Exhibitions at the Second Story Gallery
Current Exhibition:
Opening Reception and Artist Talk: Friday, July 10, 5 pm
The Second Story Gallery is pleased to welcome the talented student artists of the Camas School District for our annual July exhibition. This showcase celebrates the creativity, imagination, and skill of local high school artists, featuring a diverse collection of mixed media, paintings, and sculptures. We invite you to explore and celebrate the next generation of artists.
Special thanks to art teachers Heidi Keith (Camas HS), Jordan King (Camas HS), Kobie Moore (Discovery HS), and Miranda Wakeman (Hayes Freedom HS) for coordinating this show.
Upcoming Exhibitions:
August - Middle School Art Exhibit
Following the high school exhibit, August will feature an equally impressive collection from our middle school students at Liberty, Odyssey, and Skyridge Middle Schools. This showcase provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the budding talents of younger artists and encourages their continued artistic growth.
Special thanks to art teachers Erin Marcell (Liberty MS), Kobie Moore (Odyssey MS), and Laura Richards (Skyridge MS) for coordinating this show.
September/October
Between Page & Panel: A Celebration of Local Children's Book Illustrators
September 4 - October 17, 2026
This fall, the Second Story Gallery at the Camas Public Library will showcase the work of some of the Pacific Northwest's most talented children's book illustrators in a special exhibition celebrating the art of visual storytelling. Coordinated by local illustrator Lauren Akazawa Mendez, the exhibition features original artwork from:
- Zoey Abbott
- Kristen Adam
- Kate Berube
- Pamela Goodman
- Jonathan Hill
- Deborah Hocking
- Nat Iwata
- Margaux Meganck
- Lauren Akazawa Mendez
- Sheryl Murray
- Jay Myers
- Marika Paz
- Geoffry Smalley
- Aron Steinke
- Tracy Stubisak
From picture books to graphic novels, the exhibition offers visitors a rare opportunity to see the original artwork behind beloved children's books and discover the creative process of professional illustrators working in our region.
Opening Reception:
Friday, September 4, 5 pm
Illustrator Day:
Saturday, September 19, 10:30 am
Meet many of the exhibiting illustrators, learn about their work, watch live demonstrations, and participate in hands-on art activities for all ages.
Artist Panel:
Friday, October 2, 5 pm
Join the exhibiting artists for a conversation about children's book illustration, creativity, and the journey from sketchbook to published book.
This exhibit and events are made possible by a generous grant from the Autzen Foundation.
November/December - Marshall Miller and Kahn Norris
