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writer’s talks

Get inspired by one of our local writers

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The Dalles Art Center is excited to work with local author Jackie McManus to host a series of readings beginning again in 2021. On the third Thursday of each month, a guest writer will present their writings and provide an opportunity for questions and conversations about their work and experience as writers.

Many of the authors and poets will provide a free workshop to the public. Following the reading, audience members will have an opportunity to read their own work. Past writers have included Robin Cody, Dale Brandenburger, Dan Raphael, and Margaret Chula. Future writers include Kim Stafford, Penelope Schambly Scott, and Leah Stenson.

​If you have any questions please call the center or send an email to the director@thedallesartcenter.org.

2023 Past Talks
Upcoming

Upcoming Talks

  • Where I Come From: Cultural Heritage Open Show Submissions
    Where I Come From: Cultural Heritage Open Show Submissions
    Tue, Oct 01
    Oct 01, 2024, 8:00 AM – Jan 11, 2025, 5:00 PM
    The Dalles, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Reserve your spot in our open show for artwork representing your personal history and/or cultural heritage. This show runs from January 22-March 1
  • Mary Rollins and Peggy Ohlson
    Mary Rollins and Peggy Ohlson
    Thu, Oct 03
    Oct 03, 2024, 11:00 AM – Nov 07, 2024, 5:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Pursuing Joy: an exhibit of new work by two well-known and celebrated Mid-Columbia Gorge area artists. Opening Night Reception: Thursday, October 3, 5 - 7 pm. Free.
  • Kids Create!
    Kids Create!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Nov 09
    Nov 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Every Saturday, young artists of all skill levels have the opportunity to unleash their imagination and explore various forms of artistic expression. This drop-in class emphasizes the significance of creativity in childhood development.
  • Holiday Artisan Market Opening Night
    Holiday Artisan Market Opening Night
    Thu, Nov 14
    Nov 14, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Shop local and shop small this holiday season. Support your local art center and community artisans by shopping for locally made unique gifts at the Holiday Artisan Market.
  • Holiday Artisan Market
    Holiday Artisan Market
    Thu, Nov 14
    Nov 14, 2024, 5:00 PM – Dec 29, 2024, 5:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Shop local and shop small this holiday season. Support your local art center and community artisans by shopping for locally made unique gifts at the Holiday Artisan Market.
  • Making a Jewelry Tree
    Making a Jewelry Tree
    Wed, Nov 20
    Nov 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    The Dalles, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Give your old jewelry new life.
  • Youth Ornament Making
    Youth Ornament Making
    Sat, Dec 07
    Dec 07, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Kids learn the art of glass ornament making with Stephanie Johnston
  • Blown Glass Ornaments with Nichols Art Glass
    Blown Glass Ornaments with Nichols Art Glass
    Sat, Dec 14
    Dec 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Nichols Art Glass, 912 W 6th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Design and blow your own glass ornament
  • Witches Walk Pumpkin Painting
    Witches Walk Pumpkin Painting
    Sat, Oct 19
    Oct 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Swing by the Art Center during the annual Witches Walk to paint some pumpkins!
  • Artist Talk: Mary Rollins and Peggy Ohlson
    Artist Talk: Mary Rollins and Peggy Ohlson
    Thu, Oct 10
    Oct 10, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Dalles, 112 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Join Ellen Potter as she interviews Mary Rollins and Peggy Ohlson.
  • Mary Rollins and Peggy Ohlson Opening Night Reception
    Mary Rollins and Peggy Ohlson Opening Night Reception
    Thu, Oct 03
    Oct 03, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Dalles, 220 E 4th St., The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Over their accomplished careers, Mary Rollins and Peggy Ohlson have been pursuing joy in their work and have brought joy to many through their compositions. Sponsored by Devco Mechanical.
  • Artist Talk: Nika Blasser
    Artist Talk: Nika Blasser
    Thu, Sep 12
    Sep 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – Sep 13, 2024, 8:30 PM
    The Dalles, 112 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Join Ellen Potter as she interviews Nika Blasser.
  • Anniversary Raffle: Andy Nichols Glass Salmon (2)
    Anniversary Raffle: Andy Nichols Glass Salmon (2)
    Sat, Sep 07
    Sep 07, 2024, 11:53 AM – 12:10 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Enter to win an original Andy Nichols Glass Salmon
  • Anniversary Raffle: Andy Nichols Glass Salmon (1)
    Anniversary Raffle: Andy Nichols Glass Salmon (1)
    Sat, Sep 07
    Sep 07, 2024, 11:53 AM – 12:08 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Enter to win an original Andy Nichols Glass Salmon
  • TDAC 65th Anniversary and School of Fish Party
    TDAC 65th Anniversary and School of Fish Party
    Sat, Sep 07
    Sep 07, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Celebrate 65 years with The Dalles Art Center as we display the student artwork from our School of Fish project
  • Nika Blasser Opening Night Reception
    Nika Blasser Opening Night Reception
    Thu, Aug 22
    Aug 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Dalles, 220 E 4th St., The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Swimming in Saltwater delves into the interplay of positive and negative spaces, the forms created by shadows and their absences, and the abstractions arising when bodies are removed from their usual context. Sponsored by Urness Motors.
  • Nika Blasser
    Nika Blasser
    Thu, Aug 22
    Aug 22, 2024, 11:00 AM – Sep 26, 2024, 5:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Swimming in Saltwater: Exploring the interplay of positive and negative spaces. Opening Night Party, Thursday, August 22nd, 5 - 7 pm. Sponsored by Urness Motors.
  • Going Bananas for TDAC
    Going Bananas for TDAC
    Wed, Aug 21
    Aug 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Join us for a meet & greet with the new Executive Director, live music, and Bananas Foster by Andy Nichols

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2023 Past Talks

  • Where I Come From: Cultural Heritage Open Show Submissions
    Where I Come From: Cultural Heritage Open Show Submissions
    Tue, Oct 01
    Oct 01, 2024, 8:00 AM – Jan 11, 2025, 5:00 PM
    The Dalles, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Reserve your spot in our open show for artwork representing your personal history and/or cultural heritage. This show runs from January 22-March 1
  • Mary Rollins and Peggy Ohlson
    Mary Rollins and Peggy Ohlson
    Thu, Oct 03
    Oct 03, 2024, 11:00 AM – Nov 07, 2024, 5:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Pursuing Joy: an exhibit of new work by two well-known and celebrated Mid-Columbia Gorge area artists. Opening Night Reception: Thursday, October 3, 5 - 7 pm. Free.
  • Kids Create!
    Kids Create!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Nov 09
    Nov 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Every Saturday, young artists of all skill levels have the opportunity to unleash their imagination and explore various forms of artistic expression. This drop-in class emphasizes the significance of creativity in childhood development.
  • Holiday Artisan Market Opening Night
    Holiday Artisan Market Opening Night
    Thu, Nov 14
    Nov 14, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Shop local and shop small this holiday season. Support your local art center and community artisans by shopping for locally made unique gifts at the Holiday Artisan Market.
  • Holiday Artisan Market
    Holiday Artisan Market
    Thu, Nov 14
    Nov 14, 2024, 5:00 PM – Dec 29, 2024, 5:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Shop local and shop small this holiday season. Support your local art center and community artisans by shopping for locally made unique gifts at the Holiday Artisan Market.
  • Making a Jewelry Tree
    Making a Jewelry Tree
    Wed, Nov 20
    Nov 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    The Dalles, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Give your old jewelry new life.
  • Youth Ornament Making
    Youth Ornament Making
    Sat, Dec 07
    Dec 07, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Kids learn the art of glass ornament making with Stephanie Johnston
  • Blown Glass Ornaments with Nichols Art Glass
    Blown Glass Ornaments with Nichols Art Glass
    Sat, Dec 14
    Dec 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Nichols Art Glass, 912 W 6th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Design and blow your own glass ornament
  • Witches Walk Pumpkin Painting
    Witches Walk Pumpkin Painting
    Sat, Oct 19
    Oct 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Swing by the Art Center during the annual Witches Walk to paint some pumpkins!
  • Artist Talk: Mary Rollins and Peggy Ohlson
    Artist Talk: Mary Rollins and Peggy Ohlson
    Thu, Oct 10
    Oct 10, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Dalles, 112 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Join Ellen Potter as she interviews Mary Rollins and Peggy Ohlson.
  • Mary Rollins and Peggy Ohlson Opening Night Reception
    Mary Rollins and Peggy Ohlson Opening Night Reception
    Thu, Oct 03
    Oct 03, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Dalles, 220 E 4th St., The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Over their accomplished careers, Mary Rollins and Peggy Ohlson have been pursuing joy in their work and have brought joy to many through their compositions. Sponsored by Devco Mechanical.
  • Artist Talk: Nika Blasser
    Artist Talk: Nika Blasser
    Thu, Sep 12
    Sep 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – Sep 13, 2024, 8:30 PM
    The Dalles, 112 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Join Ellen Potter as she interviews Nika Blasser.
  • Anniversary Raffle: Andy Nichols Glass Salmon (2)
    Anniversary Raffle: Andy Nichols Glass Salmon (2)
    Sat, Sep 07
    Sep 07, 2024, 11:53 AM – 12:10 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Enter to win an original Andy Nichols Glass Salmon
  • Anniversary Raffle: Andy Nichols Glass Salmon (1)
    Anniversary Raffle: Andy Nichols Glass Salmon (1)
    Sat, Sep 07
    Sep 07, 2024, 11:53 AM – 12:08 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Enter to win an original Andy Nichols Glass Salmon
  • TDAC 65th Anniversary and School of Fish Party
    TDAC 65th Anniversary and School of Fish Party
    Sat, Sep 07
    Sep 07, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Celebrate 65 years with The Dalles Art Center as we display the student artwork from our School of Fish project
  • Nika Blasser Opening Night Reception
    Nika Blasser Opening Night Reception
    Thu, Aug 22
    Aug 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Dalles, 220 E 4th St., The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Swimming in Saltwater delves into the interplay of positive and negative spaces, the forms created by shadows and their absences, and the abstractions arising when bodies are removed from their usual context. Sponsored by Urness Motors.
  • Nika Blasser
    Nika Blasser
    Thu, Aug 22
    Aug 22, 2024, 11:00 AM – Sep 26, 2024, 5:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Swimming in Saltwater: Exploring the interplay of positive and negative spaces. Opening Night Party, Thursday, August 22nd, 5 - 7 pm. Sponsored by Urness Motors.
  • Going Bananas for TDAC
    Going Bananas for TDAC
    Wed, Aug 21
    Aug 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Join us for a meet & greet with the new Executive Director, live music, and Bananas Foster by Andy Nichols
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