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Thursday, April 8, 2021
GO! magazine — A&E in Northeast Oregon
Wallowa Valley Youth Arts Festival returns
■ ■ Josephy Center takes on annual celebration of children’s art
JOSEPH -— The Wallowa Valley Youth Arts Festival opens
Saturday, April 10, at the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture,
403 N. Main St., Joseph.
“The Youth Arts Festival is a great way to celebrate Wallowa
Valley students’ artwork, and we want to show off all the tal-
ents in the safest way possible. Last year, we had to cancel the
event due to COVID-19, but with caution, I think we can make
the event fun,” said the Josephy Center’s executive director,
Cheryl Coughlan, about this year’s festival.
The opening day celebration Saturday runs from noon to
5 p.m. The youth artwork will be on display, art bags will be
given out to visitors, and awards for artists and their creations
will be presented. Refreshments and snacks, activities and
music round out the festivities.
The Wallowa Valley Youth Arts Festival has always been
under the umbrella of the Wallowa Valley Arts Council. In fall
of 2019, the Arts Council merged with the Josephy Center, and
this year’s event will be the first official Wallowa Valley Youth
Arts Festival under the Josephy Center’s wings.
The event is co-sponsored by Building Healthy Families
and is made possible by the support of Soroptimist of Wallowa
County and other community organizations and individuals.
“The kiddos are really excited to have the Youth Arts Festi-
val back so they can show off their works and see what others
are creating,” said Pamela Beach, one of the Josephy Center’s
art instructors. “It’s a long time coming and I’m thrilled to see
what kids have been creating.”
With the public’s safety in mind, the gallery will be limited
to 30 visitors at a time and visitors must wear masks while in
the building.
The art will be on display through April 17 and may be
viewed next week from noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and
from noon to 4 p.m. next Saturday. Call 541-432-0505 or email
info@josephy.org for more information.
Josephy Center/Contributed Photos
The Wallowa Valley Youth Arts festival opens
Saturday, April 10, celebrating the young talent and
creativity in Wallowa County.
WEEKEND OUTLOOK
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