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Art Fortuna & Kurt Beadell
Art Fortuna & Kurt Beadell

Kurt Beadell | Creative Director

Equally versed in food, design and fine arts, Kurt has an uncanny ability to imagine spectacular concepts and translate them into dramatic realities. Through his background in fine dining, Kurt grew to fully appreciate the artistry of food and the concept of “eating with your eyes.” Today he applies this same philosophy to events and décor. Kurt’s artwork has been featured in several Portland-area galleries, including the Museum of Contemporary Craft, and his personal art collection has been featured on Oregon Public Broadcasting.

ASSOCIATIONS

WEDDING NETWORK USA – Founding Member
LEADING CATERERS OF AMERICA (LCA) – Member
OUR HOUSE – Former Honorary Chair
CASCADE AIDS PROJECT – Board Member

Art Fortuna | President

Art has more than 30 years of experience in business management, catering and restaurants. He has held several senior management positions with one of the largest food service companies in the world, and was the general manager of Atwater’s Restaurant and Founders Club for more than a decade. Under his guidance, Atwater’s grew to become one of the finest restaurants in the Pacific Northwest, ultimately blazing the trail for the region’s thriving culinary culture.

ASSOCIATIONS

METROPOLITAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (MBA) – President
TRAVEL PORTLAND – Former Board Member
LEADING CATERERS OF AMERICA (LCA) – Member
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CATERING EXECUTIVES (NACE) – Member

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