The 45th Annual Celebration of Creativity Fine Art Exhibit & Sale
Save the Dates: Feb. 29th – March 3rd, 2024
Attention Artists: We are now accepting applications to screen for the Celebration of Creativity held in March 2024. To have your work considered for exhibition, please submit a completed application and 6-10 digital images by June 30th, 2023.
Celebrating the Arts
Since 1978
The Celebration of Creativity was started over 40 years ago by a small group at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Beaverton, Oregon. The goal was to meet the need of local artists for a recurring professional venue and to make fine art available and affordable to the community.
Our Story
Over the years, this showcase of local and regional talent has grown to become one of the premier art shows in the Portland area, famous for its beautiful presentation, a wide variety of media, and an ever-changing array of artists.
The Art Show Committee of Southminster works year-round to produce the Celebration of Creativity, inviting both emerging and established artists after jurying.
Our Mission
For more than 20 years, the Celebration of Creativity has provided money for scholarships and art programs as part of its mission to promote local arts by supporting art education. The committee has supported the Beaverton School District Arts Literacy Program for over 16 years with volunteers and donations. Additionally, it has also sponsored three annual scholarships for outstanding high school student artists awarded by the Beaverton Arts Foundation.
Overview For Artists
- Produced each March by the Art Show Committee at Southminster Presbyterian Church.
- Gallery style show; not a booth show.
- Artists do not work event; all set up, staffing, & tear down done by
Art Show Committee. - Artists encouraged to attend, especially Thursday Opening Night & Friday night “Meet the Artist” reception; but attendance not mandatory.
- Participation by invitation from Art Show Committee after jurying/screening.
- Applications to screen available at annual Celebration or from church office; No fee to screen.
- Applications to screen are due on June 30, 2023.
- Screening held late summer; invitations extended after screening.
- Roster set by Autumn, so apply early.
- Participant costs: 30% commission + $40 entry fee.
- Detailed summary sheet, with all show dates, available upon request from Church Office.
Participating Artists:
Watch the following videos to learn how to fill out inventory sheets and make labels for wall art and 3D art submitted for exhibition in the Celebration of Creativity Art Show.
Join Us
The Celebration of Creativity Art Show at Southminster Presbyterian Church is located one mile west of Highway 217 at the corner of SW Hall and SW Denney Road in Beaverton.
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We invite you to mark your calendar to join us each March as we celebrate the gift of creativity. Come and enjoy!
Fine Art Exhibit & Sale
Thank you to our volunteers, our artists, and the community for making the 44th Annual Celebration of Creativity a uniquely beautiful event. We are grateful for your continued support of the arts and the Celebration of Creativity.
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ATTN: We are now accepting applications to screen for the 45th annual Celebration of Creativity, to be held February 29th - March 3rd, 2024. Visit our website for details (link in profile).
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Worship in the Art today from 10 AM to 11 AM, followed by the exhibit and sale open from 11:30 AM to 3 PM at the 44th annual Celebration of Creativity in Beaverton, OR featuring regional artists of all mediums in a unique setting. Link in profile.
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Meet the Artist: Kathleen Duncan “Each piece I turn has to have a balance between touch, shape, proportion, and any embellishments. I have recently started turning very thin (2mm) bowls and piercing a design into them with a high speed dental drill. Much as I enjoy turning by myself, what gives me the greatest satisfaction is showing children the magic of woodturning.”
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Today: The 44th annual Celebration of Creativity exhibit and sale is open from 10 AM to 5 PM featuring music by pianist Michael Hawkins. Visit the link in our profile for more details.
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Meet the Artist: Joanne Thorpe “I found this vineyard in my travels through California. I was attracted to the spot of light hitting the vineyards. The backlit tree was an additional bonus.” @joannethorpeart
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Today: The 44th annual Celebration of Creativity exhibit and sale is open from 10 AM to 5 PM. Reception to meet the artists from 7 PM to 9 PM featuring music by pianist Kenn Wilson. Visit the link in our profile for more details.
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Meet the Artist: Judee Moonbeam “Wearable art should weave a story— like any painting would. I choose to take things a step further, forming inventive, yet functional garments and accessories. Ultimately, my focus is to reclaim discarded garments, store samples and similar to keep more textiles out of the landfill. Our ancestors reclaimed and rebuilt their garments. Why not us?” @judeemoonbeam
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The 44th annual Celebration of Creativity opens tonight! March 2nd with Live Music by Jazz Duo Blackburn & Duthie. Visit the link in our profile for more information.
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Meet the Artist: Kathleen Baker “The sources for my work are pretty diverse. I am drawn, sometimes unexpectedly, to certain forms, patterns, colors and textures. I find words and concepts inspirational. I’ve always been curious about the relationship between adornment and self-concept, and the potential impact on individual well-being, and I’m still intrigued.” @kbakermetalwork
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