You may view the previous live streams of our brown bag lectures on our YouTube page!
The Library holds a series of Brown Bag lunches, presentations and conversations concerning The Josephy Center, our Wallowa community, Indians, and Western history and culture. Programs have examined the Civil War in the West, fire in the Wallowas, the evolution of canyon ranching and horse gear, flint knapping and Indian tools, weeds and plants of the Wallowas, etc.
Brown Bags are generally held first and third Tuesdays at noon, and are open and free to the public.
Brown bags are also offered as live streams to those unable to attend. You can view the live stream link here.
Art Instructors Wanted!
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesDo you love art? Have you taught art? Been told you'd be a great teacher? Good with groups of kids or adults? Interested in sharing your unique style and skills with others? Know someone who might be interested?
Art Models Wanted!
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesInterested in modeling for Rodd Ambroson's Life Drawing class?
Nez Perce: Renewal & Return
Wallowa Memorial Hospital 601 Medical Pkwy, Enterprise, United StatesA "soft" unveiling of the major exhibit we are preparing for the State Capitol in Salem; Nez Perce in Oregon; Removal and Return. The small, colorful, and very dense exhibit will go to the Capitol later in the year.
Open Call for Exhibit Curators!
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesAre you a passionate artist or experienced curator ready to shape captivating art exhibits? Collaborate with us to...
Wallowa Valley Youth Arts Festival!
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesThis exciting annual event features a wonderful display of artwork, lots of awards ribbons, hands-on activities, and musical performances by area youths.
The opening reception is Saturday April 6th from 12 - 4 PM!
Wallowa Lake–The REAL Story by Joan Gilbert
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesJoin Joan Gilbert Tuesday April 16th for a showing of the animated film (6 minutes) and the Behind the Scenes film (17 min)! Joan will be discussing working with kids on a large art project and answering questions.
STEVE ARMENT WOOD CARVING WORKSHOP
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesLearn wood carving from Wallowa County's premiere wood carver, Steve Arment. Drop In. Tools provided. No preregistration required! Grab a friend and walk right in! $35
Spring Youth Drawing & Painting Class 8 week session: Ages 5-8 & 8-12
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesMary Ambroson, with over 35 years of experience teaching art & music, both in Montessori and conventional methods, will lead a fun and comprehensive 8 week class on the basics of drawing and painting for 5-8 and 8-12 year olds.
Olan Fulfer: Adventure in India
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesOlan Fulfer teaches history and forestry at Joseph Charter School, He has recently begun volunteering in far off places on his school breaks, Last year he spent time in Africa; this spring break Olan and wife Tessa went to India.
Live Model Human Figure Drawing Class
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesJoin Rodd Ambroson in learning to draw the human figure with live models. Must be at least 18 years. Preregistration Required. $20 per session. Newsprint (18" x 24"), boards, easels and pencils provided.
Common Ground: The Art of Balance and Contrast
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesWe live in a time when conflict seems inevitable and achieving balance seems unlikely, from the smallest aspects of life to issues of major significance. It is challenging to have open dialogue if we assume society is polarized beyond return. Has it always been this way? Are our differences as deep as we imagine? How will we make the world a better place if we don’t work to find common ground? How can art-making help us and heal us as we engage in the process?
Ceramics- Functional Wares HAND BUILDING class – 8 week session (Wednesday Evenings)
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesThis multi level HAND building class is 8 sessions. Perfect for those who want to learn how to make functional pieces. It is taught by local artist Julia Allen.
Ceramics- Functional Wares WHEEL THROWING class – 8 week session (Tuesday Evenings)
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesThis multi level class is 8 sessions. Perfect for those who want to learn how to make functional pieces. It is taught by local artist Julia Allen.
SIP & PAINT Abstract Painting and Sipping Wine! “Pouring Techniques!”
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesJoin 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.
Missoula Children’s Theatre: Peter & Wendy
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesPerformance Tickets & Audition Info! When Captain Hook sends his right-hand man, Smee, on a quest to capture Peter Pan, it’s seemingly business as usual…at first. Little does Hook realize what fantastic adventures await him and his pirate posse in their search for the elusive Peter Pan.
Mother’s Day Knitting – 2 Day Family Workshop with Rachel Sterry!
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesTreat mom this Mother's Day with a fun new skill you can enjoy as a family! Join Rachel to learn how to create a stylish hat you will be proud of! Students will cover needle technique, casting on and off and pattern reading. Beginners welcome!
Daniel Adam Maltz Performance, “Master of the Viennese fortepiano”
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesDaniel Adam Maltz is a master fortepianist based in Vienna, Austria. He has 50+ tour dates worldwide per year and specializes in Wiener Klassik (Viennese Classicism) — especially the works of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven — performed on the Viennese fortepianos of their time.
Beginning Willow Basketry Workshop with Sylvia Friday!
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesStudents will learn how to weave a traditional stake and strand willow basket. The process of weaving includes learning techniques and patterns alongside the freedom to explore personal style and creativity. Students will take home a round wicker basket woven by their own hands!
ArtFest Fridays! Family Fun Free Art Sessions – Walk In
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesFamilies can drop in on Fridays this summer from 10am-3pm to enjoy a free craft making experience together. Make what you’d like or follow one of our ready made project ideas with help from our craft assistant. FREE
2 Day Beading Workshop by Roger Amerman!
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesJoin Roger Amerman in this workshop to learn the Construction of either a Small Medallion fashioned into a fringed neck piece with ornate thongs or a Small Ornate Partially Beaded Buckskin Neck Pouch. Workshop participants will learn the basics of applique and edge beading.
Youth Letter Writing Workshop with Sylvia Friday!
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesWe will craft handmade envelopes and write letters and make art to put inside of the letters. Complete with candle wax seals and lots of magic, we will explore the history of letter writing and learn about all the things that can be sent through the mail.
Youth Found Object Mobiles Workshop with Sylvia Friday!
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesSticks and Stones! Shells and Bones! Mobiles are hanging sculptures that move freely in the air's invisible currents. They use the principles of weight, movement and balance to create cool special effects.
Youth Playful Nature Drawing Workshop with Sylvia Friday!
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesWe will start the day with blind contour drawing. From there we will learn leaf rubbing, found natural object drawing from different perspectives and using leaves and flowers as stencils.
Youth Learn How to Knit Workshop with Sylvia Friday!
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesKnitting is a craft practiced by people around the world. This class will focus on the fundamentals of knitting. We will learn how to hold the yarn, the basic knit stitch, the concept of tension and more!
An Exotic Terrane Exhibition
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesCome enjoy the works of Dennis DeHart and Heather Tomlinson in this unique exhibit.
Youth Summer Camp – The Wild Robot – June Session
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesThe Josephy Center's 2024 summer camps will be themed based on the best selling children's book series The Wild Robot by Peter Brown - June 17-20th
Beginning Willow Basketry Workshop with Sylvia Friday!
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesStudents will learn how to weave a traditional stake and strand willow basket. The process of weaving includes learning techniques and patterns alongside the freedom to explore personal style and creativity. Students will take home a round wicker basket woven by their own hands!
Youth Summer Camp – The Wild Robot – July Session
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesThe Josephy Center's 2024 summer camps will be themed based on the best selling children's book series The Wild Robot by Peter Brown - July 22-25th.
Threads of Expression: A Fiber Arts Odyssey – Call for Fiber Artists
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesWelcome to our Fiber Arts Exhibit! Join us on a journey through the diverse and expressive world of fiber arts, capturing the essence of creativity and individuality in each piece. $10 per Submission
2024 Wallowa Valley Festival of the Arts
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesOpening Reception: September 20 - 7 PM. Tickets available now for the finest art in NE Oregon!
Stitched Spirit Cloth 2 Day Workshop
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesJoin Susan Pesti-Strobel for a two-day workshop in which you will make what is best described as a spirit cloth. Employing simple techniques of designing, cutting, layering, and stitching you will create a textile piece that represents who you are, what you are, or what you feel like in the moment.
Stitched Spirit Cloth 2 Day Workshop with Susan Pesti-Strobel!
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesJoin award winning fiber artist Susan Pesti-Strobel for a two-day workshop in which you will make what is best described as a spirit cloth. Employing simple techniques of designing, cutting, layering, and stitching you will create a textile piece that represents who you are, what you are, or what you feel like in the moment.
Vision Board Workshop – 2025 New Year New Possibilities!
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesEmbark on a journey of self-discovery, goal-setting, and creativity at our New Year 2025 Vision Board Workshop. Start the year with a clear vision and the motivation to turn your dreams into reality!