Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nicole Curcio
503-416-2812; ncurcio@rejuvenation.com

Rejuvenation and the Art Institute of Portland Present a Lecture Series & Gallery Show on the History of American Lighting

Attend these free events and explore how lighting design in the past informs lighting design in the present.

PORTLAND, Ore. June 15, 2009 - Rejuvenation and The Art Institute of Portland have teamed up to celebrate classic American lighting design through a three-part series entitled, A Century of Lighting, 1870-1970. The series consists of a two-month gallery exhibit and a pair of lectures given by Rejuvenation's lighting historian, Bo Sullivan. The goal of this unique partnership is to demonstrate how historic fixture design informs reproduction fixtures and inspires use in today's authentic and eclectic settings; from ornately cast Victorian-era gas chandeliers through sleek and colorful mid-century pendants.

Gallery Exhibit
Fixture Fascination: The Art of Lighting Reproduction
July 2nd through August 28th at the Art Institute, 1122 NW Davis Street, Portland
Gallery Opening from 6:00-8:00 pm on First Thursday, July 2nd
Guests can look forward to a truly local perspective on the research and reproduction of antique lighting. Examples of original fixtures and shades will be on display with their reproductions, as well as vintage trade catalogue documentation, technical design drawings, and even sample tooling. Discover how period authenticity and integrity drive the design process to result in real products manufactured locally by Rejuvenation in Portland, Oregon.

Lecture I
American Lighting: Techniques & Technologies
6:00 pm, Tuesday, July 7th at the Art Institute, 1122 NW Davis Street, Portland
Mingle with members of the design community while learning about the nuts and bolts of period lighting. In this presentation, Bo will cover manufacturing materials and methods used in period fixtures, the special vocabulary of antique lighting, authentic metal finishes, and how technological advances impacted American lighting design. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to rejuvrsvp@rejuvenation.com by July 3rd.

Lecture II
The Evolution of American Lighting Styles
6:00 pm, Wednesday, August 5th at Rejuvenation, 1100 SE Grand Avenue, Portland
Take a trip through time in the Rejuvenation showroom. Join Bo as he recaps a centuries' evolution of period style in the United States. Learn about the Renaissance Revival and Neo-Grec trends of the 1870s, followed by the classic Arts & Crafts and Revival styles of the early-20th century and the final break with historic design precedent led by the Modern movement during the mid-century era. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to rejuvrsvp@rejuvenation.com by July 31st.

More details for all events can be found at www.rejuvenation.com/events.

About Rejuvenation
Rejuvenation was founded in 1977 with a passion for old houses and buildings. Today, it is America's largest manufacturer and leading direct marketer of classic American lighting and house parts. Inspired by history, period authenticity and customer creativity, Rejuvenation's diverse line spans the 1870s to 1960s. Lighting collections include: Period Basics, Early Eclectic, Arts & Crafts, Colonial Revival, Historic Revivals, and Modern America. Homeowners can honor the era of their house while also enjoying the flexibility to mix-and-match styles and create more personalized environments.

The company donates ten percent of its after-tax profits to non-profit organizations dedicated to environmental conservation, historic preservation, the arts, and equal-access housing. Products are sold through the company's catalogue, retail stores in Portland and Seattle, and website www.rejuvenation.com.

About the Art Institute of Portland
The Art Institute of Portland (www.artinstitutes.edu/portland), located in Portland's Pearl District, provides undergraduate design education and is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Art Institute of Portland offers bachelor's degree programs in Advertising, Apparel Accessory Design, Apparel Design, Culinary Arts, Digital Film & Video, Design Management, Design Studies, Design Visualization, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Marketing, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Photography & Design, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, Visual & Game Programming, and Web Design & Interactive Media. The college offers a minor in sustainability and associate's degrees for select degree programs.

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