Planes, Trains and Automobiles

August 7 through 30

An Art Show in Collaboration with WAAAM

10 Artists ... All New Show!

Brought to you in collaboration with WAAAM (Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum), this unique art show is based on the many modes of travel that keep the Gorge in motion.

Trains, Planes and Automobiles:
Exploring Travel Through the Columbia Gorge

From the earliest canoes and rafts, to the advent of the railways and sternwheelers, to current recreational and commercial craft, the Columbia Gorge has for centuries been an important transportation corridor through the Cascade Mountains.

This show celebrates transportation in all of its forms through ART! Please help us celebrate cars, planes, boats and automobiles in the art of ten artists.

Artist Reception

The show begins on August 7, 2009 and runs through August 30th. Please join us for the First Friday artist reception from 6 to 8pm on August 7th at the Columbia Art Center, 215 Cascade Ave, Hood River.

Participating Artists

The ten Columbia Gorge artists participating in this event are:

Ed Bonham (watercolor)
Richard Hallman (photography)
Eileen Holzman (watercolors)
Joe Howard (oil)
Marion Newton (oil)
Mike Rangner (oil and block print)
Cathleen Rehfeld (oils)
Todd Smith (oils)
Karen Watson (pastel)
Lynn Weyand (photography)

The show is curated by Todd Smith and co-curated by Sally Reichmuth.

Special Exhibit

Be sure to check out the antique automobiles that will be parked on Oak and Third Street during the First Friday opening. In the spirit of the show, the Early Gorge Autos Touring Group members will display their cars for your enjoyment.

Also enhancing the theme will be a variety of radio controlled airplanes on exhibit in the gallery, provided by the Columbia Gorge Aeromodelers.

Auxiliary Gallery

Also be sure to visit WAAAM this month ... and while you're there, check out the auxiliary art show featuring additional works of "travel" art ... located at 1600 Air Museum Road.

About WAAAM

The Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum (WAAAM) a non profit 501(c)(3) was established in 2006. This museum's collection dates back to the early years of flying and driving. Man has dreamed of flying since the beginning of time. WAAAM is dedicated to keeping that dream alive as well as educating and entertaining our visitors. Rare antique aircraft and cars are operated in view of visitors. A vast selection of exhibits will educate and inspire visitors to learn more as well as continue the American spirit of reaching further in the realms of flight and travel.

Click to learn more about the WAAAM museum.

Hours of Operation

Planes, Trains and Automobiles will be on display August 7 through 30. The Columbia Art Gallery is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For More Information

For more information please call Columbia Center for the Arts at 541-387-8877 during center hours.