Lucy Wyndham shares her thoughts on learning to draw as an adult. "I am writing because with middle age rapidly approaching, I have finally learned how to draw!" Lucy told me. "It started with me trying to teach my daughter…
Dr. Fatpacker and His Patients Present a Fun-Filled Theatre Experience Last year at CCA we started a new program called Seniors & the Arts. Our goal? To bring a variety of interactive art experiences to seniors in our community, including…
ART IN THE NEWS Following are some exciting articles about art that have appeared recently in the news: A Landslide of Classic Art Is About to Enter the Public Domain The Great American Novel enters the public domain on January 1,…
One of the most exciting events of the year, Art of Movement is not to be missed. This year, the incredible Jefferson Dancers are part of the line-up of outstanding dance troupes. Please join us for this joyful event. The…
Abstract Art Exhibition, April 4-28 at Columbia Center for the Arts The April exhibition in the CCA Gallery (April 4-28) is titled Abstract Art. In writing about this beautiful show for this blog, it seemed best to let some of…
The Needs of Our Children At a recent fundraiser for our CCA Children's Theatre, we discussed the fundamental need children have for art in their lives. Some of our local young thespians shared with donors their deep-seated connection to the…
Our guest blogger is Hood River photographer Leah Hedberg. Follow Leah’s art and writing at www.theArtofWelcome.com Art In the Face of Failure: Andrée’s 1897 Arctic Balloon Expedition in Search of the North Pole by Leah Hedberg It’s one of the most…
Meet Nicole Scribner, director of CCA Children's Theatre production of The Little Prince. The play runs March 3, 4, 8, 9, & 10. Tickets available online here, in the CCA Gallery at 215 Cascade Avenue, and at Waucoma Bookstore. Q&A With…
Dancing Into Spring It’s obvious that dance is important to our Gorge communities. Performers of all ages flock to concerts to show off their skills and families pack houses when their children are dancing with the Academy. While planning programming…
Guest blogger Douglas Detrick, Executive Director of Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble (PJCE), shares his thoughts on jazz and working with the wonderful Edna Vazquez. PJCE and Ms. Vazquez will be performing live in the CCA Theatre on February 17 at 7pm. Tickets…