“Our role was to enlist artists to do plein air painting from 9 AM – Noon on Saturday,” says Deena Heath, ArtsEast Executive Director.  “Plein air is a French expression and means “in the open air.”  The Marsh is a particularly beautiful area and very inspirational to artists who enjoy painting outdoors.  Seeing them at work was a big hit with bird watchers last year and we are delighted to participate once again.”

Participating artists include: Jan Clark along with members of a painting class she is teaching, Jan Cleaver, James Dumble, Joyce Gove, Gary Moses, Linda Peterson, Eloise Stolsig, and Denise Elizabeth Stone.  They will have their easels set up at bird watching stations throughout the marsh and will be pleased to answer questions about their work and the art of plein air painting.”

For information, call 541-962-3624 or send an e-mail.  For additional information about the Birdathon, visit Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife’s website and click on “ODFW Outdoors” and go to “Calendar of Events.

In keeping with the spirit of Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife’s annual Ladd Marsh Birdathon event, which takes place May 17 -20, the exhibit will feature Jamie’s studies of birds; a prominent subject in much of her work.

The exhibit will continue through June 8.  The ArtsEast Gallery is located in the Community School of the Arts Building, 6^th Street and “L” Avenue across from the La Grande Police Station.  Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM.

The exhibit will feature her Working Ranch Women series, a representation of her life experiences and visions, in pencil, pastel and oil. “The series acknowledges our hard working ranch women,” says Severe, “It has been understated and long overdue in comparison to men portrayed in art.  This isn’t just about the art, it’s about the strength, balance, and compassion women give to the lives they lead.”

The EOU Rodeo Club will also have displays and doing demonstrations during the opening.

ArtsEast is located in the Community School of the Arts Building, 6th Street and L AVE directly across the street from the La Grande Police Station.  Hours are Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM.  Call 541-962-3624 or e-mail for information.

The first rehearsal will be today, April 2 from 7-9 PM in Loso Hall, Room 126, on the Eastern Oregon University campus.  Rehearsals will continue on Mondays and conclude with a free community concert on June 4 in McKenzie Theatre at 7:30 PM. For more information, please call 541-962-3624 or e-mail.

"2007" Raku by Kurt Dittman

Please join us for Art Walk from 5 – 7 PM tonight at the ArtsEast Gallery. Exhibiting artists in our “Feats of Clay” include: Jack M. Coelho, Tom Dimond, Kurt Dittman, Linda Gray-McKean, Bob Jensen, and Sue Orlaske.

The ArtsEast Gallery is located in the Community School for the Arts Building on the EOU Campus. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM. Please call 541-962-3624 for more information.

“The exhibit was very well-received and brought many new people into the gallery,” says Deena Heath, ArtsEast director.  “It seemed a shame to box it up and have it go away so soon.  We want to thank Al and Colleen for working with us.”

Joe Beans is located at 1009 Adams in downtown La Grande.  Their business hours are Tuesday – Friday, 7 AM – 5:30 PM and Saturday, 9 AM – 2 PM.

The band had grown to nearly 60 members this year including high school and EOU students and local community members. Dr. Teun Fetz, the band’s conductor, has been challenged to select music for a variety of skills and interest levels. The band will perform a total of eight pieces.

The concert is free but donations at the door are appreciated to benefit the EOU Music Department.  For information call 541-962-3624 or e-mail.

The EOU Community Symphonic Band is co-sponsored by the Community School for the Arts, a partnership between ArtsEast and Eastern Oregon University.

Planning is under way for our biennial show! The exhibition is open to all Eastern Oregon artists residing in our 10 service counties. An Application Packet will be available for you to download the week of February 27th. The Application Packet will include details such as eligibility requirements, award information, and submission guidelines.

As you make plans to submit your work, please review IMPORTANT DATES on the Artists of Eastern Oregon Biennial 2012 page.

As always, feel free to call ArtsEast or e-mail if you have any questions.

Warm regards,
Deena & Mika

ArtsEast invites Eastern Oregon artists to submit work for its spring exhibit, Feats of Clay. The show will open March 9 and run through April 6.  An opening reception will be held on March 9 from 5 – 8 PM.

Up to three pieces may be submitted.  Final selections will be based upon originality, quality of work, and space availability.  Submitted work might include: vessels, jewelry, wall art, tiles, sculpture, etc.  Each piece should be priced for sale with ArtsEast retaining a 30% commission.

Artwork is to be delivered between 8 AM and 4 PM, March 6th and 7th, to the ArtsEast office in the Community School of the Arts Building, 6^th Street and ‘L’ Avenue, across from the police station on the Eastern Oregon University campus.

For more information, contact ArtsEast at 541-962-3624 or e-mail.

If you missed the Opening Reception for Land and People: Images from Regional Photojournalists last week, please make plans to come see us during Art Walk on Thursday.

We will be open from 5-7 PM on 2/16 (Thurs.) The exhibition will be on display through March 2. Please call ArtsEast (541-962-3624) for more information.