Festival of the Arts - Acknowledgements

2009 Festival Steering Committee

Co-Chairs Festival 2009: Tris Denton & Lois Suwol
Festival Advisors: Dee Denton, Malcolm Mathes, Joan Sappington, Sandy Hageman, Andrew Edwards
Special Exhibit: Cutting Edges: Contemporary Mosaic Art, Lynn Adamo & Kath Jones Co-Curators; Sandy Hageman & Marabee Bertelsen, Special Exhibit Co-Chairs
Visual Arts Open Show/Artist Registration: Jan Rimerman, Curator
Artist's Vision Juried Exhibit: Lisa Wiser, Curator
Fine Arts Craft Faire - George Rogers Park: Sharon Geraci, Curator; Sally Hedman, Assistant Curator; Patricia Rogers, Assistant
Food Faire at George Rogers Park: Beth Corey, Coordinator
Wine & Beer Pavilion: Jerry Wheeler, Coordinator
Entertainment: Dan Schauffler, Music Curator; Kellie Johnson, Assistant
Sign & Banner Coordinator: Shawn Hickox
Lake Oswego Visual Arts Chronicle Exhibit: Tom Carey, Curator
Education Program, Hands On Art: Katie Brink, Curator
Missoula Children's Theatre: Jan Wirtz, Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation Department
Kid's Day: Jan Wirtz, Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation Department
Services and Facilities Coordinator: Nina Dodd
Hospitality Co-Chairs: Bonnie Cartwright, Karen Crist, Brett Palmquist
Opening Night Reception Chair: Bonnie Cartwright
Artist Reception Chair: Laurlie Joyce
Sales Office Coordinator: Mary Holstein
Plant & Garden Coordinators: Sharon Axtell, Cheryl Denton
Festival Coordinator: Diane Englert
Registration: Dee Denton
Friends of the Festival Membership Coordinator: Jackie MacGregor
Marketing & Media: Schuster Media, Tiffany Schuster
Merchant Arts Partnership Program (MAPP): Carmen Stuart, Yvette Weeks
Blue Ribbon Sponsor Coordinator: Jackie MacGregor
Finance Committee: Malcolm Mathes & Don Irving, Co-Chairs, Chuck Pollak, Jackie MacGregor, Tris Denton, Mike Denton, Dee Denton, Joan Sappington, Lois Suwol
Information Booth Coordinator: Julie Stoltz
Hotel Liaison: Beverly Meehan
Arts Council of Lake Oswego Liaisons: Cheryl Brock, Executive Director; Susan Bitzer, Program Manager
City of Lake Oswego Liaisons: Jane Heisler, Public Affairs Director; Bonnie Hirshberger, Citizen Information Coordinator
Set Up And Take Down Crew: Jerry Koll, coordinator; Jeff Clinkscales, Malcom Mathes
Hands on Art: Steve Schiefelbein
Booth Sitting Volunteer Coordinator: Fran Laird
At Large Members: Michelle LeGros, Malcolm Mathes
Office Supervisor: Diane Englert
Administration Assistant: Holly Weick
Lakewood Center for the Arts Director: Andrew Edwards
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2009 Special Acknowledgements:
Advertising Design: Susan Brown, Marketing & Advertising Design
Festival Program: Lake Oswego Review, Brian Monihan
Festival Signage: Chili Pepper Signs/Shawn Hickox
Computer Entry Coordinator: Dan Hallberg and Diane Englert
Set-up Coordinators: Malcolm Mathes, Jim Sanders, Jeremy Hakala, Jerry Koll, Jeff Clinkscales
Opening Night Reception Committee: Bonnie Cartwright, Nicolle Landau, Jean Davis, Steve & Linda Dietz, Dianne & Richard Santee
Opening Night Reception Special Thanks: Lakewood Center Associates, Seven Corners Cycles
Entryway and patron reception floral arrangements: Fusion - The Art of Flowers, Inc.
Festival Shuttle: Lake Oswego School District and Laidlaw Transportation
Festival In House Promotion: Palisades Marketplace, Wizer's Oswego Foods
After Show Cleanup: Steve Coury and Lake Oswego High School Football Team
Survey: Noel Klein
Registration and Office Assistance: Tris Denton, Jeanne Denton, Cheryl Denton, Jeanette Garner, Kellie Johnson, Kristin Johnson, Linda Mathes, Linda Buergel, Kathe Kopet, Barb Greise, Wana Mauer

Special Exhibit Credits:
Co-Curators: Lynn Adamo & Kath Jones
Artists Committee: Mark Brody & Lisa Strout
Planning Committee Members: Sandy Hageman & Marabee Bertelsen, Co-Chairs; Joan Sappington; Andrew Edwards; Lois Suwol; Susan Brown; Tiffany Schuster; Malcolm Mathes
Juried Exhibit Jurors: Steve Aimone, Sophie Drouin, Sonia King
Art used in special exhibit promotion: Original mosaic art created by Jo Braun, Irina Charny, Lynne Chinn, Kim Emerson, Rhonda Heisler, Sonia King, Dugald MacInnes, Kimberly Schonfeld, Diana Stevens
Education Display Graphics: Lynn Adamo
Historical Material: JeanAnn Dabb, PhD, Art History, University of Mary Washington, Fredricksburg, VA
Architectural Mosaics Slide Show: Denny Nkemontoh
Special Exhibit - Artists Reception: Crowne Plaza Portland-Lake Oswego
Special Acknowledgements: Denny Nkemontoh, JeanAnn Dabb, The Oregon Potters Association, Realty Trust Office - Lake Oswego, Kurt Herman, Buddies Flowers, Karyn Damrach, Kim Emerson, Cathy Tippin, Terry Nicholls, Lynne Chinn, Kaye Iverson, Heidi Lay, Sandy Arbogast, Janie VanDomelen, Kim Schonfeld, Luz Mack-Durini, Susan Crocenzi, Shelley Lebel, Richard Davis, April Petersen, Tam Hurlburt, Kelly Knickerbocker, Susan Jeffreys, Jo Braun, Ray Coffey

Artist's Vision Juried Exhibit Credits:
Curator: Lisa Wiser
Artist's Vision Juror: George Broderick
Juror Preparation: Judy Westwood, Bailey Westwood
Juried Exhibit Volunteers: National Charity League - Lake Oswego Chapter - Deanna Barnes and Jody Krogh, Coordinators

Youth Artist Exhibits:
Education Curator: Katie Brink
Elementary Art Literacy Exhibit Co-Curators: Suzanne Slauson & Joanne Bartlett
Junior High School Art Exhibit Co-Curators: Marilyn Katcher & Louise Levin
High School Art Exhibition Jurors: Heather Chrisman and Pat Vessely
Clay Day Chair: Steve Schiefelbein
Volunteers/High School Art Show Curators: Emily Eddy, Devin Lucid, Kellie Arceneaux, Emily Liu and Sarah Leavitt, National Charity League Lake Oswego Chapter, Lake Oswego High School Ceramics Department
Awards:  Georgie's Clay; Art Media
Education In-Kind Donations: Georgie's Clay; Art Media
Student Artist Reception: Safeway Food and Drug

Open Show Credits:
Curator: Jan Rimerman
Open Show Jurors: Jennifer Zika, Photographer / Portland Art Museum Rental Sales Gallery; Dyanne Locati, Artist / Instructor
Open Show Registration: Mary Burgess, Tom Willing, Pam Leland, Dave Leland, Kyle Leland, Colin Leland, Megan Fulton, Amy Markovich, Audre Bratcher, Jackie MacGregor, Karen Crist, Sonja Donnelly, Bill Donnelly, Dee Denton, Joan Sappington, Wana Maurer, Lois Suwol, Sandy Evans, Chris Lewis,  Alex Lewis, Brian Lewis, Maud Durland, Mary Holstein, Patty Kincaid, Paul Taylor, Joanne Taylor, Susan Gorrie, Bill Polly, Gayle Campbell, Ed Frankel, Joann Frankel, Liz Kenney, Thula Edwards, Nancy Bridgeford, Hank Dietz, Karen Whittle, Danielle Swaser, Kay Schmidt, Maud Durland, Stan Martin, Kathy Martin, Kathy Raffety, Sally Cohen, Lou Cohen, C.J. Worlein, Abbie Davies
Framer: Bryan Grimes, Frame of Mind
Open Show Curator Assistants: Brittany Shelton, Anthony Breitenbach
Student Curators: Danielle Stone, Amanda Grisham, Marisa Baker, Andrew Taylor, Jeff Rogers, Kristin Taylor, Brandyn Callahan, Andrea Fisher, Anna Owen, Lindsey Carver, Alex Yett, Brittany Brun, Samantha Hounslow, Makenzie Bittinger, Jordan Carroll, Alexander Carsh, Cassie Carter, Lindley Hess, Kirsti Johnson, Brian Kerr, Roxanne Raye, Spencer Moyle, Steven Davidson, Daniel Lechtenstein
Show Cards Coordinator: Pam Leland
Artist Reception Chair: Laurlie Joyce
Artist Reception Committee: Jan Rimerman, Pat Blossom, Ed Blossom, Jeannie Denton, Michael Denton, Grace Wygal, John Paul Bish, Lakewood Center Associates
Artist Reception Catered By: Wizer's Lake Grove Market
Open Show Plants & Trees: Dennis' 7 Dees Landscaping and Garden Centers - Lake Oswego; Brian Smith, Fusion, The Art of Flowers, Inc. - Lake Oswego

The Lake Oswego Visual Arts Chronicle - An Invitational Exhibit:
Chair/Curator: Tom Carey
Committee: Marilyn Davis, Curtis Finch - advisor, Susan Frohnmayer, Jean Gale, Kerry Montgomery - advisor, Theresa Andreas O'Leary, Molly Reeves, Bonnie Schlieman - Arts Council Board Member
Arts Council of Lake Oswego: Cheryl Brock, Executive Director; Susan Bitzer, Program Manager
Chronicle Awards Judges: Richard Bloom, Maud Durland, Matthew Gerber, Gene Gill, Linda Terhark, Trudy Wolf Jacobs, Jean Davis, Barbara Thompson
Printing Services: Lake Oswego Blue Print Inc.
Floral Display: Lamb's Palisades Market

Merchants Arts Partnership Program (MAPP):
Coordinators: Carmen Stuart, UPS Stores; Yvette Weeks, Oswego Verdi Interior Landscaping; Bev Meehan, Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Lake Oswego; Dee Denton
MAPP Gift Trees Created by: Downtown Business District Association, Designed by Yvette Weeks
Acknowledgments: Patty Zimmerman, Gay Adams, Betsy's Pet Sitting, Chrisman's Framing, Crowne Plaza Portland - Lake Oswego, Fairfield Inn and Suites, The Grand Papery, Graham's Stationery, Grimm's Fuel, Haberdashers, Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Lake Oswego, Lake Oswego Jewelry, Lake Oswego Review, Lakeshore Inn, Oswego Verdi Interior Landscaping, Phoenix Inn, Play Boutique, Port City Pasta, The UPS Store, Urban Zen, US Bank - Lake Oswego Branch, Volero Salon

Facilities Acknowledgements:
Roger Shepherd, Department of Public Works, City of Lake Oswego, Festival Shuttle and Parking Map; Lake Oswego School District; Allied Waste Management Services of Lake Oswego; Honey Bucket Sanitation; Laidlaw Education Services, Shuttle Service; Oregon State Protection Services

Park Activities:
Fine Arts Craft Faire: Sharon Geraci, Curator; Sally Hedman, Assistant Curator; Patricia Rogers, Assistant; Fran Laird, Booth Sitter Coordinator; Gail Schaffer, Shaffer Fine Art, Awards Juror
Fine Arts Craft Faire Artist Selection Jury: Dyke Vandenburgh, Vandenburgh Jewelers; Gail Schaffer, Shaffer Fine Art; Ruth Armitage
Food Faire Curator: Beth Corey, Coordinator  
Music & Entertainment Curator: Dan Schauffler; Kellie Johnson, Assistant
Sign & Banner Coordinator: Shawn Hickox
Kids Day in the Park Acknowledgements: Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department, The PLAY Boutique, Oaks Amusement Park
Missoula Children's Theatre: Jan Wirtz
Kid's Day in the Park Coordinator: Jan Wirtz

Information Booth Coordinator: Julie Stoltz
Information Booth Volunteers: National Charity League: Deanna Barnes, Jody Krogh, Patty Zebrowski, Stephanie Wolfram, Michelle Kelly, Emilee Kelly, Stephanie Knecht, Caitlin Knecht, Jackie Manz, Veronica Manz, Sylvie Misell, Annie Misell, Corinne Strauser, Catherine Strauser, Patti Ingram, Madison Ingram, Katie Ferris, Emily Ferris, Kisa Nantz, Taylor Nantz, Elizabeth Gaar, Emily Gaar, Kelsi Schatz, Mary Schatz
Gallery of Giving: Marc Baker, Jeff Clinkscales
Sound for Park Activities: Stew Dodge
Survey: National Charity League
Volunteer/Vendor Parking: Hallinan School
Tent Rentals: Brynn Denny - The Party Place
Wine and Beer Tent: Jerry Wheeler
Wine Title Sponsor: Odom - Southern Distributor of Oregon
Additional Support: Beth Corey - Prudential Northwest Properties

Hospitality:
Co-chairs: Bonnie Cartwright, Karen Crist, Brett Palmquist
Special Thanks: Lake Oswego Relay for Life; Newcomers Welcome Club of Lake Oswego, West Linn and Surrounding Areas; Realty Trust Group, Wells Fargo Bank, Carman Oaks Senior Living Community, American Automobile Association, KeyBank, Fiona & Company
     
Liaisons to Other Agencies:
Clackamas County Tourism Development Council Liaison: Linda Bell
Oswego Heritage Council Liaison: Jude Graham
Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce Liaison: Jerry Wheeler
Hotel Liaison: Beverly Meehan
City of Lake Oswego Liaisons: Jane Heisler, Public Affairs Director; Bonnie Hirshberger, Citizen Information Coordinator
Arts Council of Lake Oswego: Cheryl Brock, Executive Director; Susan Bitzer, Program Manager

Friends Who Did Everything:
KeyBank; Alex McIntyre, City Manager - Lake Oswego; Gert Zoutendijk, Lake Oswego Fire Prevention Officer; D. Gary Evans, Recreation Superintendent; Roger Shepherd, GIS Coordinator; Bill Korach, Superintendent, Lake Oswego School District; Mary Puskas, Lake Oswego Community Schools; Peter Corvallis Productions; Lake Oswego Lions Club; Kruse Way Rotary Club; Rob Fallow, South American Woods; Jim Sanders and the City of Lake Oswego Maintenance Department; City of Lake Oswego Fire & Rescue & Life Safety; Lake Oswego School District Art Departments; Arts Literacy Program - Lake Oswego Schools; The Party Place; The UPS Store; Downtown Business District Association; Wells Fargo Bank, Lake Oswego Rotary; Realty Trust Office - Lake Oswego; Oswego Friends of Doernbecher; Miller Paint; Cantel Sweeping; Jim Schider, American Residential Specialists; Kurt Herman; Jeremy Hakala; Wana Mauer; Dave Haslett; Natalie Warrens, Oregon Potters Association; Chris Crawford, Rock Solid Creations; Shanghai Noble House