Think You've Got Talent?

We're looking for all types of talent to be involed in our variety show ... "The Really Big Show" planned for November 7, 2010. Click for details: The Really Big Show

Columbia Center for the Arts ... Has More Arts!

The Columbia Center for the Arts' has something for everyone. We regularly host music events, film, literary events, book discussions, and other special events of interest to communities we serve.

We encourage partnerships with other organizations and individuals interested in the arts. If you or your organization are interested in developing an event or a series of events, please let us know. Call us at 541-387-8877. 

Literary Arts

Online Anthologies

Pacific Northwest Plein Air

View the 2008 and 2009 online anthologies:

2009 Plein Air Anthology

2008 Plein Air Anthology

July 28

We Live in Public

A Columbia Arts Film Series Film

On the 40th anniversary of the Internet, WE LIVE IN PUBLIC tells the story of the effect the web is having on our society, as seen through the eyes of “the greatest Internet pioneer you’ve never heard of,” visionary Josh Harris. Learn more: We Live in Public

July 30

The Pod

Film by local filmmaker Daniel McCabe. Two technicians survive an explosion in space and end up on an escape pod. Learn more: The Pod

Looking Ahead

September 22

Summer with Monika

A Columbia Arts Film Series Film

The first in a series of Ingmar Bergman films to be shown at Columbia Center for the Arts over the upcoming months. Learn more: Summer with Monika

October 23

Shokoto with Okaidja

African music and dance

Don't miss this rare opportunity to see African music and dance in Hood River. Learn more: Shokoto

October 27

Herb & Dorothy

A Columbia Arts Film Series Film

HERB & DOROTHY tells the extraordinary story of Herbert Vogel, a postal clerk, and Dorothy Vogel, a librarian, who managed to build one of the most important contemporary art collections in history with very modest means. Learn more: Herb & Dorothy