Recovery Panes Healing Arts Project opens November 4th

Recovery Panes Healing Arts Project, founded by Kelly Williams, has exposed the impact of addiction through the process of encaustics. The RACC granted project has allowed Williams to use art as a cathartic rhythm to explore personal experiences, hope, & triumph. As lives are created by moments and interactions, the panels represent the change of stories when rearranged differently. Come alter the panels and add your own touch to the stories with live music featuring p:ear youth, this 1st Thursday, November 4th. Kelly Williams is a local Portland artist, who has transformed encaustic paintings into a flowing rhythm of life. Every line and gesture has been transcribed by emotion packed experiences and fleeting filled notions. Williams also holds encaustic workshops dedicated to exploring one’s own inner chaos through the layers wax. To learn more:www.recoverypanes.blogspot.com and www.kellywilliams.blogspot.com

New exhibit at p:ear starting October 7th: Oregon Women’s Caucus for Art with p:ear youth artists

The Trim/Vojdani Gallery at p:ear presents: Oregon Women’s Caucus for Art with p:ear youth artists Opening Reception: Thursday, October 7th, 6-9pm On Display: October 7th – October 29th, 2010 Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10-2pm: or by appointment Gallery Location: 338 NW 6th St. Portland, OR 97209 Corner of 6th & NW Flanders OWCA @ p;ear, explores opportunities through the styles and movements of color and line. Ranging in mediums, the Oregon Women’s Caucus for Art provides insight into their commitments including education and respect to individuals, breathing life into their story told pieces. From minimal cohesive color collaborations to detailed strokes of light, come enjoy food, music, and art! The Oregon Women’s Caucus for Art is a nonprofit organization with a mission to support women in the visual art professions, and to create community through art, education, and social activism. Learn more by going to www.oregonwca.org.

12 days of P:ear Group Show!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November/December 2009 CONTACT: Danielle Kirby gallery@pearmentor.org www.pearmentor.org The Trim/Vojdani Gallery at p:ear presents: 12 days of p:ear- Group show featuring Andy Dvoracek, Elyse Gambino, Alison Gayne, William Hernandez, Nicole Linde, Melissa Lund, Kelly Rundle, Hiedi Wirz,& Klien and Woolley with p:ear youth artists Opening Reception: Thursday, December 3rd, 6-9pm On Display: December 3rd – December 13th, 2009 Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 10-1pm: or by appointment Gallery Location: 338 NW 6th St. Portland, OR 97229 Corner of 6th & Flanders

12 days of p:ear, features the works of nine artists from the Portland area. Complemented by the works of p:ear youth artists, a patchwork of styles and techniques pushes the boundaries of thought and perception; real and the surreal; dark and light. A line, simple in nature, manages to tell a story of trials and expression as it interlaces the pieces through their diversity. Join us for 1st Thursday, enjoying music, drinks, and art!

“Lie Machine” by William Hernandez “Orange Crush” by Melissa Lund “Webcrying” by Alison Gayne

p:ear youth are 15-24 year old homeless or transitional young people that attend the educational, artistic and recreational programs at p:ear. They work independently and with guest artists, working with available materials, to create work that is expressive, vibrant and healing.

p:ear is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. ###