Columbia Center
for the Arts
215 Cascade Street
PO Box 1543
Hood River, OR 97031
541-387-8877
About Columbia Art Gallery
Columbia Art Gallery at Columbia Center for the Arts features works by artists in a variety of mediums from oils, pastels and watercolors to pottery, jewelry, glass, fiber arts, mixed media and more.
Each month, we hang a new show while keeping a section of the gallery dedicated to our member artists, all of whom live within 50 miles of the gallery.
Our Artists
Columbia Art Gallery features the fine art of local artists, as well as artists from nearby regions. Click here for the list of artists we represent.
Art Shows & Events
EVENT CALENDAR
May 3rd-June 2nd
Art & Soles
This May, thirteen artists share their fetish for shoes in an amazing display of creativity! Explore porcelain wedding slippers, sexy recycled metal stilettos, botanical pumps and more!
Learn More: Art & Soles
May 3rd - June 2nd
The Nook Gallery: Donna Van Tuyl
This month, CCA Art Gallery is proud to present Donna Van Tuyl as our Nook gallery artist. Donna is an oil and pastel landscape painter from Goldendale, WA. Inspired by the Pacific Northwest, she is often found painting outdoors around the Columbia Gorge. Her work captures not only the beauty of the Gorge but the light and atmosphere that surround it as well.
June 7th-30th
Art-A-Day
This June, six artists will be debuting 30 new pieces that they created over the course of a month. Most pieces are small in scale and proportionally priced.
Learn More: Art-A-Day
June 7th-30th
The Nook Gallery: Carolyn Crystal
CCA is proud to present Carolyn Crystal as our Nook Gallery artist. Carolyn is a glass maker from Hood River, OR. This June, Carolyn will be displaying fine glass beads, servingware, and jewelry.
Deadline: May 27, 2013
Artist Call:
The Earth Laughs in Flowers
CCA Gallery with Pro Photo Supply and Friends of the Columbia Gorge invites all professional and amateur photographers to submit your finest scenic, close-up, and artistic renderings of wild flowers from the Columbia River Gorge area.
Learn More: The Earth Laughs in Flowers
Deadline: June 15, 2013
Pacific Northwest Plein Air
Artist Call
Now in its 9th year, Pacific Northwest Plein Air has become one of the premier artist opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. Don't miss out. Register for this juried event early. For More Information: 2013 Plein Air
May 31, June 1, June 2
Color and Landscape with Aimee Erickson
Explore what makes good color in landscape painting. We'll look at some good examples, do exercises and paint from photographs and sketches. This workshop will get you ready for Plein Air season!
June 12
Botanical Watercolor Journaling with Rene Eisenbart
CCA Education and Outreach proudly offers a day of Botanical Watercolor Journaling at Good News Gardening instructed by Rene Eisenbart. This class will consist of instruction, demonstration of technique, plus working time.
Learn more: Botanical Watercolor Journaling
June 29 & 30
Creative Color & Composition in Pastel with Karen Watson
Columbia Center for the Arts invites you to join Karen Watson as she explores "playing" with pastels. This class is open to all levels. Karen will teach a variety of application techniques to aid students in creating their own expressive imagery.
July 31 - August 2
3 day Essential Plein Air Techniques Workshop with
Thomas Jefferson Kitts
July 31st – August 2nd
CCA Education and Outreach proudly presents award winning plein air artist Thomas Kitts. He will be leading
demonstrations, brief lectures, and one-on-one assistance to participants.
Opportunities
Become a Member Artist
Learn how to become a Gallery Artist and/or a guest artist in a monthly show or special event. Learn more: Show your art at Columbia Art Gallery.
Ongoing
2nd & 4th Fridays of Each Month
Open Studio Classes Return!
Join Columbia Center for the Arts for open studio sessions to paint or draw a live model. All skill levels are welcome. Easels and tables are provided; please bring your own supplies.
Learn more: Open Studio
Show Archive
Click for info on recent art shows at the Columbia Art Gallery.