The Big: Closing Reception

The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit returns. “The Big” is a highly anticipated annual non-juried exhibit open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Art Center East’s Main and Orlaske Galleries will showcase works by artists working in various mediums who hail from across the Pacific Northwest.

The exhibit's closing reception is Friday, January 31, 2025 (6 - 8 p.m.). It is free and open to the public. The reception is the final opportunity to meet “The Big” featured artists. Complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be available. The winner of the People's Choice Award and the winning raffle ticket will be announced at the closing reception.

“The Big” will be on display December 6, 2024, through February 1, 2025. Art Center East’s galleries are open to the public, and admission is always free.

Regular gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday, noon-5 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Exhibits are also viewable online thanks to a partnership with High Country Realty Professionals in La Grande. All gallery visits, receptions, and events are free and open to the public.

For more information on this exhibit and other ACE events, classes, and programs, visit artcentereast.org.