A Spell to Commit Pronoia:
by Jennifer Welwood

Willing to experience aloneness,
I discover connection everywhere;

Turning to face my fear,
I meet the warrior who lives within;

Opening to my loss,
I am given unimaginable gifts;

Surrendering into emptiness,
I find fullness without end.

Each condition I flee from pursues me.
Each condition I welcome transforms me

And becomes itself transformed
Into it's radiant jewel-like essence

I bow to the one who has made it so,
Who has crafted this Master Game;

To play it is pure delight,
To honor it is true devotion.

This is my baby, and it's happening SOON! Aug. 1st, to be exact.
Here's the deal...

961 paintings for just $31 each...
Check out the blog for artist profiles and complete show information: www.thirtyshows.blogspot.com

"Thirty-one!"
Portland's Affordable Art Extravaganza:

OM Tradition Arts
14 NE 10th Ave., just north of E. Burnside
Portland, OR

AUGUST 1st, 2008:

3-7pm Preview Show (no sales)
7-10pm Sale! (cash only please)
3-9pm Silent Auction
Aug. 3rd, 6-8pm, "Hidden Gems Show" come see what's left!

The Show: Thirty-one Portland artists have taken on the challenge to paint thirty-one paintings in thirty-one days. The resulting 961 new paintings will be unveiled at the opening extravaganza on Aug. 1st, 2008. Nine hundred and thirty small paintings (7" x 7") will be for sale for thirty-one dollars each. Thirty-one larger paintings (20" x 20") will be silently auctioned at the opening (opening bid...thirty-one dollars).

The Intention: The ‘Thirty!’ shows connect groups of Portland artists, inspire new bodies of work, showcase emerging artists, provide affordable artwork to the Portland community, and raise money for non-profit arts organizations. Based on the time line, artists are encouraged to explore new territory, experiment, loosen up and have fun!

The Greater Good: A portion of the proceeds from "Thirty-one!" will be donated to Artists for the Arts (www.artistsforthearts.org) whose mission is to ensure that the arts remain an integral part of education for children in Portland Metro-area schools. AFTA raises funding and awareness through the collaborative efforts of artists, businesses, educators, organizations and the community.