Join us for the opening reception of Wild Landscape – Zumwalt Revisited, featuring the breathtaking works of Zumwalt Prairie, one of North America’s last great native grasslands—a place of vast horizons, delicate wildflowers, and untamed beauty.
Celebrate the opening of Eastern Oregon’s premier art event with an unforgettable evening of art, music, and community. Enjoy live music, wine, and hors d’oeuvres as you mingle with exhibiting artists and be the first to view this year’s juried exhibition. The night culminates in the announcement of festival awards, including honors from the En Plein Air Competition.
Join us for one of the most exciting and energetic traditions of the Wallowa Valley Arts Festival — the Quick Draw! This lively event invites festival artists to create a finished artwork in just 90 minutes, while guests watch the creative process unfold in real time.
Mark your calendars! This exhibition offers a profound moment of connection with the natural world through color, light and landscape. We look forward to sharing these works with you.
Sharol Chandler’s paintings are representations of landscapes throughout the western U.S.; however, her work has primarily focused on scenes in the Wallowa mountains of northeast Oregon where she has lived since 1976. During the last several years the Eagle Cap Wilderness has been of particular interest to her.
Choose your favorite mug or hand-crafted bowl, enjoy a warm treat, and take your very own playful “Mug Shot” portrait. It’s art, soup, cocoa, and pure comfort — all supporting youth art programs!
This exhibit seeks to honor both the long-standing ties to this land and the varied paths that have brought people to Wallowa County. We welcome work that explores identity, memory, culture, belonging, and connection — including but not limited to ancestry, food traditions, handmade practices, personal histories, community stories, and contemporary interpretations of heritage. Our hope is to create a space that reflects the richness and complexity of community.
The Youth Arts Festival is bursting with creativity and fun, featuring: A dazzling display of youth artwork, hands-on activities to spark your imagination and open Mic for Youth Performances!
