Oregon Art Beat — Portland Opera Studio Artists, Painter Eva Speer, Painter Arvie Smith aired February 21, 2008

Episode 921

Portland Opera Studio Artists: Members of the Portland Opera Studio Artists program are young opera singers who are starting their careers. Their internships with the Portland Opera provide a bridge from the conservatory to the professional world. In Portland for a season, the vocalists receive instruction and participate in community outreach.; Read More and Watch this story

Painter Eva Speer: She used to paint figuratively. But now emerging artist Eva Speer draws inspiration from nature, including Forest Park, for some of her abstract paintings.; Read More and Watch this story

Painter Arvie Smith: Arvie Smith's paintings are not only bold and colorful, but also challenging. Arvie says he doesn't paint, but rather tells stories. As an African American whose great-grandmother grew up as a slave, Arvie's work challenges us with the struggle and pain of the African American experience. Arvie's main gig is as an instructor at PNCA. Additionally, he gives back to the community by sharing his talents of painting and teaching with at risk youth.; Read More and Watch this story

Funding provided by:: Additional Support Provided By:
U.S. Bank
The Jackson Foundation
The Roundhouse Foundation
Fran and John von Schlegell