The Big Read
Monday, 15 January 2018
by artseastadmin
The Big Read is coming to Union County in 2018! In conjunction with Fishtrap and other key community partners, Art Center East will host Big Read events right here in La Grande this coming March. The Big Read is a nationwide program initiated by the National Endowment for the Arts in which communities organize and host a variety of enriching events around a featured book. Big Read events are designed to inspire conversation and discovery through the joy of sharing a good book.
- Published in ACE in the Press
The Evolution of Art Center East
Tuesday, 19 September 2017
by artseastadmin
In a recent My Voice column, columnist Mary McCracken made note of several art and cultural organizations in La Grande that function without support from the City or County, and that it’s a shame to let these resources flounder when they have the potential to increase the value of our community on multiple levels. We couldn’t agree more and would like to add another organization to her list: Art Center East!
- Published in ACE in the Press
Who is an Artist?
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
by artseastadmin
When you hear the word art, you might think of a painting hung in a gold frame, a sculpture on a pedestal, the echoing halls of a museum. We tend to lump art with high culture – galleries, museums, ornate theaters and towering concert halls. While these places help us to celebrate and preserve art, they’re not the whole story.
- Published in ACE in the Press
Carnegie Legacy Lives on at Art Center East
Sunday, 18 June 2017
by artseastadmin
The Art of Community By Sarah West, ACE staff member Welcome to our new column! Art Center East is a non-profit supporting the arts, culture and heritage of the
- Published in ACE in the Press