The Artisan Boutique is located inside the Chopsticks Express Restaurant on the corner of Main and Jackson streets in downtown Milwaukie. click on the link to view a map: http://g.co/maps/hytsr

Kevin Bixby, representing Milwaukie Presbyterian Church will be raffling a beautiful king-size festive Fall colored quilt. Proceeds go directly to MPC, which supports many local charities.  Only $5.00 a ticket puts you in the drawing for a chance to win this piece of utilitarian art. Check out the link to see a picture. http://www.milwaukiepres.org/

Drop by and check out all the other wonderfully talented artists too.

Live Music: Will Scriven will be preforming for us many beautiful and melodic tunes on his electric guitar.

To get a sneak peek of each unique artist click on the link by their name.

Michelle Purvis: myartmaker.com

All original acrylic on canvas and wood.

Phil Fake: www.philfake.com

Urban plein air oil paintings. Figure study pencil sketches.

Mardy Cloyes

Misc items made out of stained glass: Sun catchers, small vintage framed windows, small vintage framed strip glass art.

Heidi Jackson

Original pieces of handmade mixed-media art, not prints or computer generated. Most pieces are ready to hang, either framed or constructed to “float” on the wall, not needing a frame.

JoEllen Buse

Hand made gloves and  hair bows.

FREE PIANO CONCERT — featuring Aszmar Glenn

Please plan to join us on FRIDAY DECEMBER 2, 7:00PM

St. John’s Will Sponsor and host a piano concert featuring noted pianist Aszmar Glenn. Mr. Glenn will play a variety of pieces from his classical repertoire with a focus on Christmas music.

Aszmar Glenn is a noted composer, pianist and conductor and the recipient of various music awards and honors. He has participated in competitions on the international level as well.

Please feel free to invite your friends and neighbors: we hope to fill our beautiful Sanctuary with people as well as inspiring music, there will be no charge for the concert but an open plate offering will benefit both Children Clothing Closet and Feed The Hungry.

The concert will cap the festivities of First Friday, featuring a Marketplace that will showcase the gìftable works of a Variety of artists.

Beyond our Walls the city of Will be in full festive mode. Plan to come  early and stroll through the town before joining us.

For December Event Map: December First Friday Event List

Don’t forget to print a copy and bring it with you to the event — Also be sure to bring your coupons to receive spectacular discounts at local businesses.

Art Under 300 Gallery

The gallery, curated by art teacher JoAnn Gilles, is only open during Art a la Carte, the First Friday event in downtown Milwaukie, and every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., during the farmers market.

The mission statement for the gallery notes that the space is a showcase for artists where they can “complete the process of the art cycle, by showing their work.” All the art is for sale, and all prices are less than $300 – thus the name of the site.

Click Here to view Gallery website and artist information

Location: 4031 SE Harrison Street

December Art Exhibition:  Retrospective

December Artists:  Jane Fitzerald and Laura Koppes

Nick Lewis — Photography

I have been taking photos since high school and in the last few years have been promoting my work through the web and local venues. You will find a selection of my art prints that range from landscapes, abstract, and black&white.

Click on the link below to view his webpage

Nick Lewis Photography

Springcreek Coffeehouse
Art Exhibit: Kim Finn

Windhorse Coffee and Tea
Art Exhibit: Rob Ramage
Event: Author’s Corner

 

Bagetta Studios
Art Exhibit:  Poster Art

Under 300 Gallery
Art Exhibit: Laura Koppes
Jane Fitzgerald

City Hall
Art Exhibit: Gracie Campbell
Event: DYI Painting with Portland Waldorf School

Stanley Home Renovation
Art Exhibit:  Willi Works

Cha Cha Cha
Art Exhibit: “Dia de los Muertos”

St. John’s Episcopal Church
Art Exhibit:  Melissa Northway
Event: Poetry Reading

Libbie’s Restaurant
Art Exhibit:  Bob Mullison

Full Moon Creations
Art Exhibits:  Cowgirl at Heart Gallery
Jeremiah Fender

Click on link to download a PDF of the Event Brochure and Map

November Event Map

Each month some absolutely amazing artists have been joining us in front of Key bank to display and sell their own artwork.  However for the months of November and December we will be down the street in the “North Main” building under the condominiums on Main St.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the talented artists joining us this month. Just click on the link to view their information.

We still have space available for the November and December events.  If you would like to join us please send an email to milwaukiefirstfriday@gmail.com for more details.

Michelle Purvis –  http://myartmaker.com

All original acrylic on canvas and wood.

Nancy Yang – http://www.etsy.com/shop/chinesewaterpainting

Original Chinese water color paintings and Chinese calligraphy.

Phil Fake — www.PhilFake.com

Urban plein air oil paintings. Figure study pencil sketches.

Make One
Live Music: Snake in a Cane

Springcreek Coffeehouse
Live Music: Howard Wade

Ohana Hawaiian Cafe
Live Music: Alokapai Morales

Libbie’s Restaurant
Live Music: Mark Elmer

Duffy’s Irish Pub
Live Music: Darby O’Gill

Downtown
Live Music: Will Stevers

Gracie Campbell is a printmaker with monotype as her focus. The appeal of the monotype lies in it’s unique translucency and spontaneity creating a quality unlike any other art.

Click on the link below to view her webpage

http://graciecampbell.com