Art Center East

Main & Co-op Gallery

We know that the Grande Ronde Valley is home to a vibrant community of artists. In homage to the wealth of talent that makes our little city so “La Grande,” The Big is our annual showcase of local artworks in all mediums.
December 6 – January 25

Featured Program

THE BIG READ 2020

The Big Read broadens our understanding of the world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Every winter, Fishtrap and its regional parters celebrate one great work of literature by providing events, discussions, and books to Wallowa and Union County schools, libraries, and community members.
February 19 - March 19

Serving Eastern Oregon

Historically, Art Center East has been the source of information sharing and a resource for fostering the growth of rural arts and cultural organizations in the Grande Ronde. Art Center East provides arts learning opportunities in regional schools through its Artist-in-Residence programs and oversees the Community School for the Arts program, which hosts private music lessons for children and adults, in addition to numerous community music projects.