The Arts Center - Corvallis, OR

05/28/2026

Jeremiah is a 10-year-old young artist who participated in this year’s Howland Community OPEN and received the Youth People’s Choice Award.

Like so many young creatives, Jeremiah found a space at The Arts Center to share his work, be seen, and feel encouraged by his community.

Throughout our Spring Appeal, we’ll be sharing more of Jeremiah’s story and highlighting the impact community arts spaces can have on young people and families across our region.

When you support The Arts Center, you help make moments like these possible.

❤️ Support community arts programming and creative opportunities:
https://artscenter.app.neoncrm.com/forms/i_support_tac

📘 Want to see your support in action? Explore our Art in Action 2025 report and learn more about the impact The Arts Center has across our community:
https://theartscenter.net/about-tac/

Follow along this month to learn more about the people, programs, and creative opportunities your support helps sustain.

Explore. Create. Belong.

05/26/2026

Benton County's Solid Waste Program Coordination wants you to know what happens to the clothes you "donate" 👀

The Frimpong Case, a new exhibition at The Arts Center in Corvallis has the answer. It might surprise you. Artist Vincent Frimpong uses textiles shipped from the U.S. to Africa as "donations" to create powerful work that confronts fast fashion, disposability, and the real cost our consumption puts on communities abroad.

The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Waste Prevention Action Team is partnering with The ArtsCenter in Corvallis on events that go beyond the gallery:

• Mending Skills Workshops (Unlocking Art): May 26, June 6 & June 30
• FREE Clothing Swap: June 27, 12–5 PM in the Main Gallery

Come curious. Leave inspired. Make your wardrobe last.

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05/19/2026

Join us Thursday, May 21 during Corvallis Arts Walk for the opening of The Frimpong Case by Vincent Frimpong (), a powerful mixed media installation exploring textile waste, labor, reuse, and the global impact of the fashion industry.

As part of the opening reception, TAC will host an expert panel discussion at 6 PM focused on the social and environmental strains caused by textile chains on both local and global scales. Arrive early to experience the exhibition before the conversation begins. Food and drinks will be provided.

Panel Members:
• Leslie Davis Burns, Ph.D. — Former President, Responsible Global Fashion LLC and Professor Emerita, Oregon State University
• Dazie Carnes — Volunteer Manager at
• Tiga Evans — Manager at
• Ann Morey Ross — General Manager at

📍 The Arts Center | Corvallis, OR
🗓 Thursday, May 21, 2026
🕕 Panel Discussion begins at 6 PM
🎟 Free and open to the public

Learn more about the exhibition:
https://theartscenter.net/vincent-frimpong-the-frimpong-case/

05/16/2026

This week’s Corvallis Chamber Greeters was a great reminder of what can happen when creativity, community, education, and business share the same space.

We were thrilled to welcome Oregon State University freshman marketing students to The Arts Center as they presented their businesses and ideas to local professionals and community members. It was exciting to see students explore new ideas, create meaningful connections, and experience what it feels like to belong within a supportive and engaged community.

Thank you to the Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, Stephen Hodges, and all of the students who filled our space with curiosity, conversation, and entrepreneurial energy.

05/07/2026

🎨 Call for Artists — Two Opportunities Open

The Arts Center currently has two calls open for artists, with a deadline to apply by May 31:

✨ City of Corvallis Parks Maintenance Facility Public Art Project
A public art opportunity to create work for a visible, community-facing space in Corvallis.

🛍 ArtShop Call for Artists
Apply to showcase and sell your work in The Arts Center’s ArtShop, featuring locally made artwork and goods.

Whether you’re interested in public art or connecting your work with the community through retail, we’d love to see your work.

👉 View both opportunities + apply:
https://theartscenter.net/calls-to-artists/

05/07/2026

🤩

Freshman Take Over At Greeters! 🎉

Join us for a special edition of Greeters as students from College of Business - Oregon State University take the spotlight and showcase their businesses!

📍 The Arts Center - Corvallis, OR
📅 Tuesday, May 12

Come meet these innovative student entrepreneurs, shop their products, and support the next generation of business leaders 💼✨

💬 Chat with each business to be entered into a grand prize drawing
🛍️ Bring cash or card to shop
☕ Enjoy coffee & light breakfast snacks

This is a Greeters you won’t want to miss!

05/06/2026

Meet your new way to stay connected with The Arts Center.

Our new mobile app makes it easy to explore exhibitions, find classes, discover events, and connect with the arts happening across our community—all in one place.

Planning your next CAW? The app makes it simple to access The Corvallis Arts Walk map and navigate the experience with ease.

Whether you’re looking for your next workshop, planning a visit, or just want to see what’s happening around you, it’s all right at your fingertips.

Everything you need to explore, create, and belong—now in your pocket.

Download the app and start exploring:
https://theartscenter.net/get-the-app/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=app_launch_2026&utm_content=feed_post_download_fb

05/05/2026

What a weekend.

From origami at the Saturday Market to metal embossing at the Spring Garden Festival, we spent our weekend creating, connecting, and meeting so many wonderful people.

We especially loved seeing so many kids get excited about making art.

“We’ve just met so many great people and kids,” one of our team shared. “I’ve been telling everyone about Summer Arts Adventures!”

Back at The Arts Center on Sunday, we also welcomed over 200 visitors into our ArtShop and Gallery, making it an especially vibrant day across all of our spaces.

If you came by to say hello, thank you. We loved meeting you.

If you’re looking for more ways to connect with the arts in our community, explore our Community Arts Calendar to see what’s happening around you. You can also submit your own arts events to help grow a more connected creative community.
https://theartscenter.net/events/

05/05/2026

ArtShop Spotlight: Heather Andrews
May Feature

This month, we’re featuring Heather Andrews in the ArtShop.

Heather’s work is inspired by a lifelong fascination with the natural world—from the textures and patterns of plants to the incredible diversity of insects. As an entomologist, she brings a unique perspective to her work, blending science and creativity with a playful, curious approach.

Her pieces invite you to slow down, look closer, and discover the beauty in the small, often overlooked details of the world around us.

Come see her work in person and learn more about her story on our website.

📍 The Arts Center
🕒 Tuesday – Saturday | 12–5 pm

Explore more about Heather + the ArtShop:

https://theartscenter.net/artshop/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=artshop_spotlight_may2026&utm_content=heather_andrews_post

✨ Interested in showing your work in the ArtShop? We’d love to hear from you.

05/01/2026

MAY 9 · Second Saturdays at TAC 🎨

Join us for a hands-on, all-ages activity:

Oyster Shell Dishes with Enya Jade

Transform natural oyster shells into charming trinket or jewelry dishes using colorful tissue paper and Mod Podge. This simple, creative project turns everyday materials into one-of-a-kind pieces perfect for holding your favorite small treasures.

No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity.

📅 May 9, 2026
🕐 1 – 4 PM
📍 The Arts Center | 700 SW Madison Ave. Corvallis

04/28/2026

Landscapes Reimagined: Philip Stork
Now on view in the Corrine Woodman Gallery

Through layered compositions, Philip Stork explores movement across space and time. His abstract landscapes emerge from imagination while drawing from the colors and environments he’s encountered through travel.

Working in pastel and pencil, Stork creates expansive fields of color supported by subtle linework, inviting a more fluid and interpretive experience of landscape.

📍 The Arts Center
🖼 Corrine Woodman Gallery
🕒 Tuesday – Saturday | 12–5 pm

April 28 – May 30, 2026
Reception: Thursday, May 21, 5:30 – 7 PM

Explore more:
https://theartscenter.net/landscapes-reimagined-philip-stork/