Cube Gallery

Chasing Time - Linda Womack

2009-02-07T10:06:00.001-08:00

Gallivant - Bruce Kent and Chuck Britton

2009-02-07T10:04:00.001-08:00

Beautiful Birds

2009-02-01T07:23:00.000-08:00

Gallivant - a show of travel photography by Bruce kent and Chuck Britton includes many beautiful photographs of birds. Each time I look through this show I find something new to note. The Galapagos Islands are the subject of many of the pieces in this show. The birds of Galapagos have made their presence known. Chuck and Bruce have captured some of the most intimate shots of penguins, pelicans, frigate birds and blue footed boobies I've seen yet. The show also includes other animals along with the beautiful images of their travels to Iceland, Europe, Hawaii, China and South America.
The photos come down March 1st - don't miss them.

Small Works in Wax

2008-12-08T10:23:00.000-08:00

Three Portland artists show encaustic works in small format.

The Nuts and Bolts of Assemblage

2008-12-08T10:19:00.001-08:00

The Nuts and Bolts of Assemblage

Saturday January 31st 2009 3-6pm $50
A CUBE Gallery studio Class
4136 SE Hawthorne BLVD.

Teaching the art of tools, glues, clamping and how to connect the various parts into the whole
Assemblage can include so many different types of materials, and ideas. It can be something personal such as a reliquary of arranged items of a loved one, or a collection of souvenirs from a journey. It is the balance of color and shape, the puzzle of intriguing disparate objects assembled.

You bring collected items to work with.
I also have a collection of things to share.
Please contact Cantrell at
Cantrella@pobox.com or 541-326-2272

Marketing The Artist

2008-12-08T10:03:00.000-08:00

Nationally Known Artist to Discuss Marketing Techniques

December 16th 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Marketing The Artist ·
Sculptor, DJ Garrity discusses marketing approaches for artists within
the rhythm and flow of the art market. Garrity exhibits internationally
and conducts an ongoing series of successful lectures and workshops
at museums, botanical gardens and art associations from coast-to-coast.
The artist served three tours of duty as the Sculptor-In-Residence of the
Mount Rushmore National Memorial and was included in Irish America Magazines choice of “Top 100 Irish Americans”. The two-hour lecture introduces marketing strategies designed to encourage new business opportunities for both emerging and established artists, as he discusses
a range of issues from branding an artistic presence, to the varied
challenges of generating income on both a regional and national basis.
The artist also explores the merits of an active workshop program and the organizational processes of a self-directed marketing approach that has attracted national attention. The presentation will be held at the Cube
Gallery 4136 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland (503) 805-9978. Tickets are
$18.00 at the door and advance registration is recommended. A question
and answer forum will follow the lecture. More information concerning
the artist is available at www.djgarrity.com.

Winter Classes in Encaustic and more

2008-12-01T10:26:00.000-08:00

Cube classes for Winter 2009
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Art for Artists.
This is a class for students grades 6 – 12 who make art on a regular basis and want to bring their work to the next level. We will experiment with a variety of media, learn to make and mix materials and talk about art. Kimberly Kent Ongoing $50. A month
Tuesdays 4 -7 PM Beginning January 6th

Basic Encaustic. Learn this earliest of painting mediums. Paint with pigmented beeswax. All materials provided. Kimberly Kent
$60. Tuesday January 6th 11:30 – 1:30

Encaustic Collage. Layer text, images, and color. Bring personal letters, journals, and photos. All other materials provided. Kimberly Kent
$60. Tuesday January 20th 11:30 – 1:30

Beyond Basic Encaustic. For those who have taken the basic class, come learn more techniques. Bring wood panels 11 by 14 or smaller. All other materials provided. Kimberly Kent
$60. Tuesday February 3rd 11:30 – 1:30

Make your own Encaustic Medium and Paint. Students bring 2 pounds of wax, 1/4 pound damar and three tuna cans. All other materials provided. Kimberly Kent
$ 60. February 17th 11:30 – 1:30
kimberly.kent@mac.com

Getting your book out into the world. Jill Kelly, PhD
Author of Sober Truths: The Making of an Honest Woman.
2008 Oregon Book Award finalist for literary excellence leads you through the process of getting your book printed.
Saturday February 7th 3 – 5:30. $55.
editor@aracnet.com

Calligraphy Class. Learn the art of calligraphy, all levels welcome. Penelope Culbertson (503-233-7315)
Mondays 6pm – 7pm.

Contact instructors for registration or -
info@thecubegallery.com
971-255-9599

2008-11-06T17:14:00.000-08:00

Small Works in Wax
Serena Barton

Kimberly Kent
Mandy Main

Opening reception: December 5th 5-9pm

Showing December 3rd–31st
Tuesday-Friday 11am-5pm

Saturday-Sunday 11am-3pm
(Gallery is closed on Mondays)

Classes for November 2008

2008-10-30T20:41:00.001-07:00

Class sizes are limited—please call the instructor to reserve your space.

Classes with Kimberly Kent (503.805.9978):

Schedule you own Art Party!
Get your friends together for a party in the gallery. You may bring refreshments if you like. Artist Kimberly Kent will lead your guests in the class of your choosing and each will leave with a piece of art. $25 per person, material fees vary.

Basic Encaustic classes
Learn to paint with beeswax, resin and pigments. Leave each day with a painting and a new skill.

Encaustic Painting: Learn to layer, blend scrape and fuse to create rich luminous effects. All materials provided.
Tuesday November 12th 11AM – 2PM or 5:30 - 8:30PM $50.

Encaustic Collage: Layer text, image and color. Bring personal letters, journals and photos.
All other materials provided.
Tuesday November 20th 11AM – 2PM or 5:30 - 8:00PM $50.

Acrylic or Oil Painting: Learn the basis of paint application, value, color and composition.
Mondays November 3–24 5:30 – 8 PM $200.
Wednesdays November 5–26 11AM – 2PM $200.

Studio Workshops

In this series CUBE is offering artists an evening to come work with other artists. All levels welcome. You may work on the project being offered or bring your own to work on with the group. There will be an artist working an art piece with materials available for a small fee or you may bring your own.

We have been getting lots of requests for an open studio night and look forward to some creative and supportive meetings.

Wednesdays 5:30 – 8PM, $20. per evening reservations required.
November 5th - Collage Cards
November 12th – Watercolor Painting
November 19th – Oil of Acrylic Painting
November 26th – The Hand Bound Book
December 3rd – Encaustic Mirrors
December 10th – Mixed Media Cards
December 17th – Watercolor Painting
December 24rd – Needle Felting

Classes with Listel Bjorck (818.355.2773):
Make a Book!: Learn the basic techniques of bookmaking! Assemble your drawings, photographs, thoughts, and memories into a creative book structure.
Saturday November 8th 12pm – 3pm $45. Most materials provided.
Saturday November 22nd 12pm – 3pm $45. Most materials provided.
Sunday November 23rd 12pm – 3pm $45. Most materials provided.
Call instructor to find out what you need to bring.

Classes with Penelope Culbertson (503.233.7315):
Beginning Italic Calligraphy: A four week class, $15 per class or $55 for the series.
Thursday, November 6th 5pm – 6pm.
Thursday, November 13th 5pm – 6pm.
Thursday, December 4th 5pm – 6pm.
Thursday, December 11th 5pm – 6pm.

2008-10-28T21:07:00.000-07:00

Sister Tree
Penelope Culbertson

Opening reception: November 7th 5-8pm

Showing November 7th–30th
Tuesday-Friday 11am-5pm

Saturday-Sunday 11am-3pm
(Gallery is closed on Mondays)

2008-10-03T21:23:00.000-07:00

Mask & Hat Show

Showing October 3rd–31st
Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm
(Gallery is closed on Mondays)

Opening reception: October 3rd 5-8pm

mask |mask|
noun
a covering for all or part of the face, a covering worn as a disguise, or to amuse or terrify other people.

hat |hat|
noun
a shaped covering for the head worn for warmth, as a fashion item, or as part of a uniform.

This festive show has been juried by the fabulous Alyce Cornyn-Selby.
Alyce Cornyn-Selby, called "The Mad Hatter" by the Oregonian, is the curator
of America's national Hat Museum, located in the historic Ladd-Reingold House.
Over 1,000 hats are displayed in this century-old Edwardian home just 6
minutes from downtown Portland--"the quirkiest attraction in Oregon."

www.thehatmuseum.com
www.ihittheroad.com
www.justalyce.com

Classes for October 2008

2008-10-03T20:44:00.000-07:00

Class sizes are limited—please call the instructor to reserve.

Classes with Kimberly Kent (503.805.9978):
Basic book binding: Create a hand-bound journal to use as a sketchbook, photo album or to record your thoughts. All materials provided.
Saturday October 18th 11am – 2pm $50.

Encaustic Painting: The direct approach. All materials provided.
Tuesday October 14th 11am – 2pm $50.
Wednesday October 15th 6pm – 8:30pm $50.
Saturday October 11th 11am – 2pm $50.

Encaustic Collage: Layer text, image and color. Bring personal letters, journals and photos. All other materials provided.
Tuesday October 21st 11am – 2pm $50.
Wednesday October 22nd 6pm – 8:30pm $50.
Saturday October 11th 2:30pm – 5:30pm $50.

Acrylic or Oil Painting: Learn basics of paint application, value, color and composition.
Mondays October 6th & 13th 5:30pm – 8pm $200.
Wednesdays October 8th & 29th 11am – 2pm $200.

Classes with Penelope Culbertson (503.233.7315):
Beginning Italic Calligraphy: A five week class.
Starting Tuesday, October 14th 6pm – 7pm. $15 per class or $70 for the series.

Classes with Shannon Bodie (503.542.3551):
Photo Restoration & Retouching using Photoshop CS3: Learn
techniques to professionally correct your photos. Bring your own for use in class, then leave with corrected file(s) on CD.
Thursday, October 9th 11am – 2pm, or 6pm – 8:30pm $50.
Thursday, October 23rd 11am – 2pm, or 6pm – 8:30pm $50.

Photo Colorization & Tinting using Photoshop CS3: Learn techniques to add or change color in your photos. Bring your own for use in class, then leave with colorized file(s) on CD.
Thursday, October 16th 11am – 2pm, or 6pm – 8:30pm $50.
Thursday, October 30th 11am – 2pm, or 6pm – 8:30pm $50.

Book design: Free introductory class to discuss your book design project. We want to learn about your book and help customize an ongoing workshop.
Thursday, October 23rd 6pm – 9pm.

2008-09-01T22:33:00.000-07:00

Change +

Cube Gallery invites artists to share their view on the positive side of change in politics and our world.

Featuring work by:

Jacquelyn Bond, watercolor

www.jacquelynbond.com

Marc Jordan, painting

Showing September 5th–30th

Opening reception
September 5th 5-8PM

2008-08-17T15:27:00.000-07:00

Call to Artists

CUBE Gallery is currently seeking submissions for our 2009 show season.

Artists interested in showing as a feature artist at CUBE are requested to submit their show concept for consideration. Shows will open on the first Friday of each month. We are accepting submissions through October 2008.

Submission requirements:
Please send the following to:

CUBE Gallery
4136 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214

3-5 images. These may be 4 by 6 photographs or jpegs 4 by 6 inches at 300dpi.
An artists statement and bio.
A letter describing your concept for your show.
If your work can not hang on a wall include photos of your display system.
SASE if you want any materials returned.

2008-08-13T00:51:00.000-07:00

Caliente

Cube Gallery celebrates summer’s heat and vivid hues with a collection of HOT works in oil, encaustic and photography.

Showing August 16 – 31

Opening reception
August 16 5-8PM

2008-08-11T01:47:00.000-07:00

CUBE Classes are here . . .

Have you heard about the ancient medium of encaustic painting and wanted to give it a try? What about drawing or journal making? Maybe you have an idea for a book, but would like to have a professional designer guide you in preparing your book for on-demand printing.

Well, you’re in luck! New CUBE classes are starting this Fall. Please review the listings below and message info@thecubegallery.com for more information. Don’t see a class listed you would like to take? Please message us with your class wish-list. Since CUBE gallery is on the cozy side, we will be keeping class size small and customizing to meet student interests.

Cube classes for September 2008

New Calligraphy Class—Five Week Series: Starting Sept. 15th, and continuing Mondays 6pm – 7pm, instructor: Penelope Culbertson. This class focuses on Italic Lettering. Beginning with pen and ink, then advancing to the use of large pens and brushes. Additional instruction for using Italic as a handwriting for those interested. There is no previous experience necessary and all supplies are provided. Cost is $15 per class or $70 for the series. Please register by emailing Penelope at culbertfam@aol.com, or by calling her at 503-233-7315.
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Basic book binding: Create your own hand bound journal to use as a sketchbook, photo album, or to record your thoughts. All materials included.
Wednesday, September 10th: 11am – 2pm. Instructor: Kimberly Kent.
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Basic Drawing: For all you artists out there who have never taken a drawing class, or just need to brush up.
Bring a large sketchpad, several weights of pencils, a kneaded eraser, and some charcoal. All other materials provided.
Session I basics of line and shape. Tuesday, September 16 6-8:30PM $50. Session II form and depth. Tuesday, September 23 6-8:30 PM $50. Session III materials playshop. Tuesday, September 30 6-8:30 PM $50. Instructor: Kimberly Kent.
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Basic Encaustic: Learn this earliest of painting mediums. Leave each day with a painting and a new skill.

Encaustic Painting, the direct approach. All materials provided.
Tuesday, September 23 11 - 2 $50. Wednesday, September 24 6-8:30PM $50.
Encaustic Collage. Layer text, images, and color. Bring personal letters, journals, and photos.
All other materials provided.
Tuesday, September 30 11 -2 $50. Instructor: Kimberly Kent.

More classes coming soon!

2008-08-10T09:26:00.000-07:00

Call to Artists

mask [mask]
noun
1. a covering for all or part of the face, in particular
2. a covering worn as a disguise, or to amuse or terrify other people.

hat [hat]
noun
a shaped covering for the head worn for warmth, as a fashion item, or as part of a uniform.

CUBE Gallery is currently seeking submissions for our first juried show of masks and hats. Artwork submitted should be either wearable or otherwise follow the theme. Works sold as wearable must be well constructed and durable.
All works will arrive at the gallery ready to display. Work that is not able to hang should include a means of display. All work will be priced for sale, the gallery will retain a 35% commission.

Works will by juried by the fabulous Alyce Cornyn-Selby.
Alyce Cornyn-Selby, called "The Mad Hatter" by The Oregonian, is the curator
of America's national Hat Museum, located in the historic Ladd-Reingold House.
Over 1,000 hats are displayed in this century-old Edwardian home just 6
minutes from downtown Portland—"the quirkiest attraction in Oregon."

www.thehatmuseum.com
www.ihittheroad.com
www.justalyce.com

Submission requirements:
Please send the following to
CUBE Gallery
4136 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214
www.thecubegallery.com

3-5 images. These may be 4 by 6 photographs or jpgs 4 by 6 inches at 300dpi.
An artist statement
A check for $20. payable to CUBE Gallery
If your work can not hang on a wall include photos of your display system.
SASE if you want any materials returned.

Timeline:
Submissions due September 6, 2008
Replies e-mailed September 23, 2008
Intake of artwork September 24-30, 2008
Show opens October 3, 2008
Opening reception October 3, 2008 6-9 PM
Show closes October 31, 2008
Unsold works picked-up November 1-2 and November 4-6.

2008-07-01T03:06:00.000-07:00

Nature Cubed

CUBE gallery’s grand opening show takes a look at nature’ beauty and variety.

Showing July 6th – August 14th

Opening reception
July 6th 5-9PM