Columbia Center
for the Arts
215 Cascade Street
PO Box 1543
Hood River, OR 97031
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Featured Events this Month:
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In the GalleryAuthentic Hybrids ... October 3 - November 2 ... This show features art in a variety of media, created by artists of dual cultural and racial heritage. Click for details about Authentic Hybrids. |
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In the TheatreThree One Act Plays ... October 10 through 25. Three short plays, each different, each written and directed by a different team. Click here for more details about the Three One Act Plays. |
Pacific NW Plein Air 2008
The Fourth Year ... a Very Impressive Result!
Plein Air Anthology
12 writers explored five locations throughout the Gorge, and recorded their impressions in poetry and prose. Take a look at the anthology that features these writings — Pears Like Copper Buddhas: 2008 Plein Air Anthology.
Plein Air Paint Out
30 local and regional artists came to paint, have fun, receive prizes and sell their works in the 4th Annual Plein Air "Paint-Out" and Painting Competition.
Click here to see photos of painters painting for five days "en plein air" in the Columbia River Gorge.
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.
We're a non profit organization, and we're proud of the community support we enjoy.
Our mission is to promote an arts-rich environment in the Columbia Gorge, where novices as well as established artists and performers, can discover and develop their full creative potential.
There's something for everyone!
Click here for more information about Columbia Center for the Arts.
Event Calendar
October 3 - November 2
Authentic Hybrids
Opening Reception: Oct. 3, 6 - 8 pm.
Features art created by artists of dual cultural and racial heritage.
Curator: Amirra Malak
6 Nights in October and November
Girl's Night Out Classes & Winetasting
Learn artist techniques from three great instructors for three different media and enjoy wine tasting at the start of three of the six classes.
Mondays and Thursdays, 7 to 9 pm: Oct 6, 9, 20, 23 and Nov 3, 6.
Emerging / Developing Arts
Oil Painting
Explore various styles and techniques as you create your own original piece of art. Open to all levels. Instructor: Cathleen Rehfeld.
Four Wednesdays: Oct 1, 8, 15 and 22, 10 am to 1 pm. $60 for all 4 classes.
Emerging / Developing Arts
Painting
Instructor: Joy Kloman.
Four Wednesdays: Oct 29, Nov 5, 12 and 19, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. $60 for all 4 classes
October 10 through 25
Three One Acts
One Act plays, each different, each written and directed by a different team.
October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 at 7:30, and matinee on October 19 at 2 pm.
October 22
Dogtown and Z Boys
Part of the Columbia Arts Film Series, every 4th Wednesday.
An insider’s look at how kids living in Santa Monica, CA in the 1970’s brought their surfing style into skateboarding.
Show time: 7:30, (4th Wednesday).
$5 per person.
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.
Opportunites
Artists: Click to check for artist calls and other opportunities to get involved.
Performers: Click to check for audition notices and other opportunities to get involved.