JAN. 26–FEB. 2, 2022 WWW.GOEASTERNOREGON.COM The importance of art PAGE 8 Alex Wittwer/The Observer Carrie Caselton Lowe assists student Quinton Robinson, 12, with a nature weave during Art Center East’s after-school program at Pete’s Pond in La Grande on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2021. In this issue, art center directors across Eastern Oregon talk about how they’ve adjusted off erings during the pandemic. Explore Historic church Read ‘Virgin River’ Watch Fishtrap Fireside PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 12