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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, Mar 05Mar 05, 2024, 11:00 AM – Apr 23, 2024, 1:00 PMThe Dalles, 220 E 4th St., The Dalles, OR 97058, USAPhotography 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.
Tue, Mar 05Mar 05, 2024, 7:00 PM – Apr 23, 2024, 9:00 PMThe Dalles, 220 E 4th St., The Dalles, OR 97058, USAPainting 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.
Thu, Apr 18Apr 18, 2024, 11:00 AM – May 23, 2024, 6:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAFeaturing 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.
Multiple DatesFri, Apr 19Apr 19, 2024, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St #2206, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAWool can be soft and cuddly or sturdy and serviceable. In this class, you will design and create a unique bag.
Multiple DatesSat, Apr 20Apr 20, 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.
Multiple DatesSat, Apr 20Apr 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAKids 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.
Sat, Apr 20Apr 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USALearn a new Method of flower arranging with Lucy from Lucy's Informal Flowers
Sat, Apr 27Apr 27, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St #2206, The Dalles, OR 97058, USACreate your own unique succulent pot complete with a hand-made macrame hanger.
Sat, May 04May 04, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAMake a wind chime of your own design!
Thu, May 09May 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMThe Dalles, 112 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAJoin Sally Johnson as she discusses the inspiration for the 2024 Garden Show.
Thu, May 16May 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St #2206, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAJoin Humble Roots Nursery to examine the benefits and sustainability of gardening with native plants.
Sat, May 18May 18, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PMSunshine Mill Winery, 901 E 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAJoin 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.
Thu, May 23May 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAEver 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.
Sat, May 25May 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St #2206, The Dalles, OR 97058, USALearn to make adorable mini market baskets in the basket-weaving workshop.
Thu, May 30May 30, 2024, 11:00 AM – Jul 05, 2024, 5:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058, USADon'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.
Thu, May 30May 30, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMThe Dalles, 220 E 4th St., The Dalles, OR 97058, USAThe Freedom Sisters Road Show is an exhibit of upcycled functional art by four regional artists: Barbara Kilkenny, Abigal Kahler, Denise Jiminez and Jan Byrk.
Fri, May 31May 31, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAIntro to watercolor painting.
Sat, Jun 01Jun 01, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAIntro to watercolor for youth in or entering grades 6 through 9.
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2023 Past Talks
- Tue, Mar 05Mar 05, 2024, 11:00 AM – Apr 23, 2024, 1:00 PMThe Dalles, 220 E 4th St., The Dalles, OR 97058, USAPhotography 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.
- Tue, Mar 05Mar 05, 2024, 7:00 PM – Apr 23, 2024, 9:00 PMThe Dalles, 220 E 4th St., The Dalles, OR 97058, USAPainting 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.
- Thu, Apr 18Apr 18, 2024, 11:00 AM – May 23, 2024, 6:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAFeaturing 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.
- Multiple DatesFri, Apr 19Apr 19, 2024, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St #2206, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAWool can be soft and cuddly or sturdy and serviceable. In this class, you will design and create a unique bag.
- Multiple DatesSat, Apr 20Apr 20, 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.
- Multiple DatesSat, Apr 20Apr 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAKids 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.
- Sat, Apr 20Apr 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USALearn a new Method of flower arranging with Lucy from Lucy's Informal Flowers
- Sat, Apr 27Apr 27, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St #2206, The Dalles, OR 97058, USACreate your own unique succulent pot complete with a hand-made macrame hanger.
- Sat, May 04May 04, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAMake a wind chime of your own design!
- Thu, May 09May 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMThe Dalles, 112 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAJoin Sally Johnson as she discusses the inspiration for the 2024 Garden Show.
- Thu, May 16May 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St #2206, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAJoin Humble Roots Nursery to examine the benefits and sustainability of gardening with native plants.
- Sat, May 18May 18, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PMSunshine Mill Winery, 901 E 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAJoin 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.
- Thu, May 23May 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAEver 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.
- Sat, May 25May 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St #2206, The Dalles, OR 97058, USALearn to make adorable mini market baskets in the basket-weaving workshop.
- Thu, May 30May 30, 2024, 11:00 AM – Jul 05, 2024, 5:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058, USADon'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.
- Thu, May 30May 30, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMThe Dalles, 220 E 4th St., The Dalles, OR 97058, USAThe Freedom Sisters Road Show is an exhibit of upcycled functional art by four regional artists: Barbara Kilkenny, Abigal Kahler, Denise Jiminez and Jan Byrk.
- Fri, May 31May 31, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAIntro to watercolor painting.
- Sat, Jun 01Jun 01, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMThe Dalles Art Center, 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USAIntro to watercolor for youth in or entering grades 6 through 9.
2023-Past-Talks
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