Join us on Saturday, October 4 for a very special event. Sandy Tilcock will talk about her letterpress broadsides and some of her featured poets and artists will offer readings and discussions of their work. Joining us are poets Kim Stafford, Lucie Carmin, and Patrick Tilcock and artists Margot Voorhies Thompson, Susan Lowdermilk.

Explore composition and the creation of a personal visual vocabulary with internationally known artist, Jonathan Talbot. Explore collage without liquid adhesives and the "paperless" transfer of printed and photocopied images. Other subjects to be covered include selecting tools and materials, efficient studio setups, preparation of substrates, collage-making shortcuts, archival concerns, framing of finished works, and more. Additional information and registration form here.

The works of artist Jonathan Talbot have been exhibited at the National Academy and the Museum of Modern Art in New York and are included in museum collections in the U.S, and Europe. See more of Jonathan’s work here.

23 Sandy Gallery is a member of Portland’s Central Eastside Arts District. That means the gallery is open every First Friday of the month from 6-9 p.m. Pick up a map at the gallery for more First Friday openings or check www.firstfridayart.com.