The Dalles Art Center

Thank you, Flora!

Art Center changes leadership: New director will focus on community building THE DALLES — Another new leader became executive director at The Dalles Art Center (TDAC) and will focus on the gallery as inclusive community center for people of all backgrounds.

Came into work this morning to find this sweet message❣️

You can stop by TDAC to buy a flower, or stop by our website to buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win this beautiful fish!
Thanks Andy Nichols!!!

Who doesn't love bananas foster?

Join us for a laid back meet & greet with new Executive Director Ellen Woods Potter. Andy Nichols will be making his delicious bananas foster, while Jeff Carrell plays some tunes. Ice cream provided by Shannon's Ice Cream. Ellen is excited to get to know all of our members!

Not a member yet? Come check us out and enjoy the party!

RSVP: https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/going-bananas-for-tdac-1

What a delightful Sun Dragon! Made from vintage car hoods by Bob Gibbs. Wouldn’t it look great on your fence or patio?!

Enter a raffle to win an Andy Nichols Glass Salmon!

In celebration of The Dalles Art Center's 65th anniversary, in conjunction with our School of Fish community project, Andy Nichols has graciously donated one of his famous glass fish to raffle off at our party on September 7th.

Andy is inspired by the natural beauty of Salmon and Trout and the life journey they endure. Each of his Fish is uniquely designed with abstract colors and patterns, while holding true to common characteristics of native fish. These fish, an artistic interpretation of Pacific Coast Trout and Salmon, are influenced by the changes that occur during the spawning cycles. Striking colors and a dramatic shape lend to a feel of life and motion. See more on his website, nicholsartglass.com

This fish and stand are valued at $1695. Tickets are sold at $50 each. The proceeds from this raffle will benefit TDAC operations. Get your tickets now at the link below!

https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/anniversary-raffle-andy-nichols-glass-salmon

Upcoming Artist Talk!

Join us this Thursday, July 18 at 7pm in welcoming artist Cheryl Hahn as she discusses her current exhibit at The Dalles Art Center.

This exhibition focuses on the act of drawing and how it is integrated into paintings and other mixed media work. The first iteration of this show appeared in a major exhibition at the Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute, Indiana from January 20 – April 2, 2023. The Dalles Art Center is pleased to present this second display of works from the 2023 show in addition to more recent paintings by the artist---Cheryl H. Hahn, who grew up in the Midwest but has made the northwest her home since 1995.

Cheryl will present a lecture on her style and experience as a female artist, followed by an interactive project with the audience. This artist talk will wrap up with an opportunity for questions from the crowd.

To get your tickets ahead of time, please follow the link below:
https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/artist-talk-cheryl-hahn

The Dalles Art Center is hiring for the new position of Deputy Director!

This is an exciting new role for The Dalles Art Center. Come help us build a vibrant community arts center. The Deputy Director will play a critical role overseeing operations and sales at the gallery. The Deputy Director role is the backbone of the organization managing timelines, calendars, communication and budgets for exhibits, sales of local artists’ work in the gallery shop, maintains online systems including databases and commission sales systems and ensures that the basic office and building equipment and tools are maintained. This versatile position is best served by an ability to track multiple projects and deadlines at the same time, use online communication tools and platforms to organize and share information with internal contacts, and interact with visitors and local artists daily. A background in retail sales and management is desired.

This role is best served by someone who excels at organization and enjoys engaging with customers.

For more information, see the link below:

https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/careers

To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Join us at our monthly Family Art Days this Saturday, June 29, from 10am-Noon.

The Dalles Art Center is excited to provide Family Art Day as a monthly activity for the entire family! Get creative together and take home some new artistic skills.

This week, we will be dying white cotton fabric using household products. We will have a few children's tshirts available to dye, but families are encouraged to bring their own pieces.

This is a drop-in class. We look forward to getting creative with you this weekend!

https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/family-art-day-sharpie-tie-dye

Last chance to sign up!

Is your middle school or high school aged student looking for an artistic outlet this summer? We have 2 programs available starting in July!

High school students are invited to join artist instructor Laurel Bushman in a pre-4th artistic celebration painting fireworks in the night sky. Students will learn the basics of acrylic painting in this exciting class. Enroll by the end of this weekend at the link below:

https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/a-starry-night-painting-fireworks-in-the-night-sky-8th-to-12th-graders

Looking for a recurring program? TDAC favorite Lisa Gonzalez is introducing her new program Fine Arts for Youth. This program will run every Monday, July 1st-22nd. Middle to High School aged students will learn multiple aspects of fine arts. Get your tickets at the following link:

https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/fine-arts-for-youth

If you have any questions about these or other programs, please reach out to Ellen Potter at [email protected]

Learn the fascinating technique of ice dying for easy surface decoration for fabric with Teresa Hepker and Louise Sargent of Two Foxes Studios

Ice dyeing creates random patterns on plain fabric using permanent cold water dyes. Students will each bring a garment to dye. Instructors will provide all other equipment and materials. The process takes two days so the dye will have maximum time to spread and fix to the fabric. Please make sure that your garment or other fabric item is 100% cotton or linen, and thoroughly prewashed in machine with detergent or by hand with Dawn dishwashing liquid. Hot water is best.

Important, so we repeat:
100% cotton or linen fabric, prewashed
Please also bring:
Dust mask (for mixing chemicals and dyes)
Rubber gloves
Apron or old clothes

Examples of items appropriate for this class: t-shirts, shirts or blouses, tank tops, shorts, baby clothes,
pillow cases, dish towels. Please avoid heavy fabrics like denim or sweat shirts.

This two day class will run from 1pm-3pm, June 22 & 23.

Get your tickets at the link below:
https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/introduction-to-ice-dying

Bring your watercolor paint setup and learn from Elizabeth Zimmerman on location. This program offers your choice of 3 different locations over 3 days, in conjunction with North Wasco County Parks & Recreation. Pick and choose your classes, or sign up for all three! There are price breaks with each additional class within this program.

Elizabeth will give a brief demonstration of how she would approach her plein air watercolor painting, including explaining why she chooses her composition and what is the inspiration for that piece. She will demonstrate how she chooses what colors to mix and why she's choosing specific watercolor painting techniques. Then students will be encouraged to find their spots to work from on their own paintings. Elizabeth will walk from student to student to give one-on-one help and constructive feedback.

Please make sure to bring your own foldable chair (camping chair would work well, a side table would be a bonus), standing easel (optional), water in non-breakable container/jar, paint brushes, paper towel/cloth towel, and sun protection, plus a bag or box with handle to transport your painting supplies. If you are short on watercolor paper, paints, or in need of a mini tin palette with watercolor paints, they will be available for purchase from Elizabeth Zimmerman at the beginning of class before we start the walk. Some previous experience with watercolor painting is recommended for this class.

Please don't hesitate to sign up for this class! Enrollment is only open for 2 more days, and we still need a few more to sign up in order to run the program. You don't want to miss it!

Take a closer look at each class at the link below:

https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/education/adult-classes

This summer - stop into TDAC for a free School of Fish Art kit for kids! Thank you Wasco County Cultural Trust for your grant to support School of Fish!

TDAC Gives Away Free “School of Fish” Art Kits for Kids this Summer — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region “ ” may be the hottest hashtag this summer for families in the Mid-Columbia Gorge area because of a free art engagement program for kids at The Dalles Art Center (TDAC). The School of Fish program is the name of the summer program designed to reel in families that provides free take-home a...

Summer Art Camp is just around the corner!

This year we are proud to say that we have been able to provide about 80% of our enrolled students with scholarships! While we are thrilled to provide this service to the community, it does mean that we have had to tighten our materials budget.

If you are interested in helping out in a small way, please consider purchasing an item or two off of our Amazon wish list! Every small purchase helps. Follow the link below to check it out.

https://a.co/0Qe04U6

We also have a list of recyclable material donations that we are in need of for student projects. If you have any of the following laying around, please consider dropping them off at the Art Center.

-Old CDs
-Shoe Boxes
-Empty Water Bottles
-Cereal Boxes
-Plastic Lids
-Cardboard Boxes
-Paper Towel Tubes
-Cookie cutters
-Found objects of metal/wood/etc (i.e. garden stakes, keys, jar lids, buttons, spoons, shells, nuts and bolts)

We are also seeking volunteers to help out at the camps. If you are interested, please email our Education & Public Programs Specialist at [email protected]

Thank you for all you do to continue to support your local art center! We look forward to an exciting six weeks of Summer Art Camp!

Kristine Vercouteren

GRADS and DADS! It’s time to shop for them! Find great gifts at TDAC’s Galleries and Gift Shop! Unique art for your unique Father Figure and/or Graduate!

Don’t miss the opening night party on Thursday, May 30th from 5-7 pm!! It’s an incredible show! Free!

The fourth exhibit of 2024 at The Dalles Art Center (TDAC) is “Don’t Throw It Away, Baby! Up-cycled Function Art by Barbara Kilkenny, Abigail Kaehler, Denise Jiminez, and Jan Byrkit.” Fondly known as the Freedom Sisters Road Show, these four artists have been friends and artistic peers for decades through multiple life stages including marriage, raising children, and the operations of family life.
Full story here: https://columbiacommunityconnection.com/the-dalles/the-freedom-sisters-roadshow-creating-purpose-in-upcycled-functional-art

We have a Wall of Wine set up at TDAC’s Gallery Gift Shop! $35 - pick a box and see what wine you win!

We are thrilled to present 3 Plein Air Watercolor workshops with Elizabeth Zimmerman in June. Sign up for all three or for individual sessions. Read on for more info! Western Rose Studios

Basics of Plein Air Watercolor Painting | Dalles Art Center Learn plein air painting preparation.