BMCC Arts & Culture Series
Presented by BMCC Arts and Culture Committee
BMCC Arts and Culture Series brings thought-provoking and relevant presenters and performers to BMCC for students, employees, and community members to enjoy.
Please keep checking back as we add more events and information for 2024.
Find more information for each event below.
All events are free for students, staff, and community members, except where noted.
Upcoming Events for 2024
Moccasin Making – Tuesday, April 9
Moccasin Making
Limited to students in Native American Club and those finishing moccasins from last year’s event.
- Day: Tuesday, April 9 & Wednesday, April 10; Tuesday, April 16 & Wednesday, April 17
- Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Library, BMCC Pendleton campus
For more info, contact Annie Smith at asmith@bluecc.edu
“Local Color” Group Art Show – Friday, April 19
ART SHOW – “LOCAL COLOR”
Join us in the Feves Gallery for a celebration of local talent! The opening reception will feature food and music and will be followed by a performance by the Jon Deshler Jazz Quartet in the Theater. The opening reception & music performance are FREE and open to the public. The music is sponsored by Arts & Cultures. Don’t miss this one!
Opening Reception
- Day: Friday, April 19
- Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Feves Memorial Gallery, BMCC Pendleton campus
- Exhibition Dates: April 19 — June 13, 2024
LOCAL COLOR featured artists include:
Judith Baumann | Shari Dallas | Jason Hogue | Stephanie Huffman | Jim Lavadour | Joey Lavadour | Roberta Lavadour | Maggie Middleton | Marie Pratuch | Brian Purnell | Ellen Taylor | Heidi Veldhuis | Sandra Westford
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The Gallery is located in the middle of Pioneer Hall, near the library on the Pendleton Campus. We are open Monday—Thursday, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm during the exhibition dates. The gallery is closed during college breaks and follows the BMCC schedule for holidays.
The Gallery and Pioneer Hall are ADA-accessible from the main entrance.
Admission to the Gallery is free and open to the public. Field trips may be arranged by contacting Nika Blasser, Visual Arts Instructor, at 541-278-5952 or emailing nblasser@bluecc.edu.
Gallery info: https://bluecc.edu/feves-art-gallery/
Jazz Trio – Friday, April 19
Jazz Trio/ Jon Deshler & Tune Tours
- Day: Friday, April 19
- Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Bob Clapp Theatre, BMCC Pendleton campus
Jazz Duo – Friday, April 19
Jazz Duo with Jon Deshler
- Day: Friday, April 19
- Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Feves Gallery, BMCC Pendleton campus
French Braiding Workshop – Tuesday, April 23
French Braiding Workshop with Nina Allen
Open to everyone! Attendees will learn how to French braid hair.
- Day: Tuesday, April 23
- Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Location: BMCC Pendleton campus, Morrow Hall Room #100
Snacks provided.
For more info, contact Annie Smith at asmith@bluecc.edu
Oregon Humanities Conversation with Pepe Moscoso – Thursday, April 25 & Friday, April 26
Oregon Humanities Conversation
Everyone Can Be A Leader – Exploring Nontraditional Community Leadership with Pepe Moscoso
Popular understandings of leadership tell us that leaders look a certain way: they are in charge. They possess outward strength. They are extroverted and act pragmatically rather than emotionally. Perhaps most important, leaders are people in positions of authority and power. Is there an alternative type of leadership? When are we leaders in our communities? How can our unique senses of self contribute to our roles as leaders?
In Hermiston
- Day: Thursday, April 25
- Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Location: BMCC Hermiston Center, Room #134 | 975 SE Columbia Drive | Hermiston, OR 97838
In Pendleton
- Day: Friday, April 26
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Location: BMCC Pendleton campus, Feves Art Gallery in Pioneer Hall | 2411 NW Carden Avenue | Pendleton, OR
Creative Writing Competition – Entries due on May 20; Readings & Awards on May 30
CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION ENTRIES
- Day: Monday, May 20 – submissions due
- Time: no later than 5:00 p.m.
- Location: via email (see entry form for email addresses to submit entries to)
- ENTRY FORM: ACS Writing Comp Entry_Rules 2024 – fillable form
Students can enter in three different categories: Fiction-Short Story, Creative Nonfiction-Essay, and Poetry.
CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION READING & AWARDS
- Day: Thursday, May 30
- Time: Lunch 12:00 p.m.; Readings start at 1:00 p.m.
- Location: BMCC Library in Pioneer Hall on the Pendleton campus
Questions? Please contact Jennie Wolfe at jwolfe@bluecc.edu
Moccasin Making
Limited to students in Native American Club and those finishing moccasins from last year’s event.
- Day: Tuesday, April 9 & Wednesday, April 10; Tuesday, April 16 & Wednesday, April 17
- Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Library, BMCC Pendleton campus
For more info, contact Annie Smith at asmith@bluecc.edu
ART SHOW – “LOCAL COLOR”
Join us in the Feves Gallery for a celebration of local talent! The opening reception will feature food and music and will be followed by a performance by the Jon Deshler Jazz Quartet in the Theater. The opening reception & music performance are FREE and open to the public. The music is sponsored by Arts & Cultures. Don’t miss this one!
Opening Reception
- Day: Friday, April 19
- Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Feves Memorial Gallery, BMCC Pendleton campus
- Exhibition Dates: April 19 — June 13, 2024
LOCAL COLOR featured artists include:
Judith Baumann | Shari Dallas | Jason Hogue | Stephanie Huffman | Jim Lavadour | Joey Lavadour | Roberta Lavadour | Maggie Middleton | Marie Pratuch | Brian Purnell | Ellen Taylor | Heidi Veldhuis | Sandra Westford
_____________________________________________________________________
The Gallery is located in the middle of Pioneer Hall, near the library on the Pendleton Campus. We are open Monday—Thursday, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm during the exhibition dates. The gallery is closed during college breaks and follows the BMCC schedule for holidays.
The Gallery and Pioneer Hall are ADA-accessible from the main entrance.
Admission to the Gallery is free and open to the public. Field trips may be arranged by contacting Nika Blasser, Visual Arts Instructor, at 541-278-5952 or emailing nblasser@bluecc.edu.
Gallery info: https://bluecc.edu/feves-art-gallery/
Jazz Trio/ Jon Deshler & Tune Tours
- Day: Friday, April 19
- Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Bob Clapp Theatre, BMCC Pendleton campus
Jazz Duo with Jon Deshler
- Day: Friday, April 19
- Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Feves Gallery, BMCC Pendleton campus
French Braiding Workshop with Nina Allen
Open to everyone! Attendees will learn how to French braid hair.
- Day: Tuesday, April 23
- Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Location: BMCC Pendleton campus, Morrow Hall Room #100
Snacks provided.
For more info, contact Annie Smith at asmith@bluecc.edu
Oregon Humanities Conversation
Everyone Can Be A Leader – Exploring Nontraditional Community Leadership with Pepe Moscoso
Popular understandings of leadership tell us that leaders look a certain way: they are in charge. They possess outward strength. They are extroverted and act pragmatically rather than emotionally. Perhaps most important, leaders are people in positions of authority and power. Is there an alternative type of leadership? When are we leaders in our communities? How can our unique senses of self contribute to our roles as leaders?
In Hermiston
- Day: Thursday, April 25
- Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Location: BMCC Hermiston Center, Room #134 | 975 SE Columbia Drive | Hermiston, OR 97838
In Pendleton
- Day: Friday, April 26
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Location: BMCC Pendleton campus, Feves Art Gallery in Pioneer Hall | 2411 NW Carden Avenue | Pendleton, OR
CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION ENTRIES
- Day: Monday, May 20 – submissions due
- Time: no later than 5:00 p.m.
- Location: via email (see entry form for email addresses to submit entries to)
- ENTRY FORM: ACS Writing Comp Entry_Rules 2024 – fillable form
Students can enter in three different categories: Fiction-Short Story, Creative Nonfiction-Essay, and Poetry.
CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION READING & AWARDS
- Day: Thursday, May 30
- Time: Lunch 12:00 p.m.; Readings start at 1:00 p.m.
- Location: BMCC Library in Pioneer Hall on the Pendleton campus
Questions? Please contact Jennie Wolfe at jwolfe@bluecc.edu
Previous Presentations
Creative Writing, May 2023
CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION READING & AWARDS
- Time: 3:00 PM
- Location: BMCC Library in Pioneer Hall on the Pendleton campus
- You can also join by Zoom here
- Refreshments provided
Student Creative Writing Competition
Winners announced for the 2022-2023 competition!
| AWARD | CREATIVE NONFICTION | FICTION | POETRY |
| 1st place |
“A Beautiful Mourning” – John Glidewell GRAND PRIZE WINNER |
“Sacrifices” – Simon Johnson | “Dark Times” – Simon Johnson |
| 2nd place |
“A Life Worth Remembering” – Ahnica Shoemaker |
“Phase” – Cassius Jennings | “Where I’m From” – Aliciana Archibald |
| 3rd place |
“Remembering Timmie” – Aliah Vassey |
“Jacky’s Drug” – Jasmin Lewis | “Finding Her” – Jasmin Lewis |
Submit your creative nonfiction essays, short story fiction, and poetry.
| SUBMISSIONS |
READING & AWARDS |
|
Due Date: Monday, May 1 by 4:30 PM Click Here – Creative Writing Competition – Entry Form and Rules |
Thursday, May 11 at 3:00 PM BMCC Library, Pendleton campus If you are unable to join us in person for the awards and readings, you can join us by Zoom! Refreshments will be served and there is room for all! |
Contact Information: If you have any questions about this writing competition, please contact Allison Lakomski at (541) 278-5962 or at alakomski@bluecc.edu
Art Show – May 1 through June 2, 2023
Annual BMCC Student Art Show
& Staff, Faculty and Alumni Art Show
Opening Reception, Awards, and Judge’s comments
Monday, May 1, 2023
12:00 PM
Betty Feves Memorial Gallery, Pioneer Hall, Pendleton campus
Judge: Roberta Lavadour, Executive Director, Pendleton Center for the Arts
Refreshments provided
Click here for Call for Artists – Student
Click here for Call for Artists – Staff, Faculty, and Alumni
In addition to serving as the Executive Director of the Pendleton Center for the Arts, Roberta Lavadour serves on the Pendleton City Art Commission and the Oregon Arts Commission. Her studio practice is in artist’s books and design bindings, and her work resides in numerous public and private collections in the United States and abroad.
Show runs May 1 through June 2
Stop by the Betty Feves Memorial Gallery
Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION READING & AWARDS
- Time: 3:00 PM
- Location: BMCC Library in Pioneer Hall on the Pendleton campus
- You can also join by Zoom here
- Refreshments provided
Student Creative Writing Competition
Winners announced for the 2022-2023 competition!
| AWARD | CREATIVE NONFICTION | FICTION | POETRY |
| 1st place |
“A Beautiful Mourning” – John Glidewell GRAND PRIZE WINNER |
“Sacrifices” – Simon Johnson | “Dark Times” – Simon Johnson |
| 2nd place |
“A Life Worth Remembering” – Ahnica Shoemaker |
“Phase” – Cassius Jennings | “Where I’m From” – Aliciana Archibald |
| 3rd place |
“Remembering Timmie” – Aliah Vassey |
“Jacky’s Drug” – Jasmin Lewis | “Finding Her” – Jasmin Lewis |
Submit your creative nonfiction essays, short story fiction, and poetry.
| SUBMISSIONS |
READING & AWARDS |
|
Due Date: Monday, May 1 by 4:30 PM Click Here – Creative Writing Competition – Entry Form and Rules |
Thursday, May 11 at 3:00 PM BMCC Library, Pendleton campus If you are unable to join us in person for the awards and readings, you can join us by Zoom! Refreshments will be served and there is room for all! |
Contact Information: If you have any questions about this writing competition, please contact Allison Lakomski at (541) 278-5962 or at alakomski@bluecc.edu
Annual BMCC Student Art Show
& Staff, Faculty and Alumni Art Show
Opening Reception, Awards, and Judge’s comments
Monday, May 1, 2023
12:00 PM
Betty Feves Memorial Gallery, Pioneer Hall, Pendleton campus
Judge: Roberta Lavadour, Executive Director, Pendleton Center for the Arts
Refreshments provided
Click here for Call for Artists – Student
Click here for Call for Artists – Staff, Faculty, and Alumni
In addition to serving as the Executive Director of the Pendleton Center for the Arts, Roberta Lavadour serves on the Pendleton City Art Commission and the Oregon Arts Commission. Her studio practice is in artist’s books and design bindings, and her work resides in numerous public and private collections in the United States and abroad.
Show runs May 1 through June 2
Stop by the Betty Feves Memorial Gallery
Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Arts & Culture Committee
Purpose
Our purpose is to bring thought-provoking and relevant presenters and performers to BMCC for students, employees, and community members to enjoy. The events include musical, cultural, artistic, and performance art, and endeavors to strengthen both the college and community through access to these events.
Mission Statement
The committee is dedicated to bringing programs to Pendleton and Hermiston (and other centers when possible) over the three main academic quarters.
Core Values
Arts and cultural activities are an important aspect of college life. It broadens minds, lifts spirits, and enriches students’ lives. Introduction to new experiences helps increase understanding and respect for one another. Accessible and relevant programs expose students, employees and community members to new and enriching experiences.
Meeting College Strategic Goals
As part of emphasizing “Students First”, the Arts and Culture Series (ACS) provides them with the opportunity to observe and interact with scholars and artists.
By bringing in outside voices to discuss current issues facing our students, ACS provides yet another manner of keeping curriculum relevant and dynamic.
Meeting Dates
Meetings are generally on Friday, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Library
Meeting Minutes & Agenda
Current Mintues & Agenda
Archives
Committee Membership
Arts and Culture Committee Members, 2023-2024
Faculty:
Nika Blasser, Instructor – Visual Arts (Committee Chair)
Carol Johnson, Instructor – College & Career Prep
Allison Lakomski, Instructor – English
Ki Russell, Instructor – English
Greg Schulberg, Instructor – Math & Computer Science
Staff:
Ashlei Emmons, Learning Management System Technologist
Roman Olivera, Director of Student Resource Center
Annie C. Smith, Native Student Counselor and CTUIR Liaison
Kristin Williams, Director Library & Learning Hub
Jennie Wolfe, Navigator
Student/ASG:
TBD
Our purpose is to bring thought-provoking and relevant presenters and performers to BMCC for students, employees, and community members to enjoy. The events include musical, cultural, artistic, and performance art, and endeavors to strengthen both the college and community through access to these events.
The committee is dedicated to bringing programs to Pendleton and Hermiston (and other centers when possible) over the three main academic quarters.
Arts and cultural activities are an important aspect of college life. It broadens minds, lifts spirits, and enriches students’ lives. Introduction to new experiences helps increase understanding and respect for one another. Accessible and relevant programs expose students, employees and community members to new and enriching experiences.
As part of emphasizing “Students First”, the Arts and Culture Series (ACS) provides them with the opportunity to observe and interact with scholars and artists.
By bringing in outside voices to discuss current issues facing our students, ACS provides yet another manner of keeping curriculum relevant and dynamic.
Meetings are generally on Friday, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Library
Current Mintues & Agenda
Archives
Arts and Culture Committee Members, 2023-2024
Faculty:
Nika Blasser, Instructor – Visual Arts (Committee Chair)
Carol Johnson, Instructor – College & Career Prep
Allison Lakomski, Instructor – English
Ki Russell, Instructor – English
Greg Schulberg, Instructor – Math & Computer Science
Staff:
Ashlei Emmons, Learning Management System Technologist
Roman Olivera, Director of Student Resource Center
Annie C. Smith, Native Student Counselor and CTUIR Liaison
Kristin Williams, Director Library & Learning Hub
Jennie Wolfe, Navigator
Student/ASG:
TBD