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“The Big” 2024: Open Application Period

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Art Center East (ACE) invites you to enter your artwork into The Big: Art Center East's Annual Open Exhibit. Entries are eligible to win cash prizes, awarded at the judges' discretion. Those attending in person will select the People's Choice Award during the exhibit's duration. Artists throughout the greater Northwest (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and beyond)

“Racing to Change: Oregon’s Civil Rights Years” Opening Reception

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Art Center East (ACE) announces the opening of "Racing to Change: Oregon's Civil Rights Years," an exhibit created by Oregon Black Pioneers (OBP) and sponsored by the Eastern Oregon Sunrise Project. Community members of all ages are invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, October 4, from 6-8 p.m. “Oregon's Black History: 450

“Oregon’s Black History: 450 Years in 45 Minutes”, a presentation by Mariah Rocker, Public Programs and Exhibits Manager at Oregon Black Pioneers

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Art Center East (ACE) announces the opening of “Racing to Change: Oregon’s Civil Rights Years,” an exhibit created by Oregon Black Pioneers (OBP) in partnership with the Eastern Oregon Sunrise Project. Community members of all ages are invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, October 4, from 6-8 p.m. “Oregon’s Black History: 450

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“Racing to Change: Oregon’s Civil Rights Years” presented by Oregon Black Pioneers and sponsored by the Eastern Oregon Sunrise Project

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Art Center East (ACE) announces the opening of "Racing to Change: Oregon's Civil Rights Years," an exhibit created by Oregon Black Pioneers (OBP) and sponsored by the Eastern Oregon Sunrise Project. Community members of all ages are invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, October 4, from 6-8 p.m. “Oregon's Black History: 450

Little Pinecones: Read and Create (Ages 0-5) FREE

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

October 12 from 9:00 - 10:00 am Teaching Artist Haydyn takes children ages 0-5 on a fun exploration of topics such as friendship, communication, and feelings through story time and an art activity! Children can build skills and resiliency through books and tactile, kinesthetic art activities. At the end of the class, students will take

Needle Felting Pumpkins (Ages 12 – 18) FREE

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Needle Felting: Pumpkins (Ages 12-18) FREE October 19 from 10:00am - 12:00 pm Join this fun needle felting class for beginners – and create two adorable pumpkin decorations! Needle felting is a creative process that involves sculpting wool with needles. Teaching Artist Christie will guide you through the fundamentals step-by-step, and at the end of

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Needle Felting: Mushroom Corks and Cork Gnomes (18+)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Needle Felting: Mushroom and Gnome Ornaments (Age 18+) October 19 from 12:30 - 3:30 pm Join this needle felting class for beginners and create some adorable mushroom and gnome ornaments! What’s needle felting, you ask? It’s a fun creative process that involves sculpting wool with needles. Teaching Artist Christie will guide you through the fundamentals

Beginning Stained Glass (Age 18+)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

October 24 & 31 and November 7 & 14 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm In this four-session class, Teaching Artist Ginger will keep stained glass easy and fun! No experience necessary and all skill levels are welcome. You’ll learn stained glass basics and make an 8” x 10” item such as a window ornament or

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Closing Reception for “Racing to Change: Oregon’s Civil Rights Years” presented by Oregon Black Pioneers and sponsored by the Eastern Oregon Sunrise Project

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Art Center East (ACE) announces the opening of “Racing to Change: Oregon’s Civil Rights Years,” an exhibit created by Oregon Black Pioneers (OBP) and sponsored by the Eastern Oregon Sunrise Project. Community members of all ages are invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, October 4, from 6-8 p.m. “Oregon’s Black History: 450

Beginning Stained Glass (Age 18+)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

October 26, November 2, 9 and 16 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm In this four-session class, Teaching Artist Ginger will keep stained glass easy and fun! No experience necessary and all skill levels are welcome. You’ll learn stained glass basics and make an 8” x 10” item such as a window ornament or wall

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Little Pinecones: Read and Create (Ages 0 – 5) FREE

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

November 9 from 9:00 - 10:00 am Teaching Artist Haydyn takes children ages 0-5 on a fun exploration of topics such as friendship, communication, and feelings through story time and an art activity! Children can build skills and resiliency through books and tactile, kinesthetic art activities. At the end of the class, students will take

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Registration cancellations & transfers must be made through Art Center East at (541) 624-2800 48 hours or more before the class start time. We cannot issue refunds or transfers for cancellations received after the 48-hour cutoff. Exceptions will be considered for medical or family emergencies. ACE will honor a refund, minus a $10 administration fee when the cancellation is made 48 hours or more before class start date. When a class is canceled due to low enrollment, we will issue a refund for all registration fees. ACE will contact you in the event of a cancellation. Face coverings will be required in accordance with statewide regulations current at the time.

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