Category: history

YOU helped us turn this drab wall into a beautiful piece of artwork! In 2012, a longtime volunteer, Jerry, had an idea to paint a mural on to the exterior wall of the Valley Art building. In action to his suggestion, a small committee started fundraising, researching, and planning to bring this piece of art… Continue reading Mural Wall

Jerry, The Building owner who gave us the bargain price (then) of $75,000 with a bldg taxed at $24,500. was Amelia Hoileen (Hoy-lean) widow and co-owner with her deceased husband Linc Hoileen, of ‘Coast to Coast Hardware’,which was in this building. Her son and daughter-in-law live in ‘The Homestead’ behind Neil Armstrong School and his… Continue reading Building Investors – A letter from Merrie to Jerry

“In the last 45 years of Valley Art….” It was 1964 when 12 artists started meeting regularly, as they felt strongly that ‘Forest Grove and surround’ needed some group that promoted art and artists. In 1966, the first Board of Directors filed Articles of Incorporation with the State of Oregon and Valley Art was official.… Continue reading Year 45