Class Notes

'84

William P Gefroh- Still doodling in my hermit shack...

'88

Linda Hutchins - I am presenting a video installation by my husband, who died in February, 2024: John T. Montague: Willamette Greenway 45.52951° N, 122.67341° W October 3 - November 2, 2024 Wednesday - Saturday 12-5 pm First Thursday October 3, 5-8 pm Nine Gallery (within Blue Sky) 122 NW 8th Ave, Portland, OR

'89

Margaret Synan-Russell - HI, I am happy to announce that I just retired after 32 years of being an art teacher. I am rebuilding my art practice. I would love to connect with folks from PNCA '89 or there about. Recent work can be found at www.margaretsynan.com 

Remedios Rapoport - My Gentle Revolution body of work now includes the series Sacred Earth Holy Water with paintings of nature from my homelands in the Pacific Northwest. A feature show of this work at Grover Gallery, Port Townsend in June/July, stimulated interest where now Freeman Falls from that show has been accepted into the CAM Biennial 2024. CAM Biennial 2024, Oct. 11 – Dec. 29, 2024. Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420 info@coosartmuseum.org

'93

Lisa Brinkman - Lisa Brinkman, BFA 93, has been selected to exhibit her eco-printed botanical paintings at Maude Kern’s Art Center from August 2 to August 23, 2024.Group show with Carissa Burkett’s sculptures and Leanne Ellis’s collage.

• Opening reception: Friday, August 2, 5-7 pm.

• Artist Talk: August 3, 1-2 pm.

• Location: Maude Kerns Art Center

  • 1910 East 15th Avenue. Eugene, Oregon 97403

• Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

• Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

'95

Holly White-Gehrt - PNCA 1995 Studio Art graduate Holly White-Gehrt founded the Texas Hill Country Atelier in the picturesque small town of Kerrville, Texas. Now entering its eighth year, and second year as the non-profit organization it evolved into, TX HCA offers four levels of programming: a 3-4 year Core Atelier, 5 week classes in Landscape Painting, 3-4 day workshops by visiting artists, and weekly open studio life drawing sessions. Holly would be delighted to welcome any PNCA alumnus for a visit!

Eric H. Cline - 1177 B.C. tells the story of one of history’s greatest mysteries: what caused the ancient civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean to collapse more than three thousand years ago, bringing the Late Bronze Age to an abrupt end? In this vivid and captivating full-color graphic adaptation of the landmark book, author-illustrator Glynnis Fawkes invites us to follow two young friends living in the aftermath of the cataclysm as they unravel why it happened—and reveal important lessons for today’s interconnected and vulnerable world.

Glynnis Fawkes - My graphic adaptation of Eric Cline's 1177BC was published this April. Eric Cline’s 1177 B.C. tells the story of one of history’s greatest mysteries: what caused the ancient civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean to collapse more than three thousand years ago, bringing the Late Bronze Age to an abrupt end? In this vivid and captivating full-color graphic adaptation of the landmark book, author-illustrator Glynnis Fawkes invites us to follow two young friends living in the aftermath of the cataclysm as they unravel why it happened—and reveal important lessons for today’s interconnected and vulnerable world. “1177 B.C. is a spectacular achievement—deftly adapted, beautifully drawn, and captivatingly colored by Glynnis Fawkes. . . . [She] doesn’t just bring history alive, she propels it across the page in an accessible, gripping way.”—Alison Bechdel, New York Times bestselling author of Fun Home.

Holly White-Gehrt - In the last year, I opened my own non-profit art school, Texas Hill Country Atelier. We teach the fundamentals of painting and drawing. Although I teach a traditional approach that I learned in an Atelier, I'm proud that my Atelier is richly informed with an understanding and deep appreciation for Modern and Postmodern Art. This sets TX HCA apart from other Ateliers, and I have my excellent education at PNCA to thank. Shout out to Anne Johnson, who significantly influenced my art and worldview.

'98

Janelle Schneider (Pierce) - Checking in! Currently with Nike as Senior Manager of Virtual Material Design, I lead a team who collaborates on footwear product creation. In my studio I also create acrylic paintings on canvas. My painting titled "New Coat" has been included in Studio Visit Magazine, Volume 52. Studio Visit is a series of juried artist books produced by the publishers of New American Paintings. Washington County Art Alliance Open Studios event 2024 is just around the corner - October Saturday and Sunday October 19-20th. Special limited edition signed prints of "Out For a Spin", "Last Dance" and "Night Life", "Gale" and "Lullaby" will be available only in my studio during the event. Come visit me in my studio, say hello and talk art with me! I am also excited to share that my recently completed paintings; "Gale" "Lullaby" and "Out For a Spin", "Last Dance" and "Night Life" will be exhibited in The Curio: Presented by the Beaverton Arts Market at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton. Exhibition Schedule Friday, November 1 Exhibit & Sale opens Artist Reception & First Friday event, 6 – 9 PM Friday, December 6 First Friday event, 6 – 9 PM Monday, December 23 Exhibition closes Exhibition hours & Location The Reser 12625 SW Crescent St Beaverton OR 97005

Cydney (CJ) French - PNCA, last class at the museum school. Circa 1998. Art making is a continuous process. I will always make marks. I make marks in a variety of ways. I’ve always been multidisciplinary. After PNCA, I continued taking photographs. I went to massage school at East West College of the Healing Arts. I studied with elders and learn traditional Medicine ways. I have a variety of tools at my easel, and also my medicine basket. I paint now in addition to pics. Starting in the fall, I have been accepted into OHSU school of nursing program. It’s an accelerated program that will launch me out into a wider circle of mark making and connection. I plan to leave the country once my youngest daughter is through high school. Not so far away. Off to lands that have adventure in their title! I remember those days fondly. We touch each other, you know? I carry you with me. Reach out to me: @cydneyfrenchartist (insta).

'99

Kathan Zetrzan - Kathan Zerzan, class of 1999, celebrates her move and return to the Studio with an artist talk and current exhibit of "Greetings from Palestine" featuring their current work. New and current students, alumnae, and the general public are invited for open discussion.

• Date: August 1, 2024
• Time: 6 pm-8 pm
• Place: Upshur Building #610. Kathan Zerzan Studio. 1801 NW Upshur Street. Portland, Oregon 97209

'01

Tim Bovey -  I’ve recently updated my portfolio and website. You can view it by clicking on the link below. You can also signup for my monthly newsletter to keep up with the latest. Thanks, enjoy! https://www.timbovey.com/selected-work

'02

Mary Mattingly is among the 2023 recipients of the prestigious grants from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.

'04

Ryan Alexander-Tanner - has recently been elected Chairman of the Mervyn Seldon Charitable Arts Trust. He will lead a small board who will select arts organizations to be beneficiaries of a trust left by educator and arts appreciator Mervyn Seldon.

Kendra Larson is the newly hired curator and director of the Archer Gallery at Clark College.

Tamara English - Tamara English’s artwork will be featured in two upcoming exhibitions in the Pacific Northwest. The Heart Is A Garden exhibition opens in September at the Clymer Museum of Art in Ellensburg, WA. Another exhibition of her work opens in January 2025 at Clark College. This exhibition is being curated by PNCA Alumna Kendra Larson ‘04.

'06

Erin Walters was Key Makeup Artist for dancers and performers in the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show in Las Vegas.

'08

Sarah Farahat - Sarah Farahat continues to teach part-time in the Intermedia department at her alma mater, PNCA. She is busy putting up a show of installation and collage work at PPSTMM on 323 NE Wygant, which opens June 21st from 6 to 8 p.m.

'14

Amanda Zito - Released The Motorcycle Camp Cookbook for pre-order on Indiegogo and was fully funded in the first two hours. Amanda's debut cookbook includes 70 single serve recipes for camping. Amanda wrote, photographed, illustrated, designed and self published the book. It hit the front page of the Indiegogo website in the first 24 hours. 

'15

Marybel Martin recently appeared on Everyday Northwest for an interview about her artwork. 

Steph Littlebird, did the lyrical illustrations for “My Powerful Hair" (by author Carole Lindstrom; also wrote “We Are Water Protectors,” which was a New York Times bestseller and a Caldecott Medal winner) which was published March 21, 2023.

'17

Adam Simmons - I accepted a part time teaching position at Portland Community College, teaching Aerial Videography. I am still running Airview Cinematography full time.

'18

Sydney Stegeman - I got married and have two dogs and two cats. I am currently working on something related to my financial future. It has been nearly 10 years since my first year at PNCA, and it still feels like I was walking those halls just yesterday. Time sure does fly!

'22

Corinne Pierson - I recently received my masters in teaching and accepted a job teaching 6th and 8th grade math at Gardiner Middle School.