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.
Held annually the first weekend in March at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Beaverton, the Fine Art Exhibit & Sale provides an unmatched showcase for more than 90 established and emerging Northwest artists. We are excited to be celebrating over 40 years. The Celebration of Creativity continues to be a special gathering of artists with unique displays and high quality of work exhibited. The Exhibit & Sale will feature a variety of ceramics, fiber art, garden art, baskets, glass, jewelry, mixed media, oil, acrylic, pastel, pottery, photography, sculpture, watercolor, and wearable art – virtually something for everyone.
2025 Participating Artists
| First Name | Last Name | Mediums | Website or Social Media Link |
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| Mary Fran | Anderson | watercolor | https://www.hellopigments.com/ |
| Rebecca | Arthur | ceramics | https://rebeccaarthurart.com/ |
| Kristi P. | Atwood | watercolor | https://www.kristiatwoodartstudio.com/ |
| Cindy | Aumann | mixed media | |
| Wendy | Avner | mixed media | https://WendyAvner-Thompson/facebook |
| Kathy | Ayers | photography | |
| Mojdeh | Bahar | acrylic, watercolor | https://www.mojdehbahar.com/ |
| Laura | Bautista | fiber | https://bautistaweaving.com/ |
| Bithia | Bjurman | pastel | https://www.bithiabjurman.com/ |
| Jean | Blatner | pastel | https://www.jeanblatnerartist.com/ |
Selected Works
Bithia Bjurman “Moments of quiet beauty and fleeting connection inspire my work. Whether it’s the satisfaction of a shared meal, the charm of an unposed interaction, or the poetry of an overlooked corner of a bustling city, I aim to capture the essence of everyday experiences.”
Deborah Schneider “Many potters are designers. I am one of them. For those of us who began our profession before it became a digital process, clay offers another experience that feeds our creativity—the pleasurable act of making something with our hands.”
KD Kahoot “I intend my pieces to fully engage the senses, nudging the viewer to experience the softness of naturally- printed and dyed textiles, or to contemplate Nature’s sumptuous light and colour. Patina and texture are ever-present in my work. Imperfections celebrated.”
Sarah Fine “I create vibrant ceramic pieces and mixed media paintings that celebrate the whimsical beauty of nature. My ceramic work includes bas relief wall hangings and sculptural pieces, all bursting with color and imagination.”
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.”
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.”
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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