Wallowa Festival of the Arts Opening Reception

September 15-17, 2023; Joseph, Oregon
Opening Reception September 15th – 7 PM
Tickets Available Below!

Fine Art Show | En Plein Air Competition
Quick Draw | Silent Auction | Gallery Walk
Jazz Concert

Venue: Josephy Center for Arts and Culture (JCAC)

Judge: Tim Norman

After the Festival, the show will run at Josephy through Tuesday, Sept. 26 with participating artists!

 The Wallowa Valley is truly a special spot on the map.  Our breathtaking scenery captivates the heart, piques the imagination, and has a knack for unleashing the artist within us all.  It’s not by coincidence, that this beloved corner of Oregon is renowned for its vibrant community of artists, its exquisite galleries, its numerous bronze foundries, and its “WOW-inducing” Main Street art installations.  Whether you’re a local artist who has lived here most of your life, or you’ve never ventured quite this far out to the “End of the Road”, we encourage you to come and let yourself experience, anew, how this place will enchant and inspire you.  And, while you’re at it, be sure to step out and play a bit…take advantage of the myriad outdoor recreation opportunities this area has to offer.  What better time to explore Joseph and the Wallowas, than during the beautiful month of September?! Some have even taken to calling it our fifth season – our “Season of Art”.

Our 2023 dates for the Fine Art Show (including Opening Reception, Afternoon of the Quick Draw, Art Walk, and Silent Auction), will be September 5-17.  We’re also excited to, once again, offer our optional En Plein Air Competition, commencing on the evening of Saturday., Sept. 9, and culminating on Friday., Sept. 15. We will, again, host a Joseph Gallery Walk; and we will wrap up the festivities with a Sunday with Silent Auction ending at 2pm.