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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.


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.



Bre Apostol

Bre grew up in John Day and always had a love of languages. Upon graduation she traveled and lived in various communities. Spanish became a second language to her during her two years serving in the Peace Corps in Costa Rica. Bre is now living back in the John Day area with her husband whose native language is Spanish. They are passionate about teaching their 1-year-old daughter to be bilingual and she hopes to share her love of the language with her hometown.



Teach a Class

Interested in teaching or volunteering for the Cultural Arts Department? Contact Amanda 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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