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THE ARTS AROUND
EASTERN OREGON
Youth Arts Festival opens May 14
Go! staff
J
OSEPH — Artwork cre-
ated by local youth will
be unveiled Saturday, May 14,
for the Wallowa Valley Youth
Arts Festival at the Josephy
Center for Arts and Culture,
403 N. Main St.
For this show, youth in
grades kindergarten through
sixth were invited to submit
one piece of artwork. Those
in grades seven to 12 could
show two pieces of work.
The show opens May 14,
noon to 4 p.m. Free take-
home art bags will be avail-
able to those who attend
opening day. This annual
event features a variety of
artwork, award ribbons,
hands-on activities and
musical performances by
area youth.
According to the Josephy
Center, the Wallowa Valley
Youth Arts Festival show was
started in 1989 by local pho-
tographer Doris Woempner.
Subsequent organizers were
CALL FOR
ARTISTS
The Josephy Center
is seeking submissions
for the Wild Landscape
Exhibit, which opens July
29. The theme this year is
to celebrate the diverse
landscapes of Imnaha.
Each submission is $5
and up to three pieces
can be submitted. All
mediums are welcome.
Cash prizes will be
awarded.
Submissions are due
June 19 before midnight.
For information,
contact Dawn Norman at
programs@josephy.org or
541-432-0505 ext. 1111.
Joan Madsen, Leah Johnson,
Will Roundy and Maria Weer.
This art will be on display
through May 21. The Jose-
phy Center is open Monday
through Saturday, noon-4 p.m.
For more information, visit
josephy.org.
Josephy Center/Contributed image
The Wallowa Valley Youth Arts Festival opens May 14 at the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture. The display features art
made by youth from kindergarten through 12th grade.