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.

"Head 'em Up, Move 'em Out" by Chris Baxter

ArtsEast will open an exhibit featuring the work of local photojournalists on February 10 from 5 – 8 PM.  Light refreshments will be served.

“Our theme is Land and People: Images from Regional Photojournalists,” says exhibit curator Mika Morton.  “We asked regional photographers to submit work that reflects the people, life and landscape of Eastern Oregon and we are delighted with the results.”

Featured photographers are Chris Baxter and Phil Bullock for The Observer and Kathy Orr and S. John Collins, for the Baker City Herald. Contributing photographers will include Dave Yerges and Jim Ward for The Observer.

The exhibit will be on display through March 2nd.

"Celebration" by Brenna Tyler

ArtsEast Gallery will be open this evening from 5 – 7 PM for ART WALK. On display is “Reflections: An Exhibit of Artist Self Portraits.” Please call ArtsEast at 541-962-3624 for more information.

"Amelia (detail)" by Amelia Ettinger

The favorite subject of some of our most revered artists was often…themselves.  Picasso, van Gogh, Kahlo, Rembrandt – all painted multiple self-portraits.  As did Warhol, four-up on the same page of course!

For their first exhibit of the year, ArtsEast has challenged regional artists to explore and discover their personal identities and recreate them through the medium of their choice and we couldn’t wait to see what they come up with!

Participating artists, to date include: Kevin Boylan, Peter Alan Bryan, James Dumble, Amelia Ettinger, Alexandra Fuller, Jeanine Gekeler, Laura Hansen, Karen Kevan, Charles Koehler,  Gary Moses, Sue Orlaske, Linda Peterson, Mark Thompson, Brenna Tyler, and Linda Schreiner.

The opening reception for the exhibit will be January 13th from 5 – 8 PM.  It will also be available to Art Walkers on the 19th from 5 – 7 PM.

The ArtsEast Gallery is located in the Community School of the Arts Building, 6th Street and “L” Avenue, on the EOU campus.  Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM.

For information, call 541-962-3624 or e-mail.

Hand-dyed Silk Scarves by Mary Ann Zimmerman

Glass Antler by Kevin Boylan

We will be open for Art Walk on Thursday from 5 – 7 PM. A great opportunity to finish your holiday shopping in style.

We will be offering 10% off your purchases that evening; that means 20% for members. Hum, may be a good time to join up!

Hope to see you tomorrow night!

January 9, 2012

UNION COUNTY CHILDREN’S CHOIR REHEARSALS BEGIN (meets weekly on Monday)
Registration: 4:30 – 5:45 PM
Loso Hall, EOU Campus, Rm 128
Open to all 2 – 6 graders in Union County
$65 registration fee
Program runs from January – April

EOU COMMUNITY SYMPHONIC BAND REHEARSALS BEGIN (meets weekly on Monday)
Registration: 7 – 9 PM
Loso Hall, EOU Campus, Rm 128
Open to ages 14 and up.
$20 registration fee for community members; FREE for College/High School students
Program runs from January – April

January 10, 2012

LOTUS MARTIAL ARTS (Class meets weekly on Tuesday and Thursday)
Registration: 7:30 PM
Quinn Coliseum, Aerobics Room
Open to all ages.
$20 registration fee
Program runs from January – April

Groups taking the stage include the Grande Ronde Symphony Orchestra, EOU Chamber Choir, Grande Ronde Community Chorus, EOU Women’s Choir, EOU African Drumming Group, EOU Focalpoint, a festival Brass Ensemble, Bellagio Handbell Ensemble, EOU Drum Line, an EOU Faculty Jazz Ensemble and the Northeast Oregon Folklore Society English Country Dance Orchestra.

All proceeds from the event go to the music funds held in the EOU Foundation.  In addition, ArtsEast will hold a silent auction in the Loso Hall lobby to benefit community arts programs for children and adults.

Artwork is to be delivered between 8 AM and 4 PM, January 2-6, 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 541-962-3629 or by e-mail.

Holiday Concert at McKenzie Theater, December 2010

A La Grande holiday tradition since 1991, the EOU Holiday Music Festival will be held on December 3 at 7:30 PM and December 4 at 3 PM this year. Featured are 11 different choirs and musical groups. Both performances are held in Mckenzie Theater, Loso Hall on the EOU Campus.

ArtsEast will be in the lobby of McKenzie Theater during the Holiday performance selling refreshments and holding a silent auction. This is our annual fundraising event and the proceeds go to support our community music programs.

Tickets: $8 adults, $6 students & seniors. Tickets are available at EOU Bookstore or Sunflower Books, and remaining will be sold at the door.  Advance purchase is highly recommended as this show sells out. Don’t wait until the last minute to purchase them!

Please call Peter Wordelman at 541-962-3352 with any questions.