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Cultural Arts Department

Painted Sky Center for the Arts is excited to announce the launch of a cultural arts department where we will offer a gathering place to celebrate, promote and inspire art, culture, and history. Our mission is to offer the community a deeper understanding of the history, culture, and heritage of Eastern Oregon.

The discovery of gold first attracted people to Grant County from other countries and states searching for a new life in the west. It was at one time a melting pot of European, Chinese, African American and South American pioneers who introduced different languages, traditions, and customs to the area. Prior to the gold rush, the land was home to the Northern Paiute Tribe, which we acknowledge and honor as the first inhabitants of Grant County.

We invite creatives, artists, teachers, writers, historians and interested individuals and/or groups to join our department.

Calendar

    • Saturday, September 07, 2024
    • Saturday, November 30, 2024
    • 13 sessions
    • 116 Bridge St - Room 10 - John Day, OR
    • 48
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MEET THE TEACHERS


Heidi Brooks

Heidi Brooks' passion is researching local and cultural history and sharing stories of the past. Historical Fiction is her favorite genre because it blends historical events and characters with imagination. Some of her favorite authors are Jane Kirkpatrick, Sandra Dalles, Kathleen Grissom, Sadeqa Johnson, and K.T. Blakemore.


Jeannette Harrison

Having been raised in a large family, Jeannette was always interested in learning about her family heritage. In the 1970’s, Jeannette and her husband started doing family tree research as a family hobby with their kids. She has attended many workshops over the years to learn more about best practices in genealogy. In addition to workshops, she travels to Salt Lake City once a year to visit the Family History Center where she spends a week doing research for herself and others. Jeannette also volunteers at the John Day Family History Center as a Research Librarian. Jeannette is a charter member of the Grant County Genealogical Society which was founded in 1994.


Teach a Class

Interested in teaching or volunteering for the Cultural Arts Department?

Contact Amanda Moss, Program Coordinator at ampaintedsky@gmail.com


            

        Photo Credits: Grant County Museum, Oregon

Painted Sky Center for the Arts is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Your support matters.

Thank you for supporting the arts in Eastern Oregon. 

Painted Sky Center for the Arts offers its programs equally to all people



Physical Address: 116 NW Bridge St. John Day, Oregon 97845

Mailing Address: 116 NW Bridge St. John Day, Oregon 97845 Ste 9

Call: (541) 575-1335

Email: paintedskycenter@gmail.com

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