Youth Arts Festival opens May 14
Published 3:00 am Tuesday, May 10, 2022
- The Wallowa Valley Youth Arts Festival opens May 14 at the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture. The display features art made by youth from kindergarten through 12th grade.
JOSEPH — Artwork created by local youth will be unveiled Saturday, May 14, for the Wallowa Valley Youth Arts Festival at the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St.
For this show, youth in grades kindergarten through sixth were invited to submit one piece of artwork. Those in grades seven to 12 could show two pieces of work.
The show opens May 14, noon to 4 p.m. Free take-home art bags will be available to those who attend opening day. This annual event features a variety of artwork, award ribbons, hands-on activities and musical performances by area youth.
According to the Josephy Center, the Wallowa Valley Youth Arts Festival show was started in 1989 by local photographer Doris Woempner. Subsequent organizers were Joan Madsen, Leah Johnson, Will Roundy and Maria Weer.
This art will be on display through May 21. The Josephy Center is open Monday through Saturday, noon-4 p.m.
For more information, visit josephy.org.
The Josephy Center is seeking submissions for the Wild Landscape Exhibit, which opens July 29. The theme this year is to celebrate the diverse landscapes of Imnaha.
Each submission is $5 and up to three pieces can be submitted. All mediums are welcome. Cash prizes will be awarded.
Submissions are due June 19 before midnight.
For information, contact Dawn Norman at programs@josephy.org or 541-432-0505 ext. 1111.