Clackamas County Arts Alliance

Next month is so get a leg up with us and register for our next Makers & Creative Artists Workshop: How to Self-Publish Your Own Writing.

Register in our BIO link for FREE or at:
clackamasartsalliance.org/news/makers-creative-artists-workshop-november-9/

WHEN: Saturday, November 9, 2:00 – 3:30pm
WHERE: Oregon City Library, Community Room

So you’re a writer. Once you’ve completed your masterpiece, where do you go next? Join us for a comparison of the traditional publishing model and self-publication. Learn how self-publishing can be turned to your advantage, as well as how to get going. Topics covered will include: editing your manuscript, publishing eBooks, self-marketing, copyright and ISBN, as well as resources for writers looking to self-publish.

Thank you to our presenters DJ Schneider, who developed his creative writing skills at the San Francisco Art Institute and The Cabin in Boise, Idaho. He just released his fourth novel, The Stones of Carnac, in the Melanie Simpson Mystery series.

And to our other presenter and event organizer, Ariella-Sophie Sternberg, Community Outreach & Engagement Manager for the Clackamas Arts Alliance, who has worked as a production editor at HarperCollins Publishers, where she learned the nitty-gritty of publishing production schedules, as well as the fine points of copyediting, proofreading, and digital layout and design.

A workshop co-presented by the and the .

2025 Grant Application Now Open!

Deadline to apply: Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 11:59 pm PT.

The Clackamas County Cultural Coalition is one of 45 county and tribal-based local networks in Oregon whose primary function is to re-grant an annual allocation from the Oregon Cultural Trust.

Now in their 21st cycle of giving, we are excited to announce the application for the 2025 Project and General Operating Grants are now available. Grants from $751 - $3,500 are available for those related to the arts, heritage, or humanities, which respond to the Cultural Plan’s vision and help forward the Coalition’s goals.

Learn more and apply at the link in our bio or VISIT: clackamasculturalcoalition.org/grants/project-grants

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Join the Clackamas Arts Alliance for another “GATHERING: An Evening For Creatives of All Kinds.” Come meet new friends and other creatives. Find people who share your passions, collaborate, and get inspired. Please register in our bio link or at clackamasartsalliance.org/news/gathering/

This is for you if you:

- make music, play an instrument, sing
- write stories, poetry, essays, comics, or graphic novels
- draw, paint, sketch, design
- weave, knit, quilt, woodwork or make jewelry
- dance, act, or perform
- or engage in any creative activity for work or pleasure
There will be food and drinks available for purchase at the Ale & Cider House. Come connect, support a local restaurant, and network with other creatives local to you.

WHEN: October 16th, 6:00pm – 8pm

WHERE: Ale & Cider House - 1720 Willamette Falls Drive, West Linn, OR

FREE. Please REGISTER in our BIO link. Donations welcome!

This event is open to those 18+ years of age.

TODAY is the LAST DAY to apply for the Artist Exhibit Program 2025 Call to Artists.

Apply TODAY, September 30, by 11:59 PM.
APPLY in our BIO link or at:
clackamasartsalliance.org/news/call-to-artists-2025-artist-exhibit-program

This opportunity is open to new and emerging and experienced Individual Artists who live or work in Clackamas County:
Prior exhibit history is not required
Artists who have previously exhibited in the AEP Program are invited to apply – with new artwork
ABOUT:
Clackamas County Arts Alliance showcases the work of local visual artists through our Artist Exhibit Program (AEP). We match artists with libraries, hospitals, county buildings, and other public spaces so their art can be viewed by the public.

The Arts Alliance coordinates installation, and artwork rotates regularly in venues throughout Clackamas County. Community members are able to enjoy changing exhibits, experience various art mediums, and learn about local artists. AEP opens doors to additional exhibit and sales opportunities for artists, while also providing skill building and gallery readiness training. The call for artists to participate in AEP (which is offered commission-free) is extended annually, with an updated roster of artists announced once selections have been completed.

🖼️ REQUEST FOR ART | PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY
DEADLINE: October 4, 5:00pm PDT

LEARN MORE & APPLY in our BIO link or at:
clackamasartsalliance.org/news/request-for-art-clackamas-county-courthouse-elevator-bays

ART OPPORTUNITY: The Clackamas Arts Alliance and Clackamas County Courthouse Arts Committee invite artists living in Oregon and Clackamas County specifically to submit a proposal for site-specific interior art for the multiple elevator bays on each floor of the new Clackamas County Courthouse (six total). Eligible media includes painting, drawing, fiber art, digital art, photography, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, collage, assemblage, mosaics, and woodworking. Proposed works should align with the overall interior design vision of wayfinding, wellness, and trauma-informed design.

One artist/artist team will be selected to submit the final artwork for the 10’x10’x3” space on each floor of the new building. The budget available for the commission comes from funds raised for this project and is $5,000 per floor; $30,000 total.

This project is seeking an artist/artists’ team to create art for six (6) Elevator Bay lobbies. These walls are adjacent to the elevators on each floor and are highly visible to visitors, staff and council using the building. Each work of art may be no less than 4’x4’, may not exceed 10’x10’, and may not project more than 3” from the wall. Artists may submit multiple items as a cohesive collection to fill the 10’x10’ space limit so long as they meet the minimum measurements described. Artists may submit for one or multiple floors.

Questions? Please email [email protected]

There are less than two weeks left to apply for the Artist Exhibit Program! Apply by September 30! Thanks to everyone who has applied so far! This opportunity is open to BOTH new/emerging and experienced Individual Artists who live or work in Clackamas County.
Prior exhibit history is not required!
Artists who have previously exhibited in the AEP Program are invited to apply – with new artwork. Every month we rotate artworks in many galleries across Clackamas County!

Learn more in our BIO link or at: clackamasartsalliance.org/programs/artistexhibitprogram/

Free workshop coming up on Saturday, September 28!

TOPIC: “How to Market Your Creative Work and Services: For anyone who conducts business as an Entrepreneurial Artist”

This workshop is designed for entry- to mid-level entrepreneurs in the arts fields, including visual arts, literary arts, performance arts, and any other modality that intends to retail or provide custom creative work for customers/clients. Information being covered encompasses examples of traditional, guerilla and digital marketing practices to determine effective strategies per one’s products or services.

WHEN: September 28, 2024, 2:00 – 3:30PM

WHERE: Oregon City Public Library, Community Room

REGISTER for FREE in our BIO link, or at clackamasartsalliance.org/makers-creative-artists-workshop

Great news! We have another Makers & Creatives Artists Workshop coming up on September 28th from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. This time we will be hosting at the Oregon City Public Library.

ABOUT: Clackamas Arts Alliance offers a new workshop series for makers & creative artists. These workshops are designed to offer a way to explore your business potential and opportunities.

UPCOMING WORKSHOP TOPIC:

How to Market Your Creative Work and Services
For anyone who conducts business as an Entrepreneurial Artist

This workshop is designed for entry- to mid-level entrepreneurs in the arts fields, including visual arts, literary arts, performance arts, and any other modality that intends to retail or provide custom creative work for customers/clients. Information being covered encompasses examples of traditional, guerilla and digital marketing practices to determine effective strategies per one’s products or services. The workshop is taught by Raziah Roushan.

PLEASE RSVP in our BIO link or at clackamasartsalliance.org/makers-creative-artists-workshop

Great news! The Clackamas Arts Alliance is pleased to announce we are now taking applications for the 2025 Artist Exhibit Program. Every several months we rotate artworks in galleries and venues across Clackamas County!

DEADLINE: APPLY BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
➡️This opportunity is open to emerging and experienced Individual Artists who live or work in Clackamas County *
➡️Prior exhibit history is not required!
➡️Artists who have previously exhibited in the AEP Program are invited to apply – with new artwork.
* Working or living in Clackamas County means Artist’s studio is in the County, or Artist is employed in the County.

Original artwork will be considered for our 18 Clackamas County gallery venues. Mediums as listed, but not limited to:

Two-dimensional hanging artwork – painting (oil, watercolor, acrylic, drawing, encaustic, printmaking, collage, mixed-media, etc.), photography, textiles, ceramics, metal smithing, etc. Some digital artworks may be acceptable. No AI art.
Three-dimensional art for cabinet display – sculpture, ceramics, book arts, metal arts, mosaic, mixed-media, etc
For more information please visit our BIO link or go to:
clackamasartsalliance.org/news/call-to-artists-2025-artist-exhibit-program

REQUEST FOR ART | CLACKAMAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE ELEVATOR BAYS
The Clackamas Arts Alliance and Clackamas County Courthouse Arts Committee invite artists living in Oregon and Clackamas County specifically to submit a proposal for site-specific interior art for the multiple elevator bays on each floor of the new Clackamas County Courthouse (six total). Eligible media includes painting, drawing, fiber art, digital art, photography, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, collage, assemblage, mosaics, and woodworking. Proposed works should align with the overall interior design vision of wayfinding, wellness, and trauma-informed design.

One artist/artist team will be selected to submit the final artwork for the 10’x10’x3” space on each floor of the new building. The budget available for the commission comes from funds raised for this project and is $5,000 per floor; $30,000 total.

LEARN MORE IN OUR BIO LINK OR AT:

https://shorturl.at/ns6oO

Important Dates

- August 15, 2024 – Call to Artists
- October 4, 2024 – Applications due by 5:00pm PDT
- October 2024 – Panel review and artist selection (including interviews if needed)
- November 1, 2024 – Notifications to Artist or Artist teams
- March 3, 2025 – Final Art due to location
Art Opportunity

This project is seeking an artist/artists’ team to create art for six (6) Elevator Bay lobbies. These walls are adjacent to the elevators on each floor and are highly visible to visitors, staff and council using the building. Each work of art may be no less than 4’x4’, may not exceed 10’x10’, and may not project more than 3” from the wall. Artists may submit multiple items as a cohesive collection to fill the 10’x10’ space limit so long as they meet the minimum measurements described. Artists may submit for one or multiple floors.

Have you ever wanted to meet other creatives or just make new friends who create art?

Join the Clackamas Arts Alliance at the in Sandy on August 16th, for our first-ever “GATHERING: an evening for creatives of all kinds.” Come meet new friends and other creatives. Find people who share your passions, collaborate, and get inspired.

This is for you if you:
- make music, play an instrument, sing
- write stories, poetry, essays, comics, or graphic novels
- draw, paint, sketch, design
- weave, knit, quilt, woodwork or make jewelry
- dance, act, or perform
- or engage in any creative activity for work or pleasure
WHEN: August 16th 6:00pm – 7:30pm

WHERE: AntFarm Cafe, 39140 Proctor Blvd. Sandy, OR 97055

FREE. Please REGISTER in our bio link or at clackamasartsalliance.org/gathering
Donations welcome!

This event is open to those 18+ years of age.

Questions? Contact Ariella-Sophie at [email protected]

Join the Clackamas Arts Alliance on August 16th from 6:00-7:30 PM for our first-ever “GATHERING: an evening for creatives of all kinds.” Come meet new friends and other creatives. Find people who share your passions, collaborate, and get inspired.

This is for you if you:
- make music, play an instrument, sing
- write stories, poetry, essays, comics, or graphic novels
- draw, paint, sketch, design
- weave, knit, quilt, woodwork or make jewelry
- dance, act, or perform
- or engage in any creative activity for work or pleasure
There will be light refreshments, plus the chance to connect and network with other creatives local to you at the beautiful in Sandy!

WHEN: August 16th 6:00pm – 7:30pm
WHERE: AntFarm Cafe, 39140 Proctor Blvd. Sandy, OR 97055

FREE. Please REGISTER in our BIO link or at clackamasartsalliance.org/news/gathering/
Donations welcome!

This event is open to those 18+ years of age.

The June 24th event will be our final June Makers & Creative Workshop. RSVP in our BIO link or at clackamasartsalliance.org/news/workshops

We will be joined by two guest speakers, Raziah Roushan and Bryan Fuentez, who will share their expertise to support your entrepreneurial spirit. Don’t miss our final workshop! Thank you for our hosting space!

Don’t miss our next Makers & Creative Artists Workshop on June 17th! And save the date for June 24th, too!

The Arts Alliance is offering these workshops as a way for creatives to:

- Connect and hear success stories from other makers and creative artists
- Introduce you to a decision making guide for making informed decisions
- Guide you through the process of evaluating business opportunities
- Encourage consideration of financial, artistic and personal factors
- Connect with additional organizations that support small business
If you want to combine your creative skills with your entrepreneurial savviness and start a business to leverage your artistic skills, then you’re in luck. Whether you’re just starting or looking to expand your existing business, these workshops can help you leverage your artistic abilities by doing what you love.

RSVP at clackamasartsalliance.org/news/workshops or tap the link in bio!

The Clackamas Arts Alliance’s Literary Arts Committee hosted its 2nd Annual Writing Contest at the Clackamas Community College’s Compose Creative Writing Conference last month! We were proud to welcome this year’s contest award winners!

Visit clackamasartsalliance.org/news/2024-writing-contest-winners or tap the link in our bio.

Essay: Winner, Lee Shaw and Runner-Up Barbara Froman

Short Story: Winner Carina Cooper and RU Justin Gauthier

Playlet: Winner Leslie Hayertz and RU Carina Cooper

Poetry: Winner Paul Keller and RU Megan Jones

We welcome the community to read and enjoy the eight winning pieces now on our website. Please do not use or share these writing entries without the author’s expressed permission.

Thank you to our judge panelists, our Literary Arts Committee, and the English Department of . And thank you to everyone who submitted writing to this contest. There were so many amazing submissions this year!

Thank you to the generosity of our sponsors: Sponsors: B&B Leasing, Bob & Anne Louise Sterry Entertainment, Karen Martini, Nancy Winklesky, David & Cyndy Smith-English for , Milwaukie Poetry Series, and

Stay tuned to our 2025 announcement.

Photos above by: Evan Tichenor

The Clackamas Arts Alliance is now offering a new workshop series for makers & creatives!
Are you a maker or creative artist looking to turn your passion into a profitable venture? Operating a creative art business allows you to do what you love while earning an income. The Arts Alliance is offering three June workshops as a way for creatives to:

Come to just one or attend all three educational opportunities to enhance your business, art, and networking. The workshops will take place at the Clackamas County Community College, Niemeyer Center, Room 141.

UPCOMING DATES:

June 10, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
June 17, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
June 24, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Learn more at: clackamasartsalliance.org/news/workshops/ or tap the “WORKSHOPS” link in our bio.

Calling all arts, crafts, and handmade goods vendors!

The Estacada Area Arts Commission is looking for youth and adult vendors to participate in its second annual Arts at the Creek, a local art and music festival on July 27th, 2024 from 12-6pm. APPLY BY JUNE 30th!

Learn more at: clackamasartsalliance.org/arts-at-the-creek-2024
Or click or BIO link Opportunities page.

The public art opportunity deadline is coming up in a couple of days! Apply to have your art displayed at the Clackamas County Courthouse by May 1.

The Clackamas County Arts Alliance and Clackamas County Courthouse Arts Committee invite artists living in Oregon and Clackamas County specifically to submit a proposal for site-specific interior printed mural or photography artwork mounted on acoustic panels on the first and second floors at the new Clackamas County Courthouse.

One artist/artist team will be selected to submit final artwork for the acoustic sound panels on the first and second floors of the new building. The budget available for the commission comes from funds raised for this project and is $5,000. Submissions are due by Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm PDT.

Important Dates:
May 1, 2024 – Applications due

May 2024 – Panel review and artist selection (including interviews if needed)

June 2024 – Design Phase

Learn more in our BIO LINK or at: clackamasartsalliance.org/request-for-art-public-art-opportunity-clackamas-county-courthouse

Photos: Renderings of the Clackamas County Courthouse. And Exterior rendering of building with highlighted panel views. The panels are in the interior.

Join the Clackamas Arts Alliance in welcoming Ariella-Sophie Sternberg to the team as our first-ever Community Outreach & Engagement Manager.

Ariella-Sophie brings art to the community, building connections between individuals and organizations, and empowering people to get involved with the arts. We sat down with her to learn more about her background in arts education and her own work as an artist.

READ THE Q&A in our bio link or find it at:
clackamasartsalliance.org/news/welcoming-our-new-community-outreach-engagement-manager

Interested in learning how your organization can start collaborating with the Arts Alliance? Write to [email protected]

Request for Art | Public Art Opportunity
Clackamas County Courthouse
The Clackamas County Arts Alliance and Clackamas County Courthouse Arts Committee invite artists living in Oregon and Clackamas County specifically to submit a proposal for site-specific interior printed mural or photography artwork mounted on acoustic panels on the first and second floors at the new Clackamas County Courthouse.

One artist/artist team will be selected to submit final artwork for the acoustic sound panels on the first and second floors of the new building. The budget available for the commission comes from funds raised for this project and is $5,000. Submissions are due by Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm PDT.

Important Dates:
May 1, 2024 – Applications due

May 2024 – Panel review and artist selection (including interviews if needed)

June 2024 – Design Phase

Learn more in our BIO LINK or at: clackamasartsalliance.org/request-for-art-public-art-opportunity-clackamas-county-courthouse

Photos: Interior rendering of the Clackamas County Courthouse. And Exterior rendering of building with highlighted panel views. The panels are in the interior.

Check out the new book store in Milwaukie this week and catch the Arts Alliance’s Literary Arts committee chairman, Bob Sterry, for a poetry reading March 14th at 6pm!

We’re excited to announce that we are hiring a Community Outreach & Engagement Manager!

If you enjoy connecting with the community, building partnerships, coordinating activities, and believe the arts are for everyone, you may be our next Community Outreach & Engagement Manager!

APPLICATION CLOSES: MARCH 4, 2024, 11:59 PM
SCHEDULE: 32 hours per week
COMPENSATION: $50,000 – $55,000 (doe)
BENEFITS: Paid time off, flexible scheduling, health care stipend
WORKPLACE: Remote

LEARN MORE IN OUR BIO LINK OR AT: CLACKAMASARTSALLIANCE.ORG/OUTREACH-JOB

We're excited to announce the Clackamas County Arts Alliance Literary Arts Committee's 2024 Writing Contest!

CLOSING DATE: April 12, 2024, 11:59 PM PST

$250 will be awarded to first place winners in the 4 genres, and the runner up winners will receive a cash prize of $100.

Winners will also receive complimentary registration to the 2024 Clackamas Community College Compose Creative Writing Contest on May 18, 2024.

GENRES ACCEPTED:
- SHORT STORY – UP TO 5000 WORDS
- ESSAY – UP TO 5000 WORDS
- POETRY – ANY STYLE, UP TO 100 LINES
- PLAY – UP TO 30 PAGES

Learn more in our BIO Link, read our writing guidelines and apply at: clackamasartsalliance.org/writingcontest2024/

CALL TO ARTISTS:
Memorial Park Skatepark Mural RFQ
Due Date: February 2, 2024 Budget: $15,000

The City of Wilsonville Parks & Recreation Department and the Arts, Culture, and Heritage Commission (ACHC) are pleased to be requesting qualifications (RFQ) from a talented artist or artist team, with expertise in mural design and mural implementation services for exterior murals at Memorial Park Skatepark, located at 8100 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville, OR 97070.

Learn more at: clackamasartsalliance.org/wilsonville-skatepark-mural-rfq

You can make an impact on how many people are changed, moved, and brought together by arts and culture. Support the Clackamas County Arts Alliance today on Tuesday. Give today at clackamasartsalliance.org.donate-now or in the bio link.

We are the voice for Clackamas County arts and culture, ensuring that our county is represented in regional, county, and city planning, as well as funding decisions and allocations. Clackamas County Arts Alliance is at the center of a resurgence in arts experiences and cultural opportunities which will continue to grow in the coming years. We will play an increasing role as a liaison between local government, Clackamas County businesses, area artists and creatives, arts enthusiasts, and the broader regional arts sector. And don’t forget to make a matching gift to to take advantage of the Oregon Cultural tax credit.