Free Cards Friday & Show Some Emotion Exhibit at Sixth Street Gallery

It's Free Cards Friday! Comment on this post (here at the blog or on my Facebook page) and be in the running to win some cards ~ I'll choose the winner on Monday.

SHOW SOME EMOTION

March 2010: Sixth Street Gallery presents thought-provoking work from artists throughout the nation and Canada in an exhibit that urged artists to expose their emotions: raw and elemental, intriguing and coy; shy and gentle; intense and earth-shattering.

The Show Some Emotion Show opens March 3 at Sixth Street Gallery in Vancouver, WA ~ I had the honor of Art Directing this show as well as coordinating the jury.

What a beautiful show, I can't wait to see it.

Featuring the work of:

Corey Pennington

Laurel Pollock

Sharon L. Dowis

Yisa Akinbolaji

Amy Buchheit

Katie m. Berggren

Dele Mercier

K F Kozora

Marie-Pierre Philippe-Lohezic

David Sommers

Benita Brewer

Rhoda Draws

Chuck Drumm

Richard Wall

Dorene Steggell

Robert McWilliams

Sarah Ohman-Ybarra Lopez

Catherine Harold

Susan Pemberton

Elena Morales

Andrew McGrath

Daniel Wickwire

Ray Klein

Barbara Paanakker

Lacey Kyungeun Kim

Joseph York

Dana Truesdale

I will, unfortunately, miss the Opening Reception on Friday, March 5 from 5-9pm but hope you will attend if you are local. I will return to American soil on March 6, and will plan to come see the show shortly after that.

The opening event will feature the live and beautiful music of northwest singer/songwriter Mila Polevia

Learn more at the Sixth Street Gallery website.

Enjoy!

Love & Sincerely, Katie

above images: Show Some Emotion postcard design by Sam MacKenzie

Here & Now will be on display at Show Some Emotion, as well as Flu Baby.

Free Cards Friday! Weekend Events

I have just enough energy and time to say "Hey! It's Free Cards Friday!"

Comment on this post throughout the weekend (on the Painting Motherhood Blog or on Facebook) and be in the running to WIN Free Cards! I will choose the winner on Monday.

If you are local, come see me tomorrow at da Vinci arts fair:
2508 NE Everett, Portland OregonSaturday, December 5: 10-6pm
Sunday, December 6: 10-4pm (learn more)

Or on Saturday evening at:
Sixth Street Gallery 5th Anniversary Celebration & Silent AuctionSaturday, December 5, 5-9pm105 W Sixth Street, Vancouver Washington ~ free event (learn more)

OR

Tonite at:
Living Hope Church, East Vancouver WashingtonFriday, December 4, 7-9pm 705 SE ParkCrest Avenue ~ free event


SEE why I don't have much time to write? Gotta go, dinner is burning!

Love & Sincerely, Katie

da Vinci Arts School Art Fair & Sixth Street Gallery Silent Auction and Anniversary Celebration are Coming Up

The da Vinci Arts Middle School Art Fair is Coming Up!

2508 NE Everett, Portland Oregon

Saturday, December 5: 10-6pm

Sunday, December 6: 10-4pm

I'll be pleased to present a whole new gaggle of Glass Art Charms at this event - as well as new original paintings, 8x10 prints, 12x15 Limited Edition Giclees, Holiday Cards...

This will be the fourth year of this event for me ~ and each year it gets better with a diverse arrangement of over 70 artists, an art creating area, refreshments and a raffle drawing. As well as some art from da Vinci middle school students. This is a great place to do some Holiday Shopping - my friends Jeni and Megan (http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlemamasdesigns) will also be there. As well as an artist I admire, Lisa Kaser (http://lisakaser.com/).


I'd love to see you there!

Also!

Sixth Street Gallery is having their 5th Anniversary Celebration & Silent Auction
105 W Sixth Street, Vancouver Washington
Saturday, December 5 from 5-9pm

This event features Live Music by Myles Lawrence & Joshua English, Refreshments and Wine, Raffle Prizes, Holiday Gift Items and a whole lot of exciting fun! Not to mention a Silent Auction bursting with good things.

At the gallery, I personally will have Glass Art Charms, original paintings, 8x10 prints, Holiday Cards...

I'd love to see you there, too! What a busy holiday weekend!

The Free Cards Winner for last week is Michelle! Thanks for playing!

Have a great week!

Love & Sincerely, Katie

Free Cards Friday - Grand Opening at The Uncommon Gift in Camas WA

Howdy - it's FREE CARDS FRIDAY! Comment on this posting and be in the running to receive FREE cards via mail. I will choose the winner and send the cards on Monday!

An update: Most of my brand new paintings are hanging, throughout September, at Sixth Street Gallery in Vancouver Washington http://www.sixthstreetgallery.com/.

Except the VERY newest piece Home and

You May Say I'm A Dreamer (also very new) are both hanging at The Uncommon Gift in Camas Washington - on 4th avenue.

Tonite, Friday September 25, is the Grand Opening of The Uncommon Gift from 5-8pm!

The shop also offers prints of my paintings, original art from a few local artists as well as creative and unique gift and home items from a variety of artists and locations. What a fun place to shop!

The Uncommon Gift is a gorgeous place and I'll be there for the opening in the late evening. I'd love to see you there!

Have a great day, and DON'T FORGET to comment - I'd love to send free cards to YOU!

You can always view current locations, prices and status of paintings on my Price List get there from the website http://www.kmberggren.com/ - if a painting is not shown on the Price List, that means it is no longer available.

Also, don't be afraid to ask about Layaway Options - if a piece moves you, you should have it - that's the way I feel - and I'd like to help you to own it.

Love &Sincerely, Katie

Sixth Street Gallery Opening Reception

The opening reception at Sixth Street Gallery took place last night and was a packed house! Thank you to all who came and browsed, visited and took home artwork.

I look forward to the next show!

I enjoyed showing with Angelina Marino and Joel Heidel, whose work is full of joyful and thought-provoking movement. learn more about the work of Marino & Heidel

Thank you, also, to Jen Deale who livened up the show with her talented voice and lovely music ~ I like this blurry photo of Jen at work:

Jen is also a mother of 2, and I like that shared connection.

Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my field, since the payment is pure love.
~Mildred B. Vermont

This weekend, my goal is to spend more time reading and playing with my boys, more time walking and chatting, more time baking and resting - and some time each day painting and getting work done :)

Have an inspired weekend (long, I hope)

Thank You.

Love & Sincerely, Katie

Two New 8x8s Released on Thursday - Free Cards Friday!

This is the last weekend of Summer vacation for us - I hope you had a relaxing and purposeful Summer!

It's Free Cards Friday! (Comment on this post here at the blog) or on my Facebook page


Two New 8x8 Paintings have just been added to the - 85 8x8s for $85 Collection


This week's 8x8 paintings:

In Common (left) ~ ... one day we realize that our children have taken on many of our interests, our sensitivities, our judgments, tendencies and attitudes. This becomes a wonderful opportunity to lead by example...


Love Story ~ ... wrapped up in a moment between outfits...


Also! A new product has entered the online store: Art Charms, Tiny Moments to Take Along!


See the Art Charms on Etsy here - where you may also see the 8x8s while they last!


UPCOMING EVENT! - Sixth Street Gallery Featured Artist Showing Opening Reception: Friday, September 4, 5-9pm Vancouver, Washington. Featuring live music by Jen Deale, Hors d'oeuvres, and more!


I wish you an inspired weekend, thank you for your time.

Love & Sincerely, Katie

2 New 8x8 Paintings - Upcoming Event!

Two New 8x8 Paintings have just hit the market, can you believe we've reached 66 of the 85 8x8s already?

Stay tuned for what is coming after the 8x8s are fully released...

Today's paintings up for grabs!

Three ~ ... A mother and her two children ~ both of them sleeping peacefully ~ luck does occur!

The Sleepers ~ ... There is something so pure and sweet, satisfying and nurturing about the moment of warm closeness within this small family. this painting has sold.

See the two new 8x8 paintings and the whole collection here: http://kmberggren.com/portfolio-85-85.htm

UPCOMING EVENT! Sixth Street Gallery Featured Artist Showing - Opening Reception: Friday, September 4, 5-9pm Vancouver, Washington. Featuring live music by Jen Deale, Hors d'oeuvres, and more!

I wish you an inspired day.

Love & Sincerely, Katie

2 New 8x8 paintings just released!

Good morning!

Two New 8x8 paintings have just been released into the world - Merchildren and Sentimental!

Also, I will be the Featured Artist at Sixth Street Gallery in Vancouver Washington for the month of September, beginning in an opening reception on Friday, September 4 from 5-9pm with music, food and more!

Have a wonderful day!

Love & Sincerely,

Katie