HAPPENING NOW
* Grant Applications Available Now. The Oregon Cultural Trust has approximately $13,000 available for cultural grants in Yamhill County this year. The Cultural Coalition's Cultural Project Grant Applications are available NOW. POSTMARK DEADLINE for submission is SEPTEMBER 15, 2008. If you are thinking of a cultural project (art, heritage, humanities) click on GRANTS, look at the priorities, look at the past grants, get information, fill out the application (It is up there with the GRANTS info.). September 15, 2008, will get here before you can blink. If you have a Cultural Project (art, heritage, or humanities) in mind, check out how a Cultural Coalition Grant might be just what you are looking for.
* The Cultural Campaign is gearing up: The Coalition is gearing up for the Cultural Campaign which will be launched right after Election Day 2008. Any Yamhill County organization with a cultural project and a membership/mailing list can become a Cultural Partner, thereby increasing its chances of receiving financial support from county residents. Interested parties must contact us, via this Web site, for full details before 15 September.
By late October individuals will be able to fill out a donation form - online - directing their contribution to any of the Cultural Partners.
* Newberg's Art Walk every 1st Friday and McMinnville's Art and Wine Walk every 3rd Saturday, Downtown merchants, artists and wineries collaborate to encourage the appreciation of strolling through the city, while experiencing the arts and maybe discovering a special new vintage.
* Come see the best in art, humanities and heritage that Yamhill County has to offer at the Oregon State Fair August 22-Labor Day ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, TEXTILES, CALLIGRAPHY POETRY, PROSE HERITAGE MEADOWLAKE BELGIUM HORSE DRAWN WAGONS, FOOD PRESERVATION, CAKE DECORATIONS . . .
* LAWRENCE GALLERY SHERIDAN Plein Air Group Show; Ellen Jerome, Don Bishop, Romona Youngquist, Dee Boyles, Mary Lou Epperson, Susan Faust, Steve Henderson, and Jennifer Diehl. Visit with different Plein Air artists every weekend in August!
* The McMinnville Public: Upcoming Library Events and Programs All events are FREE.
Friday, August 22 Movie for Kids 2:30 p.m. Call the Children's Room at 503-435-5559 for the title.
Friday, August 29 Movie for Kids 2:30 p.m. Call the Children's Room at 503-435-5559 for the title. Last day to turn in Summer Reading Logs!
Library will be open Sundays from 1-5 p.m. beginning September 7!
Library Book Group: The Library book discussion group meets in the Carnegie Room on the second Tuesday evening each month at 7 p.m. Registration is recommended. For more information, or to register for the group, please contact Jenny Berg at 503-435-5568.
* Newberg Public Library: Wednesday August 27, 2008 Go To Top 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Ductagami Belts
Contact: K'Lyn Hann 503.554.7732
Relax, Reuse, Recycle & CREATE! On this final day of the Young Adult Summer Reading program, we'll be making duct tape belts using a collage technique with clear duct tape and recycled comics, books, magazines, your own art work, etc. A PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH Location: Annex 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Talk It Up: Book Club for 4th and 5th Graders Contact: Korie Buerkle 503 537 0304 korie.buerkle@ci.newberg.or.us Sign up at the Children's Reference Desk for this monthly book club. Join us for a lively book talk, activities and snacks for 4th & 5th graders. Location: Austin Room
* Mysterious Light, Photography by Corey Beals; Sept. 1 - Oct. 23 Lindgren Gallery is located at Bauman Auditorium on the George Fox University campus in Newberg. Lindgren Gallery is open to the public Monday-Friday, 10AM-4PM except for school holidays. Web site
* Linfield College: McMinnville, Wednesday, September 3, 2008 8:00 pm Megan Mooney - Comedy: Megan Mooney has a relaxed and approachable comedy style has gained her instant approval with all types of audiences. Since arriving on the college scene, just a couple of years ago, Mooney has been invited to perform at over 300 colleges . . . leaving her very little time to pursue her true passion . . . which is napping on her couch. More information . . . Location: Ice Auditorium Contact: Kasey Richter
* Dayton festival: A Harvest Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, in Dayton. Local produce will be featured. For more information, call 503-864-2221. www.ci.dayton.or.us Web site
* You have got to see one of these exhibits. The Yamhill County Cultural Coalition gave a $2,500 grant last fall for an art/exhibit project inspired by the word "Nest." 21 artists participated; The exhibits and Artist Receptions are scheduled as listed:
1) At the Newberg Library, Newberg, September 3rd to 30th. This will be a mini exhibit.
2) At the Horse Radish Wine Bar, Carlton, September 4th to 30th, There will be an Artist's Reception on September 4th from 4:30-6:45 p.m.
3) Accolades Gallery, McMinnville, October 4th to 30th. There will be an Artist Reception on October 4th from 4-8 p.m.
4) Walters Cultural Arts Center, Hillsboro, November 4th to 29th. There will be an Artist Reception on November 4th form 4-8 p.m.; and October 25th at the Shield's site (Dancing Trees Sanctuary for the Arts - 19755 Kings Grade Rd.) in Newberg, an Artist Reception from 4-8 p.m.
* Linfield College: Nicholson Library Author Reading, Thor Hanson (Lecture) Wednesday, October 1, 2008 7:30 p.m. Please join us to Listen to award-winning writer and naturalist Thor Hanson speak and read from his works. Location: Nicholson Library
Contact: Susan Whyte
* Art Harvest Studio Tour: Join 39 artists as they open their studios to share their work in the 16th annual self-guided Studio Tour. Start the Tour at any studio, pick up a free catalog and buy a Tour Admission Button for $5 per adult. Children are admitted free. October 3, 4, 5 and 10, 11, 12, 2008 Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 until 6. Web site
MISSION STATEMENT
The Yamhill County Cultural Coalition's mission is to increase cultural resources and opportunities in Yamhill County.
