The Stepping Stones Art Project
A project to help bring together Latino youth in the community of Canby to learn art skills, build self esteem and create "connections" through the creation of an art show and joint community event.
Community Events:
At the conclusion of the classes, the students will organize and put on a community event at the annual family night, “Adelante” on July 16th. Their families and the public will be invited and some of the students will demonstrate how they made their mosaic works of art.
In August, the artwork will be on display for two weeks at a local Canby gallery, Wallflowers, owned and operated by Pam Casciato. There will be an opening celebration for the whole community with music, food and other activities
First Friday, August 1st, at the gallery, 288 NW First Ave in Canby, from 5:00-9:00 pm.
For more information about this RAAC supported project, please call:
Sher Davidson at 503-452-3928 or Anna Meyrick at 971-221-3438
Sher Davidson and Anna Meyrick, two local artists from Multnomah and Clackamas counties, will team teach 6 workshops for youth enrolled in the Canby summer school program for migrant students (9th-11th graders), who are interested and have been referred to them for this project. Students will be working with drawing, collage and mosaics. They will create works for an exhibit to be held both at Canby High School and at Wall Flowers gallery, as well as an installation piece for their school.
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 The beginning of "relax" |
Painting and adding images.
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 "Relax" |
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The boys giving each others pointers.
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Working hard, having fun. |
 "Brasil" |
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Trimming images and adding a boarder.
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working.. |
 "Earth" |
Designing the board. |
Arranging images and glass.
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Background painting for mosaic. |
 Constructing the sun. |
Convincing students that the glue will dry clear is an amusing task. |
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Much thought and planning went into this piece. |
A lock & key, coins, mirror, family photos were used. |
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The Lighthouse |
Name designing |
Culture Hourglass |
Filling in the cactus |
creating the eagle mural |
Painting the backs of mosiacs |
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Family Night at school. Students were able to explain the process to their families. |
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Little ones helping mosaic the rock section. |
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Art opening |
Proud artist! |
Three local Mexican restaurants donated a wonderful buffet of delicious food for the art opening. | RACC
Through vision, leadership, and service, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) works to integrate arts and culture in all aspects of community life. RACC has served the Portland tri-county area since its inception in 1995, when the city’s Metropolitan Arts Commission transitioned into a separate not-for-profit organization based upon the recommendation of ArtsPlan 2000+, a far-reaching blueprint for arts and culture in the region.
RACC is the steward of public investment in arts and culture, and works to create an environment in which the arts and culture of the region can flourish and prosper. RACC is funded in part by local, regional, state and federal governments to provide grants to artists and operating support to art organizations in the tri-county region. (Funders include the City of Portland, Metro, and Multnomah, Clackamasand WashingtonCounties, the Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Cultural Trustand the National Endowment for the Arts.
Using arts and culture as our tools, RACC plays a significant role in regional and community development. RACC also provides direct support for artists and arts organizations.
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