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Woodworking Shows
The Guild participates in a variety of art shows and events each year. The list changes depending on may
factors. Each show provides a range of opportunities from displaying your work, selling and representing
and presenting the Guild to show attendees.
Our purpose at art shows is one or more of the following: to promote woodworking to the general public, to
provide a venue for Guild members to display or sell their work and solicit members interested in
woodworking.
The Guild newsletter is a good source of up-to-date information on show plans for the year.
| Date | Event | Description |
| 5/4/2012 |
Gathering of the Guilds
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The annual Gathering of the Guilds with be May 4th, This is one of Portland's premier art events. Guilds from all over the Greater Portland area, repsresenting pottery, weaving, metal arts, glass, beads and woodworking offer products for sale. Admission is free and the event is very well attended. The event has a large advertising budget that is well managed. It brings large crowds. This is the fourth year that woodworking has been represented. Customers are now expecting and looking for woodworking.
For the Professional:
Rent a 10x10 foot booth space. Multiple adjoining spaces are available but please make that commitment early to facilitate planning. A $100 deposit is required soon to hold a space for you.
For the Guild member hobby level:
The Guild is sponsoring one booth space to be used to display items for sale. These are pieces built by hobbyinst Guild members. It's a perfect time to find out if there's a market for what you like to build.
For all Guild members:
The Eigth Annual Intra-Guild show will be held here. It worked very well last year. Entry is allowed by any current Guild members. Categories will be Advanced, Intermediate and Beginner. Professional judges will be used and cash awards and ribbons will be awarded. And again, the George E. DuBois Best of Show Award awaits some talented person
For the High School Student:
Last year's participation by Gaston and David Douglas High Schools was extremely well received. Students had a chance to see professional woodworkers and display their projects to the public. And event attendees loved seeing the students involvement. Many one-on-one conversations occured.
For all levels above, contact Gig Lewis at giglinda@comcast.net or 503-646-7056.
Driving Directions: Convention Center in Portland
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