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Live Performances

Get together to enjoy live performances by musicians and storytellers

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The Dalles Art Center has hosted live performances in the exhibition gallery to bring all the arts together for a unique experience. Our gallery space has been transformed to host duets like RONA or large ensembles like Europotopia. We also host other performances by storytellers and other performative artists. 

Upcoming

Past Performances

  • Painting or Drawing with Photography with Chris Pothier
    Painting or Drawing with Photography with Chris Pothier
    Tue, Mar 05
    The Dalles
    Mar 05, 2024, 11:00 AM – Apr 23, 2024, 1:00 PM
    The Dalles, 220 E 4th St., The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Photography plays a massive role when it comes to producing 2-dimensional art. Whether drawing or painting, the use of a photograph can help one create the view and vision that inspires us. This class is for intermediate or advanced students in any drawing or painting medium desired.
  • Learn to Paint with Oil with Chris Pothier
    Learn to Paint with Oil with Chris Pothier
    Tue, Mar 05
    The Dalles
    Mar 05, 2024, 7:00 PM – Apr 23, 2024, 9:00 PM
    The Dalles, 220 E 4th St., The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Painting with oil may seem like a daunting concept for some, but the best way to learn the methods of oil painting is to start out with very simple, very basic techniques. This is an 8-week course starting on Tuesday, March 5 and running every Tuesday evening through Tuesday, April 23.
  • The Garden Show
    The Garden Show
    Thu, Apr 18
    The Dalles Art Center
    Apr 18, 2024, 11:00 AM – May 23, 2024, 6:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Featuring artists of the greater Cascadia area whose work answers the question: How does nature show up in our everyday lives through a garden? Opening Night Party, Thursday, April 18th, 5 - 7 pm. Free.
  • Fiber Fridays: Felt Bags with Nancy Skakel
    Fiber Fridays: Felt Bags with Nancy Skakel
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Apr 19
    The Dalles Art Center
    Apr 19, 2024, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St #2206, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Wool can be soft and cuddly or sturdy and serviceable. In this class, you will design and create a unique bag.
  • Kids Create!
    Kids Create!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 20
    The Dalles Art Center
    Apr 20, 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.
  • Ceramic Hand Building for Kids
    Ceramic Hand Building for Kids
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 20
    The Dalles Art Center
    Apr 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Kids will love this clay class! Instructor Amber Anderson will lead a fun afternoon of teaching kids how to hand build ceramic animals and other treasures.
  • Succulent Hanging Basket Workshop
    Succulent Hanging Basket Workshop
    Sat, Apr 27
    The Dalles Art Center
    Apr 27, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St #2206, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Create your own unique succulent pot complete with a hand-made macrame hanger.
  • Flower Arrangement with Lucy Gorman
    Flower Arrangement with Lucy Gorman
    Sat, Apr 27
    The Dalles Art Center
    Apr 27, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Learn a new Method of flower arranging with Lucy from Lucy's Informal Flowers
  • Glass Wind Chime Workshop
    Glass Wind Chime Workshop
    Sat, May 04
    The Dalles Art Center
    May 04, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Make a wind chime of your own design!
  • Artist Talk: The Garden Show
    Artist Talk: The Garden Show
    Thu, May 09
    The Dalles
    May 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Dalles, 112 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Join Sally Johnson as she discusses the inspiration for the 2024 Garden Show.
  • The Beauty in Biodiversity: Gardening with Pacific Northwest Native Plants
    The Beauty in Biodiversity: Gardening with Pacific Northwest Native Plants
    Thu, May 16
    The Dalles Art Center
    May 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St #2206, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Join Humble Roots Nursery to examine the benefits and sustainability of gardening with native plants.
  • Hollywood Glam Gala - TDAC's Annual Fundraiser Party
    Hollywood Glam Gala - TDAC's Annual Fundraiser Party
    Sat, May 18
    Sunshine Mill Winery
    May 18, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sunshine Mill Winery, 901 E 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Join us on May 18th at Sunshine Mill Winery for TDAC's Annual Gala! This year the theme is Hollywood Glam! Pick your favorite Hollywood era and dress your red-carpet appearance at your film premier! Please click the link below to purchase tickets.
  • Wasco County Conservation District Presents: Conserving Natural Resources in Wasco County (one landowner at a time)
    Wasco County Conservation District Presents: Conserving Natural Resources in Wasco County (one landowner at a time)
    Thu, May 23
    The Dalles Art Center
    May 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Ever wonder what a Conservation District is, or what kind of work they do? Come learn about Wasco County Soil and Water Conservation District, and our mission to assist local landowners to protect and conserve the natural resources that provide the foundation of our quality of life.
  • Miniature Market Basket Making
    Miniature Market Basket Making
    Sat, May 25
    The Dalles Art Center
    May 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St #2206, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Learn to make adorable mini market baskets in the basket-weaving workshop.
  • Freedom Sisters Road Show
    Freedom Sisters Road Show
    Thu, May 30
    The Dalles Art Center
    May 30, 2024, 11:00 AM – Jul 05, 2024, 5:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Don't throw it away baby! Upcycled Functional Art by Barbara Kilkenny, Abigal Kahler, Denise Jiminez and Jan Byrkit. Opening Night Party: Thursday, May 30th, 5 - 7 pm. Free.
  • Freedom Sisters Roadshow Opening Night Reception
    Freedom Sisters Roadshow Opening Night Reception
    Thu, May 30
    The Dalles
    May 30, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Dalles, 220 E 4th St., The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    The Freedom Sisters Road Show is an exhibit of upcycled functional art by four regional artists: Barbara Kilkenny, Abigal Kahler, Denise Jiminez and Jan Byrk.
  • Venture Into Watercolor
    Venture Into Watercolor
    Fri, May 31
    The Dalles Art Center
    May 31, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Intro to watercolor painting.
  • Youth Venture Into Watercolor
    Youth Venture Into Watercolor
    Sat, Jun 01
    The Dalles Art Center
    Jun 01, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA
    Intro to watercolor for youth in or entering grades 6 through 9.
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