April at Blue Sky

All Things Wonderfully “Photo” at Blue Sky

As the tides turn, we anxiously seek out opportunities to find renewed purpose in our daily lives. In an exchange of thoughts with one of our Blue Sky Artists living across the world – exchanges steeped in global concerns like war, climate change, the economy, and Covid that have provided common ground like no other time in history – her words were an important reminder of gratitude and resilience, and well, purpose…“We are lucky to have culture, art, photography, interests and also a stable life, for the moment, at least!”

Exhibitions at Blue Sky in April

 

Critical Mass 2021 Exhibition: Federico Estol’s Shine Heroes/Héroes del Brillo) comes to Blue Sky

Image © Federico Estol

Uruguayan photographer, Federico Estol, was chosen by our Exhibition Committee from Photolucida’s 200 Critical Mass finalists of 2021 for a solo show at Blue Sky! Estol will travel to Portland in April to partake in Photolucida portfolio reviews and to deliver an Artist Talk at the gallery. Get a preview of Estol’s work by visiting his website or checking out a video of his Heroes project. You can also read more about Photolucida’s Critical Mass program.

Melissa Ann Pinney brings Signals & Mysteries: Photographs from Chicago Public Schools to Blue Sky

Image © Melissa Ann Pinney

Chicago-based photographer, Melissa Ann Pinney, tackles the tough and admirable subject of today’s teens, as she captures their relationships and emerging identities with the backdrop of a complicated world. Pinney will travel to Portland for the exhibition opening on April 9 and deliver an Artist Talk that afternoon in the gallery. Visit Pinney’s website to learn about this project and others.

 

2022 PNW Drawers Exhibition

Congratulations to our newest round of Pacific Northwest Drawers Artists! From nearly 200 submissions, our esteemed jurors, Dru Donovan and Efraim Zelony-Mindell, chose 58 artists whose photographic work represents a range of styles and themes and celebrates regional creativity. Work will be available for viewing in the gallery from April 2022 through March 2023 and on our website. New & exciting this year – you can purchase Drawers prints directly from the website! Opening Reception, Fri. April 8, from 5 -7 PM. We hope you’ll join us and bring your friends! The exhibition will also premiere on YouTube.

 

April Events at Blue Sky

 

Image Courtesy of James Aikman

  • Opening for 2022 PNW Drawers Fri. April 8 @ 5 -7 PM + YouTube Live.

  • Opening for April Exhibitions, Sat. April 9 @ 11 AM

  • Artist Talk with Melissa Pinney at Blue Sky - Sat. April 9 @ 12 PM.

  • Artist Talk with Federico Estol at Blue Sky - Wed. April 20 @ 6 PM.

& More…

 

Yes, it’s true! After a few years, Photolucida’s Portfolio Walk returns and is open to the public!

Come see 75 emerging and established photographers who will show their work to the public. Plus, new this year: Photobook Fair! Browse and purchase photo-books from a number of reputable independent publishers. Multiple artists will be present for book signings! Portland Art Museum, Fields Ballroom Thurs. April 21 from 6-9 PM.

****Photolucida is also looking for volunteers for their April Events****

Interested in learning what goes on behind the scenes in a Portfolio Reviews Event? Volunteer at Photolucida in Portland April 21st-23rd and be part of the inner workings that make such an event possible! Shifts might include helping check participants in, helping make sure the Reviewing Room runs smoothly, or helping with the Portfolio Walk/Photobook Fair event at the Portland Art Museum! Check out: www.photolucida.org

Photolucida loves their volunteers and they look forward to hearing from you! info@photolucida.org

 

Blue Sky / Sitka Center for Art & Ecology 2021 Artists in Residence share their work!

  • Kelda Van Patten offers a look into the work inspired from her time at Sitka Center during fall 2021. Take a look at this new work, now featured on our website’s online exhibitions.

  • Mike Vos will share his project that came out of his fall 2021 residency in the great outdoors - with an exhibition on our Library Wall, coming in May 2022.

Image © Mike Vos

In late April the application will open for the 2022 Blue Sky / Sitka Center for Art & Ecology Residency Opportunity. If you qualify as a “Blue Sky Alum” – having been in the PNW Drawers or had a solo exhibition – you can apply! Keep your eyes peeled. In the meantime, learn more about our fabulous partnership with Sitka.

Image © Kelda Van Patten

 

Acquisition of Books!

We have had the good future to acquire more than 150 significant photo-history books from Charles Hartman Gallery as the business winds down, adding more depth and breadth to our own collection. Slowly but surely we’re accessioning these books for your reading and research pleasure. Visit our library to see the additions and take home a few freebies while you’re at it!

 

Seeking Gallery Sitters!

We’re looking for reliable folks who love photography, are excited to talk up Blue Sky, can check-in visitors and answer basic questions about exhibitions and programs. We’re looking for a weekly commitment for a 2-hour shift.

If you’re interested and available for one of the following shifts, please click here and fill out our volunteer application.

  • Wednesdays: 3 - 5 PM (except the first Wednesday of the month, when we are closed for install)

  • Thursdays: 12 - 2 & 3 - 5 PM (except the first Thursdays of the month, when we are closed for install)

  • Saturdays: 3 - 5 PM

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