Art
in the Commons
City Club Hosts
"Changing
Landscapes"
Art Show
During the month of May, City Club Commons ( 901 SW Washington
St. ) will host an art show of political prints from the Justseeds
collective (www.justseeds.org).
Founded in 1997, Justseeds has become a crucial resource for artists
and activists throughout the U.S.
The
show, entitled "Changing Landscapes," exhibits all 40
posters released from Justseeds' People's History Poster Series,
plus prints from local printmakers associated with the group,
including work by Bec Young, Lydia Crumbley, Chris Strickland,
Icky A. and Visual Resistance.
The
poster series, each designed by a different artist, are printed
at local printshop Stumptown Printers and highlight the accomplishments
of under-acknowledged activists in U.S. history, including Paul
Robeson, Dr. Marie Equi, Judi Bari and many more. Justseeds' posters
have appeared in classrooms, on the streets and in art galleries
around the world, in addition to providing an income for artists
not usually paid for their work in political movements.
Join
artists from Justseeds at the opening reception, Thursday, May
3 at 6:30 PM for a discussion on their work. The opening will
coincide with the First Thursday art walk. RSVP not required.
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'Final
Fridays' Monthly
Open House
On
the final Friday of most months you and your guests are invited
to drop by City Club Commons ( 901 S.W. Washington Street ) between
4:30 and 6 p.m. for the Club's informal open house. (There is
no open house in May, August, November or December, due to the
holidays.)
Grab something to eat, a cup of coffee or a glass of wine from
Cafe Voila and then mix and mingle with Club leaders and other
members. Talk about recent forums. Discuss current issues. Power
up your laptop for free wireless Internet, or take in the current
art exhibit.
If you've recently joined City Club, this is a great way for new
members to meet others and learn about opportunities to get involved.
And if you're a longtime member, Final Fridays are a terrific
way to introduce a friend to City Club.
Free, open to the public and no RSVP required. Questions?
Call the City Club office at 503-228-7231, ext. 103, or write
to info@pdxcityclub.org
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