Art is an essential form of expression that affects comunidad (community) in myriad ways. At Art Center East in La Grande, Oregon, the nonprofit has been increasing access to the arts since their founding in 1977 and continues to do this important work today through five core programs: Youth and Adult Arts Education, Galleries, Artists

By LISA BRITTON Baker City Herald – Nov 29, 2024 Updated Dec 3, 2024 LA GRANDE — Becky Curry knows art can help heal at any stage of life. Curry has led an art grief group at La Grande’s Art Center East in the past, and she’s starting another round of sessions Thursday, Dec. 5, which is

LA GRANDE, Ore. – The solo exhibition of 2022 Eastern Oregon University graduate Sophia Aimone, whose artistic vision comes to life at Art Center East this Friday, May 3, 2024, is titled “all tangled up.”   “This opportunity presented itself to me, and I love La Grande,” Aimone said. “Having worked at Art Center East, I felt

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Monday, April 22nd, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News LA GRANDE — Over 1 million dollars has been distributed by Soroptimist International of La Grande (SIL) just in the past 10 years and late last week the group was able to distribute another round of funds to local organizations. During a luncheon held

La Grande, Oregon. In 2022, Art Center East (ACE) marked more than 45 years of creating arts opportunities in Eastern Oregon. With the end of the calendar year fast approaching, ACE staff and board of directors are looking back on a year full of growth. ACE developed new programs and continued existing programs with support

La Grande, Oregon. Art Center East’s Community African Drumming group begins WinterTerm 2023 classes on January 10. Join the group to explore the drumming rhythms of traditionalWest African music. No experience is required and drums are provided. The group is open tocommunity members ages 12 and older, and meets every Tuesday from January 10 –

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 26, 2022 Contact: Jennifer Durr, Gallery Director E-mail: [email protected] LA GRANDE, Oregon – The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit begins with a free, in-person opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 2, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The exhibit fills Art Center East’s Main and Orlaske Galleries

LA GRANDE — The annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) community gathering and youth art exhibit returns Oct. 28-Nov. 12 to Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave. The free, family-friendly community gathering on Oct. 28 from 6-8 p.m. coincides with the opening reception for the annual exhibit featuring artworks created by Union

 Art Center EastPO Box 541La Grande, OR 97850541-624-2800 September 1, 2022 Contact:  Moira Madden at Art Center East La Grande, Oregon. Art Center East’s Community African Drumming group starts later this month after its summer hiatus! Explore the drumming rhythms of traditional West African music. No experience is required and drums are provided. The group

By Lisa Britton Go! Magazine. Aug 24, 2022 (view the original article here) LA GRANDE — In an effort to expand access to its second floor, Art Center East continues to conduct a capital campaign to install an ADA accessible lift. The project will cost an estimated $300,000. Thus far, the community has contributed $20,000