Artists from across the region united at the Columbia Gorge Museum (CGM) in Stevenson on April 17, where a diverse assortment of locally resonant works — oil paintings, sculptures and beyond — graced the Encircle Technology Community Gallery.
STEVENSON — The Columbia Gorge Museum is excited to announce their newest exhibition, Gorge Artists Open Studios Preview Show. Located in the Encircle Technology Community Gallery, the artworks of various local artists participating in this year’s Gorge Artists Open Studios will be on view to the public from April 18 through April 26.
HOOD RIVER — The History Museum of Hood River County opens for the season on March 7, with “The Pursuit of Happiness,” a photo exhibition by renowned Oregon photographer Peter Marbach.
HOOD RIVER — A maximalist assortment of art and media furnished the vibrant interior of “Black Infinity House” at Columbia Center for the Arts on Feb. 6, kicking off a month-long celebration of local Black and BIPOC artists, Black culture and Black life.
GORGE — In 2026, the Gorge Artists Open Studios (GAOS) Tour celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of inviting the public into the working studios of artists throughout the Mid-Columbia Gorge. This free, self-guided spring event takes place May 1–3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and offers visitors an opportunity to experience art at its source — where ideas, materials, and stories converge.
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HOOD RIVER — Columbia Center for the Arts (CCA), in partnership with Black in the Gorge (BiG), will present “Black Infinity House,” an immersive gallery exhibition featuring Black and BIPOC artists from across the Pacific Northwest.
THE DALLES — The Dalles Art Center invites community members to experience “Elemental: Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Spirit,” a dynamic open exhibition exploring the fundamental forces that shape our world and inner lives. The showcase opens with a free-to-the-public reception on Jan. 29, from 5–7 p.m., featuring artwork by regional artists working across a wide range of media, and will close on March 7.
HOOD RIVER — Artists and art enthusiasts alike gathered for vino and visitation at Cathedral Ridge Winery (CRW) on Jan. 15, where oil paintings, sculptures, quilts and more line a rustic interior. The afternoon meet-and-greet, assembling members of the Columbia Gorge Artist League (CGAL), offered guests an up-close encounter with the 11 creatives featured in the winery’s winter showcase, which runs through Feb. 12.
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