Please join us for the artist reception when the show opens on Friday, July 2nd, 6-8pm.

What a great and novel way to spend a day in the Columbia River Gorge. Categories for children and adults. Bring your own chalk or have us supply it for you.  Learn more: Chalk Art Contest

Learn the basic elements of classical drawing in the “sight-size” method used by masters in European ateliers for centuries. Open to all levels, though some basic knowledge of drawing is needed. Learn more: Classical Drawing Techniques.

Visual, literary and theatre classes. Ten classes to choose from. Details and to register: Summer Art Classes for Kids

World class kayaker Doug Ammons' presentation "Wild Water—a Love Story" offers an evening of incredible photos, video, and especially, human insights into the beauty and challenge of wild rivers. Doug was recently named by Outside Magazine as "one of the top ten 'game changers' in adventure since 1900." In addition to his presentation, Doug will also preview a stunning movie in high definition that he is currently working on.

Learn more: Wild Water: A Love Story

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.

A musical based on the beloved classic by Lacy Montgomery.  Directed by Julie Raefield-Gobbo with musical direction by Mark Steighner, the local cast brings to life a family-centered story with many loveable characters.The unlikely heroine, Anne Shirley, is mistakenly sent to live with a plainspoken farmer and his spinster sister, who thought they were adopting a boy!

Learn more: Anne of Green Gables.

Choose four out of five new plays scheduled for the 2010 / 2011 season. Buy your season tickets now and get 20% off the purchase price.

• Sept: The Year of Magical Thinking
• Oct: Same Time, Next Year
• Dec: The Emperor's New Clothes
• Feb: A Night of One Act Plays
• May: All My Sons

We are seeking submissions depicting the beauty and character of the Columbia River Gorge region, including but not limited to: mountains, rivers, waterfalls, wildflowers, wildlife, farmlands, towns, and sports recreation.This is a juried art show. Learn more: Celebrate the Gorge Photo Competition.

Last call for entries to this premier art event, now in its 6th year. As in years past, artists will paint out for 5 days in 5 magnificent locations in the Columbia River Gorge. A month long art show and other events follow. Learn more: Pacific Northwest Plein Air 2010.

4th annual event for teachers. Free to any K-8 teacher employed by the HRC School District. $100 tuition for pre-service or out -of-district teachers. Contact Shelley Toon Hight for details: education@columbiaarts.org or 541-387-8877 ext 114.

Help to welcome these gifted artists, visiting from Costa Rica. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and Springhouse Cellars wines such as "Peace and Love Chardonay" & "Poetry in Merloation" at $5 per glass. Artists are donating proceeds to "Wheelchairs for Children" and to "La Casita" Health Clinic.

Don't miss this 6th annual Art & Wine Fusion ... a celebration of the many things that help define our unique and wonderful region. A full day of exciting and family-friendly activities are planned, starting with the King Salmon Road Race & Ride. Enjoy great food, local entertainment, award-winning wine from local winemakers ... and, of course, great art!

A weekend of art and music in beautiful Trout Lake Valley located beneath Mt. Adams. Forty-nine jury-selected artists will display fine art in the rustic barn, outdoors, and in the garden.

SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST: We are very pleased this year to welcome noted Native American artist Lillian Pitt.