6 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER July 2022
Art fest
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As reported in an earlier article for the Villager , the goals included the delivery of a great experience for attendees of the festival ( a wow factor ); significant net proceeds for grants to Wilsonville and Canby High Schools , a public forum for student art and a sales venue for artists and artisans . The festival succeeded in every category , with over 70 artists and artisans exhibiting and selling their work , an expanded space for the display of student work and increased revenue from registrations , ticket sales and commissions on the sale of fine art . The Silent Auction generated a record amount thanks to generous donors like Kathy Gray , who donated a few days at her beach house . Tallies are still underway as I write this , but there is no question that the goals to increase the grant dollars available to high school arts programs will be met in a big way .
None of this could have happened without the help of an army of over 100 volunteers , coordinated by Shirley Hoem , who also organized the Artisan Vendor Show . Other key committee chairs included Elaine Swyt , who created the beautiful graphics and a brilliant website with the virtual gallery and stage as well as QR code links for each artist , and oversaw and created every part of the Silent Auction . David Rowe and Eric Hoem took charge of the music stage . Lindy Anderson and Lynda Huber Marshall , with Rose Mason , led the Opening Night Celebration committee . Eric Hoem and Mary Clossen oversaw the Sponsorship Committee . Leslie Leeper curated the Fine Art Gallery with the help of Holly Kroening , Tomette Schuhmann , Mary and Joe Fieweger , Rick Schram and Larry Sjogren and a team of volunteers who helped check in artists and hang the art to perfection . Elaine Swyt and I oversaw artist and vendor registrations , handled the printing and programs and the design and production of signs , with the help of John McLain . CCC Property Manager Rick Schram and Larry Sjogren were invaluable in making sure all the pieces were where they belonged when it came time for set-up and take-down , and everywhere in between . The Student Art Gallery was overseen by Ginny Merriman and teachers Angenette Escobar ( WHS ) and Jennifer Dorsey ( CHS ). With Ginny ’ s support , WHS art students created an 8-foot-tall “ The Scream ,” from Edvard Munch ’ s iconic painting , and CHS students painted a copy of the Mona Lisa , which were set up in the Student Gallery for attendee photos . And speaking of photos , thank you to Lee Zinsli , our official festival photographer .
Fine Art Gallery Awards were presented on Friday evening . Bruce Lee ’ s photo on canvas , “ Egret Reflection ,” was the big winner , taking first place in the Judge ’ s Choice and People ’ s Choice .
Runners-up selected by judges Musa Wolcott , Tomette Schuhmann and Sandy Batte included : second place , Toni Avery , acrylic on canvas , “ Passing Black Butte ;” third place , Sherry Hastings , oil on canvas , “ Parrot Tulips ;” fourth place , Don Herron , oil on canvas , “ Red Pear ;” fifth place , Yastrid Gulbrandson , watercolor , “ N . Atlantic Fishing Boats ; and sixth place , Nina Vallion , oil and ink , “ Stone Under Microscope .” The People ’ s Choice Awards went to Bruce Lee , first place ; Don Herron , second place ; and Elaine Swyt , third place . Student awards were presented to Maxwell Carlson , first place ; Ella Rice , second place ; and Sophie Gordon , third place .
The June dates also allowed us to feature the new food venues in the Village Center . Lux Sucre Desserts and Gather + Give both offered to stay open on Sunday to serve our attendees . Nicole Guerdon , manager of the Market Café ( formerly The Turn ), was still in the middle of renovations , but served tacos and beverages from the kitchen counter in the Event Center to an enthusiastic crowd .
COURTESY PHOTOS
TOP : Bill Bray enjoys the work on display in the Fine Art Gallery on opening night . RIGHT : Lake Oswego artist Bruce Lee poses next to his piece , “ Egret Reflection ,” the winner of the Judge ’ s Award and People ’ s Choice Award .
Jazz @ Charbonneau — a festival within a festival
Music has been a part of the Charbonneau Festival of the Arts since 2017 , with Charbonneau residents Marilyn Anderson , Kevin Karrick , Wayne Richards and David Rowe providing background music for art lovers perusing the fine arts and crafts in the Country Club . In 2022 , music took on a more prominent role with the introduction of Jazz @ Charbonneau , which featured seven live performances on the weekend and a virtual stage that will continue through year ’ s end .
Beginning with Kevin Karrick performing on the guitar during the Friday opening night reception , and Marilyn Anderson on the piano in the Event Center , the music moved onto the stage in the pavilion on Saturday and Sunday . Kind of Grey , The Sarah Saul Combo and the Dan Balmer Group performed on Saturday to enthusiastic fans . The LeMaster Jazztet led the Sunday lineup , followed by KMHD Jazz Radio host Lynn Darroch with his unique blend of spoken-word stories intertwined with jazz music provided by Grammy-award winning musician George Colligan . The afternoon was capped off with the appearance of the Rebecca Hardiman Quartet . Her final number brought the full house to its feet for a standing ovation .
While the live art festival has concluded , the Virtual Gallery and Jazz @ Charbonneau continue on the CharbonneauArts . org website . In addition to details on each exhibiting artist and artisan , you can click into the virtual stage and listen to highlights from the show in an exclusive Jazz @ Charbonneau podcast , narrated by Lynn Darroch . Each of our performing artists is also featured with a dedicated page with links to music , videos and their own websites . And some of the musicians were so pleased with the pavilion as a performance venue , talks are underway for us to host more performances during the summer for a Charbonneau audience .
Finally , I want to thank the residents of Charbonneau who supported our efforts with your attendance at the reception , your purchases in the silent auction , fine art gallery and Artisan Vendor Show and your willingness to forego your usual activities in the Activities Center because of our presence . We hope you all agree it was worth it !