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Arts Council of
Pendleton
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Arts Council of Pendleton is a
501(c)(3) non-profi t organization
that was founded in 1974, one
of the fi rst arts non-profi ts in the
state of Oregon. The organization
operates the Pendleton Center for
the Arts, which opened its doors in
2001, after a $1.8 million renova-
tion of the old library building on
Main Street.
Mission:
The Arts Council of Pendleton is dedicated to enriching the cultural
climate of the region by promoting and creating education, exhibition
and performance opportunities in the arts, and is committed to main-
taining stewardship of the Pendleton Center for the Arts. One of the
core values that guides the organization is that art, music and creative
expression should be accessible to all, and they are committed to iden-
tifying and breaking down the barriers that individuals and families
might have to participation. In addition to a robust schedule of events,
they make the building available for use by the public for a diverse ar-
ray of activities, events and family gatherings. The Arts Council recog-
nizes the important contribution that artists, craftspeople and musi-
cians make to the creative economy and strive to educate the public
about the fact that making art is important work. The organization is
also committed to being fi nancially sound, and balances support from
public and private foundations, local donors and Arts Council mem-
bers with earned income from class tuition, art and fi ne craft sales and
venue rentals.
VOLUNTEER
It’s easy to become part of the Arts Center’s community of volunteers,
whether your skills and interests align best with project-based work or
regularly scheduled shifts. August 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of
the opening of the Carnegie building, and the Arts Council would like to
engage as many community members as possible to help plan celebration
events. Stop by or call 541-278-9201 to connect with us.
22 • GIVING GUIDE 2015-2016
Arts Center offerings include rotat-
ing art exhibits in the East Orego-
nian Gallery, year-round shopping in
the Pendleton Foundation Trust Fine
Craft Gallery, live music perfor-
mances in a diverse array of genres,
and the First Draft Writers’ Series,
which brings notable literary artists
to the stage each month. Education
programming includes year-round
free and low-cost classes for youth
and adults, and the totally FREE Art
Rocks Teens class series, including a
week-long Rock & Roll Camp. Out-
reach classes extend the Arts Center
offerings beyond the building to
audiences in day treatment centers,
alternative education settings, as-
sisted living facilities and more.
Contact Information:
Roberta Lavadour
Executive Director
Dr. Don Guenther, President
Arts Council Board of Directors
214 North Main Street
Pendleton, OR 97801
541-278-9201
director@pendletonarts.org
pendletonarts.org
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Businesses and individuals in the
community support the Arts Cen-
ter in a variety of ways, including
sponsorships, memberships, and
contributions.
Fundraising efforts in 2016
include a room naming project,
and a Gala Dinner & Auction in
November.
Stop by and visit with us a one-
time contribution, or leaving a
legacy through planned giving.
Your gift may be tax-deductible
and serves as a match to the
Oregon Cultural Trust.
SPONSORED BY:
East Oregonian