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Anyone interested in membership in the Ridgefield Art Association as either a supporting business, art supporter or active artist voting member is encouraged to contact our president, Dan Baker, or any of the officers, board members or artists members. Contact information is under Sponsors or Members for individuals, or join on-line at Contact/Join.Other news:
Please enjoy our ARTIST GALLERIES.
Artists names are alphabetically listed in the drop-down menus. Artists' statements, biographies, musings, contact information and photos of their work are exhibited on these gallery pages.
Please keep in mind that not all artists have gallery pages and not all work is posted here. Sales are contracted directly through the artists in order to provide the greatest selection for our patrons. Many of our artists also accept commissions, teach private and group classes and arrange workshops.
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Membership in RAA is open to all artists, artisans, businesses and art supporters interested in the region's cultural community. If you are interested in joining RAA, you will find the information here Contact/Join, or call Dan Baker, President of RAA, at (360) 887-8963.
Our complete membership roster is listed alphabetically here. Please note we have several pages of members.
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Many local businesses feature artwork throughout Ridgefield. Our art galleries stay open late on First Fridays, many have exhibit syear-round and our artists also exhibit during community celebrations.
A group of businesses at the Heron Gate Building sponsors artists at the Heron Gate Gallery. It is located at the Ridgefield Junction on the second floor at 2 South 56th Place. (West side of the Chevron Station). Hours are M-F from 9:00 am- 7:00 pm and Saturdays 10:00-2:00. Artists from the greater Clark County area, including many RAA members, are participating. Exhibits are changed approximately every six weeks.
Retail & Office Businesses:
If you are interested in having art displayed in your office as a Sponsoring Business or at no cost to you, please call Dan Baker, President, at (360) 887-8963 for information.
Our artist members greatly appreciate your sponsorship, your interest and your continued patronage.
HAPPENINGS:
WINDOWS INTO ART:
Open 24 hours, June 4th through July 5th, 2010
An exhibition of contemporary art has been installed in vacant windows and storefronts in downtown Vancouver, Washington.
7 BUILDINGS
18 EXHIBITS
19 ARTISTS
It is an alternative means of viewing art - in an urban setting on public sidewalks - where anyone can discover art and come to it on their own terms. Windows into Art turns the street into a museum and connects people with art.
For more information: windowsintoart.org
CONTINUING EVENTS:
ART AT FIRST INDEPENDENT BANK, downtown Ridgefield Branch Lobby
Art is exhibited all over town at many businesses and locations!
RECENT EVENTS:
Several Ridgefield Art Association members will display works during various First Friday events this Friday, June 4th, 2010 as follows:
Ridgefield will host five artists at the former River "S" Printing shop at 22 Pioneer St. From 4 to 9 PM on Friday June 4th. Featuring Live Music with the Band "UPFRONT'
Jodi Tripp will also have a display of her Photos from her trip to the Virgin Islands at the Barbara Hill Photography and Lakeshore Design Studio
Chris Bidleman invites everyone to "LIVE MUSIC AT FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK JUNE 4, RIDGEFIELD, WA" on Friday, June 4 at 6:00pm.ART AT FIRST INDEPENDENT BANK, downtown Ridgefield Branch LobbyArt is exhibited all over town at many businesses and locations!
Event: LIVE MUSIC AT FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK JUNE 4, RIDGEFIELD, WA
Start Time: Friday, June 4 at 6:00pm
End Time: Friday, June 4 at 8:30pm
Where: Old River "S" Print Shop
MOSAIC Arts Alliance Group Show
June 2 - 27, 2010 Opening Reception: Friday, June 4, 5-9:00pm
Live Music by Vancouver Madrigal Singers
June Special Events:
June 12 "Who Does She Think She Is?" screenings
June 26 Pedalpalooza: Bike ATCs and Mail Art
Sixth Street Gallery
105 W Sixth Street * Vancouver, WA 98660
360-693-7340 * www.sixthstreetgallery.com
Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 12-5:00pm
Summer art camps start June 28, visit our website to register!
CAROL BIETSCH will be having a show at the Second Story Gallery in Camas for the month of June. Artist's reception will be June 4, Friday, from 5 - 8 PM. ILIA WILKEN will also exhibit her jewelry.
Second Story Gallery, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA 98607. For information, please call 360-834-4622.

ALCOVE ART GALLERY 1st Anniversary Celebration and Downtown Art Walk June 4th, 2010 5-9 pm. Meet The Artists!
Sidewalk Art Booths
Music Food and Refreshments
Donation Raffle to Benefit: Camp Ukandu
Alcove Art Gallery 328 Pioneer St. Ridgefield, WA www.alcoveartgallery.com
For more info: alcoveartgallery@gmail.com 360-727-3088
RECENT EVENTS:
RIDGEFIELD ART ASSOCIATION'S SPRING SHOW IN MAY
The ALCOVE ART GALLERY Celebrates Spring!
Award-Winning Woodturner Dan Baker was the featured Artist during the month of March, 2010 at the Alcove Art Gallery in downtown Ridgefield.
Multi-media Artist Patricia Thompson was featured at the Alcove Art Gallery throughout the month of February.
Call Dan Baker, President, at (360) 887-8963 for information.
Ridgefield Art Association
Post Office Box 746
Ridgefield, WA 98642
Email: ridgewoodworks@aol.com
www.ridgefieldartassociation.com