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
More episodes
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
January 10, 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:
Portland Opera: Aida
Latino Visions:
Artists Among Us
Spin by John Frohnmayer
Sleeping Beauty
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