Columbia Gorge: Hood River, The Dalles
Art on Oak - Gorge Area
Daily, 10:00am-6:00pm
Location: 210 Oak Street
Why Go There? Artist owned gallery shop features variety of quality works from established and newer artists
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Columbia Center for the Arts Gallery - Hood River
Year-round calendar of events, varying hours
Location: 215 Cascade Avenue
Why Go There? Art gallery features changing exhibitions, local area artists; First Friday receptions; activities to foster/nurture various art forms. Fine art store carries local, area artist works: oils, pastels, watercolors, pottery, jewelry, glass, fiber arts, mixed media. The center hosts special events throughout the year.
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First Friday - Hood River
April-December evenings, first Friday
Location: Downtown Oak Street
Why Go There? Live music indoors, outside, business open houses, art exhibit openings, a lively atmosphere and food/beverage sampling draws downtown visitors. During peak summer months, street closed to vehicles.
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Gorge Artist Open Studios Tour - Hood River, area
April
Location: Various
Why Go There? Annual self-guided tour of Gorge area artists studios.
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The Dalles Art Center and Gallery - The Dalles
Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00am-5:00pm
Location: 220 East 4th Street
Why Go There? Housed in former Carnegie library, features monthly Gorge area artists exhibitions, hosted opening receptions; special events: juried exhibitions, annual fundraising dinner, art auction (November).
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National Neon Museum - The Dalles
Monday-Wednesday, varying hours Thursday - Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Location: 200 East Third Street
Why Go There? Fans of neon signs will enjoy seeing collection of neon in historic Elks Building; museum opened 2018; senior, student discounts.
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