Oregon Art Beat
Thursday, May 8, 8pm
Re-airs Sunday May 11 at 6pm
Sculptor Nelson Davis — After hiding his artistic abilities for years to raise a family, Nelson Davis has made up for lost time! He combines his carving talents with “found objects” to create whimsical and engaging sculpture.
Harp Guitarist John Doan — A visit to the home of internationally known harp guitarist John Doan, including a tour of some of his one-of-a-kind antique instruments, and him practicing in his home office.
Margot Voorhies Thompson — Portland artist Margot Voorhies Thompson uses painting, calligraphy, collage, and sometimes collaboration to create her work. Through her canvases, she reflects on her journeys, both abroad and within, and reveals some but not all of what she discovers along the way.
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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 1, 2008
- Mixed Media Artist Judy Vogland
- Cellist Gideon Freudmann
- Artist Jerry Werner
- April 17, 2008
- Guitarist Nokie Edwards
- Ceramicist Faith Rahill
- De Organographia
- April 10, 2008
- Ray Charles Tribute Band
- Pinhole Photos by Zeb Andrews
- Blacksmith David Thompson
- Seen & Heard on Art Beat
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Alfredo Muro - Journey Through the Strings
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- Arts Events Featured This Week:
- Portland Opera: Aida
- Latino Visions:
- Artists Among Us
- Spin by John Frohnmayer
- Sleeping Beauty
- Art Beat Calendar >>
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