The Celebration of Creativity 2008

The Celebration at a Glance

• Annual juried fine arts exhibit & sale set in a distinctive gallery style, now in its 31st year.
• Features original works from 80+ artists in 15+ different media categories.
• Held first full weekend in March at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Beaverton, Oregon.
• Produced by the Art Show Committee at Southminster Presbyterian Church.
• Proceeds used for local arts awards, art education scholarships, art literacy programs, and to support art in the community.
• Detailed summary sheet for interested artists available from the Church Office.

Background

The Celebration of Creativity was started over 30 years ago by a small group at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Beaverton, Oregon. The goal was to meet the need of local artists for a recurring professional venue and to make fine art available and affordable to the community.

Over the years, this showcase of local and regional talent has grown to become one of the premier art shows in the Portland area, famous for its beautiful presentation, a wide variety of media, and an ever-changing array of artists.

The Art Show Committee of Southminster works year-round to produce the Celebration of Creativity, inviting both emerging and established artists after jurying.

The show is made possible by the nearly 100 volunteers who support and staff it - a true labor of love.

We invite you to mark your calendar to join us each March as we celebrate the gift of creativity. Come and enjoy!

 

The Basics:

• Produced each March by the Art Show Committee at Southminster Presbyterian Church.
• Gallery style show; not a booth show.
• Artists do not work event; all set up, staffing, & tear down done by Art Show Committee.
• Artists encouraged to attend, especially Thursday night First Night Gala & Friday night Artists' Reception; but attendance not mandatory.
• Participation by invitation from Art Show Committee after jurying/screening.
• Applications to screen available at annual Celebration or from church office; No fee to screen.
• Applications to screen are due on June 30.
• Screening held late summer; invitations extended after screening.
• Roster set by Autumn, so apply early.
• Participant costs: 30% commission + $40 entry fee.
• Detailed summary sheet, with all show dates, available upon request from Church Office.

For further information about The Celebration of Creativity, contact the Church Office at Southminster Presbyterian Church.

Telephone: (503) 644-2073

Email: staff@southmin.org

Weekday Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 5:00, Closed Fridays

Southminster Presbyterian Church is located on the corner of Hall Boulevard and Denney Road in Beaverton, Oregon, just a few miles southwest of Portland.

ADDRESS: Southminster Presbyterian Church, 12250 SW Denney Road, Beaverton, Oregon 97008.
PHONE: (503) 644-2073

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Driving:

Access Highway 217, either from I-5 or Highway 26 (Sunset Highway);
From Highway 217, take the Denney Road exit;
Proceed west;
Turn left into the church driveway just before the stoplight at Denney and Hall.