Presented by Clackamas Federal Credit Union
Hopkins Demonstration Forest will host its first-ever Forest of Arts Event, presented by Clackamas Federal Credit Union, on Saturday, October 12 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) thru Sunday, October 13 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.). This free eventis a unified collaboration with ThreeRivers Artist Guild — featuring several components, including an indoor juried art show and sale, outdoor demonstrations of forest-related art forms, installations made from natural materials of woods, and hands-on activities for attendees of all ages. The event is located at: Hopkins Demonstration Forest at 16750 S. Brockway Road in Oregon City.
“We are excited to be part of this arts festival and look forward to seeing the passion of local artists on display,” said Luke McMurray, Marketing Manager of Clackamas Federal Credit Union. “This event brings the beauty of nature and our local communities together in a special way.”
Art for the event can take many forms, ranging from painting and sculpture to wood turning/carving and basketry. Artists are encouraged to use logging slash or native vegetation in some of their works. They will be instructed when and where to harvest those materials responsibly at Hopkins.
The Three Rivers Artist Guild has about 100 members in Clackamas County and scattered throughout the metro area. Guild member Lynda Orzen, an Oregon City resident, is helping with the event planning. She noted that artists are being recruited through the guild newsletter and Clackamas County Arts Alliance. Orzen stated, “My hope is that event attendees will grasp a better understanding of what sustainable forestry can be, and what we have in our back yard.”
Founded more than two decades ago, Hopkins is a 140-acre non-profit woodland where hundreds of school children spend a few hours or a few days each year to learn about native plants and trees, wildlife, soils and more. Tree farmers visit to examine test plots in sustainable forestry. Some of the adult visitors are from foreign nations who stop during their U.S. tours.
“This event is an opportunity for the public to enjoy the beauty and uniqueness that are encompassed right in the local community — spurring both learning and fun from nature itself,” said Mike Bondi, Hopkins board chairman.
There will be space in Forest Hall at Hopkins for a dozen artist booths to show and sell works. Additional artisans or crafters will set up in the forest’s equipment shop, while other art and installations may be found scattered about the forest. Facilitating creative thinking — the forest provides limitless borders allowing the artists to think outside the box while they delve themselves into nature.
About Hopkins Demonstration Forest
Hopkins Demonstration Forest is owned by the not-for-profit Forests Forever, Inc., and located about 10 miles south of Oregon City including a road and trail system (5 miles) that allows access to a majority of the property; with a few developed indoor and outdoor facilities amidst a forest that is managed to provide a sustainable supply of wood (timber) products, and a variety of compatible educational and recreational activities.
Forest of Arts is an event focused on attracting new audiences to the forest, as well providing existing audiences with a new opportunity to learn about and enjoy Hopkins. To learn more, please visit http://www.demonstrationforest.org/.
About Three Rivers Artist Guild
Three Rivers Artist Guild is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting an exchange of information about all types of art and to promote mutual support, encouragement, and education for all its members. The Guild’s emphasis is to serve as a professional liaison to the public, galleries, businesses, and art agencies. This mission is accomplished by encouraging and facilitating the establishment of training programs, disseminating information about sources of material and equipment, exposing member’s art to the public, publishing a monthly newsletter, and by serving as a center of information about members, galleries, interior designers, other interested groups and the general public. To learn more, please visit http://www.threeriversartistguild.com/
About Clackamas Federal Credit Union
Clackamas Federal Credit Union (Clackamas) is a not-for-profit, financial cooperative open to membership for people who live, work, worship, or attend school in Clackamas County, Ore. Branches in Oregon City, Milwaukie, Canby, Molalla, Sandy and West Linn have been helping members achieve their financial goals since 1957.
100 percent not-for-profit and 100 percent member-owned, Clackamas’ mission is to help members succeed, working tirelessly to provide personal service and unique savings that can’t be found at national banks. To learn more, please visit www.clackamasfcu.org.
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