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THE ARTS AROUND EASTERN OREGON MIXED MEDIUM 19 JULY 6�13, 2022 Two new shows open at Art Center East Go! staff LA GRANDE — Two new art shows open at Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., during a reception from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 8. The event includes an artist talk by Nicole Freshley at 6:30 p.m. NICOLE FRESHLEY “Tideline to Alpine,” an exhibit show- casing the work of Wallowa County artist Nicole Freshley, opens in ACE’s Main Gal- lery. Raffl e tickets for Freshley’s artwork will be available for purchase, in person and online, beginning at the opening re- ception. “Tideline to Alpine” is on display through Sept. 3. “Where I live aff ects my work pro- foundly,” said Freshley, who specializes in plein air (outdoor) painting. “Tideline to Alpine” encompasses new original watercolor and gouache paint- ings inspired by the tidal fl ats of Willapa Bay, Washington, the Wallowa Valley in Northeastern Oregon, and the peaks and tarns of the Wallowa Mountains. “A day painting in the mountains is my favorite kind of day,” she said. “I fi nd inspi- ration in light, movement, bold lines, color combinations, and scenery pastoral, rural, or wild. The inspiration is endless and there would never be enough time to paint everything I want to.” SUE ORLASKE RETROSPECTIVE “Sue Orlaske Retrospective,” an exhibit Art Center East/Contributed photo The “Sue Orlaske Retrospective” exhibit at Art Center East will honor the late Sue Orlaske. to honor the late Sue Orlaske, longtime studio artist and Union County community member, will open in ACE’s Orlaske Gallery. The show continues through Sept. 3. Orlaske was born in southwestern Michigan but moved to Oregon in 1977 to attend graduate school and continued to live in Oregon until her death in October 2021. She had both a B.S. and an M.S. in Biology. She had no formal art training but from a young age was interested in art and produced detailed pen and ink drawings. In the 1980s, Orlaske became interested in pursuing art in a more serious way. She started taking classes in pottery at Valley Art Center in Forest Grove. In the early 1990s, Orlaske and her husband, Mitch Wolgamott, moved to Northeastern Oregon, briefl y to La Grande, and then to Summerville. Orlaske then became a full-time artist with a well-equipped studio where she produced ceramic/clay art as well as two-dimensional art. Her themes often included abstract and representational natural elements. “ACE staff and the board of directors continue to thank the family of Sue Or- We are a small, no-till farm using organic practices, growing vegetables, flowers and culinary herbs. We are located one mile up the South Fork Road in beautiful Dayville, Oregon. We also have camping and glamping venue with three units. Look us up on Airbnb at Guyon Springs. Serving breakfast every Saturday and Sunday. Please call or text ahead to reserve a spot! (Think Cowboy Dinner Tree). Check us out on Facebook for weekly menus. 2022 CSA Shares Available. Call or Text to reserve! 541-602-0303 laske and the community for their grace and generosity,” said Darcy Dolge, ACE executive director. After Orlaske’s death, her art collec- tion was donated to ACE for the purposes of fundraising. The “Sue Orlaske Retro- spective” will include a large collection of Orlaske’s pottery, oils, prints, pastels, and Batik watercolors. In honor of her legacy, proceeds from this exhibit will go toward ACE’s Youth Scholarship fund and Gallery Program. T HOMAS O RCHARDS OPENING FRIDAY, JULY 1 ST U-PICK Be sure to stop in for all your travel snacks and more What is EXIT 306? Art Center East/Contributed photo Wallowa County artist Nicole Freshley opens her new show July 8 at Art Center East. She will give an artist talk at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 8. Russell’s Custom Meats & Deli 235 N Canyon City Blvd, John Day 541-575-0720 Open Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dark Sweet Cherries Rainier Cherries $2.25/lb Bring a ladder and containers for U-Pick
