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
More episodes
April 10, 2008
April 3, 2008
March 27, 2008
March 20, 2008
February 21, 2008
February 14, 2008
February 7, 2008
January 31, 2008
January 24, 2008
January 17, 2008
Seen & Heard on Art Beat
Journey_through_the_strings 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
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