Community Television- Rise Abve

The Rise Art & Writing Exhibit shown at the Walters Cultural Art Center can be seen on Tualatin Valley Community TV on Channel 21 Cable.

This beautiful production was generously produced by Joseph Green . Thank you so much for your time and efforts.

Channel 21
Schedule


May 02, 2009 - Saturday, 6:30:00 AM
May 02, 2009 -Saturday- 10:30:00 AM
May 02, 2009 – Saturday- 7:30:00 PM

May 03, 2009 - Sunday 9:00:00 AM

May 05, 2009- Tuesday 2:00:00 AM
May 05, 2009 –Tuesday 8:30:00 AM

May 06, 2009 -Wednesday 5:30:00

May 06, 2009- Wednesday 10:00:00 AM

May 07, 2009 -Thursday 5:00:00 PM

2009 Showtime at the Shute

The 2009 lineup is now available for Showtime at the Shute!

July 9: Swing City Cubs
July 16: Beth and Finn+ Sourdough Slim
July 23: Ruby Hill
July 30: JT & The Tourists
August 6: Ellen Whyte
August 13: Courtney Jones
August 20: Oregon Symphonic Band

Rise Above's Spectacular First Zine

The teens in the Rise Above Arts Program have published their first zine! Titled Our World: A mile in our shoes, the zine includes poetry, short stories, and artwork created by the youths at A Safe Place for Youth, a teen shelter run by the Boys and Girls Aid Society. Heartfelt, funny, sad, and often poignant, the work by these teens truly gives the reader a window into "their world," detailing the hardships and triumphs of love, friendship, and family, as well as insights into life and moral lessons learned along the way. Prints, collages, paintings, and other forms of art intermix with the poetry and writings, giving the reader further understanding about their world.

Our World is being sold for $2.00 (plus $1.00 shipping & handling if necessary).   All proceeds going back into Rise Above to help create more zines. If you would like to purchase a copy of Our World, please contact Katie Hill at teensriseabove@yahoo.com.

Rise Above Art & Writing Exhibit

Please join us for the Second Annual Rise Above Art & Writing Exhibit at the Walters Cultural Art Center from March 3rd to 31st.

On opening night, (March 3rd, First Tuesday) there will be a reception at 6:30, with refreshments provided.

The Walters Cultural Art Center will be celebrating its fifth anniversary, so there will also be music, art demonstrations, and other events taking place for the whole family to enjoy.

Also, look for copies of the first Rise Above zine, titled Our World. It contains the poetry, short stories, and artwork of the teens in the Rise Above Program and showcases all of their hard work.

Please join us in celebrating all of the teens' hard work and show your support by coming to opening night on March 3rd.

For more information, please email us at teensriseabove@yahoo.com, or go to Hillsboro Community Arts.

HACC Summit

Join us this Thursday, February 19 for the 2nd Annual HACC Arts & Culture Summit. The Hillsboro Community Youth Choir, under the direction of Cindy Uecker, will start the event at 5:30. Don’t miss these great kids!
The event is at The Walters Cultural Art Center at 527 East Main St. in Hillsboro from 5:30 - 7:30.

Guest Speakers include representatives from Oregon Arts Commission and the Portland Chamber Orchestra. Representatives from Hillsboro Community Arts will be available for information including the Rise Above Program.

Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.

Admission is free, but space is limited.

RSVP to 503-615-3497 or hacc@ci.hillsboro.or.us

Great time at the Valentines Day Dance Scholarship Fundraiser

This past Saturday February 14th we hosted our first Valentines Day Dance at Century Highschool in Hillsboro, and it was a lot of fun. Thanks to everyone who came out and enjoyed the music performed by the Century High Jazz Band and the Hillsboro Community Arts Ensemble. There were even a few numbers performed by both the Jazz Band and Ensemble Soloists.

The evening was launched with dance lessons given by Liz Behnke and a handful of quick learners. Mainly the dances were Foxtrot and East Coast Swing. Then the night went into full gear when the Jazz Band took the stage and played many of the classic tunes that we all love, with some songs performed with an Ensemble soloist at the vocals.

Then we were treated to a heartfelt performance by the full Ensemble as they sung such acapella classics as "Isn't it Romantic?", "Blue Moon", and "When You Wish Upon a Star" (which gave me shivers).

The Jazz Band got back on stage to close off the evening with some more progressive jazz tunes while folks either danced, or listened, or helped themselves to cake and cookies, or got crafty at the Valentine craft table.

The night was capped with a final song that had my wife and I dancing Cha Cha, which was great fun. We handed out some fun prizes to those who either danced well or were quick learners, or who just had a great time. We had a photographer on site who set up an area for taking pictures, and a table for selling roses and teddy bears. It was all in fun and created nice memories for years to come of supporting a scholarship fund with dancing and live music.

Hillsboro Community Arts would like to thank:
Century High School & the Century High School Jazz Band
National Honor Society Volunteers
Costco
Fred Meyer, Inc.
Hank's Thriftway
Albertson's
Safeway

Open Poetry Night a Huge Success

The teens of the Rise Above Arts program attended the Open Poetry Reading last night at the Walters Cultural Art Center. The night was a great success, with five of the teens reading poetry in front of 25+ audience members. The teens also enjoyed all of the poetry shared by the adults at the reading, who shared poetry that ranged from funny to poignant, from thought-provoking, to a little bit silly. Overall, it was a wonderful night!

Thanks to all of the poets who shared last night, and the audience members who were so encouraging to the teens! They really appreciate your support!

The Open Poetry Reading is open to everyone and is held on the second Tuesday of each month. Put it on your calendar and come join the teens at next month's reading on March 10th, at 7pm at the Walters Cultural Art Center in Hillsboro, OR.

Rise Above Art & Writing Program

The Rise Above Program has recently created an addition to the program - the Writing Program. For those of you who do not know the Rise Above Program is, it is an arts education program for homeless teens founded by Hillsboro Community Arts in 2007.

Each year, Rise Above offers 150+ teens the opportunity to express themselves through art and writing, while helping them to build confidence, learn about themselves, and realize a sense of accomplishment.

Coming up in March, Rise Above will have its Second Annual Art Exhibit at the Walters Cultural Art Center in Hillsboro, which will include an art opening on March 3rd (First Tuesday) at 6:30 p.m.

The teens in the Writing Program have been working hard to create their first zine, titled Our World. The zine will include poetry, short stories, and artwork by the teens in the Rise Above program and will be available to the public at the Second Annual Art Exhibit.

If you are interested in making a donation to Rise Above, or are interested in helping to fundraise for Rise Above, please contact us at teensriseabove@yahoo.com. You can also find out more information about the program at www.hillsborocommunityarts.org.

Press Release: Valentines Day Dance

Hillsboro Community Arts Holds Fundraiser Dance for High School Scholarship Program January 31, 2009 – (Hillsboro, Oregon)

Hillsboro Community Arts (HCA) announced today that it will hold its first Valentine’s Day Dance Scholarship Fundraiser on Saturday, February 14, 2009, at Century High School’s Commons. The Century High Jazz Band will perform big band era songs and the HCA Ensemble will also perform. Area musician Rick Faunt will provide saxophone solos as well.

“We are very excited to present this dance to the community to benefit area students through scholarships for continuing their education in the arts,” said Victoria Shepard, president of HCA. “We hope to have a multi-generational event that brings the young and the young at heart together.”

The HCA funds a $500 scholarship to each of the Hillsboro high schools, Century, Glenco, Hilhi and Liberty. All high school graduating seniors from these schools who want to further their education in the arts at a university, community college or art school are eligible. Scholarships are awarded in June.

The dance begins at 7:30 p.m. with a dance lesson at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Desserts and light refreshments are included. Roses, teddy bears and pictures will be available for purchase. Century High School Commons is located at 2000 SE Century Blvd., Hillsboro, OR 97123.

About Hillsboro Community Arts:
Hillsboro Community Arts (HCA) was founded in 1980 and is an all volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to foster the arts through entertainment, education, experience within the greater Hillsboro area. HCA fulfills this mission through Showtime at the Shute summer concert series, Rise Above teen art and writing program, Adopt an Instrument school assistance program, Art About Town art placement program and art scholarships for area high schools.

Contact Info:
Victoria Shepard
hillsborocommunityarts@gmail.com
HCA
PO Box 3303
Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 503-702-9504

Pictures from Rise Above

If you would like to see photos from last year's Art Exhibit, click here.