Beaumont-Wilshire Neighborhood Assn.

New Art Gallery Hosts Group Show

Nov 21, 2000

By Helen Koba

Beaumont Village welcomes a new art space, ?‘Hail May?’, to Fremont Street. Local artist Mary Tapogna opened the gallery space recently at 4323-A NE Fremont. The small building, set back from the street, is filled with vases, wall pieces, end tables, coffee tables and other objects created by Mary in a unique mosaic inlay style. Photographs taken by the artist have inspired some of the pieces.

Mary?’s artwork can also be seen in other places in the neighborhood. An exhibit of her photos set in hand designed frames is being shown at Bravo Caf?© and a number of her art pieces are part of the permanent collection at McMenamin?’s Kennedy School (on NE 33rd).

During the month of December, Mary will host her 4th Annual Holiday Bazaar at the gallery, which will feature affordable artwork by a variety of local artists. That show will run through December 24th. The gallery is open Friday and Saturday noon to 6 p.m., Sunday noon ?– 4 p.m. and by appointment 503-249-2147. Visit Hail Mary soon, an exciting addition to our neighborhood.