Clackamas County Arts Alliance

Springtime Art Workshop with Drawn2Art
2026-03-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lake Oswego Public Library, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Springtime Art Workshop with Drawn2Art
Friday, March 20, 11:00 – 12:00 pm (lower level)
What a fun way to spend an hour on a day with no school! Learn how to draw and color all your favorite pollinators and the blooms they inspire, in a session guided by Drawn2Art.
Drawn2Art’s philosophy is “creativity follows mastery,” and that a strong foundation of artistic skills will enable students to eventually follow any artistic path they choose. In the same way that the great Masters became proficient in classical drawing and painting first, so do our students. This one-hour session is appropriate for children ages 5 and up.
Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Children’s desk at 503-697-6580 or visit the website.

Healing Presence: Paintings by Claudia Dose
2026-03-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Willamette Falls Medical Center, 1500 Division St, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
A selection of intuitive, mixed-media paintings by Oregon-based artist Claudia Dose, currently on view as part of a Clackamas County Arts Alliance exhibition in a local hospital setting.
These works are created through a process of listening and allowing form to emerge, rather than planning or control. The paintings explore themes of inner movement, openness, and the subtle threshold between tension and release.
Placed within a healthcare environment, the intention is simple: to offer moments of pause, reflection, and quiet connection for patients, visitors, and staff.
This exhibition is part of a broader Arts Alliance initiative bringing original artwork into community spaces.

Stairwell Gallery: The Artwork of Cindy Reed
2026-03-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Lake Oswego Public Library, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Stairwell Gallery: The Artwork of Cindy Reed
Month of March, all open hours
Come explore the works of Oregon artist, Cindy Reed. A variety of mediums and styles will be on display, including pastels, powder pigments, monoprints, cyanotypes, and collage. Many of the pieces combine vintage paper – from letters, maps, ledgers, books and music – with paints and inks, marrying text and image into what Reed calls “organized chaos”.
To see additional works, visit the Cindy Reed Gallery on Dailypaintworks.com.
The exhibition will be on view throughout March during regular library hours. Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact April Younglove at 503-534-5667 or ayounglove@lakeoswego.city.

The Glass Menagerie
2026-03-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-15 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Lakewood Theatre Company is proud to announce its upcoming production of Tennessee Williams’ timeless memory play, The Glass Menagerie. This classic of the American stage is widely regarded as the play that launched Williams’ career. With a story that resonates as strongly today as it did at its 1944 premiere, The Glass Menagerie is a poetic and poignant exploration of family, memory, and the struggle between responsibility and freedom.
The play, directed by Antonio Sonera, opens at Lakewood Theatre on February 27, 2026, and runs through April 5, 2026. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 7:30 PM, with one Wednesday performance (Mar. 18) at 7:30 PM, one Saturday matinee at 2:00 PM (Mar. 28), and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM on Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 28, and April 5. The show’s title sponsors are the Lakewood Center Associates, and the directorial sponsor is the Ronni S. Lacroute Fund of Oregon Community Foundation.
Special Note: On Wednesday, March 18, the theater continues its WOW: 25-35 program. For audience members 35 and under, tickets are $30 each. Use the code WOW30 when purchasing tickets online to receive this discount. At this performance, there will be a complimentary wine tasting one hour before the curtain, courtesy of local vineyards. OLCC rules apply! Bring your ID for the tasting!
The story: Set in St. Louis in the 1930s, it is told through the eyes of Tom Wingfield (Mario Calcagno), who recalls life in a cramped apartment with his formidable mother, Amanda (Luisa Sermol), and his fragile sister, Laura (Ariel Puls). As the family struggles with financial instability and shattered dreams, they pin their hopes on the arrival of Jim O’Conner (Spencer Conway), a “gentleman caller,” for Laura.  More than just a play, The Glass Menagerie is an emotional landscape. It captures the universal ache of looking backward—at the family members we loved, the ones we left behind, and the illusions we build to survive reality. It is a story about the fragility of the human heart, as easily broken as glass.
LTC’s production of The Glass Menagerie is directed by Antonio Sonera. The stage manager is Kristen Hartman. Scenic design is by John Gerth, sound design and music composition is by Matthew B. Zrebski, lighting design is by Kristeen Willis, costume design is by Sherry Ostendorf, properties design is by Shelley Aisner, and the producer is Steve Knox.

Intro To The Myth of Tea
2026-03-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Cup of Tea, 10117 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR, 97015, United States
Introduction to the 5 major tea types and ceremonial tea.
Join us for an introduction to the five major types of tea; green, white, oolong, black, and dark tea. Together we will explore the origins of Camellia sinensis, trace its history and cultural roots, and experience the art of gongfu ceremonial tea service. This class is an invitation to step into the magic, wonder, and devotion that tea inspires, while learning how its many expressions continue to connect us to the natural world and our human nature.
This gathering is offered with a suggested contribution of $35. In the spirit of inclusivity and balance, you are welcome to offer what feels right for you, whether that is $35, $25, or more if you have the means. Contributions above the suggested amount help make this experience accessible to those with financial need and sustain the ongoing care and energy poured into holding spaces like this. Every offering, whether financial or energetic, affirms the value of community supported education.
We also acknowledge the systemic barriers that have long limited access for BIPOC communities. To honor this, a $15 option is available for BIPOC participants who would benefit from it. This is one way we commit to equity, ensuring that diversity is not only welcomed but integral to the richness of the experience.
If the listed prices are still a barrier, please reach out directly. I am more than willing to work with you to ensure that tea remains within reach for all who feel called to share in it.
All are welcome here. You are invited to arrive exactly as you are and take part in a space rooted in openness, care, and community, a living space where each presence is honored and where we grow together through the deep, transformative beauty of tea.
To help us hold a mindful and welcoming space, we ask participants to be considerate of sensory sensitivities by avoiding strong fragrances. This is a space of gentle awareness, where we honor our own needs as well as those of others. By showing up with openness, care, and respect for each other’s boundaries, we create a collective meditative atmosphere where, tea, and community belonging can flourish.
In the spirit of reciprocity and uplifting community together, five dollars from each participant will be donated to Q Center, a nonprofit that supports LGBTQ2SIA+ communities through advocacy, resources, and safe spaces, embodying tea’s spirit of connection, reflection, healing, and belonging.
This class is led by D’Guar (they/them), a trans person of color, tea guide, and community builder based in Portland, Oregon. D’Guar has devoted their path to exploring the spirit of Camellia sinensis through mindful practice, storytelling, and connection. Through their project Water Fairy Tea, they create spaces where tea becomes a bridge between nature, presence, and belonging. Their offerings weave education with devotion, inviting participants to meet tea not only as a beverage, but as a living companion in self discovery and community care with nature and the world around.
We acknowledge that this work takes place on the traditional lands of the Multnomah, Clackamas, Chinook, Kathlamet, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Indigenous ancestors and communities. We honor their enduring presence, care, and wisdom, and offer gratitude to the land and to the people who have tended it since time immemorial.

Poetry Group
2026-03-19 12:30 - 14:00 | Lake Oswego Public Library, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Poetry Group
Thursday, March 19, 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Join fellow poetry lovers for a monthly meet-up to read and discuss poetry in a supportive, self-facilitated environment. Feel free to read a poem of your own or one written by a published author that you’d like to share. All are welcome to attend, including newcomers. Meetings will include time for introductions, poetry readings, organic discussion, and resource sharing.
This group meets on the third Thursday of the month in the Library Meeting Room on the 2nd floor. Light refreshments will be available.
Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, please contact Allison Arnold at 503-534-5665 or aarnold@lakeoswego.city.

Setting Up Your Creative Business For Success
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:30
Free virtual session
This workshop provides an overview of the legal tools available to help artists and creatives establish their work as their business. We discuss when it may make sense to form an LLC; how to set up your business with the State of Oregon; financial basics for new creative businesses; and business licenses.

Art Group
2026-03-19 09:00 - 12:00
Calling all Artist and Artisans:
If you enjoy creating art but hate doing it by your lonesome, we have a group for you. Come join us Thursday mornings, 9:00 a.m. – Noon, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 822 Washington St., Oregon City.
Bring your own easel, paints, yarn, macrame, beads, paper, or basket weaving (or any other materials you can tote around), and come be creative in a welcoming community.

Author Talk: Kate Schatz
2026-03-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
KATE SCHATZ is an author, educator, and public speaker. She’s the New York Times-bestselling author of the “Rad Women” book series, and Do the Work: An Anti-Racist Activity Book, co-written with “United Shades of America” host W. Kamau Bell.
Her new historical fiction novel, Where the Girls Were, is a coming-of-age tale about a pregnant teenager sent to live in a home for unwed mothers, set in San Francisco during the tumultuous 1960s.
Interested in meeting the author and having her sign your book? Our friends at Spoke & Word Books with be hosting Kate for a free author meet-and-greet, 5:00 – 6:00 PM. To pre-order Kate’s book, visit this link: https://withfriends.co/event/27637086/

HYBRID: Third Tuesday Author: Michael Balter
2026-03-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
HYBRID: Third Tuesday Author: Michael Balter
Tuesday, March 17, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Award-winning author Michael Balter returns to the Lake Oswego Public Library for an evening of crime fiction, true stories, and behind-the-scenes intrigue. Balter is the author of the acclaimed crime thriller series featuring Marty Schott and Bo Bishop—a series set partly right here in Lake Oswego.
In this engaging author talk, Balter will share the remarkable real-world stories that inspired his second novel, The Vatican Deal. Drawing from years of research and firsthand experience, he’ll explore the secretive Chiurazzi Foundry and its treasure trove of historic sculpture molds, the extraordinary deal he made to license the Vatican seal, the scandal that brought down the head of the Vatican Bank, and one of the most violent and consequential mob wars in modern Italian history.
Balter will also give the first public reading from his upcoming third novel, scheduled for publication this summer, bringing Marty and Bo back to Lake Oswego once again.
This program is supported by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library. Please note, seating is limited due to the size of the space. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. A livestream will be available.

Knit for Love
2026-03-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Soulflags Art Community Center, 504 Main Street, Suite B, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
Many immigrants feel unwelcome in this country. During this FREE event, we will knit patchwork blankets as gifts to show immigrant families that we stand with them.
We will be working on 6×6 knitted squares (made with worsted yarn and size 8 needles) and sew them together to make blankets. If you have any finished squares, bring them!
Patterns will be provided and a knitting instructor will assist new knitters. Please bring size 8 knitting needles and worsted yarn, or purchase yarn when you arrive.
Find the 6×6 square patterns here: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2018/01/04/harmony-blanket-knit-a-long/
The best way to fight hate is with love. These blankets give love to people who need it the most.

Early Childhood Music and Movement
2026-03-16 10:30 - 11:00 | Lake Oswego Public Library, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Early Childhood Music and Movement
In Mandarin Chinese
Mondays, March 2, 9, 16 & 30, 10:30 – 11:00 am (lower level)
Join Sharon Gan, founder of Heart Strings Mandarin, for a program specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for ages 2-5 years.
Space is limited and available on a first-come basis. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and admission is free.
Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Children’s desk at 503-697-6580 or visit the website.

Paint Your Own Garden Pots with The Bridge: Crafting Creative Community
2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 19200 Willamette Drive, West Linn, Oregon, 97068
Spring is almost here and we can’t wait to start gardening! Whether you’re a green thumb, or just enough a good “crafternoon”, this is an excellent reason to join us for this FREE painting party. We will have all the supplies; terra cotta planting pots, paint, beautiful paper – just bring yourself and your creativity (and maybe a friend!)
Enjoy light refreshments, meet new people, and enjoy a break from life to do something relaxing and creative. Due note that this event is hosted at a church, but there is absolutely NO CHURCH TALK – no don’t worry about that at all!

The Bridge: Crafting Creative Community - Paint a Garden Pot with us
2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 19200 Willamette Drive, West Linn, Oregon, 97068
Paint a Garden Pot with us at The Bridge!
Spring is almost here and we can’t wait to start gardening!
Whether you’re a green thumb, or just enough a good “crafternoon”, this is an excellent reason to join us for this FREE painting party. We will have all the supplies; terra cotta planting pots, paint, beautiful paper – just bring yourself and your creativity (and maybe a friend!)
Enjoy light refreshments, meet new people, and enjoy a break from life to do something relaxing and creative. Due note that this event is hosted at a church, but there is absolutely NO CHURCH TALK – no don’t worry about that at all!

Maze, A Labyrinth Parody
2026-03-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Chapel Theatre, 4107 Harrison Street, Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
Twenty-year-old Sarah is given thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother Toby when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King, Jareth. Maze, A Labyrinth Parody, both pays homage to and pokes fun at the classic 80s movie.
Chapel Theatre is collaborating with Infernal Machine Productions, a Portland-based film and stage show production house, to bring “Maze” to life. A cultural phenomenon, Maze continues Chapel Theatre’s focus on familiar storytelling, presented with unique perspectives. The show will include a live band playing all David Bowie songs.

Makers & Creative Artists Workshops | Theatre Auditions for Adult Beginners
2026-03-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Oregon City Library, 606 John Adams Street, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
Join the Clackamas Arts Alliance and New Century Players for our upcoming Makers & Creative Artists Workshop, Theatre Auditions for Adults Beginners (or just those who just haven’t done it in a while).
In this workshop, we will explore the ins and outs of theatre auditions! Led by New Century Players’ Board President, Brandee Palmblad, this workshop will prepare adults for their very first theatre audition or help those looking to re-grace the stage after life pulled them away. We will be answering questions such as:

What is a side?
What is a headshot
How does a theatre resume differ from a job resume—and do I need one?
What is a “cold reading”?
How do you pick a 16-bar cut of a song?
Participants will have an opportunity to walk through a mock audition, get tips on selecting a monologue, get a sneak peek into what it’s like for the folks on the other side of the table, and more!

Please bring something to take notes for yourself and any audition materials you may have already if you’d like advice. Please dress comfortably. Please register HERE.
WHEN: March 14, 2026, 2:00 – 3:30pm
WHERE: Oregon City Public Library, Community Room
COST: Free! Donations are welcome at registration to continue supporting events like these.
REGISTER HERE
Questions? Contact info@clackamasartsalliance.org
