First Thursday at the Laura Russo Gallery

Artist, Mary Chomenko Hinckley and her dog Mini, Nancy Frisch, and Marilyn Brett

Artist, Mary Chomenko Hinckley and her dog Mini, Nancy Frisch, and Marilyn Brett.

Featured artist JD Perkins

JD Perkin was the featured artist at the First Thursday event on July 7th. His work on display at The Laura Russo gallery is figurative ceramic and mixed media sculpture, inspired by human and animal forms. A Portland native, J.D. Perkin has exhibited his work since 1982.

Kammie James and Cicely Sullivan

Artist Henk Pander

First Thursday attention to detail

Bridget Wieghart, Richard Brandman, and gallery owner, Martha Lee

Colleen Frederick, Anne Thompson, Dana Coffee

The Laura Russo Gallery on Northwest 21st has featured high quality art since 1986

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.