Storefront Art Gallery and Event project (SAGE) – Art Is Getting Installed!

5 more beautiful art pieces installed for the Storefront Art Gallery project to promote vacant available space for lease in Oregon City. Thank you to our site sponsors Jenna Edginton , Eugenia Kelly, and Victoria Meinig. Our Artists Melissa Gannon, Holly Kroenig, Nicholas Oatman, and Lucas Nickerson. And a big shout out to Tamara Scott who has been heading up the Storefront Art Gallery and Events project for TRAG. These are funded by a metro Enhancement grant through Oregon city, and are free to building managers/owners to promote vacant retail space. Contact us if you would like more information.

The SAGE Project, Storefront Art Galleries and Events. Taking It To the Streets!

On June 25th TRAG was awarded a grant from the City of Oregon City through the Metro Enhancement Program. The project is called The Storefront Art Gallery and Events project (SAGE) and will provide a way to bring much needed focus and exposure to Oregon City as well as a number of our small local businesses. The idea is to take the ugly brown paper coverings on the storefronts of vacant retail and commercial space and turn them into works of Art. TRAG is developing a plan now to reach out to painters, photographers, and 3D artists. All artists will be compensated for their work.

The second part of the SAGE project is to hold a total of 4 pop-up events over the next year inside a vacant commercial space. A local winery, brewery, or distillery would be invited to partner with the Artists to hold a community interactive event. The SAGE project would of course benefit Oregon City in that it could transform our streets into mini art exhibits bringing tourists and visitors. Additionally, however, it can also benefit a number of local businesses including: property managers, property owners, Artists, party event planners, local wineries breweries and distilleries.

A Call for Artists will be coming out shortly with detailed information.

Taking it to the Streets! Preview of TRAG’s Potential “Storefront Art Galleries and Events”

On May 28th TRAG applied for a grant to bring artwork to the streets of Oregon City. The idea is to transform the brown paper that normally covers the storefronts of vacant space into works of Art. Artists will be compensated for their work. Additionally, the grant will include money to support 4 pop-up art events inside a vacant space to take place over the next year. Of course, TRAG will be following all the rules and regulations of social distancing as Oregon reopens. We will know if TRAG was awarded the grant money by the end of June.

If you are interested in participating in this exciting venture, please contact me at president@threeriversartistguild.com. I am looking for people that can brainstorm what kind of artwork we can offer, marketing the sites, participating with their art (all mediums will be considered), and volunteering for the artwork installation, take-down and events. I would like to hit the ground running if we are awarded the grant.

Keep your fingers crossed – and Thank you!

Trieste Andrews
President, Three Rivers Artist Guild

Oregon City Festival of the Arts Cancelled

Due to the health issues surrounding the COVID 19 virus, and in order to protect both our members and the public, the Oregon City Festival of the Arts is canceled for 2020. Stay in touch through our website to see how we will be connecting through virtual applications and smaller venues and events. Please take care of yourselves and stay well.

Trieste Andrews
President, Three Rivers Artist Guild

WE NEED YOU !

 Volunteers are needed for the Oregon City Festival of the Arts.  

TRAG is an all volunteer organization and the success of our events is because of the amazing support we receive from Volunteers. We can’t do it without you. Please consider volunteering an hour or two or even half a day if you can to the Oregon City Festival of the Arts this year – which is one our most attended and popular events. Make it a family event – and bring friends and family members to help out. We would sure appreciate it!

 Friday, Saturday and Sunday – August 9, 10 and 11.  Follow this link to sign up with the hours and duties that suit you!
 https://threeriversartistguild.com/machform/view.php?id=21391

Coming Soon: Oregon City Festival of the Arts

Oregon City Festival of the Arts logo

The Three Rivers Artist Guild is holding the 4th annual Oregon City Festival of the Arts on August 10 and 11th. The Festival is an outdoor event held on the beautiful grounds of the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center located at 1726 Washington Street in Oregon City. More than 60 Artists’ booths, all day entertainment on two stages, local food trucks, an Emerging Artists Exhibit, Children’s Hands-on Art Projects, and a Silent Auction makes this an event not to be missed. Free Admission and fun for the whole family!

Oregon City Festival of the Arts
Oregon City Festival of the Arts

Paint by Numbers Community Art Project

A dozen local artists will involve community members in a shared paint-by-number experience during the First City Celebration on July 13th from 11am-6:00pm. The project, sponsored by the Three Rivers Artist Guild with grants from the Mt Hood Territories Cultural Partnership Program and the Oregon City Rotary Club, will celebrate Oregon City and the arts. Money raised will be donated to Oregon City Schools to benefit art programs.


Artists will each be assigned letters to create a unique paint by number outline that uses up to 8 colors. People attending the First City Celebration can participate in coloring 5 sections for every $2 they donate. Once completed, the letters will be combined to create a mystery phrase that will be revealed and displayed on the Main Stage during the Celebration.

Call for Artists: 2019 Oregon City Festival of the Arts

Oregon City Festival of the Arts logo

For the fourth year, the Three Rivers Artist Guild is presenting an arts, culture and heritage event known as the Oregon City Festival of the Arts (OCFOTA) on August 10 and 11, 2019. The Festival will again be held at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive & Visitor Information Center located at 1726 Washington Street, Oregon City, OR 97045. Hours of Operation are 10-5 each day.

As artists and community leaders, our mission is to encourage and support all forms of art in Oregon City and Clackamas County. The goal of the event is to promote visual and performing artists, the heritage community, tourism groups and local food and beverage vendors to create a unique community event. This event will be free to the public.

Your point of contact is Lynda Orzen at: ocfota@threeriversartistguild.com – 503-313-0024.

If selected, the booth fee is $125 for both days. This includes your booth space (10’ x 10’) and marketing for the Oregon City Festival of the Arts.

Please note: This is an outdoor event on the grass. Although we make every effort to find the most level and suitable booth spaces, not all locations are perfectly flat. Also, there is no power available for the booths.

No more than two artists may share a booth and art must be compatible. Both must be juried in and send in separate applications and jury fees. You will share the booth fee of $125.

Important Dates to remember:

  • April 15, 2019: jury fee and application due date.
  • May 1, 2019: Jury results sent to artists.
  • June 30, 2019: $125 booth payments due.
  • August 9, 2019: Friday festival set-up
  • August 10 and 11, 2019: Oregon City Festival of the Arts

Thank you for your interest and participation.

Application for Emerging Artist Program


Oregon City Festival of the Arts

August 10-11, 2019

We are accepting up to 20 emerging artists with little or no prior experience in showing their work. 

Each new artist selected will be able to show one piece at a time in a special area at the festival. You may have two backup pieces in case your work sells.

Send your application to halimasemail@gmail.com

Remember to write Emerging Artist in the subject line.

We have a limited number of spaces so apply early!

  • Tell us your story Send us a note or a page telling us how and when you became interested in art.
  • What challenges did you have to overcome to begin pursuing art?
  • Why do you think art is important personally or for our

Communities?Any Questions? Send them to: halimasemail@gmail.com

September Artists’ Reception

Come join us for our next Artists’ Reception. Our September and October rotation features 45 artists, including artists that are brand new to the Guild and to our Gallery! Original oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings, jewelry, Etch-a-Sketch art, fabric, mixed media, ceramics and much more. Complimentary appetizers and coffee provided. Beer and wine are available for purchase. This is a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

We are located inside Singer Hill Cafe in Oregon City. We hope to see you on the 16th!

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