Sandy Bass is an artist and writer whose life's goal is to make God's presence known in this world through her art and writing.

She is a graduate of the Museum Art School in Portland, Oregon (now PCNA).  She has worked as a professional artist for the past 45+ years.  29 of those years were spent as the staff artist of a large church in the greater Portland area.  While on staff she had opportunity to work in a variety of areas, including writing and illustrating children's curriculum as well as children's books.  Her book "Best Friend Tree" was nominated for the Gold Medallion Award.

Sandy attended George Fox Seminary and completed the Spiritual Formation Program.  In addition, she has done many public art projeccts including a large mural for the child development center at Veteran's Hospital in Portland.

She frequently has one person exhibits around the greater Northwest and has led retreats and done much public speaking on the importance of art and the creative process.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Education:

1965-1969: Pacific NW College of Art, Portland, OR

2014-2016: George Fox Evangelical Seminary, Portland, OR

Solo Exhibitions & Events:

2001-2016: Ryan Gallery, Lincoln City, OR

2016: Pilgrimage, Open Spirit Gallery, Christ Church, Hillsboro, OR

2013: Sojourner: George Fox Evangelical Seminary, Portland, OR

2010: Wednesdays Are For Drawing, 2 person show with Mark J. Gunderson, George Fox Evangelical Seminary, Portland, OR

2009: From The Word, Hillsboro Cultural Arts Center, Hillsboro, OR

2009: This Is My Father's World, The Stafford, Lake Oswego, OR

2000-2007: White Bird Gallery, Cannon Beach, OR

2007: Coming Home, George Fox Evangelical Seminary, Portland, OR

2007: Booth Exhibition, Juried Show, Seattle Jewish Festival, Seattle, WA

2006: Sacred Journey, George Fox Evangelical Seminary, Portland, OR

2005: Booth Exhibition, Juried Show, San Francisco Jewish Festival, San Francisco, CA

2003: Prayers Of My Heart, Mt. Angel Abbey Library, Mt. Angel, OR

2003: My Soul Sings, Mittleman Jewish Community Center, Portland, OR

2002: God Is Watching Us, 1st Presbyterian Church, Portland, OR

2002: God Is Watching Us, Mt. Angel Abbey Library, Mt. Angel, OR

2001: Torah Cover, Spertus Prize Competition, Spertus Museum, Chicago, IL

2001: I Will Sing, Mittleman Jewish Community Center, Portland, OR

2001: God Has Blessed Us, Tree of Life Bookstore, Seattle, WA

2001: Booth Exhibition, Juried Show, Portland Jewish Festival, Portland, OR

2001: Booth Exhibition, Juried Show, Seattle Jewish Festival, Seattle, WA

2001: Bob's Books, Lincoln City, OR

2001 Private Home Showing, Portland, OR

2000: Booth Exhibition, Juried Show, Portland Jewish Festival, Portland, OR

2000: God Is Watching Us, Mittleman Jewish Community Center, Portland, OR

1999: City On A Hill, Sanctuary For The Arts, Portland, OR

1999: Coat Of Many Colors, Mittleman Jewish Community Center, Portland, OR

1996: Drawn From The Word, Rejoice In The Art, Portland, OR

1977: From The Press, State of Oregon Building, Portland, OR

1976: Just Kid Stuff, Thayer's Gallery, Beaverton, OR

Group Exhibtions:

2019: Rejoicing - Featured Artist - Sept.-Oct. Valley Art Gallery, Forest Grove, OR

2016: Peg Tree Artists, Lake Oswego Methodist Church, Lake Oswego, Or

2015: Southshore Artists, Lake Oswego Methodist Church, Lake Oswego, OR

2014: Southshore Artists, Lake Oswego Methodist Church, Lake Oswego, OR

2014: Glorified By Beauty, Concordia University, Portland, OR

2013: Southshore Artists, Lake Oswego Methodist Church, Lake Oswego, OR

2012: Southshore Artists, Lake Oswego Methodist Church, Lake Oswego, Or

2011: Southshore Artists, Lake Oswego Methodist Church, Lake Oswego, OR

2010: Southshore Artists, Lake Oswego Methodist Church, Lake Oswego, OR

2009: Southshore Artists, Lake Oswego Methodist Church, Lake Oswego, OR

2009: Artists For Children OF The World, Portland, Or

2008: Southshore Artists, Lake Oswego Methodist Church, Lake Oswego, Or

2007: Southshore Artists, Lake Oswego Methodist Church, Lake Oswego, OR

2006: Southshore Artists, Lake Oswego Methodist Church, Lake Oswego, OR

2005: Southshore Artists, Lake Oswego Methodist Church, Lake Oswego, OR

2005: Celebration of Creativity, Southminster Presbyterian Church, Beaverton, Or

2001: Judaica, Mittleman Jewish Community Center, Portland, Or

Staff Artist:

1976-1997 - Head Artist, Beaverton Foursquare Church, Beaverton, OR

Commissions, Honors, Retreats & Workshops:

2007-2008: Veteran's Hospital Daycare Center, 96 foot painted Mural & Donor Wall, Portland, OR

2006: Bethlehem Preschool, 53 foot painted Mural, Lake Oswego, OR

2006: Inspiration From The Fire, Retreat Leader, Artists Retreat, Seaside, OR

2005: Workshop Speaker, One To Another, Portland, OR

2002-2003 - Featured Artist - Guide To Jewish Washington, Artwork featured on cover and throughout the guide all year, Seattle, WA

2002: Featured Story, Oregon Art Beat, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Portland, OR

1999: Workshop Speaker, One To Another, Portland, OR

1998: Featured Cover Artist, Oregon Catholic Press Magazine, Artwork featured on cover for each issue during the year, Portland, OR

1994: Gold Medallion Nominee, Evangelical Christian Publishing Association, Phoenix, AZ

1994: Certificate of Merit, Writer's Digest, Cincinnati, OH

1994: Best Friend Tree, Wrote/illustrated children's book, Thumbuddies, Beaverton, OR

1983: God's Animals, Illustrations for children's curriculum, notecards, books, tablets, Warner Press, Indianapolis, IN

Publications:

2009: Art Openings, The Oregonian  A & E Page 25, December 4, 2009

2009: What's Happening, The Oregonian, Page W2, October 29, 2009

2009: Walters Arts Center, Hillsboro Argus, Page C1, October 30, 2009

2007: Art Openings, The Oregonian A & E Page 40, November 9, 2007

2003: What's Going On, Appeal Tribune, Page 6a, November 26, 2003

2003: Best Bets, Jewish Review, Page 20, October 15, 2003

2003: Gallery Guide, The Oregonian A & E Page 55, October 3, 2003

2003: Best Bets, Jewish Review, Page 20, October 1, 2003

2003: Coast Tidings, The News Guard, Page 11, July 2003

2003: Pattern For Deliverance, Guide To Jewish Washington , Seattle Jewish Transcript, Front Cover, April 11, 2003

2002-2003: Inspiring Paintings, Guide To Jewish Washington, Seattle Jewish Transcript, Front Cover and artwork featured throughout publication, August 9, 2002

2002: Gallery Guide The Oregonian A & E, Page 58, May 31, 2002

2002: Cover Story, Brenna Wiegand, Appeal Tribune, B1, January 9, 2002

2002: God Is Watching Us, Arts News, Mid-Valley Arts Council, January 2002

2001: Fun At A Glance, Statesman Journal, Page 19 & 3CL, December 27, 2001

2001: Holiday Show, Sally Churchill, Oregon Coast Guide, Page 12, December 2001

2001: Gallery Guide, The Oregonian A & E, Page 59, November 23, 2001

2001: Popular Artwork Returns To MJCC, Jewish Review, Page 12, October 15, 2001

2001: Art Show, Jewish Transcript, Page 21, August 24, 2001

2001: The Dreamer, News-Times, Page B6, May 18, 2001

2000: Art With Spirit, Jewish Review, Page 32, April 15, 2000

2000: Gallery Guide, The Oregonian A & E, Page 64, April 7, 2000

2000: Gallery Opening, The Oregonian Living, Page 6, April 1, 2000

1999: Art With Spirit, Nancy Haught, The Oregonian Living Cover Story, August 28, 1999

1999: Song Of Miriam, Jewish Review, Page 20, January 15, 1999

1998: Liturgia y Cancion, Oregon Catholic Press Cover Artist - Published Quarterly

1996: Heavenly Inspiration, Jane Nafsinger, The Times, Page A8, September 12, 1996

1996: Drawn From The Word, The Oregonian, Page L6, August 1, 1996

1996: Drawn From The Word, The Times, Page A13, August 1, 1996

1996: Drawn From The Word, Lake Oswego Review, Page A16, August 1, 1996

1996: Artist Reveals Divine Inspiration In Textures, Bold Colors, Bethany McNichol, The Oregonian, Page MW-B, August 8, 1996