Join artists and local organizations for an art show and related events about living lighter in our environment and propelling positive change.

This month's art show features the works of five artists whose art reflects the beauty that surrounds us, as well as two art "installations" that reflect student perspectives about our environment. Be sure to join the ARTIST RECEPTION on Friday, April 3 from 6 - 8 pm.

There are lots of other events as well ... a parade, music, several presentations, two films and more.  Happening throughout the month in various locations. (Earth day itself is April 22nd.)

Coming Into Adolescence.

This is an evening presentation for mothers of girls between the ages of 7-13 as you anticipate your daughter’s approach to adolescence. Renee Schultz, co-author of book titled The Mother-Daughter Project, will lead the discussion. She will invite you to explore many of the commonly held beliefs about mothers and daughters, while offering a new model of connection.

Join this special celebration of the Columbia River. Enjoy music by top Gorge musicians, poets, dancers and storytellers, performing interpretive pieces against a backdrop of spectacular photos of the Columbia Gorge and local photographers. Organized by Columbia Riverkeeper.

Click for details about the Spirit of the River Celebration.

Join us as we celebrate and learn from Oregon's First People in these "Humanities Series" presentations, brought to the Gorge by Columbia Gorge Community College.

• Artist James Lavadour (Walla Walla), April 8
• Elder Robert Kentta (Siletz), April 15

More presentations in THE DALLES at the Erin Glenn Winery:

• Karen Quigley, Executive Director, Commission on Indian Services
• Author George W. Aguilar (Wasco)

Filmmaker Jeff McKay takes viewers on an eye-opening journey around the world to explore different approaches to sewage, starting at the 2,500 year old Cloaca Maxima in Rome, where the modern concept of sewers began.

The questions explored include: Where does it all go? What effect does it have on us?

Click for details: Crapshoot.

Join us for this two-part slide presentation by professional landscape photographer, Darryl Lloyd, and wildlife biologist, Bill Weiler. The focus of their talk is on the impacts of climate change in the Columbia Gorge region.

Click for details: Global Warming in the Columbia Gorge.

The “Art of Movement” returns to Columbia Center for the Arts with two performances on April 18. This year features Columbia Gorge Dance Academy’s Company Dancers, as well as Joy Dancer's Hip Hop Company and BBoyz Break Dancers.

Art of Movement is also proud to present special guests A-WOL Dance Collective, a dance group from Portland known for its vigorous and "accessible" style of dance ... dance that's both hip and sophisticated ... dance that's bound to thrill!

Click for details: Art of Movement Dance Collective.

King Corn is a feature documentary about two friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation. According to the Boston Globe, King Corn "leaves you distrustful of everything on your plate." According to the Washington Post, King Corn is "Funny, wise, and sad."

Click for details: King Corn.

Figure drawing

Opportunities for Artists & Performers                  

Columbia Center for the Arts is currently seeking proposals from artists for solo or group exhibitions in the 2011 exhibition season. Deadline: November 15. Click here to learn how to submit artist proposals. 

Get Involved in the Arts

Columbia Center for the Arts is looking for Volunteers for a range of opportunities. Please contact Joanie Thomson at 541-387-8877 ext. 111 or director@columbiaarts.org.