park Stage at George Rogers Park and at Lakewood Center for the Arts.
George Rogers Park Music Stage Sponsor: Travelers Insurance

Gallery Without Walls

A selection of sculpture works on the streets of downtown Lake Oswego.
Sponsored by: The City of Lake Oswego and the Arts Council of Lake Oswego

Kids Day In The Park

Special hands-on art projects, music, magic and other activities for young people in the lower level of George Rogers Park.
Sponsored by: The City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department
Event sponsorship provided by: The PLAY Boutique and Oaks Park

Missoula Children's Theater

"Jack and the Beanstalk" on the Travelers Insurance Stage - George Rogers Park.
Tickets $3.00 at the park.
Performances: Friday June 26, 4:00 PM and Saturday, June 27 at 10:30 AM.
Title Sponsor: Allied Waste Management Services of Lake Oswego.
Additional Support: Crowne Plaza Portland Lake Oswego, The City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department

Gallery of Giving

Fine Arts & Crafts Booth with designated proceeds going back to community arts education organizations - George Rogers Park.
Title Sponsor: EPB&B Insurance Company.
Friday beneficiary: L.O Schools Foundation
Saturday beneficiary: Oregon Music Hall of Fame
Sunday beneficiary: Christie School  

A Medley Of Foods

Enjoy a wide array of favorite foods, snacks and beverages at George Rogers Park and at Lakewood Center for the Arts.
Wine & Beer Garden at George Rogers Park
Wine Sponsor: Northwest Bank; Beth Corey-Prudential Northwest Properties
Garden Café at Lakewood Center for the Arts
Catered by: Rafati's Encore 310 

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