The 2023 Clark County Open Studios artists have been chosen. This year's jurors, Mark Tindle, Lisa Conway, and Mike Baggetta have selected artists to be included in Arstra's tenth annual Clark County Open Studios Tour. See examples of the artists' work. (Pictured above is the studio of Open Studios artist Jason Litts.) The 2023 Clark [...]
For the past fourteen years Artstra has occupied a good portion of my life. Now as I transition from the role of board chair and back to my studio, I want to express how thankful I am to have been a part of this collaborative effort. I am grateful for everyone who keeps the faith [...]
If you have a studio and an art-making practice that you would like to share, check out our call for artists to see if the Clark County Open Studio tour is right for you. WHO Visual artists and artisans in Clark County, working in all media WHAT Clark County Open Studios is a juried art [...]
Thanks to video production team Angela Cochran and Tony Evans, the January 8 Celebration of Poetry was recorded for all to enjoy. So, in case you missed this event or would like to see it again, you may watch it here. On January 8, 2023, 'Poetry Moves,' created by nonprofit Artstra [...]
'Poetry Moves,' created by nonprofit Artstra in partnership with C-Tran, will honor poets who have engaged, delighted, and inspired riders with poems on buses since 2016. This multifaceted celebration of poetry (a free public event) will take place Sunday, January 8, 2023, from 1–3 p.m. at Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., in downtown Vancouver. Washington [...]
Clark County Poet Laureate Armin Tolentino offers a free generative writing workshop, titled Seedlings. The workshop will take place Saturday, December 17 at Cascade Presbyterian Church from 10 - 11 am. Space is limited at this event, and RSVP is required. Recommended age is 16 and up. RSVP here.
Laurel Whitehurst passed away on November 8, 2022. This was sad news for the arts and for the community as a whole. Laurel was the true founder of the Clark County Arts Commission as well as Arts of Clark County (now Artstra) in 2010. She was a strong believer that art can change the world [...]
A special thanks to all the Clark County Open Studios artists for opening their doors, sharing their creative process, and spreading inspiration. Open Studios 2022 was a wonderful weekend reconnecting with our art community. Thank you to all our visitors that ventured out and explored Clark County for the love of art! Also, thank you [...]
From the delectably sequined mind of Pip Kennedy comes a live holiday special like no other. A little one wishes upon a star for a Christmas Miracle for their Two Dads and gets more help than they bargained for in the form of Mary Christmas: Entrepreneur, Proud Fairy, and B&B Owner. Mary moves into town, [...]
Clark County Employees not only serve our county, they also contribute to the creative and cultural community of Southwest Washington. Come visit the Rebecca Anstine Sixth Floor Gallery to visit an exhibition of photography, painting, fiber art, and mixed media on display through the end of January 2023. Participating artists include Angelina Kotchetova, Leigh Radford, [...]