Event Calendar
Want to see more? Scroll down to see a full list of meetings, exhibit openings, and more.
Members can submit their own art events by emailing them to ridgefieldartassociation@gmail.com with subject attn: Newsletter
This will get your events listed here and in our newsletter. Please include all info you’d like mentioned, as well as any links. Newsletters will go out on Thursdays, so please let us know by the Tuesday before your events/deadlines.
Still Life Drawing for All by member Chris Mendoza
Join Chris Mendoza for a fun, beginner-friendly still life drawing session where everyone is welcome!
Whether you're a beginner or just want to sharpen your skills, this event is perfect for everyone. Bring your creative vibe and let's draw some amazing still life pieces together!
Price is $10 at the door payable via Venmo, Paypal, or cash.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993471681462
Email chrismendozastudios@gmail.com for any questions.
Poetry Reading
Every third Sunday of the month please come join us for an afternoon of poetry and light refreshments. Bring something to read or just enjoy the authors sharing.
Still Life Drawing for All by member Chris Mendoza
Join Chris Mendoza for a fun, beginner-friendly still life drawing session where everyone is welcome!
Whether you're a beginner or just want to sharpen your skills, this event is perfect for everyone. Bring your creative vibe and let's draw some amazing still life pieces together!
Price is $10 at the door payable via Venmo, Paypal, or cash.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/still-life-drawing-for-all-with-chris-mendoza-registration-1996746925806
Email chrismendozastudios@gmail.com with any questions.
Library Show Reception: In Good Taste
Join the Ridgefield Art Association as we celebrate the new Library Show with you and the rest of the community. Come see the art, visit with the artists, enjoy the refreshments, and maybe even leave the show with a new piece of art!
Gallery Reception: Merrilee Asla Lee
Join the Ridgefield Art Association as we celebrate the new Gallery Show with you and the rest of the community. This is the RAA’s first gallery and we’re so excited to share what this cooperative has been up to. Come see the art, visit with the artists, enjoy the refreshments, and maybe even leave the show with a new piece of art!
Art Critique hosted by Eva Kelley
This is opportunity to get and give constructive feedback among fellow artists. RESERVE A SPOT here.
Bring your work in for constructive critique, feedback, and guidance from peers. You will also be giving your fellow artists the same feedback.
This will be an opportunity for growth whether you need help with technique, messaging, context, collaboration, etc. We will all be expected to go beyond "wow, that's really good!" and dive deeper into our work and our practice.
Each person will have an allotted amount of time (tbd depending on how many artists attend) to show some of their work and have the group focus specifically on them.
This is also a great opportunity to share helpful resources, books, calls for art in the community, and where you are showing.
Big Art! Show
Friday and Saturday Sept 19-20, 2026 from 11am-5pm each day.
21 artists who love to work BIG will create 21 unique small galleries showing painting, mixed media, collage and sculpture. All this is happening in the historic Greely Building in downtown Ridgefield. Live music by Keegan Smith and Kit Garoutte throughout the weekend. A special thank you to the City and Port of Ridgefield for the use of this unique space.
Big Art! Show
Friday and Saturday Sept 19-20, 2026 from 11am-5pm each day.
21 artists who love to work BIG will create 21 unique small galleries showing painting, mixed media, collage and sculpture. All this is happening in the historic Greely Building in downtown Ridgefield. Live music by Keegan Smith and Kit Garoutte throughout the weekend. A special thank you to the City and Port of Ridgefield for the use of this unique space.
Poetry Reading
Every third Sunday of the month please come join us for an afternoon of poetry and light refreshments. Bring something to read or just enjoy the authors sharing.
Still Life Drawing for All by member Chris Mendoza
Join Chris Mendoza for a fun, beginner-friendly still life drawing session where everyone is welcome!
Whether you're a beginner or just want to sharpen your skills, this event is perfect for everyone. Bring your creative vibe and let's draw some amazing still life pieces together!
Price is $10 at the door payable via Venmo, Paypal, or cash.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/still-life-drawing-for-all-with-chris-mendoza-registration-1996747253787
Email chrismendozastudios@gmail.com with any questions.
September Member Meeting
These member meetings aim to update the membership about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and art association business. Most meetings include a speaker at the end that the board members arrange.
Membership is not required to attend these meetings.
Have someone you’d like acknowledged for their work? Fill out our Caught in the Act form and we will shout them out during the member meeting.
Gallery Reception: Chris Bidleman
Join the Ridgefield Art Association as we celebrate the new Gallery Show with you and the rest of the community. This is the RAA’s first gallery and we’re so excited to share what this cooperative has been up to. Come see the art, visit with the artists, enjoy the refreshments, and maybe even leave the show with a new piece of art!
Still Life Drawing for All by member Chris Mendoza
Join Chris Mendoza for a fun, beginner-friendly still life drawing session where everyone is welcome!
Whether you're a beginner or just want to sharpen your skills, this event is perfect for everyone. Bring your creative vibe and let's draw some amazing still life pieces together!
Price is $10 at the door payable via Venmo, Paypal, or cash.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/still-life-drawing-for-all-with-chris-mendoza-registration-1996821855924
Email chrismendozastudios@gmail.com with any questions.
Art Critique hosted by Eva Kelley
This is opportunity to get and give constructive feedback among fellow artists. RESERVE A SPOT here.
Bring your work in for constructive critique, feedback, and guidance from peers. You will also be giving your fellow artists the same feedback.
This will be an opportunity for growth whether you need help with technique, messaging, context, collaboration, etc. We will all be expected to go beyond "wow, that's really good!" and dive deeper into our work and our practice.
Each person will have an allotted amount of time (tbd depending on how many artists attend) to show some of their work and have the group focus specifically on them.
This is also a great opportunity to share helpful resources, books, calls for art in the community, and where you are showing.
Poetry Reading
Every third Sunday of the month please come join us for an afternoon of poetry and light refreshments. Bring something to read or just enjoy the authors sharing.
October Member Meeting
These member meetings aim to update the membership about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and art association business. Most meetings include a speaker at the end that the board members arrange.
Membership is not required to attend these meetings.
Have someone you’d like acknowledged for their work? Fill out our Caught in the Act form and we will shout them out during the member meeting.
Library Reception: theme TBD
Join the Ridgefield Art Association as we celebrate the new Library Show with you and the rest of the community. Come see the art, visit with the artists, enjoy the refreshments, and maybe even leave the show with a new piece of art!
Gallery Reception: Eva Kelley
Join the Ridgefield Art Association as we celebrate the new Gallery Show with you and the rest of the community. This is the RAA’s first gallery and we’re so excited to share what this cooperative has been up to. Come see the art, visit with the artists, enjoy the refreshments, and maybe even leave the show with a new piece of art!
Still Life Drawing for All by member Chris Mendoza
Join Chris Mendoza for a fun, beginner-friendly still life drawing session where everyone is welcome!
Whether you're a beginner or just want to sharpen your skills, this event is perfect for everyone. Bring your creative vibe and let's draw some amazing still life pieces together!
Price is $10 at the door payable via Venmo, Paypal, or cash.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/still-life-drawing-for-all-with-chris-mendoza-registration-1996748615861
Email chrismendozastudios@gmail.com with any questions.
Poetry Reading
Every third Sunday of the month please come join us for an afternoon of poetry and light refreshments. Bring something to read or just enjoy the authors sharing.
Art Critique hosted by Eva Kelley
This is opportunity to get and give constructive feedback among fellow artists. RESERVE A SPOT here.
Bring your work in for constructive critique, feedback, and guidance from peers. You will also be giving your fellow artists the same feedback.
This will be an opportunity for growth whether you need help with technique, messaging, context, collaboration, etc. We will all be expected to go beyond "wow, that's really good!" and dive deeper into our work and our practice.
Each person will have an allotted amount of time (tbd depending on how many artists attend) to show some of their work and have the group focus specifically on them.
This is also a great opportunity to share helpful resources, books, calls for art in the community, and where you are showing.
November Member Meeting
These member meetings aim to update the membership about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and art association business. Most meetings include a speaker at the end that the board members arrange.
Membership is not required to attend these meetings.
Have someone you’d like acknowledged for their work? Fill out our Caught in the Act form and we will shout them out during the member meeting.
Gallery Reception: “On the Record”
Join the Ridgefield Art Association as we celebrate the new Gallery Show with you and the rest of the community. This is the RAA’s first gallery and we’re so excited to share what this cooperative has been up to. Come see the art, visit with the artists, enjoy the refreshments, and maybe even leave the show with a new piece of art!
Still Life Drawing for All by member Chris Mendoza
Join Chris Mendoza for a fun, beginner-friendly still life drawing session where everyone is welcome!
Whether you're a beginner or just want to sharpen your skills, this event is perfect for everyone. Bring your creative vibe and let's draw some amazing still life pieces together!
Price is $10 at the door payable via Venmo, Paypal, or cash.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/still-life-drawing-for-all-with-chris-mendoza-registration-1996748655981
Email chrismendozastudios@gmail.com with any questions.
Poetry Reading
Every third Sunday of the month please come join us for an afternoon of poetry and light refreshments. Bring something to read or just enjoy the authors sharing.
Gallery Reception: TBD
Join the Ridgefield Art Association as we celebrate the new Gallery Show with you and the rest of the community. This is the RAA’s first gallery and we’re so excited to share what this cooperative has been up to. Come see the art, visit with the artists, enjoy the refreshments, and maybe even leave the show with a new piece of art!
Library Show Reception: TBD
Join the Ridgefield Art Association as we celebrate the new Library Show with you and the rest of the community. Come see the art, visit with the artists, enjoy the refreshments, and maybe even leave the show with a new piece of art!
Gallery Reception: Rose Jubb
Join the Ridgefield Art Association as we celebrate the new Gallery Show with you and the rest of the community. This is the RAA’s first gallery and we’re so excited to share what this cooperative has been up to. Come see the art, visit with the artists, enjoy the refreshments, and maybe even leave the show with a new piece of art!
Washougal Arts and Music Festival featuring member Jeanette Fedorka
Jeanette Fedorka was selected to participate in this year’s Washougal Arts and Music Festival. Join her and other talented artists on August 1st at Reflection Plaza in Washougal.
Poetry Reading
Every third Sunday of the month please come join us for an afternoon of poetry and light refreshments. Bring something to read or just enjoy the authors sharing.
Still Life Drawing for All by member Chris Mendoza
Whether you're a well-practiced illustrator or a beginner with no training, this drawing group will allow you to improve your skills.
Professional illustrator and animator with over a decade of industry experience
Experienced drawing everything from everyday objects to fantasy creatures
Breaks down traditional drawing techniques into simple, approachable lessons
Welcomes artists of all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced drawers
Believes drawing should be both rewarding and enjoyable
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993471681462?aff=oddtdtcreator
Email chrismendozastudios@gmail.com for more info.
Art Critique hosted by Eva Kelley
This is opportunity to get and give constructive feedback among fellow artists. RESERVE A SPOT here.
Bring your work in for constructive critique, feedback, and guidance from peers. You will also be giving your fellow artists the same feedback.
This will be an opportunity for growth whether you need help with technique, messaging, context, collaboration, etc. We will all be expected to go beyond "wow, that's really good!" and dive deeper into our work and our practice.
Each person will have an allotted amount of time (tbd depending on how many artists attend) to show some of their work and have the group focus specifically on them.
This is also a great opportunity to share helpful resources, books, calls for art in the community, and where you are showing.
Gallery Reception: Nicole Given
Join the Ridgefield Art Association as we celebrate the new Gallery Show with you and the rest of the community. This is the RAA’s first gallery and we’re so excited to share what this cooperative has been up to. Come see the art, visit with the artists, enjoy the refreshments, and maybe even leave the show with a new piece of art!
Art in the Garden - Battle Ground
RAA members Mary Grout and Richard Britschgi will both be participating
Still Life Drawing for All by member Rose Jubb
Whether you're a well-practiced illustrator or a beginner with no training, this drawing group will allow you to improve your skills.
Come gather with other like-minded artsy types who are improving their drawing skills. Whether you're trying it for fun, or want to become better at other artistic endeavors, drawing skills can always improve and grow your work in new ways.
Held at the Ridgefield Art Gallery and open to students 13+ (click link for more info and tickets)
Agenda
06:00 PM - 06:10 PM
Settle In & Begin Warm Up
06:15 PM - 06:30 PM
Main Object Intro & Coordinating Lesson/Tips
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Main Object Drawing
07:10 PM - 07:25 PM
Share & Critique (or keep drawing subject)
In this time you can share art you've been working on outside of class and ask for any tips or critique if needed. Or, simply listen and keep drawing the main subject for the night.
07:25 PM - 07:30 PM
Clean Up & Farewell
About the Teacher:
- 40-years experience drawing everything I'm obsessed with
- professional training in both still life and portrait drawing techniques
- varies advise by level easily
- open to all interested in drawing
- described as patient, warm, and fun by students
Library Show Reception: On Holiday
Join the Ridgefield Art Association as we celebrate the new Library Show with you and the rest of the community. Come see the art, visit with the artists, enjoy the refreshments, and maybe even leave the show with a new piece of art!
Plein Air Contest 2026 - RAA Member Hosted
Plein Air Contest 2026
June 27, 2026
All artists welcome.
RAA member Cheryl Herndon is hosting a Plein Air Contest with artist Michael Delavar
Grand prize: Display at Aurora Gallery and $100 off framing gift certificate at Aurora Gallery.
$200 People’s Choice cash prize.
$100 Honorable mention cash prize.
June Member Meeting
These member meetings aim to update the membership about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and art association business. Most meetings include a speaker at the end that the board members arrange.
Membership is not required to attend these meetings.
Have someone you’d like acknowledged for their work? Fill out our Caught in the Act form and we will shout them out during the member meeting.
Corridor Gallery Reception for member Eva Kelley
Eva Kelley and fiber artist Maxine Swodeck are featured at Corridor Gallery in a show called "It's the Little Things". This gallery is located inside the Esther Short Building in downtown Vancouver. Artist reception will be Friday, June 19th from 5-7pm.
Still Life Drawing for All by member Rose Jubb
Whether you're a well-practiced illustrator or a beginner with no training, this drawing group will allow you to improve your skills.
Come gather with other like-minded artsy types who are improving their drawing skills. Whether you're trying it for fun, or want to become better at other artistic endeavors, drawing skills can always improve and grow your work in new ways.
Held at the Ridgefield Art Gallery and open to students 13+ (click link for more info and tickets)
Agenda
06:00 PM - 06:10 PM
Settle In & Begin Warm Up
06:15 PM - 06:30 PM
Main Object Intro & Coordinating Lesson/Tips
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Main Object Drawing
07:10 PM - 07:25 PM
Share & Critique (or keep drawing subject)
In this time you can share art you've been working on outside of class and ask for any tips or critique if needed. Or, simply listen and keep drawing the main subject for the night.
07:25 PM - 07:30 PM
Clean Up & Farewell
About the Teacher:
- 40-years experience drawing everything I'm obsessed with
- professional training in both still life and portrait drawing techniques
- varies advise by level easily
- open to all interested in drawing
- described as patient, warm, and fun by students
Art Critique hosted by Eva Kelley
This is opportunity to get and give constructive feedback among fellow artists. RESERVE A SPOT here.
Bring your work in for constructive critique, feedback, and guidance from peers. You will also be giving your fellow artists the same feedback.
This will be an opportunity for growth whether you need help with technique, messaging, context, collaboration, etc. We will all be expected to go beyond "wow, that's really good!" and dive deeper into our work and our practice.
Each person will have an allotted amount of time (tbd depending on how many artists attend) to show some of their work and have the group focus specifically on them.
This is also a great opportunity to share helpful resources, books, calls for art in the community, and where you are showing.
Still Life Drawing for All by member Rose Jubb
Whether you're a well-practiced illustrator or a beginner with no training, this drawing group will allow you to improve your skills.
Come gather with other like-minded artsy types who are improving their drawing skills. Whether you're trying it for fun, or want to become better at other artistic endeavors, drawing skills can always improve and grow your work in new ways.
Held at the Ridgefield Art Gallery and open to students 13+ (click link for more info and tickets)
Agenda
06:00 PM - 06:10 PM
Settle In & Begin Warm Up
06:15 PM - 06:30 PM
Main Object Intro & Coordinating Lesson/Tips
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Main Object Drawing
07:10 PM - 07:25 PM
Share & Critique (or keep drawing subject)
In this time you can share art you've been working on outside of class and ask for any tips or critique if needed. Or, simply listen and keep drawing the main subject for the night.
07:25 PM - 07:30 PM
Clean Up & Farewell
About the Teacher:
- 40-years experience drawing everything I'm obsessed with
- professional training in both still life and portrait drawing techniques
- varies advise by level easily
- open to all interested in drawing
- described as patient, warm, and fun by students
Gallery Reception: Kaylin Rose
Join the Ridgefield Art Association as we celebrate the new Gallery Show with you and the rest of the community. This is the RAA’s first gallery and we’re so excited to share what this cooperative has been up to. Come see the art, visit with the artists, enjoy the refreshments, and maybe even leave the show with a new piece of art!
Vancouver First Friday Art Walk featuring member Eva Kelley at Valo Wine
Eva Kelley will be the featured artist at Valo Wine for Vancouver's First Friday Art Walk on June 5th from 5-8pm
Still Life Drawing for All by member Rose Jubb
Whether you're a well-practiced illustrator or a beginner with no training, this drawing group will allow you to improve your skills.
Come gather with other like-minded artsy types who are improving their drawing skills. Whether you're trying it for fun, or want to become better at other artistic endeavors, drawing skills can always improve and grow your work in new ways.
Held at the Ridgefield Art Gallery and open to students 13+ (click link for more info and tickets)
Agenda
06:00 PM - 06:10 PM
Settle In & Begin Warm Up
06:15 PM - 06:30 PM
Main Object Intro & Coordinating Lesson/Tips
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Main Object Drawing
07:10 PM - 07:25 PM
Share & Critique (or keep drawing subject)
In this time you can share art you've been working on outside of class and ask for any tips or critique if needed. Or, simply listen and keep drawing the main subject for the night.
07:25 PM - 07:30 PM
Clean Up & Farewell
About the Teacher:
- 40-years experience drawing everything I'm obsessed with
- professional training in both still life and portrait drawing techniques
- varies advise by level easily
- open to all interested in drawing
- described as patient, warm, and fun by students
Show Opening Reception hosted by members Merrilee Asla Lee and Jack Androvich
RAA members Jack Androvich and Merrilee Asla-Lee will be opening the new “Summertime Bliss” show at Asla-Art Gallery inside Willie Dick's 1st St. Tap House in Kalama on Thursday June 4th from 5-7 PM. The spotlight artist Andrea Traphagen will be joined by Merrilee Asla-Lee, Jack Androvich, Danielle Traphagen, and Marie Wise.
Vancouver Community Library Art Reception for member Hill Kent
RAA member Hill Kent will have work on display at the Vancouver Community Library Gallery May-June. A “Flora and Fauna" themed reception will be held May 30th from 4-6pm. Hill specializes in using and creating her own natural pigments.
Rocks with Cops
The Rocks with Cops will be a fun kids event Saturday, May 30th at Overlook Park from 10am-12pm.
“Exhibiting Your Art” Workshop hosted by member Eva Kelley
Eva Kelley is hosting an “Exhibiting Your Art” Workshop on Tuesday, May 26th at 12pm. This will cover applying to the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival Juried Art Exhibit, as well as general exhibition info, tips and advice.
This workshop was developed by Sharon Svec, Vancouver artist and curator. She will also be holding these workshops at theARTScentered in Vancouver on May 16th 1-2pm, May 20th 5:30-6:30pm, and May 23rd 11-12pm.
May Member Meeting
These member meetings aim to update the membership about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and art association business. Most meetings include a speaker at the end that the board members arrange.
Membership is not required to attend these meetings.
Have someone you’d like acknowledged for their work? Fill out our Caught in the Act form and we will shout them out during the member meeting.
“Exhibiting Your Art” Workshop hosted by member Eva Kelley
Eva Kelley is hosting an “Exhibiting Your Art” Workshop on Tuesday, May 26th at 12pm. This will cover applying to the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival Juried Art Exhibit, as well as general exhibition info, tips and advice.
This workshop was developed by Sharon Svec, Vancouver artist and curator. She will also be holding these workshops at theARTScentered in Vancouver on May 16th 1-2pm, May 20th 5:30-6:30pm, and May 23rd 11-12pm.
Poetry Reading
Every third Sunday of the month please come join us for an afternoon of poetry and light refreshments. Bring something to read or just enjoy the authors sharing.
Cascadia Fine Arts Festival
RAA member Hiroko Stumpf will be vending at The Cascadia Fine Arts Festival (formerly Troutdale Arts Festival). It will be taking place on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th, 2026 in Downtown Troutdale, Oregon on East Historic Columbia River Highway.
This festival features fine arts and fine artisan crafts from the Pacific Northwest. While you are here, you can enjoy local restaurants, shops, and pubs.
