Art Center East

Art Center East Member-based nonprofit rural art center. Offering: 3 exhibit galleries, art classes, community events Join us!

Since its founding in 1977 as the Eastern Oregon Regional Arts Council, Art Center East has developed and coordinated arts learning programs in rural schools and communities throughout Northeast Oregon. In the years since, we've grown into a thriving community art center. Housed in a historic Carnegie Library building, Art Center East shows over a dozen annual exhibits (free admission!), offers hu

ndreds of hands-on art classes and music instruction, hosts monthly community events (also free!), provides rental studio space, and promotes the value of art and the arts economy in our region, bolstering the living wage local artists can earn from their work. We continue our work in bringing art instruction to Eastern Oregon through our Artists in Rural Schools program. As a member-based organization, community is at the chore of our work. Our members get fun perks, and they are central to building a thriving and diverse art scene in our rural home.

Autumn approaches! 🍂 🖼️ See new raffle artworks and purchase your tickets📝 Oregon's creative economy: take the survey! Y...
09/06/2026

Autumn approaches! 🍂
🖼️ See new raffle artworks and purchase your tickets
đź“ť Oregon's creative economy: take the survey! Your creative work counts!
🎥 Northeast Oregon Silent Film Festival: Sept. 13 at historic Athena Gem Theatre
Explore this month's upcoming classes ➡️

Learn more in this awesomely interesting newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/artcentereast/september62026weeklynewsletter-14055377

Beautiful raffle items from our current exhibits! 🖼️➤ “Kitchen Series”: painting by tom novak (value $800)➤ “Peaceful Mo...
09/06/2026

Beautiful raffle items from our current exhibits! 🖼️

➤ “Kitchen Series”: painting by tom novak (value $800)
➤ “Peaceful Mountain Sunrise”: oil painting by Aaron Akers (value $225)

Raffle ticket prices: $1 per single ticket or $5 for 6 tickets. Available online and at Art Center East. Proceeds help support ACE’s Gallery Programs. ACE staff will contact the raffle winners after November 1.

View all of the amazing artworks in My Journey by Aaron Akers and The Things I Create Between Naps by tom novak through Saturday, October 24.

Visit ACE:
Wednesday - Friday 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Paint Beyond the Numbers: Frida Kahlo Color Experience (Age 21+)Saturday, September 19 from 3:00 – 5:00 pmPaint-by-numbe...
09/05/2026

Paint Beyond the Numbers: Frida Kahlo Color Experience (Age 21+)
Saturday, September 19 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Paint-by-numbers is just the beginning! Join Teaching Artist Aeriel for this welcoming and relaxed painting workshop inspired by the iconic imagery and bold vision of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954). No painting experience is necessary, and all skill levels are welcome.

You’ll begin with a Frida Kahlo paint-by-numbers kit as a structured starting point. Aeriel will then continue to guide you step by step in moving beyond the template using a different painting as a reference. Together, you’ll mix colors to match Frida’s favorite palettes.

If you prefer to continue painting by numbers instead of moving beyond the template, that’s just fine. The aim is to have fun!

You’ll take home your completed painting at the end of the workshop. Feel free to bring a favorite b**r, w**e, or non-alcoholic beverage. ACE will provide a light snack. All supplies are included in the workshop cost. Please enter the ACE building through the 5th Street door.

Teaching Artist: Aeriel Beason
Cost: $50 Member / $55 Non-Member
Location: Art Center East

Sign up through https://artcentereast.org/events/paint-beyond-the-numbers-frida-kahlo-color-experience-age-21/

Deep Woods in Watercolor (Ages 7-15)Saturdays: September 19, & 26 from 9:00 – 10:15 amStudents in “Deep Woods in Waterco...
09/05/2026

Deep Woods in Watercolor (Ages 7-15)
Saturdays: September 19, & 26 from 9:00 – 10:15 am

Students in “Deep Woods in Watercolor” will learn about native Oregon flora, fauna, and landscapes – trees, wildlife, rivers, and mountains – while discovering their own style! No painting experience necessary. Teaching Artist Stabros is the students’ guide, and the class will explore Eastern Oregon flora, fauna, and landscapes.

Note: This series is open to students who only come to class once in a while, but please make sure to register each week so that we can gather the right amount of art supplies!

At the end of each class, students will take home a technique practice sheet, their watercolor interpretation of Oregon flora and fauna, and knowledge about watercolor painting and our beautiful forests. All supplies are provided. Please enter the ACE building through the 5th Street door.

Teaching Artist: Stabros Cru’ktfinger
Cost: FREE
Location: Art Center East

Sign up through https://artcentereast.org/events/deep-woods-in-watercolor-ages-7-15/

“img.0273”soft pastel on paper$390From “Glowing Ends” by Tess Cahill.View the entire "Glowing Ends" exhibit in Art Cente...
08/28/2026

“img.0273”
soft pastel on paper
$390
From “Glowing Ends” by Tess Cahill.

View the entire "Glowing Ends" exhibit in Art Center East's Main Gallery or visit virtually at https://artcentereast.org/maingallery

“Glowing Ends” is on display through Saturday, August 29.
Join us for the exhibition’s closing reception tonight! On Friday, August 28 from 6-8 pm!

“Tall Walnut Vase”walnut$650From “Phantasmal Secrets in Anomalous Wood” by Ray Guse.View the entire "Phantasmal Secrets"...
08/27/2026

“Tall Walnut Vase”
walnut
$650
From “Phantasmal Secrets in Anomalous Wood” by Ray Guse.

View the entire "Phantasmal Secrets" exhibit in Art Center East's Orlaske Gallery or visit virtually at https://artcentereast.org/orlaske-gallery

“Phantasmal Secrets in Anomalous Wood” is on display through Saturday, August 29.
Join us for the exhibition’s closing reception on Friday, August 28 from 6-8 pm!

“Walnut Heart”walnut$225From “Phantasmal Secrets in Anomalous Wood” by Ray Guse.View the entire "Phantasmal Secrets" exh...
08/27/2026

“Walnut Heart”
walnut
$225
From “Phantasmal Secrets in Anomalous Wood” by Ray Guse.

View the entire "Phantasmal Secrets" exhibit in Art Center East's Orlaske Gallery or visit virtually at https://artcentereast.org/orlaske-gallery

“Phantasmal Secrets in Anomalous Wood” is on display through Saturday, August 29.
Join us for the exhibition’s closing reception on Friday, August 28 from 6-8 pm!

“img.0483”soft pastel on paper$390From “Glowing Ends” by Tess Cahill.View the entire "Glowing Ends" exhibit in Art Cente...
08/26/2026

“img.0483”
soft pastel on paper
$390
From “Glowing Ends” by Tess Cahill.

View the entire "Glowing Ends" exhibit in Art Center East's Main Gallery or visit virtually at https://artcentereast.org/maingallery

“Glowing Ends” is on display through Saturday, August 29.
Join us for the exhibition’s closing reception on Friday, August 28 from 6-8 pm!

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1006 Penn Avenue
La Grande, OR
97850

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Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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(541) 624-2800

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