Bio

Steve Kleier

Steve Kleier graduated with a BFA from Montana State University, Bozeman, MT. Steve has taught drawing and painting for several community organizations including Clark Community College, Helena Art Center, Oregon Society of Artists, and many more. Steve has been a long time member of the Oregon Society of Artists board of directors and was instrumental in creating a robust roster of classes as well as the US military veterans art program. He is currently the president  of the organization until January 1, 2025.

Education: BFA Montana State University, Bozeman,MT

Teaching Experience

As an artist and instructor I have taught drawing and painting for several community organizations. I have led groups to locations around the region for instruction and adventure.
Art Media
Clark Community College
Gallery 7126 Studio
Helena Art Center
Leach Botanical Garden
Oregon Society of Artists
Portland Fine Arts Guild
Young Audiences of Oregon and SW Washington
Sequoia Gallery+Studios

Selected Awards/Juried Exhibitions

Honorable Mention Columbia Gorge Plein Aire Competition
First Place Hillsboro Plien Aire Competition
Grand prize Portland Rose Festival Art Exhibit
Second Place Oregon Society of Artists Fall Competition
Honorable Mention Pittsburgh International Watercolor Competition
1st Place Oil Painting Beaverton Festival of the Arts
2nd Place Watercolor Gresham City Exhibit
Adirondacks International Exhibit of Watercolors
Allied Arts Annual International Exhibit

 

Steve enjoys music, reading and outdoor activities, and is married with two children.