Wallowa County Cultural Trust Coalition
Janet Pulsifer
541-398-0189
janet.pulsifer@gmail.com

The Wallowa County Cultural Coalition was developed for the purpose of awarding State of Oregon grant money to organizations and individuals within Wallowa County whose endeavors promote culture within the county. Culture is the total of a community's arts, heritage, and humanities. It is the ideas, customs, and skills of a given people in a given period.

Wallowa County Cultural Trust Coalition Grant Application



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Artists in the Schools
Joan Madsen
541-426-5702
jcreative@eoni.com

The /Artists in the Schools /program brings local artists into area
schools creating art education and experiences and deepening the
connection between these artists and their community. The program
targets grades kindergarten through junior high in the Wallowa County
School District. Art education is so important for children—it promotes
the development of analytical, cognitive and physical skills. Wallowa
County is lucky to have a large and talented arts community willing to
share their skills with school children.

Bowlby Arts Group
Marya Nowakoski
541-426-2500
mjn@uci.net

The Bowlby Arts Group's mission is to manage and promote Stage One, a performing arts center in the 1916 EM&M Building located on historic
Courthouse Square in Enterprise, Oregon.  This performing arts center
will be for the use, enjoyment and education of the people of Wallowa
County, visitors, and a variety of performing artists. Stage one is a storefront space and fondly known as the "Red Room" due to the vibrant red color of the interior walls, this warm and inviting space is available to the community to rent for a variety of events.
 
Please contact Marya Nowakowski for more information.




Wallowa Mountain Quilter's Guild
Betty Whitehead
541-398-1266
bjwhitehead@uci.net

The Quilt Guild was formed in 1991 by a small group of local quilters whose love for quilting prompted them to form a local non-profit organization. They have grown to approximately 45 members. They meet monthly at 6:30 pm in the Toma’s Conference Room at the Wallowa Mountain Real Estate Office in Enterprise on the second Thursday of the month from September through June. Mission Statement goals include raising public awareness of the ancient art form of quilting, preserve and celebrate the tradition of quilting and increasing knowledge of and appreciation for modern quilting methods. Activities include an Annual Quilt Show in conjunction with the Car Show in Joseph, fire quilts for needy families, Wallowa County Fair Premium Sponsorship, sponsorship of one meal a year at the Senior Meal Sites and monthly quilting classes.

The 18th Annual Quilt Show will be at the Joseph High School , June 11-12, 2010 Admission $3 children 12 and under are free.

The Arts Center of The Wallowas
Anne Stephens
541-432-2032
stephens1@eoni.com

The Arts Center is working on a detailed strategic plan and looking for donors to help buy the building and provide startup funds. The committee envisions a gathering place for the arts, a place where residents and the many visitors will come together to enjoy art and music. They will partner with other local organizations for office, programs and services related to art, music and theater. The Arts Center will provide jobs and economic development. It will promote enthusiasm for art and music, while encouraging preservation of our rural way of life. It will be a gathering place for young and old. It would be the heart of a vibrant, healthy community that is among Oregon's most treasured places.