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writer’s talks
Get inspired by one of our local writers
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.
Upcoming
Upcoming Talks
Tue, Oct 01Oct 01, 2024, 8:00 AM – Jan 11, 2025, 5:00 PMThe Dalles, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAReserve your spot in our open show for artwork representing your personal history and/or cultural heritage. This show runs from January 22-March 1
Thu, Nov 14Nov 14, 2024, 5:00 PM – Dec 29, 2024, 5:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAShop 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.
Multiple DatesSat, Nov 30Nov 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAEvery 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.
Sat, Dec 07Dec 07, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAKids learn the art of glass ornament making with Stephanie Johnston
Sat, Dec 14Dec 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMNichols Art Glass, 912 W 6th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USADesign and blow your own glass ornament
Wed, Nov 20Nov 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMThe Dalles, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAGive your old jewelry new life.- Thu, Nov 14Nov 14, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAShop 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.
Sat, Oct 19Oct 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USASwing by the Art Center during the annual Witches Walk to paint some pumpkins!
Thu, Oct 10Oct 10, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMThe Dalles, 112 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAJoin Ellen Potter as she interviews Mary Rollins and Peggy Ohlson.
Thu, Oct 03Oct 03, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMThe Dalles, 220 E 4th St., The Dalles, OR 97058, USAOver 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.
Thu, Oct 03Oct 03, 2024, 11:00 AM – Nov 07, 2024, 5:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAPursuing 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.
Thu, Sep 12Sep 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – Sep 13, 2024, 8:30 PMThe Dalles, 112 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAJoin Ellen Potter as she interviews Nika Blasser.
Sat, Sep 07Sep 07, 2024, 11:53 AM – 12:10 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAEnter to win an original Andy Nichols Glass Salmon- Sat, Sep 07Sep 07, 2024, 11:53 AM – 12:08 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAEnter to win an original Andy Nichols Glass Salmon
Sat, Sep 07Sep 07, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USACelebrate 65 years with The Dalles Art Center as we display the student artwork from our School of Fish project
Thu, Aug 22Aug 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMThe Dalles, 220 E 4th St., The Dalles, OR 97058, USASwimming 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.
Thu, Aug 22Aug 22, 2024, 11:00 AM – Sep 26, 2024, 5:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058, USASwimming in Saltwater: Exploring the interplay of positive and negative spaces. Opening Night Party, Thursday, August 22nd, 5 - 7 pm. Sponsored by Urness Motors.
Wed, Aug 21Aug 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAJoin 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
- Tue, Oct 01Oct 01, 2024, 8:00 AM – Jan 11, 2025, 5:00 PMThe Dalles, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAReserve your spot in our open show for artwork representing your personal history and/or cultural heritage. This show runs from January 22-March 1
- Thu, Nov 14Nov 14, 2024, 5:00 PM – Dec 29, 2024, 5:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAShop 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.
- Multiple DatesSat, Nov 30Nov 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAEvery 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.
- Sat, Dec 07Dec 07, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAKids learn the art of glass ornament making with Stephanie Johnston
- Sat, Dec 14Dec 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMNichols Art Glass, 912 W 6th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USADesign and blow your own glass ornament
- Wed, Nov 20Nov 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMThe Dalles, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAGive your old jewelry new life.
- Thu, Nov 14Nov 14, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAShop 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.
- Sat, Oct 19Oct 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USASwing by the Art Center during the annual Witches Walk to paint some pumpkins!
- Thu, Oct 10Oct 10, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMThe Dalles, 112 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAJoin Ellen Potter as she interviews Mary Rollins and Peggy Ohlson.
- Thu, Oct 03Oct 03, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMThe Dalles, 220 E 4th St., The Dalles, OR 97058, USAOver 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.
- Thu, Oct 03Oct 03, 2024, 11:00 AM – Nov 07, 2024, 5:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAPursuing 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.
- Thu, Sep 12Sep 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – Sep 13, 2024, 8:30 PMThe Dalles, 112 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAJoin Ellen Potter as she interviews Nika Blasser.
- Sat, Sep 07Sep 07, 2024, 11:53 AM – 12:10 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAEnter to win an original Andy Nichols Glass Salmon
- Sat, Sep 07Sep 07, 2024, 11:53 AM – 12:08 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAEnter to win an original Andy Nichols Glass Salmon
- Sat, Sep 07Sep 07, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USACelebrate 65 years with The Dalles Art Center as we display the student artwork from our School of Fish project
- Thu, Aug 22Aug 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMThe Dalles, 220 E 4th St., The Dalles, OR 97058, USASwimming 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.
- Thu, Aug 22Aug 22, 2024, 11:00 AM – Sep 26, 2024, 5:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058, USASwimming in Saltwater: Exploring the interplay of positive and negative spaces. Opening Night Party, Thursday, August 22nd, 5 - 7 pm. Sponsored by Urness Motors.
- Wed, Aug 21Aug 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAJoin us for a meet & greet with the new Executive Director, live music, and Bananas Foster by Andy Nichols
2023-Past-Talks
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