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Open Studios tour features Jewish Artists

Two weekends of art

By JEWISH REVIEW

article created on: 2008-10-01T00:00:00

At least eight Jewish artists are among the annual self-directed tour of 98 artists’ studios during the annual Portland Open Studios Oct. 11-12, 18-19.

At right are works by Jewish artists participating in this year’s show.

Go behind the scenes to see where, how and why art is made in an up-close and personal view.

The diversity of Portland Open Studios includes artists working in all media—paint, wood, metal, fiber, glass—plus emerging artists in their 20s and 30s; mid-career and well established artists; and artists from all over the United States and the world who have chosen to live and work in metro Portland.

This year in contrast to previous years, many artists are open both weekends. Check the Tour Guide and map to see which artists are only open one weekend and which are open both.

All Westside studios are open on Oct. 11 and 12; all Eastside studios are open Oct. 18 and 19.

This year POS has partnered with the EcoShuttle to provide group tours of many artist workspaces. EcoShuttle’s carbon-neutral tour vans are powered with biodiesel and have planned different stops for each day of the event.

Sign up for one day or all four. Visit www.ecoshuttle.net for schedules, prices and to arrange a ride to the studios.

The $15 Tour Guide comes with two tickets, maps, pictures of all artists’ artwork, and contact information (in 2009 calendar format).

Children under 18 are free. Available at Art Media, New Seasons, and other stores listed on www.portlandopenstudios.com. For more information, contact info@portlandopenstudios.com or 503-285-3131.