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 2025.
Find more information for each event below.
All events are free for students, staff, and community members, except where noted.
Artificial Intelligence Discussion
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
BMCC Library on the Pendleton campus
What do you use Artificial Intelligence for?
How could you use it better?
Hosted by Gary Parker, Greg Schulberg, Chris Nagel, and Pete Hernberg from the BMCC Computer Science Department.
Lesson at 6:30 p.m.
Dance begins 7:00 p.m.
Student Union, Pioneer Hall, BMCC Pendleton Campus
Moccasin Making
Limited to students in Native American Club and those finishing moccasins from last year’s event.
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
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/ Jon Deshler & Tune Tours
Jazz Duo with Jon Deshler
French Braiding Workshop with Nina Allen
Open to everyone! Attendees will learn how to French braid hair.
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
In Pendleton
CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION ENTRIES
Students can enter in three different categories: Fiction-Short Story, Creative Nonfiction-Essay, and Poetry.
CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION READING & AWARDS
Questions? Please contact Jennie Wolfe at jwolfe@bluecc.edu
CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION READING & AWARDS
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
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
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Arts and Culture Committee Members, 2023-2024
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
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
TBD
2411 NW Carden Ave.
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-1260