September 10
Membership Party at Sagelands Vineyard
Live music, special drawings for art, and a time to celebrate last year’s accomplishments and look forward to new challenges. New members are invited to attend.
September 12 – October 9
Artistas de la Raza Cozmica
A special invitational show of 30 Latino artists from Washington, Oregon, California, and Texas. The exhibition will include the featured artists presenting lectures (below) as well as well-known, mid-career, and emerging artists. Four free lectures at 7pm (with receptions following) accompany this exhibition:
September 16 – Alfredo Arreguín
September 23 – Lauro Flores
September 30 – Daniel DeSiga
October 7 – Cecilia Concepción Alvarez
October 16 & 17
Larson Gallería
An indoor arts marketplace full of high-quality art and crafts. A great way to meet the artists and buy artwork directly from them.
October 31 – December 11
49th Annual Central Washington Artists Exhibition
The region’s largest juried competition with recognized Northwest jurors and $6000 in awards.
January 16 – February 19
8th Biennial ART TO WEAR Juried Exhibition
Featuring artwork that adorns the body, this national competition is a feast for the eyes and awards $3000 in awards.
February 26
Figuratively Speaking
A fun, active live and E-Bay auction of artists’ mannequins that have been individually decorated, painted, embellished, adorned and made into unique pieces of artwork. This is a fundraising event to support the ongoing events in the Larson Gallery.
March 6 – 19
Photography from Washington State High School Students
State HS students compete for prizes and awards; winners are included in the National Photo Exhibition.
April 3 – 30
33rd Annual National Photography Exhibition
Juried competition with $3500 in awards and well-known regional jurors.
April 16
4th Annual Larson Gallery Arts Awards
Special event honoring a man and a woman for their contributions to the arts in the community.
April 28
Larson Gallery Volunteer Recognition Evening
May 14
Tour of Artists’ Homes and Studios
Five local artists open their homes & studios to the public.
May 16 – June 8
YVCC Department of Visual Arts Student & Faculty Exhibition
Studio classes exhibit work from the year, along with new work from the art faculty.
June & July
Summer Workshop Series
Professional artists present various workshops for beginning and advanced students
