The opening for “Portland Comes to Astoria” was Saturday, July 11 and was a super fun weekend down at the coast. The show is open on Saturdays and Sundays through July 26. Here are some photos of the show:

Portland Comes to Astoria

Black Cat by Cynthia Lahti

Book by John Brodie, collages by Blair Saxon-Hill and painting by Kristan Kennedy

Summer Painting by Storm Tharp with work by Kristan Kennedy and Blair Saxon-Hill in background

Paintings by David Rosenak

Sylvie by Cynthia Lahti with Storm Tharp work in background

Work by John Brodie

Blair Saxon-Hill (left) and Storm Tharp (right)

Work by Timothy Scott Dalbow greets you at the door

The Line-Up

Work by Cynthia Lahti (foreground) and Blair Saxon-Hill (background)

Work by John Brodie (left) and Kristan Kennedy (right)

A long view of the gallery

For Better Living book by John Brodie

Kristan, Teryl and Sarah enjoy the opening

The Portland and Astoria Crew, left to right: Roger Hayes, Nick Knapton, Kristan Kennedy, John Brodie, Blair Saxon-Hill, Cynthia Lahti and David Rosenak
And keep an eye out for the Astoria artists that will be showing in Portland for “Astoria Comes to Portland” happening in August at 12×16 Gallery. The opening is on First Friday, August 6. Those artists are: Darren Orange, Nick Knapton, Brenda Harper, Philip Johnson, Jessica Schleif, Brandon Hoffman and Roger Hayes.