The 47th Annual Celebration of Creativity Fine Art Exhibit & Sale
Thurs., March 5th – Sun., March 8th, 2026
Attention Artists: We are now accepting applications to screen for the Celebration of Creativity held in March 2026. To have your work considered for exhibition, please submit a completed application and 6-10 digital images by June 30th, 2025.
Celebrating the Arts
Since 1978
The Celebration of Creativity was started over 45 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 funding to the Beaverton School District Arts Literacy Program as part of its mission to promote local arts by supporting art education.
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, 2025.
- 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
That’s a wrap for the 46th annual Celebration of Creativity! Thank you to our generous volunteers, our incredible artists, and our supportive community for continuing to produce a truly unique event celebrating the talents of more than 100 local artists every year. We are grateful for your continued support of the arts and the Celebration of Creativity.
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For artists interested in participating in the 47th annual Celebration of Creativity to be held the first weekend of March 2026, we are now accepting applications to screen. 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 2:30 PM at the 46th annual Celebration of Creativity in Beaverton, OR, featuring regional artists of all mediums in a unique setting.
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Meet the Artist: Karen Shawcross "The natural world is my refuge and inspiration. Painting is a spiritual practice for me. Learning to truly see the wonders of the world around me and put them to paper is a blessing in my life."
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The 46th annual Celebration of Creativity Exhibit and Sale continues today from 10 AM to 5 PM at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Beaverton, with live music by pianist Ian Scarfe from 1 PM to 3 PM.
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Meet the Artist: Donna Stevens "My paintings are souvenirs of places where I`ve paused to enjoy the sights, sounds and feel of nature`s special places. In my heart, there is a very special place for trees, especially those with unique character."
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The Celebration of 100+ local artists continues through the weekend! The 46th annual Celebration of Creativity Exhibit and Sale is open today from 10 AM to 5 PM at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Beaverton with live music by harpist Jill Higgins from 10 AM to 12 PM.
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TONIGHT “Meet the Artists” reception from 7 PM to 9 PM with music by pianist Ian Scarfe
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SATURDAY Exhibit and Sale from 10 AM to 5 PM with music by pianist Ian Scarfe from 1 PM to 3 PM
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SUNDAY “Worship in the Art” at 10 AM, and the Exhibit and Sale are open from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
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Meet the Artist: Kim Rohlfing "I am a warm glass artist that loves to build a garden of glass. My pieces range from the tiniest 1 inch flowers to 5 ft full flowering dogwood trees. I create butterflies, dragonflies, mushrooms and all assortments of glass flowers. Each one of my pieces are created one petal at a time no two flowers are ever alike."
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Join us **TONIGHT!** for the 46th annual Celebration of Creativity at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Beaverton from 7-9 PM. Opening night is a festive occasion to offer the first look at the art, with live music by jazz duo Blackburn & Duthie. The Celebration of 100+ local artists continues through the weekend with a “Meet the Artists” reception on Friday evening with music by pianist Ian Scarfe, an exhibit and sale from 10 AM to 5 PM on Friday and Saturday with live music by harpist Jill Higgins and pianist Ian Scarfe, and finishing on Sunday with “Worship in the Art” at 10 AM, and the exhibit and sale open from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
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Meet the Artist: Kristi Atwood “I love the fluid movement of watercolors and the beautiful elegance and freshness of colors merging together.”
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(503) 644-2073
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