JOSEPH, ENTERPRISE — The Josephy Center for Arts and Culture unveils a “winter fusion of art and culture” with a community dance and art show opening on the first weekend of January.

The center will unveil its first-ever “Livestock Art Show,” an exhibition that celebrates the beauty and vitality of farm and ranch life through the eyes of local farmer and rancher artists.

The show opens Sunday, Jan. 7, 1-3 p.m. at the center, 403 N. Main St., and includes an artist walk-through with curator Crystal Newton, an outdoor barbecue food truck, and a display featuring a vintage collection of die-cast iron toys with a talk by Eri McLaughlin, owner and collector of all vintage things farm and ranch.

The “Livestock Art Show” will be on display through Feb. 12.

Newton, an award-winning local artist, is both the judge and curator for this exhibition. Participating artists have the chance to win a monetary prize: $250 for first, $150 for second, $100 for third, $50 for best young artist (under age 18), and $50 for the People’s Choice.

For more information about the “Livestock Art Show,” contact Arianna Olsen at exhibits@josephy.org or 541-432-0505, extension 2.

Community dance

An Old Time Community Dance is planned for Saturday, Jan. 6, to kick off the “Livestock Art Show.”

The dance runs from 7-10 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall, 105 NE First St. in Enterprise. It is presented by the Josephy Center in collaboration with Laura Skovlin and features Robyn Burns and Caleb Samples on the fiddle, John Raines on the guitar and Mike Burns on the upright bass.

Entry is $5 or $10 per family. Entry is free for children younger than 12.

Dance options include squares, circles, reels, contras and waltzes. All dance techniques will be taught, and beginners are welcome. No partner is needed.

Light refreshments will be available.

About the Josephy Center

The Josephy Center for Arts and Culture is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the arts and culture in the community. Through exhibitions, educational programs and community events, the center strives “to enrich the lives of residents and visitors alike by fostering a deep appreciation for the arts in all their forms.”

For more information, visit josephy.org.

More at Josephy

The Josephy Center for Arts and Culture is a hub for art, music and more in Wallowa County. Here’s a look at some offerings:

Sip and Paint: Jan. 10, 5:30-8 p.m., $35. Join an evening of sipping wine (or other beverage of choice) and painting on a 30-by-30-inch canvas. Beginners are welcome.

Learn to Play the Mountain Dulcimer: Begins Jan. 14 and meets Sundays, 2-3:30 p.m., through Feb. 11. The class is taught by Heidi Muller, a nationally known mountain dulcimer instructor and performer. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $150. Rental dulcimers are available for $50. For information, email heidi.muller.music@gmail.com.

Call to artists for the Women’s Art Exhibition: Artists are encouraged to submit work for the theme “Feminine Visions: Embracing Strength and Adventure.” All forms of art are welcome. Entry is $10 per work. Submissions are due by midnight on Jan. 15. For information, visit josephy.org or email exhibits@josephy.org.