Artist Talk from November 17, 2023 featuring artists who have participated for the first time in Clark County Open Studios, a program of Artstra. This was held at Art at the Cave in Vancouver, WA. Artists include: Jody Katopothis, Natasha Ramas, Annika Larman, Zhanna Tsyntsn, Morgan McColum, Jenn Lamb and Sarah Lynne Hunter.

Artist talk from September 2023 featuring Don Gray and Chas Martin during their exhibit, “Notes for Travelers.”

In this Artist Talk from August 19, 2023, we share the voices of 13 artists participating in the exhibit, “Where are we going and what will we do when we get there?” Speakers include: Jill Pelto, Chas Martin, Ellen Stern, Christopher Luna, Jessica Damsky, Jason Litts, Stefanie Adams, Julie Ann Smith, Marshall Miller, Karen Kessler, Parmalee Paula Cover, Russell Ford, Dan Pillers. Each artist speaks for 5 minutes. Hosted at Art at the Cave and recorded by Sharon Svec.


This artist talk from June features artists Ann Ruttan, Sarah Grew and Apricot Irving and is associated with the exhibits titled “WILDFIRE!” and “Vestiges,” offering an interdisciplinary approach to processing the wildfires of 2020.


Now retired from art-related careers, Karen explores her may interests including printmaking, painting and textiles. C.D. Moland is a fiber artist with a passion for nature and animals. Both artists express life and movement with their works; that which the viewer can feel, such as the feel of a ocean lapping at your sandy feet or the feel of the floor under your dancing boots. We invite you to experience the Feel of Color.


Featuring 5 minute talks from 10 artists and an introduction by prehistoric mermaid, this video shares the voices of artists who participated in an exhibit about origin stories. Titled, "In the Beginning..." this open call encouraged artists to share their take on how "it" all began. Recorded Jan 21, 2023 at Art at the Cave by Sharon Svec. Artists in order of presentation: Parmalee Cover, Wendy Davis, Allan Oliver, Susan Marmolejo Kipp, Casey Moffett, Stephen Hayes, Jeanne Webber Al-Ghamdi, Phil Seder, Katie Sallos and Kevin Drake. Not pictured: Cynthia Heise


Artist Talk on Dec. 17, 2022 with Oregon Potters Association members Roberta Lampert, Martin Kagan, Nora Brodnicki and Erick Martinez.


Kelly Neidig speaks about her development as an artist and human. Part of the monthly artist talk series at Art at the Cave.


Dark Arbor Lodge presents Oddtober this October (2022) at Art at the Cave. Artists include Anya Bogorad, Sam Cobb, Odessa Godoy, Raiden Gorby, Matthew Hopkins, Nick Kettman, Josh Kinsey, Derek Tall and Chris Walas.


View a slideshow of Art of the Quarantine. This show was presented by Art At The Cave from July 14th thru Sept. 30th. We accepted work for the show over a month and a half period, updating the gallery as works came in. This is the most comprehensive video we have of the works. You can also view a narrated walk-through of exhibit as it was presented in mid-July here.


This 1.5 minute video features Samyak Yamauchi’s exhibit, “From Japanese Hair to Sword Ferns” on exhibit July 2019.


This 3.5 minute video shows a tour of Sarah Dillon’s “Where We Are” exhibit from July 2019 with a narrated artist statement.


Lost Mythologies is a walk-through of an exhibit from March-April 2020 featuring works by Mike Southern.


Couples: The Dance Between is a walk-through of an exhibit featuring works by Anne John and Michael Smith which exhibited March-April 2020.


Gatherings is a collection of excerpts (1.5-3min/ea) from interviews with 6 members of the Vancouver chapter of the Surface Design Association whose work was exhibited during “Material Matters” in December 2019. Produced by Sharon Svec.