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Opening Reception – Game On: An Art Journey Through Childhood Play
Opening Reception
Saturday, January 10th 2-4 PM
Exhibit Dates: January 10 – February 14, 2026
Rediscover the magic of play! Join us for the Opening Reception of “Game On: An Art Journey Through Childhood Play,” a lively and imaginative exhibit celebrating the joy, creativity, and nostalgia of games from our youth.
From board games and hopscotch to video games and backyard adventures, each artwork in this exhibit explores how play shapes our memories, friendships, and imagination. Experience a vibrant mix of paintings, sculptures, interactive works, and multimedia pieces that invite visitors of all ages to reconnect with the wonder of playtime.
Enjoy games, music, refreshments, and community conversation as we kick off this playful winter exhibition.
🏆 Exhibit Awards – $500 in Cash Prizes:
- First Place – $200
- Second Place – $125
- Third Place – $75
- Honorable Mention – $50
- Best Young Artist – $25
- People’s Choice Award – $25
Bring your friends, family, and inner child — and join us for a night of art, nostalgia, and fun!
Exhibit Judge: Seth Kinzie
Seth Kinzie is a piano composer and peacemaker from Joseph, OR. He writes music for the instrumental octet, Kinzie Steele, for piano, drums and strings. Inspired by the surreal impressions of Claude Debussy and the textured voicings of psychedelic rock, his compositions sail freely through genres to expand the piano outside of its traditional classical and jazz settings. He is also the Director of the African Peacemaking Database, based in Malawi and Ethiopia. His interfaith vocation has led him to work in Pakistan, Nigeria, Somalia, Malawi, Ethiopia, France, and Austria.
He has won 4 consecutive Wallowa County Backgammon Championships, and he also loves cribbage and Wingspan.
A sincere thank you to our sponsors for this exhibit:
Roundhouse Foundation
Oregon Arts Commission (Sustaining Arts Grant)
Accompanying Events “Game On: A Journey Through Childhood Play”