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april 1 - may 12, 2011       muse art and design, 4224 SE hawthorne blvd

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dates, times, and locations:
artists at work:
April 1 - 30, 2011, noon to 5 P.M.
exhibit and ongoing bidding:

April 1 - May 12, 2011, 11 A.M. to 6 P.M.

     Muse Art and Design, 4224 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, Oregon

reception and auction close:
Thursday, May 12, 6P.M. to 8 P.M.
     Milepost 5, Eat.Art.Theater (E.A.T.) restaurant and performance space, 850 NE 81st Ave, Portland, Oregon
 
event description: 
Every day in April, between noon and 5 P.M., a different artist will create a painting, drawing, collage, or print in the medium of his or her choice.
Artists will work in the front-window area of Muse Art and Design. The public is invited to drop in each day to watch as artists create their paintings and drawings.
As each piece is finished, they will be displayed on the walls of Muse Art and Design. Bid sheets will accompany each art piece. The public may bid on works by silent auction from April 1 through May 12. Minimum bid for each work will start at $75, with bids increasing in increments of $10.
A reception for artists and the public will be held on Thursday, May 12 from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. The auction will continue through the reception and will close at the end of the evening. Reception location: Milepost 5, E.A.T. Restaurant and performance space, 900 NE 81st Ave
All funds raised will benefit Schoolhouse Supplies, a free store where public school teachers can obtain supplies for their classrooms at no cost. Muse Art and Design will use funds to purchase art supplies at wholesale cost for Schoolhouse Supplies.
Artists will receive 50% of the winning bid price for their work.

information for artists:
Artists may work in the medium, style, and subject of their choice. A 16"x20" surface (canvas or primed panel) suitable to the chosen medium will be provided along with basic tools (brushes, rags, containers, etc.) and a basic palette of the following media:

oil colors, acrylics, watercolors, encaustic paint, graphite, charcoal, markers, inks, colored pencils, pastels, collage materials.  Special thanks to M.Graham & Co. for sponsoring An Artist a Day by providing oils, acrylics and watercolors.

Artists are welcome to bring additional supplies to supplement the materials provided.
Artists will work at a work station (easel, stool/chair, table space) in the front-window area of Muse Art and Design. The public will be invited to watch.
Ideally, works will be created as much as possible from start to finish during the hours of noon to 5 P.M. on the day each artist is scheduled. By arrangement, artists may pick up their surface beforehand and/or take it with them to continue working for up to two additional days. Provided tools and supplies are available for use while working at Muse Art and Design only
Artists will receive 50% of the winning bid price for their work. Minimum starting bid for all works will be $75. Artists may elect to donate all or part of their percentage to Schoolhouse Supplies.
Each artist will have a page on this site including a brief bio and statement, pictures of work, and a link to their website.
Each artist will receive a "goodie bag" with gift items from participating local businesses and art-supply manufacturers.
In addition to listings and links on this website, artists will be promoted wherever possible through advertisements, printed materials, and press coverage. Artists are encouraged to publicize their participation in the event through their own promotional channels.
Participating artists are strongly encouraged to attend the public reception on the evening of May 12.
special thanks to:

M.GRAHAM & CO WEBSITE