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Warm Weather Is Here, Time To Volunteer!
Arbrey House Reception and Tour, May 23, 6-8 p.m. - This is a great chance to see this beautiful and historic NW Portland home! A few volunteers are still needed to help as house monitors, reception helpers, greeters.
Do you enjoy art and use Microsoft Excel? We need your help for a few hours this week or next.
Art Show Set Up, May 31 - Help set up our June art show, featuring Michelle Van Orsow. Work starts at 10:30 a.m.
First Friday Reception, June 1 - Volunteers needed to help with food and beverage service, set up, clean up, greeting guests, retail sales, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
For details about
current volunteer opportunities, please contact Ita Lindquist,
Events & Volunteer Manager,
ital@visitahc.org or 503-231-7264.
The Irvington Home Tour
May 20th, is looking for
volunteers to help as house monitors. Interested? Contact
Pam Lindholm-Levy.
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| Summer Interns | We are accepting applications for summer internships now!
We have positions available for marketing and graphic design interns. Click the links below for job descriptions and application information.
-Marketing
-Graphic Design
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| Donation wish list | Thank you to everyone who makes donations to support our office, events, and projects in the shop!
Everything counts and we rely on you. Our current needs are:
-Wine
-Coffee and tea
-Stamps
-Rolling CPU holder
-Paper face masks
-1 Industrial face mask
-Hepa Filter household vacuum
-Ipod
-Earth friendly Bathroom and Kitchen cleaning supplies
If you have donations that we can use in our kitchen and offices, please call or email Philip at 503.231.7264 or philipa@visitahc.org.
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Follow our advocacy efforts and stay in tune with what is happening in preservation in Portland. Education Manager, Val Ballestrem, keeps us up to date through with his posts at Portland Preservation.
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| Call to Artists | We are accepting proposals for solo and small group art exhibits for 2013 and 2014.
Interested artists can email barbarap@visitahc.org for information on our exhibits and details for applying. Artists are also encouraged to attend one of our First Friday art openings to see how it all works.
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Rent the AHC for your next meeting or event!
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Let us help make your next event even more memorable. Besides our beautiful, historic building, we offer affordable rates, a relaxed staff, kitchen facilities, equipment, and more. For information about our building rentals, check out the rental page on our website or contact Ita Lindquist at 503.231.7264.
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Help us be more sustainable by renewing your membership promptly! Timely responses make your membership contributions go farther because they save paper, postage, and volunteer and staff time. You can even send in your dues or renew on-line prior to receiving a mailed notice by checking the renewal date noted on your newsletter mailing label. If you have any questions or feedback regarding your membership, email Holly Chamberlain at hollyc@VisitAHC.org. Thank you so much for your contributions and participation. Every membership matters! |
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About the AHC... |
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The Architectural Heritage Center is a non-profit resource center for historic preservation in the Portland area. Owned and operated by the Bosco-Milligan Foundation, we offer a range of education programs to help people appreciate, restore, and maintain vintage properties. Over 40,000 people have participated in our talks, home tours, workshops, and gallery exhibits. 701 SE Grand Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97214
Open Wed - Sat
10:00AM - 4:30PM
503 231-7264
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FREE Movie Night at the AHC!
"Modern Views: A Conversation on Northwest Modern Architecture"
 A 43-minute film by Studio 216
Tomorrow, May 16
6 pm and 7:30 pm; free
50 seats available for each showing
register by email or call 503-231-7264
More information here.
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Early Bird Discount for the
3rd Annual Heritage Home Tour
 Tickets are on sale and the discount ends May 31st. Early ticket sales help us with planning and saves the AHC money. Buy tickets now and save the date!
Saturday, July 28th
10am-4pm
Details here
Sponsored by:
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Spring Education Programs & Tours
The Olmsted Brothers' Park and Boulevard Plan
Saturday, May 19, 2012
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Members: $10
General Public: $18
Join us as William Hawkins, FAIA and Wes Risher provide an introduction to the origins of Portland's park system, with its roots firmly planted in the Olmsteds' 1903 plan.
More information and registration here.  Neighborhood Walking Tours
Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Registration Required
Sullivan's Gulch: May 17
Lair Hill: May 24
Yamhill Historic District and Beyond: May 31
Check for June tours and all registration details here.
All Spring lectures and classroom programs here.
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Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month at an Open House for AHC!
James and Emma Arbrey House
NW Portland
Wednesday, May 23
6 - 8 pm
Members: $5.00 General Public $10.00
Enjoy seeing the James and Emma Arbrey House, built in 1904 in anticipation of the opening of the 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition.
More information and registration here.
Remember, members at the Individual level and above have the benefit of bringing a friend or colleague at the member price!
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"Knock, Knock! Doors of the Imagination"
Please join us to celebrate kids, creativity and historic preservation month!
On exhibit through May 26, 2012 |
Paintings and Drawings from more than 75 talented young artists ranging from grades 1 - 8 on exhibit. Participate in the selection of the "Viewers Choice Award" and vote for your favorite pieces.
All of the art was created under the guidance of artist and teacher, Sue Lau who organized the special classes during her April solo exhibit at the AHC. Sue has several fantastic mixed media pieces on exhibit in this show.
Details here Sponsored by:   
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Save the Date!
 From Bridges to Houses
A solo exhibit featuring original block prints and drawings by Portland artist, Michelle Van Orsow
Opening Reception
Friday, June 1st
6 pm - 8 pm
Free and open to the public
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Drink beer, enjoy a beautiful home and garden and help the AHC!
 Beer Tasting Party and House Tour at LoneSomeVille Pottery
Special fund-raising event for the AHC!
Saturday, August 11, 2012
2 pm - 8 pm
$50 per guest/ space limited to 30 guests
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Our Members in the News
Portland architect
Hal S. Ayotte
is the recipient of the University of Oregon's
2012 George McMath Award
. His expertise and guidance in preservation efforts on some of the Northwest's most notable historic treasures earned him high praise and recognition.
The awards ceremony will take place Wednesday, May 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UO in Portland White Stag Block at 70 N.W. Couch Street. Tickets to the award luncheon are $50 with proceeds supporting financial aid for historic preservation students.
For information on the process to share your news with our members, please follow the instructions found here.
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Events and Places we Recommend
Oswego Heritage Council Historic Home Tour
May 19, 2012 $30
As we celebrate National Historic Preservation
Month, Oswego Heritage Council announces the 5th Lake Oswego Historic Home Tour. 5 properties will open their doors to share their beauty and history with the community. More Information here.
Irvington Home Tour
Sunday, May 20, 2012 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tickets $20; available online and at the AHC The Irvington Home Tour is a special day where the neighborhood shows their pride in wonderful Historic Irvington. The Home Tour is the sole source of revenue for the neighborhood association, which uses the funds exclusively to support local charities and neighborhood projects. CJ Hurley will present Arts & Crafts Architecture and its Connection to Nature offering an overview of the International influences that affected the Arts & Crafts Movement.
Historic Preservation League of Oregon
Mid-Century Marvelous Home Tour - The Rummer Homes of Bohmann Park
Saturday, June 2nd
10am-4pm
Members: $35.00; General Public: $40.00
This year's tour celebrates SW Portland's Bohmann Park neighborhood comprised almost entirely of the distinctive - and wildly sought after - homes of Robert Rummer. The tour will showcase eight homes including the one Rummer built for himself, and the current owners have invited him to spend the day chatting with tour goers. More Information here. |
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Annual Heritage Auction
The Auction is October 20th, but it is not too early to start planning!
Do you have some time to donate and skills that would be valuable to our committee? We need several people to join the committee and we have a spot for you! Roles, responsibilities and time commitment vary depending on the position and on your skills and interests. Fund raising experience is not required. Contact Barbara Pierce to learn more: email or 503.231.7264.
If you are starting spring cleaning and have donations, let us know. Receiving donations for the auction early helps us plan better! |
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A Glaze of Glory - the Artistry of Art Tile!
On exhibit through summer.
Sponsored by: 
Details about the exhibit here. |
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