A gathering place for the arts and culture in Joseph, Oregon
From publicly posted calendar Checked Jun 26, 2026
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2026 En Plein Air Competition – Call to Artist
Artists will spend five days painting on location throughout Wallowa County, capturing the dramatic landscapes, historic towns, and rural beauty of the region.…
43rd Annual Wallowa Valley Arts Festival Call to Artist
The Josephy Center for Arts & Culture invites artists to apply to the 43rd Annual Wallowa Valley Arts Festival, featuring our signature En Plein Air…
The Quick Draw Event – Call to Artist
Calling all Quick Draw Artists!
ArtFest Fridays! Family Fun Art Sessions – Walk In
Families can drop in on Fridays this summer from 10am-12pm to enjoy a craft making experience together. Make what you’d like with our art assistant and…
Opening Reception: Wild Landscape – Zumwalt Revisited
Join us for the opening reception of Wild Landscape – Zumwalt Revisited, featuring the breathtaking works of Zumwalt Prairie, one of North America’s last great…
Wild Landscape – Zumwalt Revisited
Wild Landscape – Zumwalt Revisited is part of the Josephy Center’s annual series honoring Wallowa County’s remarkable natural areas. This year’s exhibit…
Ceramics OPEN Studio!
Open studio time is available to anyone who has taken ceramics classes and can demonstrate knowledge of ceramics processes! Clay available for purchase. Kiln…
Tuesday Talk: Japanese Kominka — Preserving Traditional Architecture In Japan and Beyond
Tuesday Talk August 4, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Japanese Kominka: Preserving Traditional Architecture In Japan and Beyond Join us for a special Tuesday Talk on…
SIP & PAINT Abstract Painting & Sipping Wine
Join us for an evening of sipping wine(or other beverage of choice) and painting on a 30" x 30" canvas. Students learn various mark making techniques,…
Sip & Paint Abstract Painting & Sipping Wine with Cheryl North Coughlan!
Join us for an evening of sipping wine(or other beverage of choice) and painting on a 30" x 30" canvas. Students learn various mark making techniques,…
2 Day Plein Air Painting Workshop with Steven Hill!
Join Award Winning Plein Air Painter, Steven R Hill for a two day instructional workshop in the beautiful Wallowa Valley at The Josephy Center for Arts and…
43rd Annual Wallowa Valley Arts Festival Opening Reception Tickets
Celebrate the opening of Eastern Oregon’s premier art event with an unforgettable evening of art, music, and community. Enjoy live music, wine, and hors…
The 43rd Annual Quick Draw Event
Join us for one of the most exciting and energetic traditions of the Wallowa Valley Arts Festival — the Quick Draw! This lively event invites festival artists…
Dynamic Landscapes in Pastel with Bonnie Zahn Griffith
Join award-winning artist Bonnie Zahn Griffith for a dynamic, hands-on pastel workshop during the Wallowa Valley Arts Festival. In this engaging Sunday morning…
Youth Ceramics – 2026 Fall Session Save the Date!
6 Fridays between 10/02-11/13 subject to change depending on local school calendars for 2026/27
Youth Painting & Drawing – Fall Session Save the Date!
Class details coming soon! Past classes have explored a wide variety of painting and drawing skills. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on this class…
Landscapes Opening Reception
Sharol Chandler’s paintings are representations of landscapes throughout the western U.S.; however, her work has primarily focused on scenes in the Wallowa…
The Wallowas: The Mountains We Share – A Sharol Chandler Exhibit
The Wallowas: The Mountains We Share – A Sharol Chandler Exhibit Opening Reception: Thursday, October 9 at 7:00 PM Join us for an evocative solo exhibition by…
Mug Shots & Bowls Exhibit for Youth Programming!
Choose your favorite mug or hand-crafted bowl, enjoy a warm treat, and take your very own playful “Mug Shot” portrait. It’s art, soup, cocoa, and pure comfort…
Connections: The People and The Place – A Community Exhibit of Roots & Culture
This exhibit seeks to honor both the long-standing ties to this land and the varied paths that have brought people to Wallowa County. We welcome work that…
Women’s Exhibit 2027 – Save the Date!
The Josephy Center\'s annual Women\'s Exhibition is one of our most beloved and anticipated events of the year, celebrating the breadth and depth of artistic…
2027 Wallowa Valley Youth Arts Festival!
The Youth Arts Festival is bursting with creativity and fun, featuring: A dazzling display of youth artwork, hands-on activities to spark your imagination and…
Featured Exhibition: Silje Harlander, Stirling Webb & Lyle Witherrite
The Josephy Center is pleased to present a featured three-person exhibition showcasing the work of Silje Harlander, Stirling Webb, and Lyle Witherrite. Further…