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Painter Arvie Smith
View Related Episode: Portland Opera Studio Artists, Painter Eva Speer, Painter Arvie Smith
Arvie Smith's paintings are not only bold and colorful, but also challenging. Arvie says he doesn't paint, but rather tells stories. As an African American whose great-grandmother grew up as a slave, Arvie's work challenges us with the struggle and pain of the African American experience. Arvie's main gig is as an instructor at PNCA. Additionally, he gives back to the community by sharing his talents of painting and teaching with at risk youth.
First Broadcast: 2001
Producer: KC Cowan
Appeared in episodes: Steve Allely, Girls Rock & Roll Camp, Painter Arvie Smith, Peter Dammann, Painter Arvie Smith, Artist Nancy Thorn, Linda Wysong, Painter Arvie Smith, Thormahlen Harps, Portland Opera Studio Artists, Painter Eva Speer, Painter Arvie Smith
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- The Oregon Symphony announced its 2010-2011 season and it’s a blockbuster with big names coming to town. Conductor Carlos Kalmar gave the rundown on upcoming concerts at a reception Saturday, January 30th, and was fairly giddy at the talent heading our way. Among the guest performers for the Classical Concert Series will be violinist Hilary [...]
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