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.
Join award-winning artist Bonnie Zahn Griffith for a dynamic, hands-on pastel workshop during the Wallowa Valley Arts Festival. In this engaging Sunday morning class, Bonnie shares her approach to landscape painting—focusing on composition, value, and expressive use of color—while guiding students through preliminary studies and underpainting techniques. All supplies are provided.
6 Fridays between 10/02-11/13 subject to change depending on local school calendars for 2026/27
Class details coming soon! Past classes have explored a wide variety of painting and drawing skills. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on this class session!
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.
Join us for an evening of sipping wine(or other beverage of choice) and painting on a 30" x 30" canvas. Students learn various mark making techniques, composition and more. Bring beverages, snacks, and engage in lively conversation. Class concludes with a group critique. Beginners welcome.
Join us for an evening of sipping wine(or other beverage of choice) and painting on a 30" x 30" canvas. Students learn various mark making techniques, composition and more. Bring beverages, snacks, and engage in lively conversation. Class concludes with a group critique. Beginners welcome.
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 Josephy Center's annual Women's Exhibition is one of our most beloved and anticipated events of the year, celebrating the breadth and depth of artistic expression by women artists from across the region and beyond. Each year the exhibition is shaped by a unique theme and guided by a guest curator, bringing a fresh perspective to this cherished tradition.
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!
The Josephy Center is pleased to present a featured three-person exhibition showcasing the work of Silje Harlander, Stirling Webb, and Lyle Witherrite. Further details including the exhibit title, theme, and artist statements will be announced as they become available.
he Josephy Center is pleased to present a featured three-person exhibition showcasing the work of Nicole Freshley, Terra Leven, and Nikki Beachy. Further details including the exhibit title, theme, and artist statements will be announced as they become available.
