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MIXED MEDIUM
DECEMBER 1–8, 2021
THE ARTS AROUND
EASTERN OREGON
New art shows open on First Friday
By Lisa Britton
Go! Magazine
B
AKER CITY — Here’s a
look at what you can find
during the First Friday art walk
on Friday, Dec. 3, in downtown
Baker City.
CROSSROADS CARNEGIE
ART CENTER
2020 Auburn Ave.
The annual “Gift of Art” open
Christmas show begins with a
reception on First Friday from
5:30-8 p.m. The focus of this ex-
hibit is to offer a way to support
local artists while shopping for
holiday gifts.
“We will have fine arts,
ceramics, jewelry, textiles, and
many other mediums, so there
will surely be something special
for everyone to find for them-
selves, or someone they love,”
said Alyson Spiering, commu-
nity art director.
Crossroads also has the
Ornament Expo going through
Dec. 24.
“Be sure to go on a trea-
sure hunt through our 12-foot
Christmas tree and the dance
studio mirror to find yourself a
locally made Christmas orna-
ment,” Spiering said.
There is still time to enter
items in these two shows.
Those interested in entering
ornament art or gift pieces
for The Gift of Art show can
stop by Crossroads (10 a.m.-
5 p.m. Monday-Saturday), or
visit the Quick Forms link at
www.crossroads-arts.org. The
center will accept entries until
Dec. 24.
Downstairs, artwork by
Baker Middle School students
will be on display.
For information, contact
Spiering at 541-523-5369 or
alyson@crossroads-arts.org.
ROYAL ARTISAN
1912 Main St.
Royal Artisan will be show-
ing watercolors by Janni Kerns
in December. The opening re-
ception will be 5-8 p.m. Friday.
CHURCHILL HALL PASS
GALLERY
3451 Broadway St.
Churchill will feature a small
works show highlighting a
variety of artists, beginning at
5:30 p.m. Friday.
ROOM 31 SCULPTURE
GARDEN
3451 Broadway St.
Located inside Churchill
School, this gallery features
sculptures and paintings by
local and regional artists. Doors
open at 5:30 p.m. on First
Friday.
SUNN JUICE + DECOR
1917 Main St.
This new shop, which offers
juice/smoothie options and
specialty linens and other home
decor, will be open late for First
Friday featuring photography by
Drew Smith.
ANDERS GALLERY
1802 Main St.
Enjoy art and live music this
Royal Artisan/Contributed image
Work by Janni Kerns will be on display at Royal Artisan, beginning Friday, Dec.
3, during Baker City’s First Friday art walk.
Friday at Anders Gallery with
D’Club L’Eveque starting at
6 p.m. The music style is Ameri-
cana — songs and entertain-
ment.
BAKER HERITAGE
MUSEUM
Every month, the Baker
Heritage Museum is having a
pop-up exhibit at a downtown
location. December’s display
will be at CASA, 2025 Main St.,
and feature sleigh bells and
other wintery artifacts from the
museum’s collection.
SWEET WIFE BAKING
2028 Main St.
This bakery will stay open
late on First Friday, featuring
work by Andrew Gettle.
OTHER LOCATIONS
Other businesses in down-
town Baker City often stay open
late on First Friday, so be sure
to explore.