The “Creative Hillsboro“ Photography Project

Artist Spotlight: Meet Tim Gabriel

10th Anniversary Concert Season Kicks Off

Be a Leading Voice in Hillsboro’s Arts Community

Register for Fall Classes

HillsboroARTSM A G A Z I N EAutumn 2013

Arts Education | Gallery Exhibits | Concerts | Featured Artists | Community Events | Public Art

HillsboroARTS

HillsboroARTS MissionHillsboroARTS will be produced three times a year to inform our patrons and complement the Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Activities Guide. This publication will help you plan your schedule with our activities, events, and classes in mind.

Let Us Know What You ThinkWe value your thoughts and input and are interested in hearing your comments about what you see here or ideas for future topics. With your help, we can deliver a publication that meets your needs and those of our community. Please email your ideas, recommendations and remarks to katrina.hill@hillsboro-oregon.gov. We look forward to hearing from you.

Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council BoardElizabeth Oberlin, Chair

Carol Loughner, Vice ChairMarcia Arganbright Ed Arrington Deborah Clarke Cindy Dauer Debby Garman Bernie Kuehn BJ Jeddeloh Christine Martell Barbara Mason Anita Menon Lynn Scheller Doug Sellers Bryan Welsh

Cultural Arts Program StaffCristina Caravaca, Program ManagerKatrina Hill, Administrative Assistant

Walters Cultural Art CenterBridie Harrington, Program SupervisorStephanie Adams, Facility Supervisor

Gayle Ritt, Facility Supervisor

Hillsboro Arts & Culture CouncilMaggie Chapin, Program SupervisorMelissa Moore, Facility Supervisor

Hillsboro Public Art ProgramValerie Otani, Public Art Program

Supervisor

ON THE COVER: Alisha Menon, Creative Hillsboro Project. Photo by Rick Paulson.

PHOTOS IN THIS ISSUE: Photos were taken by Walters and HACC staff unless otherwise indicated. All photo rights reserved.

COPYRIGHT 2013, Hillsboro Parks & Recreation.

HillsboroARTSM A G A Z I N E

Manager’s note

What does ART mean to HILLSBORO?The City of Hillsboro has an active history of supporting the arts as a way to enhance livability. In fact, the City’s guiding document, the Hillsboro 2020 Vision and Action Plan, calls for over a dozen initiatives in the cultural arts sector alone. Highest on that list are the creation of a cultural arts center, an arts council and a public art program. Within the pages of the new HillsboroARTS Magazine, you will see the dreams of 2020 becoming reality through creative programs, events, classes, concerts, gallery exhibitions, community grants and public art works.

Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center The Walters opened on March 16, 2004. Located at the corner of SE 5th Avenue and Main Street, this site has a rich history of community involvement that began when the Trinity Lutheran Church started construction of the church building in 1947. The Walters is a ground-breaking facility that provides expanded opportunities for the entire Hillsboro community, including: youth and adult art education and training, nurturing of local arts organizations, increased access to local, regional and national artists and increased opportunity for individual artists to teach and demonstrate their craft. It is the first site constructed in Hillsboro with the intention of showcasing cultural events and providing community-centered education in the arts.

Hillsboro Arts & Culture CouncilTo promote and support the growth of arts and culture as assets for a vital, prosperous and livable community.The Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council first convened in the spring of 2007. This citizen advisory committee is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. Under the general direction of the City Council, the HACC oversees policies and programs pertaining to arts and culture for the City. It is housed in the Parks and Recreation Department and is administered by the Cultural Arts Program Manager.

Hillsboro Public Art ProgramPublic art is a powerful tool for meeting the goals of Hillsboro’s community plans. Memorable public places strengthen our community. Often referred to as “third places,” they are the places that are neither home nor work. These social spaces attract us to downtown, enliven our neighborhoods, enhance our experiences in parks, inform us about the history and peoples of our place and celebrate our ethnic and cultural diversity.

Cristina Caravaca | Cultural Arts Program Manager City of Hillsboro | Parks and Recreation Department | Cultural Arts Division

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The “Creative Hillsboro” Photography ProjectThe project shines a light on Hillsboro’s many and diverse creative individuals.

10th Anniversary Concert Season Kicks Off

Community Spotlight: HART is Where the Home IsThe long-time organization continues to increase its presence and impact in the community.

FeaturesOn the CoverWalters Gallery Exhibits

Artist Spotlight: Meet Tim Gabriel

Fall Concerts at the Walters

Walters Spoken Word Series

Register for Fall ClassesInstructor Spotlight: Meet Alex Chiu

Youth Arts Education Classes

Teen/Adult Education Classes

Classes at the Hillsboro Community Senior Center

HACC Professional Development Workshops

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Connect with UsWalters Cultural Arts CenterPhone: 503-615-3485hillsboro-oregon.gov/wcacFacebook: WCACHillsboroTwitter: WaltersCAC

Hillsboro Arts & Culture CouncilPhone: 503-615-3497hillsboro-oregon.gov/haccFacebook: HillsboroArtsYouTube: HillsboroArtsCultureFlickr: HillsboroArts

Address:527 East Main StreetHillsboro, Oregon 97123

The Walters Cultural Arts Center is a division of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation.

Digital VersionFind a digital version of this magazine at our website at:hillsboro-oregon.gov/wcac

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Exhibits are open Monday through Thursday from 9 am – 9 pm, Friday from 9 am – 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am – 4 pm. An artist reception is held for each show on the First Tuesday of each month and features live entertainment and catering by Claeys Catering. The events are free and open to the public.

Plein Air 2013October 1 – November 19 Artists who participated in Hillsboro Plein Air 2013 exhibit their work at the Walters Cultural Arts Center. See the sights and scenes of Rood Bridge Park, historic downtown Hillsboro and the Hillsboro Farmers’ Market as rendered by the talent and imagination of local artists.  An Oregon Days of Culture event.  www.oregondaysofculture.orgFirst Tuesday Receptions: October 1, 6 – 8 pm. November 5, 6 – 8 pm.

P:earDecember 3 – January 28A collaboration in support of P:ear’s powerful mission to strengthen lives with art and education for homeless and transitional youth, the December exhibit showcases the wonderful talent and imagination expressed by local youth through their individualized mentoring program. http://pearmentor.orgFirst Tuesday Receptions: December 3, 6 – 8 pm

January 7, 6 – 8 pm

Walters Gallery Exhibits

Plein Air Painting “Walking with Sonny” by Steve Kleier

Tuesday HappeningsArt Exhibit Opening ReceptionFirst Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Free

The opening reception for all the artists exhibiting at the Cultural Arts Center is accompanied by hors d’oeuvres provided by Claeys Catering and a house concert featuring local musicians.

Open PoetrySecond Tuesday, 7:00 pm, FreeOpen Poetry Readings in the Gallery

Poets and lovers of poetry alike enjoy these evenings of readings in our gallery.

Spoken Word EventsThird Tuesday, 7:00 pm, Free

The kids at P:ear draw and paint and play guitar with surprising talent. They speak in vagaries and gloss over details about their lives. Some have ambition and plans. Some are getting by. They’re not so different from any kid. Except they’re homeless.” – Sara Hoffman, The Oregonian, 2/11/13

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Hillsboro blacksmith Tim Gabriel recently installed an art gate at the North Viewing area of Jackson Bottom Wetlands. His skillful hammer and forge have transformed stiff, cold steel into the graceful curves of cattail leaves. A cut out in the shape of a bald eagle aligns with the eagle nest in the wetlands, and the wetlands distinctive red-legged frog hides in the cattails. Gabriel calls his design the “Stewards Gateway,” representing the doorway to restoration and stewardship. Cattails and Wapato

plants are a reminder of the time when the wetlands sustained Native Americans, and their graceful forms welcome visitors into an environment where plants and animals are coming back into balance. The new gate represents collaboration between Jackson Bottom, Clean Water Services and

the Public Art Program to create a memorable entryway into the recently restored wetlands.Tim Gabriel began learning forging in high school, was a ship fitter in the navy and continued to hone his skills until he could work full time at his craft. Tim finds the self-sustaining aspect of blacksmithing appealing — the fact that he can make something from nothing by using the most basic elements of metal and fire. He makes many of his own tools; designed and built his own workshop; included an innovative venting system and even constructed his own forge.Hillsboro’s Public Art Master Plan has a goal of supporting local artists by encouraging their participation in public art creation and selection. The competition to create the gate was open to artists in Oregon and SW Washington and three finalists were chosen to submit a design. You can learn more about Tim at gabrielblacksmith.com.

Artist Spotlight Meet Tim Gabriel

“The effort they’ve taken restoring the wetlands is inspiring. I want my design to reflect that.” Tim Gabriel

Jackson Bottom Gate Gets an Artist’s Touch

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Master pianist and accomplished singer/songwriter Tom Grant returns to the Arts Center to perform the Smooth Jazz he helped to pioneer. He’s been on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and had four Number One albums on Adult Contemporary and Smooth Jazz charts. A polished entertainer, Tom has touched listeners worldwide because his subtle, skillful music is always cheerful and accessible yet deeply resonant. Join this local piano legend with his band for a concert experience guaranteed to inspire!

Let the fire and soul of this virtuosic guitar duo spice up your Friday night with an original blend of flamenco, Afro-Latin folk, Middle Eastern and jazz forms. Internationally adored, Strunz and Farah are a powerful act, with culturally-

rich rhythms to get you in the groove. Their albums Primal Magic and Américas were named Billboard World Music Album of the Year and they have been nominated for a Grammy in the World Music Category.

Oregon Mandolin Orchestra

Friday, December 20, 7:30 pm $15 advance/$20 day of show (Classical)The Oregon Mandolin Orchestra’s December concert

Kate Davis Friday, December 13, 7:30 pm $20 advance/$25 day of show (Jazz)

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Fall Concerts at the Walters Oregon Mandolin OrchestraFriday, October 25, 7:30 pm $15 advance/ $20 day of show (Classical)

Strunz & Farah Friday, November 8, 7:30 pm $20 advance/ $25 day of show (Flamenco, Afro-Latin Folk, Jazz)

Tom GrantFriday, November 15, 7:30 pm $15 advance/$20 day of show (Jazz, Pop, Contemporary)

“Devastating acoustic duo…considered by many to rank alongside the best guitar players in the world. They’ve…become one of the most respected and copied acoustic guitar duos in the US, with admirers worldwide.” — Guitarist

This latest project bears testament to the fact that, much like good wine, he is getting better with age... –JazzReview

The Oregon Mandolin Orchestra’s fall concert features world renowned mandolinist Evan Marshall. Evan’s amazing duo-style technique is typified in his one-man performance of the William Tell Overture. The Orchestra, led by Brian Oberlin, plays classics by Strauss, Bach, Faure and Lavry. The concert also features solos, duos and trios performing swing and American fiddle tunes.

Bass and vocals sensation Kate Davis and her quartet present an evening of holiday music and classic jazz standards as Kate returns from New York for her only concert in the region. An accomplished performer since her teenage years, Davis continues to garner acclaim throughout the country and wow audiences with her unmistakable chops. Don’t miss this opportunity to check out this hometown hero in our intimate venue while you still can!

features holiday classics and special performances by Music Director/Conductor Brian Oberlin and other Orchestra members.

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Steve Blanchard & Matt SnookTuesday, 12/3, 6 – 8 pm (Bluegrass)Matt Snook on dobro and banjo and Steve Blanchard on guitar and mandolin enjoy entertaining audiences with both humor and musical skills, offering listeners a broad range of music, including originals, familiar melodies and dynamic instrumentals. Their harmonies and unique vocal interpretations add to their precise instrumental talents.

into the myths, magic and fabled history of this most captivating instrument. An internationally celebrated storyteller and musician, Patrick Ball has recorded nine instrumental and three spoken word albums which have sold over a half million copies. His passion for the oral tradition of Irish storytelling and his love of the wire-strung Celtic harp have made him one of the most beloved performers in Folk music today.

Thousand Waves Tuesday, 10/1, 6 – 8 pm (Classical)Thousand Waves is a unique chamber group that celebrates the music of the East and the West. The group’s multi-disciplined performances are noted for their dynamic and interactive mixture of music and storytelling. Together this chamber group performs traditional and modern works by such notable composers as Bach, Corelli, Sawai, Yi, Brubeck, Paganini and Piazzolla. The ensemble’s “West Meets East” program blends the sounds of the Japanese koto, the Spanish classical guitar and the transverse flute.

Free House Concert ScheduleWalters Cultural Arts Center, First Tuesday of each month (coinciding with the First Tuesday Gallery Receptions) from 6 – 8 pm.

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Want to buy tickets?Patrick Ball and Legends of the Celtic Harp Friday, January 31, 7:30 pm$20 advance/ $25 day of show(Celtic/Storytelling) Three of the premier Celtic harpers in the world take you on a journey

“An American master of the Irish instrument—San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco, CA

Join Us for Our 10th Anniversary Season!

Five Star Guitars Student & Teacher RecitalTuesday, 11/5, 6 – 8 pm (Acoustic, Rock, Pop, Blues)Local music store, Five Star Guitars, showcases the talents of its students and teachers at their winter recital. Located in Tanasbourne, the store offers lessons in guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, recording, ukulele, violin, banjo, mandolin and more. The night features an eclectic collection of musical styles and performers.

He will perform with Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter. Lynne is

widely acclaimed for composing memorable and heartwarming melodies that have repeatedly placed in the Top 10 & Top 20 on the Billboard New Age music charts. Frankfurter’s uncommon approach to the Celtic and folk harp repertoire has earned him

credit as an artist of extraordinary talents and abilities.

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Archetypes of the Tarotwith Justin William NewhamsOctober 15, 7 pm

For hundreds of years the Tarot has been a source of wonder, mystery and esoteric wisdom. According to Plato,

there were ancient patterns known as archetypes imbedded within our beings—patterns that persist in the symbols and artwork of the Tarot. Portland artist and Intuitive Tarot Reader Justin William Newhams explores the ways in which these archetypes have allowed us to form deeper connections to each other and to the universe throughout history and into the present.

Claire Phillips: Lonely Courage The True Story of the Actress/Spy Who Won America’s Highest Civilian Honor With Sig UnanderNovember 19, 7 pm

Take a fascinating look into a forgotten story from Oregon’s past. Actress Claire Phillips was an unlikely heroine—a

bold, compassionate actress who used her talent and ingenuity to fight for the Allied cause in one of history’s darkest hours. This remarkable tale is one of an indomitable woman who fought for her freedom and refused to be broken. Author and public speaker Sig Unander delivers the extraordinary details of Claire’s story for a presentation that you are not likely to forget!

Winter Tales by the Fire with Bag&BaggageFeaturing Ian Armstrong and Cassie GreerDecember 17, 7 pm

Gather by the comforting glow of the Walters gallery fireplace for a new winter tradition that makes you glad to be indoors! Sip

hot spiced cider as you brace yourself for a live reading of Jack London’s chilling classic “To Build a Fire.” This intense, masterful tale of instinct and survival in rural Alaska is brought to life by accomplished resident actors Ian Armstrong and Cassie Greer of Hillsboro’s own Bag&Baggage Productions.

A Life in OperaAn Evening with Soprano Erin McCarthyJanuary 21, 7pm

Join opera singer Erin McCarthy for a rare look into one of the most fascinating and decadent forms of artistic expression. McCarthy will examine of the inner-workings of a performing

artist’s life, and recount the powerful personal experiences that have defined her as an artist, including a look into the difficulties with discovering relevance in an art form that can seem removed from the challenges and issues of modern life.

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Walters instructor Alex Chiu is a multimedia artist and professional cartoonist whose past clients have included The Portland Mercury and the Coachella Music Festival. With extensive teaching experience at schools and learning centers in California, Alex is a newly-minted Oregonian with much to offer to our flourishing arts scene in Hillsboro. Fluorescent colors, endless creativity, and a compassionate

approach to teaching and life capture Alex’s style as an artist and educator.

Chiu’s own character-driven art is pop-surrealism at its

most exuberant.: Llook closely and you’ll often see that his creatures are made up of intricate, zany tessellations of other faces and bodies—a whole world within one being. This theme speaks to Chiu’s imaginative method of using art to bring out the creative world within. His goal as an artist is not only to escape the reality in which “there’s paper work to be done, lines to wait behind, taxes to be paid,”, but to re-envision that world as a place where the

imagination is alive and well and creativity is accessible to everyone, young and old. Alex Chiu is passionate about the power of art “to transcend human barriers of race, age, and gender....to bridge gaps, and bring people together.” Teaching art, for Alex, is as much much about making community as it is about making drawings or cartoons.

For Alex, teaching and community go hand in hand. Recently, with only a blank canvas and a bucket of pens, Alex helped turn unsuspecting patrons of the gallery into an active part of the show. Visitors to the Walters’ First Tuesday reception in July had the opportunity to take part in the creation of a collaborative mural. With the inspiring guidance of Alex, even non-artists were compelled to join the art-making.

This Fall, Alex hopes you’ll take a class, pick up a pen, and see where art can lead you. Whether you are young or old, an experienced artist or a beginner, Alex Chiu kindly invites his students to revisit the infinite world of imagination. He says about his drawings, “I start with two eyes and a smile....I see where it leads.”

Instructor Spotlight: Meet Aex Chiu Check out Alex Chiu’s fall offerings:Cartooning8 — 13 years10/3 — 11/14, Thursday 4:00 — 5:30 pm

Intro to Drawing and Illustration 14 years — Adult10/3 — 11/14, Thursday 6:30 — 8:30 pm

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Alex Chiu is passionate about the power of art “to transcend human barriers of race, age, and gender . . . to bridge gaps, and bring people together.”

Alex Chiu and collaborative mural at July First Tuesday

“Blue Monkey” by Alex Chiu

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Draw and Paint 8 — 13 years

Put on your artist’s cap and discover firsthand the skills artists use to make images and worlds come to life. Explore line, shape, color and texture as you create paintings, drawings and prints. Find inspiration in stories, observation and your own imagination. Beginners and all experience levels are welcome. Materials provided. Alice Hill

#40814: 11/5 — 12/10 (No class on 11/26)

Day: TuesdayTime: 4 – 5:30 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $54 Resident $72 Non-Resident

Young Authors 8 — 13 years

Make stories come to life! Set your imagination and creativity loose as you explore how authors look at the bigger picture to create wonderful worlds and characters. Develop your own fantastic book to share with friends and family. Please bring your own pencil and notebook. Tye Pemberton

#40833: 10/15 — 11/5Day: TuesdayTime: 3:30 — 5 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $40 Resident $57 Non-Resident

Kid Sculptors5 — 7 years

Play with clay! Create interesting objects to use and share: bowls, pinch pots, animal sculptures and more. Have fun with texture, pattern and glazing. Play, explore and learn by doing. Materials provided. Alice Hill

#40803: 10/1— 10/22 Day: TuesdayTime: 4 — 5:30 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $55 Resident $70 Non-Resident

Youth Wheel9 — 13 years

Grab the wheel and take your creativity and ceramics skills to new places! Explore clay techniques that have been used to make items throughout history. Working with your hands can improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Plus, it’s a lot of fun! Appropriate for beginners and all experience levels. Materials provided. Jen Champlin

#40806: 10/2 — 10/23 #40807: 11/6 — 12/4

(No class on 11/27)Day: Wednesday Time: 4:45 — 6 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $55 Resident $70 Non-Resident

Let’s Paint5 — 7 years

Get ready to unleash your creativity! Have fun and explore the paintings you can create using your imagination. Paints are combined with other mediums, such as oil pastels. Materials provided. Alice Hill

#40808: 11/7 — 12/5 (No class on 11/28)

Day: ThursdayTime: 4 – 5:30 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $45 Resident $62 Non-Resident

Let’s Draw5 — 7 years

Whether you already like to draw or want to learn how, this is the class for you. Express your creativity and develop an eye for line, shape, color, texture and shading by exploring the visual world around you. Each session provides a new adventure for your imagination. Materials provided. Alice Hill

#40812: 10/3 — 10/24Day: ThursdaysTime: 4 – 5:30 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $45 Resident $62 Non-Resident

Cartooning 8 — 13 years

Create fun, surprising, colorful cartoon pictures and characters that are uniquely yours, using basic drawing techniques. Professional artist and illustrator Alex Chiu helps you explore new skills and gain confidence using a step-by-step process to create images from your imagination. Bring your own sketchbook—soon to be filled! No experience necessary. All other materials provided. Alex Chiu

#40816: 10/3 — 11/14 (No class on 10/31)

Day: Thursday Time: 4 — 5:30 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $56 Resident $82 Non-Resident

Young Comic Book Authors 8 — 12 years

Do you love comics? Learn more about how they’re made by stepping into the shoes of a comic book writer. The focus of the class is on story creation and writing, but illustrators—and doodlers—are welcome, too! Dive into the exciting world of comics and create your own characters and storylines. There’s no limit to where a blank page can take you. Please bring your own pencil and notebook. Tye Pemberton

#40835: 11/12 —12/3Day: Tuesday Time: 3:30 — 5 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $40 Resident $57 Non-Resident

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Fantastic Art Creatures8 — 13 yearsThe perfect way to get ready for Halloween! Learn about the creatures and beasts that have captured our imaginations throughout history as we explore myths and cultures from around the world. Flex your artistic muscles using paint, markers, pencils, photos and collage to create fantastic images to share with friends and family. There are no limits to your creativity–or your creatures! Materials provided. Gary Sweet#40810: 10/14 — 11/4 Day: MondayTime: 4 – 5:30 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $45 Resident $62 Non-Resident

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Prelude to Rock5 — 8 years

For kids who love music–and love to rock! Journey through the history of rock and explore how instruments work together to make the sounds of rock and have fun with new skills and techniques. Designed as a launching pad for students already interested in playing a string instrument, students must bring their own guitar or other string instrument to use. Have a blast exploring popular songs from the rock and pop world. A list of additional string instrument options is available at registration. Joe Aloia

#40822: 10/8 — 10/29 #40823: 11/12—12/3Day: TuesdayTime: 3:30 – 5 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $42 Resident $60 Non-Resident

Storybook Theater 5 — 8 years

Have you ever wanted to step into a storybook? Bring famous stories to life as you have fun playing theater games and creating exciting characters. Let your imagination run wild and gain confidence exploring new skills with theater educator and professional actress Cassie Greer. Learn how actors work together to support each other and take their audiences on a journey—no acting experience necessary! Cassie Greer

#40818: 10/7 — 11/4 #40819: 11/18 — 12/16Day: MondayTime: 3:30 — 4:15 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $30 Resident $42 Non-Resident

Acting Fundamentals9 — 13 years

Explore skills that help you grow—onstage and off! Theater educator and professional actress Cassie Greer helps you discover skills that expand your stage abilities and make you more confident in performance. Dive into a variety of scenes and have fun trying on new characters. Family and friends are invited to attend a performance on the last day. Suitable for all experience levels—beginners welcome! Cassie Greer

#40820: 10/7 — 11/4Day: MondayTime: 4:30 — 5:30 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $36 Resident $51 Non-Resident

Acting Without a Script 9 — 13 yearsGain new acting skills and create compelling scenes from your imagination! Theater educator and professional actress Cassie Greer helps you discover skills that expand your “actor toolkit” and make you more confident in performance. Learn techniques that actors use to support each other on stage and how to make the most of your own ideas and creativity. Family and friends are invited to attend a performance on the last day. Suitable for all experience levels—beginners welcome! Cassie Greer#40821: 11/18 — 12/16Day: MondayTime: 4:30 — 5:30 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $36 Resident $51 Non-Resident

Beginning & Intermediate Songwriting16 years — Adult

Explore famous patters of music and gain a solid understanding of the building blocks of songs. Use your knowledge of harmony and chord progressions to inspire your lyrics and bring your songs to life—and make them your own. Experienced instructor Joe Aloia brings out the best in all experience levels. Bring a guitar and staff paper. List of additional string instrument options available at registration. Joe Aloia

#40830: 10/10 — 11/14 (No class on 11/31)

Day: ThursdayTime: 6 – 8 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $62 Resident $88 Non-Resident $37 Senior Resident $54 Senior Non-Resident

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Forget your Saturday errands and treat yourself to a “writer’s getaway.” This class makes it fun and easy to free your imagination with a series of engaging games and exercises. Whether you’re a beginning writer wanting to explore your creativity, or an experienced writer wanting to shake things up and unlock new ideas, this fun one-day workshop gets your creativity flowing. Please bring a pencil/pen and notebook. Tye Pemberton

#40840: 11/16 Day: SaturdayTime: 1 — 4 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $20 Resident $28 Non-Resident $14 Senior Resident $19 Senior Non-Resident

Painting in Acrylics18 years — Adult

Dive into acrylics—no experience necessary. Experience an illuminating, step-by-step approach to fundamental painting skills: use of color, shading, composition and more—using photographs as an inspiration. Master wildlife painter Gerald Sticka helps painters of all ability levels bring images to life and empowers students to see the canvas through an artist’s eye. Finish class with a fantastic, completed painting to share and treasure. Supply list available at registration. Gerald Sticka

#40864: 10/16 — 11/20 Day: WednesdayTime: 6:30—8:30 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $70 Resident $103 Non-Resident $44 Senior Resident $63 Senior Non-Resident

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Beginning/Intermediate Ceramics14 years — Adult

Have you ever wanted to experience working on the potter’s wheel? Dive in and let your creativity get “muddy.” Make functional ceramic art to use and enjoy every day: plates, cups, bowls and more! Gain foundational skills to bring your ideas to life and explore techniques to create beautiful, unique ceramic pieces. Beginning and intermediate students welcome. (Returning students work on more challenging projects tailored to their experience level.) Materials provided. Victoria Shaw

#40850: 10/8 —11/26 Day: Tuesday Time: 4 — 6 pm

#40851: 10/8 — 11/26 Day: Tuesday Time: 6:30 — 8:30 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $110 Resident $145 Non-Resident $74 Senior Resident $101 Senior Non-Resident

Beginning Sculpture14 years — Adult

Roll up your sleeves, get some clay under your nails and explore the art of Sculpture! Start with the basics by creating hand-built bowls, pots and small sculptures. Work with different types of clay and glazes and use natural materials to experiment with texture and color. No experience necessary. Materials provided. Alice Hill

#40847: 10/15— 11/19Day: TuesdayTime: 6:30 — 8:30 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $87 Resident $121 Non-Resident $60 Senior Resident $80 Senior

Non-Resident

Intro to Drawing and Illustration14 years — Adult

Learn how to draw what you see and increase your understanding of visual language as you develop your own unique illustration style. Professional artist and illustrator Alex Chiu helps students explore the fundamental concepts of drawing and illustration, including anatomy, character design, tones and values, proportions, composition and perspective. No experience is necessary. Beginners welcome. Supply list available at registration. Alex Chiu

#40852: 10/3 — 11/14 (No class on 10/31)

Day: Thursday Time: 6:30 — 8:30 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $72 Resident $100 Non-Resident $45 Senior Resident $65 Senior Non-Resident

Basic Drawing Techniques14 years — Adult

Drawing is an accessible art form that can deepen and enhance your perspective. Re-discover the beauty in ordinary things through the powerful—and portable—art of drawing. Expand your skills of perception, form, value and line. Explore technique using pencil, ink and other materials. Beginners and all experience levels welcome. Supply list available at registration. Bonnie Burbidge

#40854: 10/16 — 11/20 Day: WednesdayTime: 6:30 — 8 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $58 Resident $83 Non-Resident $36 Senior Resident $52 Senior Non-Resident

Wheel Throwing14 years — Adult

Explore the art of forming pottery on a potter’s wheel. Students gain a solid foundation in the fundamental techniques needed to make basic functional vessels like cups & bowls and practice using the hands as primary forming tools. Both beginner and experienced students are welcome. Materials provided. Jen Champlin

#40848: 10/2 — 10/23#40849: 11/6 — 12/4

(No class on 11/27)Day: Wednesday Time: 6:30 — 8:30 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $75 Resident $102 Non-Resident $53 Senior Resident $70 Senior Non-Resident

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Watercolor Journaling 14 years — Adult

Take your journal to the next level—with all the colors of the rainbow! Enjoy a one day workshop of recording and reflecting through the language of watercolor. Instead of writing or typing, explore a different approach to capturing the things that fascinate you: flowers, travel, birds, shoes–wherever your paintbrush takes you. Previous painting experience helpful, but not necessary. Leave with the beginnings of a unique journal you can add to and look back on for years to come. Supply list available at registration. Bonnie Burbidge

#40862: 11/2Day: SaturdayTime: 10:15 am—12:15 pmPlace: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $15 Resident $20 Non-Resident $12 Senior Resident $15 Senior Non-

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Fall Leaves in Watercolor14 years — Adult

Embrace the colors of the season and expand your skills in this fun, watercolor class suited for beginners and experienced artists alike. Create paintings of fall leaves while using a variety of watercolor techniques to make dynamic textures with everyday materials like salt, plastic wrap and rubbing alcohol. Finish class with a completed painting to share and treasure. Supply list available at registration. Sue Anne Seckora

#40863: 10/16 — 10/30 Day: WednesdayTime: 1 — 3 pm Place: Cultural Arts CenterFee: $38 Resident $52 Non-Resident $24 Senior Resident $35 Senior Non-Resident    

Exciting Color Choices in Watercolor 14 years — Adult

Do you ever wonder if the color choices you’re making could be more exciting? Learn to play and explore mixing a variety of colors that bring new life and dimension to your watercolor paintings. Using a few colors, explore different ways to develop interesting color combinations and keep track of your choices. Surprise yourself with ease with which you create new mixtures and take your artistry to new—and exciting—places. Supply list available at registration. Sue Anne Seckora

#40865: 10/17 — 11/7 Day:  ThursdayTime:  10 am—12 pm Place:   Cultural Arts CenterFee:   $48 Resident $66 Non-Resident $31 Senior Resident $45 Senior Non-Resident     

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Bonnie Burbidge

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Watercolor Journaling 50 and BetterTake your journal to the next level—with all the colors of the rainbow! Enjoy a one day workshop of recording and reflecting through the language of watercolor. Instead of writing or typing, explore a different approach to capturing the things that fascinate you: flowers, travel, birds, shoes–wherever your paintbrush takes you. Previous painting experience helpful, but not necessary. Leave with the beginnings of a unique journal you can add to and look back on for years to come. Supply list available at registration. Bonnie Burbidge#40866: 10/11Day: FridayTime: 10 am—12 pmPlace: Senior CenterFee: $12 Senior Resident $15 Senior Non-Resident

Beginning Watercolor 50 and Better

Explore the basic techniques of watercolor. Gain confidence as you experiment with brushwork, washes and color mapping while creating images. Hone your skills through a series of fun exercises designed to help you bring your images to life. Beginning and intermediate students welcome. Supply list available at registration. Bonnie Burbidge

#40867: 10/03 – 10/24 Day: ThursdayTime: 10—11:30 amPlace:  Senior CenterFee:     $26 Senior Resident       $35 Senior

Non-Resident

Fun with Pen & Watercolor50 and Better

Discover an exciting approach to working with pen and watercolor to bring images to life. The class is beginner friendly, but is also appropriate for experienced artists. Discover practical techniques for making drawing fun and accessible—even after the class has ended. Returning students work on new projects. Materials provided. Kumi Pickford

#40868: 11/7 – 11/21Day: ThursdayTime: 10 am—12 pmPlace: Senior CenterFee:  $25 Senior Resident    $34 Senior Non-Resident      

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At the Hillsboro Community Senior Center750 SE 8th Ave, Hillsboro, Oregon, 97123

Skip & Sandy Farmer

musicians

Stage Troupers

performing artists

Tom Boringmetal sculptor

Anita and Alisha Menonclassical Indian dancers

THE CREATIVE HILLSBORO PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT

Elizabeth Hodgsenpainter & filmmaker

the ARTS are GROWING in HILLSBORO

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Hillsboro has a vibrant, diverse and thriving arts and culture community. This project shines the light on the creative individuals—dancers, painters, actors, filmmakers, writers, musicians, and many more—that make up the fabric of that community. Local volunteer and photographer, Rick Paulson, has reached deep into the creative Hillsboro community and captured these artists at work. To see more “Creative Hillsboro” photographs and featured artists, visit the exhibit at The City of Hillsboro Civic Center Auditorium, 150 E Main Street, or go to the HACC’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/Hillsboro Arts.

Tom Boring

Tom is a metal sculptor who likes to take items that some might deem as “junk” and create intricate wildlife sculptures. At first glance, viewers of his work might see a fish or a frog, but on second glance they would see all of the interesting bits and pieces he used to make his creation. Tom has his work regularly on display at Sequoia Gallery + Studios.

Skip and Sandy Farmer

Skip and Sandy are local musicians who head up the programs at the Influence Music Hall. In addition to performing live at local markets and fairs, they contribute to charities by organizing fundraising concerts and performing in local hospitals.

The Stage Troupers

The Stage Troupers are ambassadors from STAGES Performing Arts Youth Academy of actors ranging in ages from 10-18. STAGES performs a lively musical each summer and fall at local fairs, markets, residences, celebrations and schools www.stages-youth.org.

Elizabeth Hodgson

Elizabeth Hodgson graduated from Portland State University with a BA in Art, with a focus in painting and time arts. Through time arts, she not only discovered the magic of animation. She has found a passion in storytelling and is currently working on an independent short film based on the Hansel and Gretel story. www.artlizzy.com

Jorge Reyes

Jorge Reyes, a skilled cabinetmaker by profession, responded to his five year old son’s request to make him a

robot, only to discover the fun of making human-sized creatures out of the odds and ends of daily life. His “trashformers,” bring a smile to viewers and inspire a closer look at the shapes and textures of familiar objects.

Anita & Alisah Menon

Anita is a dancer and Artistic Director for the Anjali School of Dance, which she founded in 1996 to impart

the ancient art form of Bharatanatyam. She has adapted the art for the next generation of dancers through her innovation with contemporary choreographic works. Her daughter, Alisah, studies and performs with her. http://home.anjalidance.com/

Rick Paulson, PhotographerRick has been fascinated with photography since he was old enough to use a camera. In growing up, his father provided many examples of photographs that shaped his personal vision of the world. As a young adult, he learned technical skills in advertising and studio photography as an assistant to a veteran New York photographer. He ran the color lab of a major photographic company, which included working on several projects with Eastman Kodak.

In 1999, he left photography to work with Intel Corporation in Hillsboro. Now retired, he return to his love of taking pictures.

Jorge Reyes, found object sculptor

A Tom Boring sculpture

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Aside from a website, for an arts and culture organization or other small business, marketing collateral — the brochure, business card or flyer — is often the key connection to customers. Marketing collateral serves as the face and voice of an organization and a tool to engage, inform or to persuade audiences to take action. After over a decade

of providing objective marketing publication audits for organizations large and small, Tiffany Meyer has discovered a few common mistakes that keep collateral from getting the job done. On November 13, Meyer will be presenting a workshop with the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council, focusing on the tricks and pitfalls of marketing collateral.

In this interactive session, workshop attendees will learn the essential steps for creating print or electronic marketing pieces that get results. Meyer will cover some fundamental marketing copy writing skills, including purpose, target audience, style and call to action. The group will also look at design samples to

introduce the concepts of composition, color palette, typography and style in graphic design. Attendees will walk away more prepared to strategically plan future designs (on their own or with a professional), as well as a checklist to improve existing pieces.

Tiffany Meyer, President of Numa Marketing, has spent more than 15 years advising nonprofits and small businesses on how to thrive by clarifying and communicating what makes their organization remarkable. Her work has taken her to the grassroots trenches of social causes, the upper rungs of multi-million dollar corporations, the small town classrooms of public school districts, the elder councils of Tribal Communities, and the ad hoc meeting rooms of hometown small businesses. Meyer is dedicated to strengthening the capacity and competitive health of small businesses and nonprofits from the inside out. Her consulting relationships offer clients invaluable insight, personalized attention, unsurpassed dedication to your success, a great sense of humor, and a commitment to your financial sustainability.

Marketing Pieces that get results

Last year, photographer Bryan Welsh applied to join the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council (HACC) because he was inspired by the work of the Hillsboro 2020 Vision Action Plan. The plan charges the HACC with promoting and supporting arts and culture in Hillsboro. Bryan saw serving on the HACC as a way to fulfill the 2020 Vision Plan and make an impact in his hometown. Appointed by Mayor Willey and approved by City Council in January of 2013, Bryan says that working with new people and establishing new connections has been the most rewarding aspect of his appointment. Since his appointment, he has volunteered at numerous events such as the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Summit, and on the Arts and Culture Endowment Committee, working with Hillsboro Community Foundation to grow a long-term funding source for the arts and culture in Hillsboro. His latest appointment brings him full circle back to his initial motivation for joining the HACC – Bryan is now the HACC representative on the Hillsboro 2020 Vision Implementation Committee. He encourages anyone who is passionate about Hillsboro and the arts to consider applying to be on the HACC, “I’ve had only positive experiences—no negatives….It will exceed your expectations as a way to give back to the community.”

Both artists and lovers of the arts can have a voice, like Bryan has, in the leadership of Hillsboro’s arts and culture movement. There are possibilities for all levels of involvement, from simply showing up at the monthly HACC meeting to share your voice, to diving right in as Bryan has done and taking on higher levels of responsibility and involvement.

Be a Leading Voice in the Community: Join the HACC

Course #40775 Marketing Pieces that Get Results

November 13, 4-6pm, $25To register for this workshop call

503-615-3485.

Tiffany Meyer

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HART Theatre (Hillsboro Artists’ Regional Theatre) is a community theater that understands the importance

of the word community. As Co-Artistic Director Paul Roder commented, “If home is where the heart is, than HART is where the home is.” Though HART theatre has been a cultural anchor of downtown Hillsboro for nearly 20 years, it’s commitment to nurturing local talent has grown in recent years. HART hosts STAGES Performing Arts Youth Academy in their theater to give Hillsboro’s youth an opportunity to perform in an authentic theatre venue. The two organizations have created a great partnership and continue to see benefits from the relationship. According to Roder, many participants

in STAGES go on to work with HART. For instance, the stage manager for the first show in HART’s 2013-14 season, The Fantasticks, is a young woman who first learned the job with the youth theater group.With their new program, Page to Stage: A Playwright Showcase, HART is providing even more fantastic new opportunities for community members. Through Page to Stage, local playwrights get to see their work produced onstage at HART Theatre. With the first Page to Stage last year, they invited playwrights to submit a scene to be to be performed by HART actors in a staged reading. Roder said that they received a “great response from the audience, actors, and playwrights,” so they decided to expand it this year. In addition to the playwrights’ showcase on October 19th, they will fully stage whatever production the audience chooses,

thanks to a grant from the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council. The world premiere of a Page to Stage play will debut in July 2014 as HART’s final show of the season. For the full season schedule or ticket information, go to www.hart-theatre.org.

HART is Where the Home Is

“If home is where the heart is, than HART is where the home is.”

HART Looks at ArtRoder said he thinks it’s important that each season have a theme rather than being a disconnected series of productions. For the 2013-14 season theme, HART Looks At Art, each play will relate to art in various forms, and includes such titles as Picasso at the Lapin Agile, by Steve Martin, and Art by Yasmina Reza. For the full season schedule, go to www.hart-theatre.org.

Community Spotlight:

Page to Stage 2012

And now is the time – the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council is currently looking for new members who are passionate about supporting the growth of art and culture as assets for a vital, prosperous and livable community. HACC members are Hillsboro citizens, appointed by the Mayor, who volunteer their time to advise the City government on current arts issues and directives facing our community today. HACC members learn firsthand about local and regional developments in arts and culture.

Download a copy of the application at hillsboroarts.org and mail it or drop it off at the City Recorder’s office in the Hillsboro Civic Center located at 150 East Main Street, Administration Department, Hillsboro, OR, 97123. Applications can also be picked up from the Walters Cultural Arts Center at 527 East Main Street in Hillsboro. All applications are due by Wednesday, November 6 at 5 pm.

If you have any questions or to learn more about eligibility and requirements, contact Maggie Chapin at 503-615-3497.

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The Walters Gift ShopHandcrafted jewelry, ceramics, fine woodworking and one-of-a-kind curios from local artists.Next time you visit the Walters Cultural Arts Center, make sure to add a stop at our two lobby gift shop cabinets. Curated with love, our gift shop is a miniature art exhibit in its own right. Each item we carry has been created by an artist who has taught and/or exhibited at The Walters, or who is a local member of the Hillsboro community. With something new to discover every season, you’ll love browsing our unique collection of handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, fine woodworking, and more.

Special Thanks to Our 2013

Cultural Arts Sponsors

Arts & Culture Leadership ForumThursday, November 7, 2013

The Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council invites you to the Arts & Culture Leadership Forum on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at the Walters Cultural Arts Center from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, with open networking until 8 pm.

This yearly networking and brainstorming event gives leaders of local and regional organizations the chance to get together face-to-face and engage in valuable dialogue about the issues that we all face as a community of artists, arts lovers and arts advocates. The evening includes plenty of time for networking with organizations

large and small, new and old, from all across the county and region.

If you are a leader of an arts organization, or if you simply wish to be a leading voice in the Hillsboro arts community, we would love to see you at this event. There is no admission fee, but your RSVP is requested to

hacc@hillsboro-oregon.gov. To learn more about this event or other networking, professional development and technical assistance programs by the HACC, visit hillsboroarts.org.

Customize Your OwnArts Experience with Create-A-Class!

Drawing | Painting | CeramicsMixed Media

Homeschool Arts ClassesBaby or Bridal Shower ActivitiesBirthday PartiesPersonalized WorkshopsMom’s Group Get-Togethers

Call us at (503) 615-3485and get inspired!

You can also learn more by visiting hillsboroarts.org

Hillsboro Arts & Culture Endowment

Look Forward… Give Back to the Arts

Hillsboro Community Foundation Legacy Endowment ProgramJanel McKennaDirector of Advancement503-709-8426hillsborocommunityfoundation.org

City of HillsboroCristina CaravacaCultural Arts Program Manager503-681-5381

Be part of the legacy…

The Hillsboro Arts & Culture Endowment is the result of a partnership between:

The Hillsboro Arts & Culture Endowment builds, supports and sustains the future for arts and culture in Hillsboro.

Consider making a planned gift to support and sustain our local arts and culture community.

Learn More by Contacting:

Fall Concert Season527 East Main St., Hillsboro, OR 97123

For tickets call (503) 615-3485 or order online at www.brownpapertickets.com

Concert concessions by Earth Oven Pizza.

Oregon Mandolin OrchestraClassical

FRIDAY 10/25 @ 7:30 pm$15 advance/$20 day of show

Kate DavisJazzFRIDAY 12/13 @ 7:30 pm$20 advance/$25 day of show

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Strunz & FarahFlamenco, Afro-Latin Folk, JazzFRIDAY 11/8 @ 7:30 pm$20 advance/$25 day of show

Tom Grant in ConcertJazz, Contemporary, Pop

FRIDAY 11/15 @ 7:30 pm$15 advance/$20 day of show