The Arts Center this Month: An Amalgam of Oregon Artists, Plus Time and Light

The Arts Center’s biennial juried exhibition of art from all around Oregon continues, but catch it now, because it goes away in early September. It’s in the Main Gallery. For the Corrine Woodman Gallery, you’ll need to wait until mid month for Kum Ja Lee’s exploration of temporality through the use of transitory light, diverse fibers, and mixed media.

We also have all this month’s, and even some of next month’s classes, workshops and events for The Arts Center, or TAC, so without further, here’s all of it.

Exhibits

MAIN GALLERY: Around Oregon Biennial

Every two years, The Arts Center celebrates work created around Oregon with a juried exhibition in the Main Gallery. ​Featuring work from established and emerging artists, The Around Oregon Biennial exhibition explores a variety of perspectives from artists living throughout our state.  This year’s exhibition was juried by S​​cott Malbaurn, Executive Director of the Schneider Museum of Art.

Runs until September 6. Click for more information.

CORRINE WOODMAN GALLERY: Beyond Time, Kum Ja Lee

Beyond Time is an immersive installation by Eugene-based artist Kum Ja Lee, presenting a thoughtful exploration of temporality through the use of transitory light, diverse fibers, and mixed media. Lee’s work delves into the multifaceted nature of time and its manifestations in both the natural world and human experience. By weaving together Eastern and Western philosophical concepts, Lee creates a compelling visual dialogue that reflects her cultural identity and artistic process.

The installation transforms the exhibition space into a sensory and tactile environment, encouraging viewers to move through it contemplatively.

Runs August 19 to September 19. Artist Reception set for 5:30 to 7 pm, Thursday, August 21. Click for more information.

Classes & Workshops

2nd SATURDAYS at TAC

Summer Tie Dye. Explore color and pattern at this relaxed, all ages activity. Bring one piece of clothing or a bag made from cotton or other natural fibers to dye or use one of the extras TAC will have available while supplies last.

1 to 4 pm, Saturday, August 9. Click for more information.

Figure Drawing Session

Push your practice further in these immersive, uninstructed figure drawing sessions. Featuring a live nude model and open to artists 21+.  Bring your own materials or use TAC’s and enjoy a mix of short and long poses.

$25 per session. 6 to 8 pm, Tuesday, August 12. At 2 Towns Ciderhouse, 33930 SE Eastgate Circle, Corvallis. Click for more information.

Workshop: Building Hands with Crista Ames

Discover the expressive potential of the human hand in clay during this two-day workshop with exhibiting artist Crista Ames. Designed for intermediate to advanced ceramicists, the workshop explores sculptural form, gesture, and finishing techniques to create hands rich in narrative and detail. This workshop is in partnership with LBCC and will take place at the Benton Center Ceramics Studio in Corvallis.

Cost is $ 170. Registration opens August 18. Classe set for Friday, September 19, 4 to 8 pm, and Saturday, September 20, 2025 12 – 4 pm. At Benton Center Ceramics Studio, 757 NW Polk Ave, Corvallis. Click for more information.

Events

Pop TAC is Popping Back This Fall

Pop TAC returns Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 5:30 to 7 pm at 4 Spirits Distillery for another unforgettable evening of creative connection. This free, 21+ community mixer brings together art lovers, community members, and curious creatives for a fun and inviting night out. The first drink is on TAC – so how awesome is that. Each guest will receive one free drink ticket, plus light snacks, with additional food and beverages available for purchase from 4 Spirits. Expect lively conversation, tasty bites, and feel-good energy all evening long.

Follow The Arts Center on social media or visit theartscenter.net for updates and the secret password that just might win you an extra pour. Click for more information.

SpecTACular!

Tickets to TAC’s new annual fundraiser SpecTACular: A Monster Ball go on sale August 15^th. Support The Arts Center’s exciting new fundraiser by grabbing your tickets, becoming a sponsor, or donating artwork to the auction. Mark your calendar NOW for Saturday, October 25th, and get ready for an unforgettable night of art, costumes, and community.

And, the Corvallis Museum will be generously hosting this event. Click for more information.