BLUE/ROZ FIRE FUNDRAISER
Benefit Auction

In the aftermath of the fire that destroyed Roz Gallery and Blue Ackerman Studio, the White Salmon Arts Council is holding a "Building Community" gallery show and silent auction of donated art pieces at the Inn of the White Salmon for the artists whose works were lost in the fire. Feel free to stop by the Inn's Hallway Gallery to preview and place a silent bid on any of the artwork being auctioned off^.

A 'Mad Hatter" party and auction-closing fundraiser is planned for Saturday, October 24, 5:30-6:30 pm at the Inn, with live music, refreshments and a no-host bar featuring local wines and beers. To add some fun, artistic hats are optional at this 'Mad Hatter" party where we will also "pass the hat", and we may even auction off a few of the artistic hats. All proceeds will go to the artists who lost artwork in the fire.

The Inn of the White Salmon is located at 172 West Jewett Blvd, White Salmon, WA. For more information call Rishell Graves at 509-310-9012.

BUILDING COMMUNITY
Benefit Show

Arts Council seeks artwork for local fundraiser

In the aftermath of the fire that destroyed Roz Gallery and Blue Ackerman Studio, the White Salmon Arts Council is planning a Gallery Show and Auction at the Inn of the White Salmon. The Arts Council is seeking donated pieces of art to be auctioned off at a gala event called "Building Community" on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at 5:30 pm. All proceeds will go to the artists who lost pieces of artwork in the fire. Artwork to be auctioned will be on display in the Inn’s Hallway Gallery during the month of October, with an opening on October 3, 2009, at 5:30 pm.

Donations can be dropped off at the Inn during the month of September. Please make sure the piece is ready to hang, and includes a small artists bio or details about the piece and a suggested sale price. We encourage any donations, whether created personally or previously owned.

The Inn of the White Salmon is located at 172 West Jewett Blvd, White Salmon, Washington.

For more information call Rishell Graves at 509-310-9012.

*Event to be held in combination with annual membership potluck.

Attention all Gorge Artists! It's time for our 5th annual "I'm Dreaming of a White Salmon" Holiday Event Poster Competition. We're looking for a poster that reflects the spirit of the event and our community. Keep in mind that your design needs to translate well in print for possible use on publications and T-shirts.

Size: Minimum 8-1⁄2" x 11" to 3' x 5'
Medium: Watercolor, oils, acrylic, pastel, pencil
Prize: $250 cash
Deadline: October 16, 2009
Event: December 5, 2009
Submission location: Inn of the White Salmon, 172 W Jewett Blvd, White Salmon, WA

Winning entry becomes property of the White Salmon Arts Council.

WHITE SALMON ARTS COUNCIL ANNUAL PARTY & GALLERY SHOW
Membership Potluck Dinner - Annual Event

The White Salmon Arts Council will be having its annual membership potluck on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at the Inn of the White Salmon, at 5:30 pm.

This event is a chance for artists, members, and community to reunite with old friends and meet new people.

This evening will also be the opening of the Inn’s October Gallery Show, “Building Community,” a benefit auction to be held on October 24 to raise money for the artists who lost work in last summer's fire. Please join us to preview the art pieces, visit with the arts council members and artists, and bring a potluck dish to share.

NIGHTS IN WHITE SALMON ART & WINE FUSION
Annual Event - 3rd Saturday in July

Join us for the 5th Annual White Salmon Art & Wine Fusion on Saturday, July 18, 2009, 5-9pm, in downtown White Salmon.

This will be our 5th anniversary and we're planning several enhancements to the festivities, including more art and artists, more fun activities for both kids and adults, closing Jewett Street for more carefree wandering and Kayaks on Wheels, and much more. Check back for updates as our planning becomes reality. It will be a night you won't want to miss.

Details as they develop may be found here, including venues, wineries, artists, performers, food vendors, and sponsors, as well as information for exhibitors and participating businesses.

Artwork for 2009 Art & Wine Fusion poster by Joanna Kaufman.White Salmon

White Salmon Arts Council event posters are available for purchase at Collage of the Gorge in White Salmon.
$10 each.

WHITE SALMON SPRING FESTIVAL
Annual Columbia Gorge Event

There will be plenty of great family fun and entertainment at the 2009 White Salmon Spring Festival. Activities include Firemen's Breakfast, Parade, Opening Ceremonies, Cruiser Car Show, Concessions, Live Music, and more.

Food and merchandise will be available for purchase.

For more information visit WhiteSalmonSpringFestival.com

COMMUNITY GALLERY SHOW
Theme: Global Climate Change

White Salmon Arts Council artist Janet Essley organized this gallery show for the White Salmon Community Library to help raise awareness of global climate change and how it will affect us all. Community conversations about how to respond to climate change may very well be essential for our individual and collective survival. Our job as artists is to make art, and an exhibition such as this is one way we can effectively and significantly contribute to raising awareness of global climate change, and promote a creative brainstorm that will help find solutions.

POSTER COMPETITION
for the 2009 "Nights in White Salmon" Art & Wine Fusion

It’s time for our 5th annual "Nights in White Salmon" Art & Wine Fusion Poster Competition! We're looking for ARTWORK that reflects the spirit of the event and our community. Keep in mind that your design needs to translate well in print for possible use on publications and tee shirts. This year's theme is "The River."

Get creative and help us publicize the 2009 Art and Wine Fusion event in blazing color!

Size: minimum 8-1/2" x 11"
Prize: $250 cash
Deadline: May 22, 2009
Submission location: Inn of the White Salmon, 172 W Jewett Blvd, White Salmon, WA

Winning entry becomes property of the White Salmon Arts Council.

Questions? Email info@whitesalmonarts.org.

AN-LIN BARDIN & KAREN EDDLEMAN-HUNLEY IN CONCERT
Concerts in White Salmon and Hood River

Renowned cellist An-Lin Bardin is in the Columbia Gorge this week paving the way for her critically acclaimed string quartet, The Vinca Quartet, which will be coming to The Gorge several times throughout next year under a collaborative arts/education grant to work with younger music students in the public schools.

During her visit, Ms Bardin will be performing with pianist Karen Eddleman-Hunley at concerts in Hood River and White Salmon. Music will include Beethoven's Cello Sonata in A Major, Op. 69; Schumann's Fantasiestucke Op. 73; and other exciting pieces. The concert will run about one hour, so bring the kids if you think they would enjoy it!

GORGE ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS
Annual Columbia Gorge Event

On Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3, 2009, thirty-eight artists of the Columbia Gorge will open their studios to the public. This will be the region’s third juried Open Studios Tour.

The array of artwork produced by Gorge artists is incredible. The tour will feature original works by artists living and working in the region. Participating artists will open their work spaces for the public to view how and where they work, and to ask the artist directly any questions about their work, but for two days only. Visitors will have the chance to stop at the studios of their choice any time between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Through Gorge Artists Open Studios, tourists will enhance their knowledge of art and culture in the Columbia Gorge, and view and purchase artwork not available in galleries.

Tour Guides: $25 for two people for both days.