In this space, I prefer to offer an inspirational message to you, the membership: “Art Washes away from the Soul the Dust of Everyday Life.” -Pablo Picasso As your new president, I started on July 1st by hosting a fundraiser. … Continue reading →
Incoming II President Heida Bruce, a recent transfer from San Francisco, introduced a new event to the II Portland calendar–a special sale and brunch in Heida’s Raleigh Hills garden. Some twenty-five II members, their students, and other guests, attended. The … Continue reading →
Our chapter celebrated its 55th anniversary in December with a luncheon where honored guests included the new Consul General of Japan Kojiro Uchiyama, his wife, Karen Uchiyama and Donald Jenkins, curator emeritus of Asian art for the Portland Art Museum. … Continue reading →