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Get Involved With Walking Tours!!
Docents and chaperones needed: Volunteers who wish to lead or assist with our summer walking tour program must participate in training. This is a great opportunity to help the AHC and learn about the historic architecture of Portland. R.S.V.P. directly to Val Ballestrem.
*Saturday, March 16, 11:00 AM - Vocabulary of Architecture and Overview of Common Architectural Styles in Portland *Saturday, March 23, 1:00 PM - How to Lead a Walking Tour (MANDATORY for new docents and all chaperones)*Saturday, April 6, 11:00 AM - Overview of Portland History and Architecture Kitchen Revival Tour, April 13 - Kitchen monitors needed (afternoon shift is helpful). Just a few spots left! Photo Hanging Project - Volunteers (2) needed to hang photos in our classroom and hallway, 2-3 hours.
For all volunteer opportunities except walking tour docents, Contact Ita Lindquist, Volunteer & Rentals Manager.
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| Internships | We are currently accepting applicants for the following positions.
-Marketing/Design Management
-Graphic Design
-Event Planning and Marketing
We offer internships each term and accept resumes on an ongoing basis. Detailed postings / job descriptions can always be found on our website.
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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:
-General Office supplies
(copy paper, sharpie pens, stamps, etc.)
-Reception supplies
(disposable cups, napkins, beverages).
If you have donations that we can use in our workshop, 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 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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15th Annual Kitchen Revival Tour!
Saturday, April 13th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Members: $20.00 General Public: $25.00 Tickets are on sale now on our website!  
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Education Programs
Thank you for helping us put on a fabulous winter of education programs! Almost every program has sold out and repeat performances of many are in the works. Congratulations to Val and the entire team of Education Committee volunteers! The final two programs for the quarter can be found here but those may be full by the time this newsletter hits your email. The spring newsletter is at the printer now and will be mailing next week. Check the schedule and register for the classes that catch your eye!
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Art Exhibit and Art Education Program
 "A Different Look" The second exhibit by guest artists, Fiber Five. on exhibit through March
Exhibiting Artists Diane Born Quinn Zander Corum Georgia French Elaine Millar Hilde Morin
 Art Education program:Thursday, March 21; 6pm - 8pmFree and open to the public
Please join us for a film showing and artist's presentation. "Stitched" follows three quilters as they complete their entries for the International Quilt Festival in Houston. The documentary highlights some recent controversies in the quilting world as well as revealing the passion and artistry behind quilting. Stay with us afterwards for our artist's technique presentations and learn how the Fiber Five Artists completed their pieces.
 More information on the exhibit here. **Please note that the exhibit is not available during our Saturday morning education programs. Feel free to call before you visit.
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Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
The deadline is approaching for advertising commitments for our Kitchen Revival Tour booklet but we still have some time for the Heritage Home Tour (July). We have advertising and sponsorship opportunities for all businesses with a discount to our business members. Email Barbara if you would like information.
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Events and Places we Recommend
The Architecture of the Lama Temple in Beijing: the ideology of power*
PSU Institute for Asian Studies
DATE: Saturday, April 6, 2013
Free and open to the public.
More information
Frank Lloyd Wright Gordon House Annual Spring Fundraiser
"Wright This Way"
Friday, April 12; 5:30 - 8:30 PM
$25.00
Enjoy wine and appetizers and support the restoration and continued preservation of the Gordon House. Special program by architect Larry Woodin, president of the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, on saving a Wright-designed home in Phoenix, AZ.
More information here.
The Oregon Heritage Conference
will take place May 9-10 at the AHC and other nearby locations. The theme is "Connect Through Stewardship."
Information and registration details are available here.
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____________________________________________________________ AHC Building Tours  Group tours of the AHC are a great way for an organization to see the exhibits, have a look " behind the scenes" at our on-site collections storage spaces, and learn about the history of the Center. Hint: many visitors like to combine a tour here with lunch nearby and a trip to the Frank Kidd Toy Museum or OMSI. Schedule your group's visit by contacting Holly Chamberlain at by email or 503-231-7264.
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Member, Staff, Board and Volunteer News
Board member, Kimberly Moreland has recently authored "African Americans in Portland" for Arcadia Publishing. 
It is available for order through Arcadia online. You can also read a great article about Kim's research in the Portland Observer here.  Board Member Spotlight Meet our amazing Board Member and Auction Chair Eileen Fitzsimons. Read the AHC profile on Eileen here.  Business member, CJ Hurley invites you to the Portland Art Museum on Saturday, March 23rd, noon-3pm. CJ is participating in the Museum Gallery's Meet the Artists event. CJ and 4 other artists will discuss their work and answer questions. This event is free and open to the public. More information here.
If you are an active member or business member of the AHC, we want to hear about
it when you win a preservation related award, have your work honored in an exhibit, have your restored home featured in a magazine. Click here to learn how to share your news with us.
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