Who We Are

Columbia Center for the Arts' is a community art center that offers both art and entertainment — theatrical performances, visual arts, dance, concerts, lectures, film, and a whole lot more.

Our mission is to promote an arts-rich environment in the areas surrounding the Columbia River Gorge, where novices as well as established artists and performers, can discover and develop their full creative potential.

We are also a proud member of the Columbia Gorge Arts & Culture Alliance.

Learn more:

• Columbia Center for the Arts
• Columbia Gorge Arts & Culture Alliance

We're a non profit organization, and we're proud of the community support we enjoy.

Sign Up for Monthly Updates

Get updated monthly on art and entertainment events at the center by signing up for our eNewsletter.  It's only sent once a month, so it's not a nuisance ... and it's a great way to stay connected with what's happening with arts in the Gorge.

Opportunities

Artists:  Click to check for artist calls and other opportunities.

Performers: Click to check for audition notices and other opportunities. 

Look for Us On ...

May 4 - 27

Interpretations

The May art show features the works of 12 exceptional Pacific Northwest artists who explore the subjects of texture, light, reflections and birds. Learn more: Interpretations

May 4 

Interactive Art Project

As part of the opening night for Interpretations, we will be launching an interactive community art project  with Jessica Levin and Amarett Jans.

Upcoming Artist Opportunities

Painting & Photography Competitions

Visit our gallery page to learn about artist opportunities.  Columbia Art Gallery.

May 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18 & 19

Doubt

Winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award. All the elements come in-vigoratingly together like clockwork in John Patrick Shanley's provocative new play, DOUBT, a gripping story of suspicion cast on a priest's behavior that is less about scandal than about fascinatingly nuanced questions of moral certainty. Learn more: Doubt

Theatre Opportunities

Auditions & Other Opportunities

Visit our "theatre" page to learn about opportunities . Columbia Arts Theatre.

May 23

Like Crazy

A Columbia Arts Film Series Film

Director Drake Doremus' film Like Crazy beautifully illustrates how your first real love is as thrilling and blissful as it is devastating.  Learn more: Like Crazy

Filmmakers' Opportunities

Film Festivals and 48 Hour Project

Visit our "more events" page to learn about opportunities.  More Events

Summer

Art Classes for Kids

Lots of fun classes to choose from. These classes fill up early.  Register now!  Click to learn more: Art Classes for Kids

May 27

Art Knows No Age

With Will Hornyak

Will Hornyak performance and elder art show. Learn more: Art Knows No Age

June 9 & 10

Pastels & the Whole Enchilada

With Karen Watson

Karen will guide students from creating a successful piece through the framing process. She will demystify framing poastel paintings by guiding you through the process and sharing her secrets! Learn more: Pastels & the Whole Enchilada

July 9 - 12

(OWP) Building Student Writers

With Sandra Childs

This one week Oregon Writing Project course is designed to improve the teaching of writing across the curriculum in a variety of genres. Learn more: Building Student Writers

Other Education Opportunities

More Summer Opportunities

Visit our "education" page to learn about more opportunities: Education.