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Wallowa Works Art Exhibit – Virtual Gallery Sales Now Available!
January 11 - February 18

January 11th – February 18th, 2025
The Wallowa Works exhibit is a showcase of artwork that celebrates the unique essence of living and working in our beautiful county. This exhibit will run from January 11th – February 18th, 2025, offering a platform for a variety of artistic expressions that reflect the heart of Wallowa County.
Whether your focus is the agricultural roots, history, rugged landscapes, wildlife, community life, or the daily grind of local industries, artists and community members are invited to the opening reception!
Click here to view the Wallowa Works pieces for sale online!
Curated and judged by Kirk Skovlin, this exhibit will recognize outstanding work with the following awards:
✨ Awards:
1st Place: $250 || 2nd Place: $150 || 3rd Place: $100 || People’s Choice: $50 || Best Young Artist: $25
About the curator, Kirk Skovlin: “I’ve lived in Wallowa County for 24 years and have roots here that go back to 1872. My ancestors moved here from Cove, bringing the first settler’s livestock with them. The recent years living and working on the 6 Ranch has given me lots of inspiration to capture ranch life imagery and beautiful landscapes. Through my art l strive to share my excitement about the beauty of this area l call home. Living on a cattle ranch there is no shortage of rural scenes with an abundance of wildlife and picturesque mountainous terrain. In my paintings and prints I try to create a feeling or mood that speaks to the viewer knowing how the ambient light plays a part in the overall affect. When choosing the subject, my eye wants to see the landscape as it might have looked in a time prior to power lines, shiny buildings and modern equipment. This ‘nostalgic filter’ reveals my strong sense of awareness and admiration of the tenacious men and women who carved out an existence with their calloused hands, using a small assortment of tools and a lot of know-how. Their hard work was their legacy and key to their survival. My art will always show that the spirit of hard work and care for the land still exists here today.”