Our Annual Holiday Boutique is Here!

So much to choose from - and all of it created by local artists. You won't find a collection like this at any other boutique this year.

We have invited the following artists to participate; they offer beautiful gift items with prices ranging from $5 to $600; most prices around $50 or under.

Leslie Burtt & Chris Warren - Decorated Gourds and Gourd Ornaments

Kathleen Chamberlin & Molly Bowman - "Recycled" Earrings & Necklaces

Joyce Gabriel - Pen & Ink Cards, Playing Cards, & Mirror Designs

Debra Glanz - Paper Boxes, Books, & Dolls

Vicki Green - Glass Platters, Bowls, & Dishes

Sharon Greenwood - Sculpted Ceramics - Functional & Decorative 

Tim Havens - Ceramic Jars, Vases, Bottles, and Bowls

Sine Morse - Framed Paper Art and Paper Globe Ornaments

Patricia Rehm - Felted Wool Purses

Barb Sedgwick - Embossed Pewter Wall Art

Peg Silloway - Handwoven Scarves & Wall Art

Jane Simpson - Silver Bracelets and Earrings

Carolyn Woody - Paper Ornaments, Cards and Magnets

Russell Young, Framed Photographs, Matted Photo Prints, Coffee Table Photo Book

A sampling of the boutique artwork is shown here:  

An artists reception with refreshments is scheduled for November 12, from 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m.  Plan to do some shopping in our friendly gallery. 

Angela Ridgway's Sculpture Graces Broadway

We are so proud that a sculpture by one of our artists, Angela Ridgway, was chosen by the city of Beaverton to be the latest pieces of public art installed by the city. The sculpture is titled "embrace your inner light"and is shown below as it appears on the street's brick plaza. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, from 4 to 5 p.m. to present the artwork to the public. Join us and Mayor Doyle in honoring Angela and the team of people who made this possible.

Elaine Worden, Director of the Beaverton Arts Commission, led this project from beginning to end. She coordinated funding of the project by the City of Beaverton, the Beaverton Central NAC, the Beaverton Visioning Committee and the Beaverton Downtown Association; and was able to arrange for staff from the city's Public Works Department to fabricate the concrete pedestal and handle the in-house installation of the artwork.

Art On Broadway will host a reception in the gallery immediately following the dedication and offer a champagne toast to Angela and all those who made this project possible. Refreshments will be provided by the SubStation, Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium, and Art On Broadway Gallery.

Winter Hours

The year seems to be flying by faster than ever and soon we will be setting the clocks back an hour and watching as it gets dark before 5 p.m. When this happens, we reduce our gallery hours accordingly. Please note that starting on Tuesday, November 2, Art On Broadway Gallery will be open from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. - except during special events.

Also be aware that we are happy to open the gallery by appointment during evening hours if notified at least 24 hours in advance.

Our Award-Winning Artists

There are lots of art events each fall and a number of our member artists were recognized with awards at this year's juried shows. Our congratulations to the following:

Michael Kelly - new member starting in November 2016 - Michael's "Men In Suits" took Best of Show at this year's BAM event at the Beaverton Library sponsored by the Beaverton Arts Commission.


Harold Walkup - Harold joined us in September 2016 and took 4th Place at the Watercolor Society of Oregon's fall show.


Linda Baker, an original member of AOB, took People's Choice and Honorable Mention for her oil painting, "The Red Pitcher," at Painters' Showcase at The Reserve.

The Red Pitcher, Oil by Linda J. Baker

Gretha Lindwood, another original member, took Best Pastel and Honorable Mention at the annual Carmel Art Festival this summer in Carmel, CA.

October Featured Shows Continue Through Saturday, October 29

I hope you'll have an opportunity to visit the gallery before the end of October because we have two great featured exhibits to share with you.

Our member show, "Marks of Resistance" by Lake Oswego artist Kris Paul, is a collection of wall art, hanging disc sculptures, and beautifully shaped bottles created in naked raku. Kris plays with the contrast of black and white design and welcomes the exciting marks and patterns that happen during the firing process. The holidays are coming and any one of Kris' creations would make a memorable gift for someone special on your list.

Our October Guest Show is a fundraiser for the nonprofit CraneAge. Funds raised from the sale of chains of cranes and original artwork created by twelve Portland artists for the organization's latest book, "Today I Will Be...," all benefit families of critically ill children who come to Portland hospitals for treatment. We think it's a very worthy cause. 

A little background on the folded crane story...

Shortly after the end of WWII, the folded origami cranes came to symbolize a hope for peace because of the unforgettable story of 12 year old Sadako Sasaki. Diagnosed with leukemia after being exposed to radiation from the bombing of Hiroshima, Sadako was determined to fold 1,000 cranes. She hoped to recover good health, and for the world to know eternal peace. Sadako managed to fold 644 cranes before she died. Her classmates folded the remaining 356 to honor her.

Today, the practice of folding 1,000 cranes represents a form of healing and hope during challenging times. After the tragic events of September 11, 2001, as a gesture of support and healing, thousands of cranes were folded, linked together in chains and sent to fire and police stations, museum and churches throughout New York City.

Traditionally, flocks of 1,000 cranes are offered at shrines or temples with prayer, base on the belief that the effort to fold such a large number will surely be rewarded. Chains are often given to someone suffering from illness as a prayer for their recovery, as a wish for happiness and as an expression of sympathy and peace. 

Help us help CraneAge by purchasing chains of cranes or original book illustrations. Thank you.

All Ready For Saturday Night's Reception

Tomorrow night, Saturday, October 8, we will celebrate the work of member artist Kris Paul, and guest artist and CraneAge founder Patrice Demmon. The reception begins at 5 p.m. and continues to 8 p.m. with refreshments, wine, and opportunities to learn more about the work of these talented ladies.

Kris has said of her work, "I approach ceramics with a design aesthetic of wabi-sabi. To transform raw clay into a piece that reflects the imperfect beauty found in nature is my greatest pleasure. My early influence was my Mother who specialized in black and white photography, and as a young girl I would work in her darkroom, transferring her photos from tray to tray, watching the images captured on film come to life. The purity of black & white has kept me captivated, and translating that into my work has been my passion."

Hanging Sculpture - Discs

Naked Raku Zoftis

Patrice created an entire collection of black and white paper cranes just for this show. They hang in one of the gallery's main windows while the colorful chains of cranes adorn the West Wing.

The guest wall is filled with original artwork from twelve Portland artists who have illustrated Patrice's book for young children, "Today I Will Be..." All the artists have donated their original artwork and 100% of the sales of cranes and artwork goes to CraneAge.

This is a wonderful way to own a piece of original artwork by Rick Austin, Chuck Bloom, Alea Ahwahnee Bone, Heide Davis, Jac Evalds, Lisa Kaser, Anna Magruder, Amelia Opie, Roxanne Patruznick, Anjanette Petty-Kountz, Fred Swan, and Consu Tolosa, while supporting a great cause.
The paintings sell between $150 and $750, and the cranes are $1 each.

Chains of Black & White Origami Cranes

Book Illustration by Amelia Opie

Two great exhibits - you won't want to miss either one of them. We hope you will join us.

"Marks of Resistance" Gets Installed

Kris Paul is shown installing three of her latest naked raku creations for the October's featured member show. Because of the weight of some of the pieces, this was a challenging exhibit to hang but the final result is lovely. Stop by this month to see how it all came together.

Open Studios Are Coming!

October is a busy time with both Portland and Washington County open studio tours taking place. If you've never taken a tour, you should add this to your bucket list.

Four AOB artists are on the Portland tour, which includes a total of 106 artists and takes place on two weekends - October 8-9 and October 15-16, 10 to 6. Visitors can purchase a tour guide at New Seasons markets for $15. I got mine on a Wednesday with a 15% off senior discount.

The guide is organized by communities and contains detailed maps, an alphabetical listing of all participating artists, and images/information/directions on each artist. Art On Broadway Gallery is a premium sponsor of the tour this year - check out our ad on page 73. Be sure to include the studios of Linda Baker, Gretha Lindwood, Wendy Robinson, and Carli Schultz when you plan which studios to visit. Our gallery will be open both weekends during this event.

Washington County Open Studios takes place on October 15 and 16 and five of our artists will have their studios open - Linda Baker, Gretha Lindwood, Pam Nichols, Virginia Parks, and me, Donna Sanson. The guide for Washington County is free and available at the gallery while supplies last.

These artists offer visitors an opportunity to see where and how the artists make their art, and in most cases, visitors will see the artists actually making art.

Leonardo da Vinci once said, "An artist's studio should be a small space because small rooms discipline the mind and large ones distract it." (1) I'm not sure that the majority of today's artists would agree. Below are images from several famous artists studios - which one most suits your way of working? 

Georgia O'Keeffe's Ghost Ranch N.M. Studio

Studio of David Hockney

Studio of Pablo Picasso

Studio of Alexander Calder

Chuck Close's Studio

Studio of Jackson Pollock

There Is Still Time...

Yes, there is still time to see the September featured show "Ceramic Constructions" at the gallery. Thom Caccamo has presented a truly unique collection of unglazed low fire earthenware sculptures that are made to hang on your walls. The show continues through Saturday, October 1 during regular gallery hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 11 to 6 p.m.

Pedestals by Thom Caccamo

The Other by Thom Caccamo

Wall of Thom's Sculptures

The exhibit includes a total of sixteen sculptures; it captures Thom's views on politics, the environment, and life's lessons in arrangements of various geometric and organic shapes.

CraneAge Fundraiser - October's Special Exhibit

We are honored to partner with the Beaverton Arts Commission to present an October fundraiser at our gallery for the nonprofit, CraneAge.

Patrice Demmon is the founder and force behind this wonderful organization which raises money in support of families who have come to Portland seeking medical treatment for their critically ill children. One hundred percent of all proceeds go directly to these families to assist with expenses: housing, food, transportation, etc.  Patrice describes this mission as the "dearest thing to my heart."

To achieve her goal, she came up with the idea of folding origami paper cranes and selling them for $1 each. She has personally folded over 30,000 cranes which she displays and sells as chains of cranes. In addition, Patrice has written a book for elementary school age children, Today I Will Be and invited prominent Portland artists to illustrate her story. The original artwork for the book will be displayed and for sale during the month of October at AOB Gallery.

Chains of Cranes Created by Patrice

Illustration from Today I Will Be

The exhibit opens on Wednesday, October 5, and continues through Saturday, October 29. An Artists Reception to celebrate the show will be held on Saturday, October 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. with complimentary refreshments and a chance to meet Patrice in person. We encourage you to attend and help us raise money for this important cause!

Patrice Demmon and some of her 30,000+ cranes

To learn more about Patrice Demmon and CraneAge go to:  https://www.facebook.com/craneagefund and/or http://craneage.org

A Jigsaw Challenge

I love jigsaw puzzles. My kids brought a 1000 piece puzzle of Gustav Klimt's The Kiss to the house we rented last week in Sunriver. I stayed up twice through the night working on it and almost got it done before we had to head home.

Working on puzzles is a great way to study the details of a painting - the variations of the values, hues, and texture. This one was a real challenge but very satisfying to get so many pieces in the right spots. Another way to better understand and appreciate what the artist has achieved!

Jewelry for Art Lovers

Wearing classy jewelry is one way we express our appreciation for artistic design. It makes us feel special and can change a simple outfit from daytime wear to a look suitable for an elegant dinner or evening at the theater.

We have four jewelry artists at the gallery - each one has a unique approach to the choices she makes in materials, texture, line, and style. But all four create jewelry that makes a statement and identifies with the designer's individual aesthestic.

We offer one-of-a-kind glass pendants and earrings by Carli Schultz; classic natural and semi-precious stone necklaces and earrings by Elaine Tan; stunning felted wool and beaded neck wear by Wendy Robinson; and silver/copper necklaces, bracelets, and earrings embellished with Swarovski crystals by Bert Cohen.

A sample of the selection you'll discover at our gallery is shared below: