Oregon Art Beat

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Check out his story and more on a new episode of Oregon Art Beat tonight at 8 p.m. on OPB TV!

Sculptor and puppet maker Scott Foster has worked with studios like @LAIKAStudios to create unforgettable characters for films like "Coraline." But at home with his chickens and his workshop, he dives into his own creative process for his distinctive personal work.

View their full story here and to see them as part of a new episode of Oregon Art Beat, tune in this Thursday at 8 p.m. on OPBtv. opb.org/article/2023/0…

Hula instructor Akiko Colton spends her day living and breathing the ancient Hawaiian dance known as hula in her Eugene studio. Colton shares that love of hula with her students at Halau Hula o Na Pua o Hawaii Nei.

Hālau Hula O Nā Pua O Hawai'i Nei is a hula school based out of Eugene, Oregon. Instructor Akiko Colton is committed to creating a space that teaches Hawaiian culture through hula dance. My story for @OPB and @OPBArtBeat! opb.org/article/2023/0…

The demolition of the Roseway Theater in Northeast Portland is under way. The iconic 330-seat theater survived movie megaplexes, device-based social media and online home streaming, but succumbed to an electrical fire in August. By @Steventonthat: opb.org/article/2022/1…

We are about to begin our 24th season on OPB! Broadcasts premiere is this Thursday night October 6th, and you can also watch anytime on watch.opb.org.

Sadé DuBoise tells the stories of Black women, creating powerful portraits against a backdrop of Oregon landscapes. Her piece "The Collective Mourn" was part of the Black Lives Matter Artist Grant Exhibition at @jsmauo, @Portland_State, and was recently acquired at @PDXArtMuseum

Another Art Beat season has come to a close, but don't worry! We are all busy working on bringing you more stories about artists from all across the state! Here's a sneak preview of what we're working on over the summer!

Read @Steventonthat's story here: opb.org/article/2021/1…

Read @jeradwalker 's story here: opb.org/article/2021/0…

Such excellent news! Congratulations to all of the amazing journalists at @OPB !

The @HollywoodTheatr is hosting the inaugural Cine/SEEN film festival today! The one-night-only event will feature six short films by BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and women filmmakers alongside some stand-up comedy sets. My story for @OPB! opb.org/article/2022/0…

The new Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in downtown Beaverton is about to fulfill a longtime request from residents: Build a central venue to enjoy arts and culture. opb.org/article/2022/0…

Check out their story here or tonight on Oregon Art Beat at 8 p.m. opb.org/television/pro…

One night each week, skaters from all over the city transform the 115-year-old Oaks Park Skating Rink into a world of jam skating, where all are welcome to learn how to get a beat!

Catch her full story here! opb.org/article/2022/0…

Happy #NationalPizzaDay! Meet LeBrie Rich, a Portland felt artist who teaches workshops on creating felt pizza! 🍕