Pelicans On Parade (POP!)

Klamath Falls, Oregon
Benefiting Birds in the Basin
Through the Arts and Community Outreach

POP! is endorsed by the Oregon Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts

POP! Artist
Donna Hooker

(Photo by Ron Larson)

POP! pelican: "Leaves and Feathers, Nature's Expressions"

POP! sponsor: DURAC (Downtown Urban Redevelopment Advisory Committee)

POP! location: Quality Inn
100 Main Street
Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601
541-882-4666

Biography: Born and grew up in San Francisco, California. Current resident in Bonanza, OR. Self-taught artist, painting for over 20 years. Passion is painting on things of nature such as leaves, feathers, old barn wood, and natural materials. Has always been inspired by the beauty of nature. Member of the Klamath Art Association in Klamath Falls,OR. Currently studying under renowned local artist Barbara Lund who travels to Africa and specializes in oil paintings of African wildlife.

(Photo by Ron Larson)

Paintings: Uses acrylic paint as the main medium. Uses real flowers in some of the paintings, or pressed leaves or feathers. Uses handmade paper in a lot of the backgrounds. Works are matted and framed. Subjects are waterfowl, wildlife, African wildlife, backyard birds, pets, and other subjects of nature.

Artwork on display: In Klamath Falls, OR at Clearwater Gallery, and at Shutterbug Custom Photo; in Chiloquin, OR at Two Rivers Village Arts.

(Photo by Ron Larson)

Exhibition of artwork at past events & special showings:
In Klamath Falls, OR: annual Bald Eagle Conference, & Winter Wings Festival at Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT); annual International Migratory Bird Day Celebration in Veterans Park; monthly "Third Thursday" Downtown Art Walk (June to September); annual Packing Clinic event at Klamath County Fairgrounds; Klamath Art Association's Riverside Gallery - membership shows, Christmas shows, and special show in October 2005. In Tulelake, CA: annual Migratory Bird Day Festival in May. In Brookings, OR: special show in August 2005.

(Photo by Ron Larson)

Current showings (Nov. & Dec. 2005):
Clearwater Gallery & Klamath Art Association Gallery in Klamath Falls, CrystalWood Lodge, Two Rivers Village Arts in Chiloquin (see addresses below)

Special Showings:

Airport Show
Dec. 10, 2005 (10 am - 2 pm) and
Jan. 26, 2006 (4 pm - 7 pm)
Security Lounge
Klamath Falls Airport

Pet Expo
Dec. 10, 2005
Klamath County Fairgrounds
Klamath Falls
Donna Hooker & Barbara Lund
Sponsored by Westridge Animal Hospital
Custom Pet Portraits from your favorite pet photo, 10 am - 5 pm

Recent Publicity:

Herald and News, Klamath Falls, Oregon:  Limelighter, Local Art Scene, December 8, 2005, page 8, "Airport displays local wildlife art" which features POP! artist Donna Hooker, and local artist Nicky Biehn.

Contact:
Donna Hooker
Nature's Expressions
email:
Phone: (541) 545-1127

Related contacts:	Clearwater Gallery 633 Main Street Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Phone: (541) 882-4455
Two Rivers Village Arts 141 So.1st Street Chiloquin, OR 97624 Phone: (541) 783-3326	Klamath Art Association Gallery 120 Riverside Dr. Klamath Falls, OR 97601 12-4 PM Thursday through Sunday email: Phone: (541) 883-1833 hometown.aol.com/klamathartassoc/ myhomepage/artgallery.html
Shutterbug Custom Photo 3146 S. 6th Street Klamath Falls, OR  97603 email: Phone: (541) 883-3123 shutterbugcustomphoto.com	Klamath Falls Airport 6775 Arnold Ave. Klamath Falls, OR 97603 klamathfallsairport.com Phone: (541) 883-5372
CrystalWood Lodge "Pet-friendly" B&B, and "Birding Extraordinaire" on the Pacific Flyway near Crater Lake 38625 Westside Road Klamath Falls, OR  97601 Toll Free: (866)-381-2322 Fax (541) 381-2328 Email:  crystalwoodlodge.com

(Photo by Ron Larson)

(Photo by Ron Larson)