Who We Are

Columbia Center for the Arts' is a community art center that offers both art and entertainment — theatrical performances, visual arts, dance, concerts, lectures, film, and a whole lot more.

We're a non profit organization, and we're proud of the community support we enjoy.

Our mission is to promote an arts-rich environment in the Columbia Gorge, where novices as well as established artists and performers, can discover and develop their full creative potential.

There's something for everyone!

Click here for more information about Columbia Center for the Arts.

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Get updated monthly on art and entertainment events at the center by signing up for our eNewsletter.  It's only sent once a month, so it's not a nuisance ... and it's a great way to stay connected with what's happening with arts in the Gorge.

Opportunities

Artists:  Click to check for artist calls and other opportunities.

Performers: Click to check for audition notices and other opportunities.

July

Art-a-Day

5 artists each create 1 piece of art each day for 30 days. Participating artists: Melinda Hannigan, Andrew Pate, Ellen Dittebrandt, Eric Jacobsen, Terry Belunes. Learn more: Art-a-Day.

August 11

Party for the Arts at Springhouse Cellar Winery

Music, art, theatre, other fun stuff ... and great wines available.

Don't miss this chance to visit one of our local wineries and support the arts at the same time. Learn more: Party for the Arts.

2010 / 2011
Season Tickets On Sale NOW!

Five new plays scheduled for the 2010 / 2011 season. Buy your season tickets now and get 20% off the purchase price. Learn more: CAST Theater Season Tickets.

June, July, August

Summer Classes for Kids

For: Elementary, Middle, High School ages

Visual, literary and theatre classes throughout the summer.  Ten classes to choose from. Don't miss out ... these classes fill up early. Registration begins May 10. 

See schedule: Summer Art Classes for Kids

July 24

Curio Gorge

Dance Team

A dance team you won't soon forget —a fusion of modern, hip-hop, classical & Latin dance to benefit The Next Door's Nuestra Comunidad Sana youth services. Learn more: Curio Gorge

July 28

We Live in Public

A Columbia Arts Film Series Film

On the 40th anniversary of the Internet, WE LIVE IN PUBLIC tells the story of the effect the web is having on our society, as seen through the eyes of “the greatest Internet pioneer you’ve never heard of,” visionary Josh Harris. Learn more: We Live in Public

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