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Sponsor Spotlight: SSM and Kaldi’s

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Every year, the Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association works tirelessly to ensure the success of the Shaw Art Fair. The Shaw neighborhood hosts approximately 135 professional, award-winning artists at this event, as well as local music groups and food vendors. How has Shaw managed to bring this large event to fruition for 25 years in a row? Well- there is a simple answer to that. The Historic Shaw Art Fair would not be possible… Read More

Featured Artist: Karen Gelbard

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Karen Gelbard, also known as The Oregon Weaver, not only has talent in the world of visual arts, but in the music realm as well. Karen played the violin throughout her elementary and high school years. Her school had a strong music program with talented teachers that greatly helped to cultivate Karen’s skills. “One lesson I learned was that it is not just about playing the notes. Technique and skill are required to… Read More

Featured Artist: Kaeko Maehata

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Kaeko Maehata has had a strong artistic instinct since she was a child. She started out drawing and creating with her hands, and continued to develop professionally as an artist at Kanazawa Art College in her native country of Japan. The artist has experience painting, sculpting, sawing, weaving, beading, and much, much more. There is one art form, however, keeps Kaeko continuously captivated- glass. Kaeko has called herself a glass artist since 1992. “Glass… Read More

Featured Artist: Salem Barker

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“There is an inherent beauty in nature. Someone has gone far out of their way to make things attractive- the creator of the universe. When we try to channel that creativity, it opens up a lot of doors.” The inspiration of artist Salem Barker comes from the world around him. Experiencing the intricacies and splendor of nature allows Salem to create pieces that demand attention at each and every one of the 14 to… Read More

Featured Artist: Olive Kraus

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When asked how she first peaked an interest in art, Olive Kraus laughed and replied, “I was born!” Olive comes from an artistic background, starting with her parents who first met in art school in the 60’s. Needless to say, Olive was immersed into an innately artistic environment from the beginning; so it is easy to see the origins of Olive’s abilities and passion to create. Rather than sticking to one medium, Olive continuously… Read More

Shaw Small Business Night

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  Did you know that Shaw has over 40 businesses based in our neighborhood? On June 16 from 6-8pm, the Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association is hosting a business crawl to support our Shaw businesses; over 26 businesses based in Shaw and/or owned by Shaw residents are participating in the event. Several businesses will be represented at booths near the corner of Thurman and Shenandoah. Other businesses will be open for you to stop by… Read More

2019 HELPING HANDS GRANTS— APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

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2019 Shaw Helping Hands Community Grant Application In keeping with Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association’s (SNIA) mission to “improve and maintain the quality of life of all Shaw residents”, we offer the Shaw Helping Hands Grant program aimed at assisting organizations who share that vision and are actively working to make it a reality. Past grant recipients have addressed educational, environmental, artistic, youth and social needs of the neighborhood. We thank you for your commitment to… Read More

2017 RFP for Mowing & Landscaping

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The Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association is seeking bids for mowing and landscaping work at several locations in the neighborhood. This request is for 2017, with opportunity for renewal. If you or someone you know is interested in bidding, please click here to download RFP. Deadline: March 31, 2017 Contact Patrick McEvoy with any inquiries or clarification of this Request for Proposal or to schedule a time to walk through the work… Read More

Shop Small in Shaw

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If you plan to do shopping today for Small Business Saturday, or any day, we encourage you to shop in Shaw. There are several businesses where you can shop for gifts, including Wagamama for animal-themed arts and crafts, Pets in the City for your furry family member, City House Country Mouse for holiday wreaths and arrangements, and Gloria’s Unique Boutique for clothing and accessories. If you need to take a break… Read More

Featured Band: WirePilots

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Attention all! The 2016 Historic Shaw Art Fair is just around the corner. When planning out your “must see” attractions at the fair, make sure you remember that WirePilots will be included in the music lineup! This Contemporary Jazz trio performs original tunes by written by their guitarist Dan Rubright, along with a few crowd-pleasing covers from time to time. Jazz lovers will not be able to resist this authentic sound brought to you… Read More