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.
WALK-IN WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP w. Pamela Beach
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesVarious medium disciplines every Wednesday w. artist @peabee.artist and instructor Pamela Beach. No pre-registration required. Just walk right in! Ages 14 and older.
$25.00
Film Talk: Water in the Desert
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesAndie Madsen will be presenting her film, "Water in the Desert," and give a talk at the Josephy Center. The desert is in Morocco, and the film follows archeologists and contemporary Moroccans as they explore a very old way of moving water in hot, harsh climates.
Jazz Concert: Dan Schauffler Trio
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesDan is very excited to present his jazz favorites with some surprise arrangements and originals, live at Josephy!
LIFE DRAWING w. RODD AMBROSON Weekly Drop-in Group Session
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. This is a weekly drop-in session, preregistration not required. Cost is $20. Newsprint (18" x 24"), boards, easels and pencils provided.
Chess Club
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesFree and open to all ages, longest running Chess Club in Eastern Oregon.
FOUNDATIONS in CERAMICS FALL SESSION
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesClaymaking at its finest! Come learn handbuilding skills and have fun doing it. Clay, glaze and firing included. Preregistration required.
Art Talk- A Gathering of Multiple Disciplines
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesWe invite you to join us for a monthly Interdisciplinary Art Talk, open to artists of all disciplines, beginners to seasoned artists. We will be meeting every first Wednesday of the month, 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Topics of discussions are varied and in a professional atmosphere of respect and friendship.
WOOD CARVING WORKSHOPS w. STEVE ARMENT
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesLearn wood carving from Wallowa County's premiere wood carver, Steve Arment. Preregistration NOT Required. Just drop right in! Next two classes: Oct 4th & 18th @ 5:30-7:30pm.
$35.00
Chronicles of Change
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesA community exploration through art, science, and story-telling, of how Wallowa County and NE Oregon communities and landscapes are changing, from climate’s influence, to human and wild populations, to scenery, landscape and health.
SIP & PAINT Abstract Painting and Sipping Wine
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.
Travel Photo Presentation By: Rob Kemp
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesBangkok, Thailand and Angkor Wat, Cambodia at different times were and are both teeming SE Asian capitals, and centers of art, culture and faith. Rob Kemp presents photos of many beautiful Buddhist and Hindu temples and sites, with travel notes and tips from his visit in 2023.
BEGINNING DRAWING-EIGHT WEEK SESSION
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesDiscover the art of drawing with instructor Rodd Ambroson, and learn basic skills that are the foundation for all other disciplines. Absolutely no experience necessary. Eight week session. Ages 14 and up.
Talk by Dr. Erica Fleishman
Fishtrap 105 W. Main Street, Enterprise, OR, United StatesJoin us Thursday Oct. 19, 7 pm at Fishtrap, 105 W. Main Street, Enterprise to hear Dr. Erica Fleishman, Director of […]
CERAMICS for ages 7-10 Fall Session 2023
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesYoung artists will create a wide diversity of forms using hand-building techniques. Class includes clay, glazes and firing. Preregistration is required.
DRAWING & PAINTING for ages 5-7; Eight Week Session
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesA great learning experience for 5-7 year olds. Little artists have fun practicing the basics of drawing and painting.
DRAWING & PAINTING for ages 8-12; Eight Week Session
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesCREATE • LEARN • GROW
In this class for 8-12 year olds, students focus on drawing & painting using a variety of mediums.
Art: © Eva Junkins, Youth Art Fridays Student
CERAMICS for ages 11-17; Eight Week Session
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesTeens learn handbuilding skills to last a lifetime. Great space and a fun, tactile activity.
Talk by Dr. Ellen Morris Bishop
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesJoin us at the Josephy Center on Saturday Oct. 28, 3 pm to hear Dr. Ellen Morris Bishop's talk, From […]
WATERCOLOR for BEGINNERS and Continuing Students
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesAn incredible opportunity for beginners and returning students in watercolor; painting practice is the tool for exploring the compendium of watercolor rules & techniques. This is an eight-week session for ages 18 and over.
LITTLE WORKS CALL to ARTISTS
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesArtists are invited to submit up to 3 works of any 2D or 3D medium that are small in size, under 10 inches tall and 10 inches wide including frames/stands. Click to apply!
Meeting Change with Resilience Panel & Community Discussion
Fishtrap 105 W. Main Street, Enterprise, OR, United StatesJoin us Tuesday Nov. 7, 2 pm at Fishtrap 105 W. Main Street, Enterprise, OR for a panel and community […]
Livestock Exhibit Call for Entries
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 N Main St, Joseph, OR, United StatesCall to Artists for the Livestock Art Show at the Josephy Center for Arts & Culture, beginning January 7. Submission deadline – by midnight Friday December 1, 2023.