Oregon Art Beat
Thursday, May 15, 8pm
Re-airs Sunday May 18 at 6pm
Tom Prochaska: Jack of All Arts — Tom Prochaska, one of Portland’s most accomplished artists excels in every media he touches: painting, drawing, glass work and more.
Jimmy Mak's: The Place for Jazz — Meet the man behind the legendary Jazz Club that is rated among the best in the country.
Weaver Patrece Canoy — Give this woman anything from metal to plant material, and she can weave it into a beautiful hat, basket, or wall hanging. Patrece Canoy, adopted as a child, has chosen her own heritage to protect and pass on.
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COMING IN MAY: Everybody's Art
This Art Beat special presentation will take a look at our statewide "gallery" of public art. How is it funded, what value does it add to a community and what role does the public play?
Tune in May 22 at 8pm to watch the program and then visit the Web site to start exploring.
Recent episodes:
- May 8, 2008

- Sculptor Nelson Davis
- Harp Guitarist John Doan
- Margot Voorhies Thompson
- May 1, 2008

- Mixed Media Artist Judy Vogland
- Cellist Gideon Freudmann
- Artist Jerry Werner
- April 17, 2008

- Guitarist Nokie Edwards
- Ceramicist Faith Rahill
- De Organographia
- Seen & Heard on Art Beat
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Alfredo Muro - Journey Through the Strings
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- Arts Events Featured This Week:
- Do Jump's Entusiasmo!
- Mt. Tabor Art Walk
- Art on Alberta
- Liar’s Day from David Jacobs Strain
- 9 parts of Desire
- Art Beat Calendar >>
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