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The Month's Events

  • New Landscapism
    New Landscapism
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 17
    Gallery & Lobby
    May 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    New Landscapism A look at the interdependency of Nature, Culture, and Technology. This month we are taking a look at four artist who each have a unique vision of how these 3 forces are interwoven.
  • 9 to 5: The Musical
    9 to 5: The Musical
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 17
    May 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Based (of course) on the Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin classic film, CGOA's Stages brings fan favorite - 9 to 5 - to the Gorge. Directed by Ashly Will.
  • Intro to Pyrography
    Intro to Pyrography
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 31
    May 31, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    with Paint by DeLoné Discover the art of woodburning! Following their stunning work in February's Rooted in the Gorge exhibit, Paint by DeLoné returns to share their talents and get you started on the fundamentals of pyrography.
  • Tony Furtado Trio
    Tony Furtado Trio
    Thu, Jun 05
    Theatre
    Jun 05, 2025, 7:30 PM
    Experience the soulful, genre-blending brilliance of Tony Furtado and his world-class trio—featuring dulcimer virtuoso Simon Chrisman and fiddle champion Luke Price—live at Columbia Arts this June. With roots in Americana, blues, and folk, Furtado’s music defies labels and dazzles with every note.
  • Best of the Gorge 2025
    Best of the Gorge 2025
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jun 06
    Gallery & Lobby
    Jun 06, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    JUN 06 - JUN 29 Best of the Gorge 2025 Juried Exhibition | Juror, Ruth Armitage Columbia Arts is pleased to announce the return of the Best of the Gorge Exhibition with Curator Christine Knowles and Juror Ruth Armitage.
  • Oregon Ballet Theatre's OBT2: Spring Tour
    Oregon Ballet Theatre's OBT2: Spring Tour
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jun 07
    Jun 07, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Join Oregon Ballet Theatre's second company, OBT2, on a stop during their 2025 Spring Tour! OBT2 serves as a cultural ambassador of the performang arts throughtout the Pacific Northwest. This year's tour features work by Ben Stevenson, Artistic Director, Dani Rowe, and OBT2 Director, Dominic Walsh
  • Ride the Cyclone: The Musical
    Ride the Cyclone: The Musical
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jun 20
    Jun 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    In this darkly comedic and thrillingly theatrical musical, six high school choir members meet their untimely fate on a rollercoaster ride gone wrong. But in the afterlife, a mysterious mechanical fortune teller offers them a chance to sing for a second shot at life.
  • Art. Action. Community.
    Art. Action. Community.
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jul 04
    Gallery & Lobby
    Jul 04, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Love in 4/4 Time
    Love in 4/4 Time
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 12
    Theatre
    Jul 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    JUL 12 - JUL 20 Our 20th Anniversary season begins with Love in 4/4 Time, by local author Gary Young, directed by John Bryan. Following two couples as they navigate Alzheimer’s and dementia with humor and honesty, this special production offers a moving reflection on life’s later chapters.
  • Choir Camp with Duncan Krummel
    Choir Camp with Duncan Krummel
    Mon, Jul 14
    Jul 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – Aug 01, 2025, 7:00 AM
    This summer, young singers (ages 6 - 18 ) of all experience levels are invited to join Choir Camp with music director and vocal coach Duncan Krummel. In three age-based tracks, they'll explore vocal technique, music theory, poetry, and performance!
  • 2025 Paddling Film Festival World Tour
    2025 Paddling Film Festival World Tour
    Jul 31, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The 2025 Paddling Film Festival World Tour returns to Columbia Arts for one night only, featuring the best new paddling films from around the globe and close to home. Join us July 31 to celebrate the spirit of adventure—and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award!
  • Print Arts Northwest
    Print Arts Northwest
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Aug 01
    Aug 01, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Columbia Arts welcomes Print Arts Northwest for an exhibit celebrating contemporary fine art printmaking. More Info Coming Soon.

Upcoming Events

  • New Landscapism
    New Landscapism
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 17
    New Landscapism A look at the interdependency of Nature, Culture, and Technology. This month we are taking a look at four artist who each have a unique vision of how these 3 forces are interwoven.
  • 9 to 5: The Musical
    9 to 5: The Musical
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 17
    Based (of course) on the Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin classic film, CGOA's Stages brings fan favorite - 9 to 5 - to the Gorge. Directed by Ashly Will.
  • Intro to Pyrography
    Intro to Pyrography
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 31
    with Paint by DeLoné Discover the art of woodburning! Following their stunning work in February's Rooted in the Gorge exhibit, Paint by DeLoné returns to share their talents and get you started on the fundamentals of pyrography.
  • Tony Furtado Trio
    Tony Furtado Trio
    Thu, Jun 05
    Experience the soulful, genre-blending brilliance of Tony Furtado and his world-class trio—featuring dulcimer virtuoso Simon Chrisman and fiddle champion Luke Price—live at Columbia Arts this June. With roots in Americana, blues, and folk, Furtado’s music defies labels and dazzles with every note.
  • Best of the Gorge 2025
    Best of the Gorge 2025
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jun 06
    JUN 06 - JUN 29 Best of the Gorge 2025 Juried Exhibition | Juror, Ruth Armitage Columbia Arts is pleased to announce the return of the Best of the Gorge Exhibition with Curator Christine Knowles and Juror Ruth Armitage.
  • Oregon Ballet Theatre's OBT2: Spring Tour
    Oregon Ballet Theatre's OBT2: Spring Tour
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jun 07
    Join Oregon Ballet Theatre's second company, OBT2, on a stop during their 2025 Spring Tour! OBT2 serves as a cultural ambassador of the performang arts throughtout the Pacific Northwest. This year's tour features work by Ben Stevenson, Artistic Director, Dani Rowe, and OBT2 Director, Dominic Walsh
  • Ride the Cyclone: The Musical
    Ride the Cyclone: The Musical
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jun 20
    In this darkly comedic and thrillingly theatrical musical, six high school choir members meet their untimely fate on a rollercoaster ride gone wrong. But in the afterlife, a mysterious mechanical fortune teller offers them a chance to sing for a second shot at life.
  • Art. Action. Community.
    Art. Action. Community.
    Multiple Dates
  • Love in 4/4 Time
    Love in 4/4 Time
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 12
    JUL 12 - JUL 20 Our 20th Anniversary season begins with Love in 4/4 Time, by local author Gary Young, directed by John Bryan. Following two couples as they navigate Alzheimer’s and dementia with humor and honesty, this special production offers a moving reflection on life’s later chapters.
  • Choir Camp with Duncan Krummel
    Choir Camp with Duncan Krummel
    Mon, Jul 14
    This summer, young singers (ages 6 - 18 ) of all experience levels are invited to join Choir Camp with music director and vocal coach Duncan Krummel. In three age-based tracks, they'll explore vocal technique, music theory, poetry, and performance!
  • 2025 Paddling Film Festival World Tour
    2025 Paddling Film Festival World Tour
    Thu, Jul 31
    The 2025 Paddling Film Festival World Tour returns to Columbia Arts for one night only, featuring the best new paddling films from around the globe and close to home. Join us July 31 to celebrate the spirit of adventure—and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award!
  • Print Arts Northwest
    Print Arts Northwest
    Multiple Dates
    Print Arts Northwest
    Fri, Aug 01
    Columbia Arts welcomes Print Arts Northwest for an exhibit celebrating contemporary fine art printmaking. More Info Coming Soon.
  • Missoula Children's Theatre: The Princess & The Pea
    Missoula Children's Theatre: The Princess & The Pea
    Mon, Aug 04
    AUG 4 - AUG 9 Calling all young actors, entering grades 1 - 8! Join Missoula Children's Theatre and 50-60 other local youth for a production of the classic, The Princess & The Pea.
  • Northwest Pastel Society Member Show
    Northwest Pastel Society Member Show
    Multiple Dates
    Northwest Pastel Society Member Show
    Fri, Sep 05
    Columbia Arts welcomes the NW Pastel Society's annual member show! More details coming soon.
  • Book of Will
    Book of Will
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 12
    Columbia Arts presents The Book of Will, a lively and heartfelt play about the unsung heroes who saved Shakespeare’s greatest works from being lost forever. Join us for this unforgettable celebration of friendship, loss, and the enduring power of storytelling, opening September 12!
  • Handmade for the Holidays
    Handmade for the Holidays
    Multiple Dates
    Handmade for the Holidays
    Fri, Nov 21
    NOV 21 - DEC 21 Columbia Arts' annual holiday market will feature the work of over 35+ artists and makers with work priced under $200. Shop local and support the arts!
  • Get to know the Hood River County Education Foundation
    Get to know the Hood River County Education Foundation
    Thu, May 15
    Learn how the Education Foundation provides for your students and teachers.
  • Art Night Out: Magic of Indigo
    Art Night Out: Magic of Indigo
    Thu, May 08
    with Arts In Education of the Gorge Explore Shibori (binding) techniques and create 6 cotton indigo dinner napkins. You may also bring 1 small pre-washed 100% cotton, linen, or silk (no synthetic) item from home to dye if time permits.
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215 Cascade Ave, Hood River, OR 97031
Hours
Gallery Hours: Wed - Sun 12pm - 5pm
** We're recruiting volunteers to hold these gallery hours. **
** Hours vary for events, with the center generally opening 1 hour prior. 
Keep In Touch
Mailing Address

Columbia Arts, PO Box 1543, Hood River, OR 97031

Phone

541-387-8877

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