Etcetera Jan. 5

Dahmen shows

plein air art

"On The Road Again - Palouse backroads and byways en plein air” is the title of the winter exhibit at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown. The exhibit opens today, Thursday, and runs through Feb. 26. The opening reception will be held Sunday, Jan. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Plein air painting is a phrase borrowed from the French equivalent meaning "open (in full) air". It is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors. Six artists who have named themselves "Group Six" will display paintings of local scenery in watercolor, pastel and oil.

Group Six was originally a group of four studio painters who fell in love with the Plein Air mode. Members include Nick Bode, Moscow; Cathy Gottschalk, Deary; Jill Hosmer, Clarkston; Barney Saneholtz, Pullman; Joyce Tamura, Moscow, and Jan Vogtman, Troy.

Students art

show returns

to Colfax

Rural Alliance High School Art Show will return to the Colfax Jan. 7-13 for a show and reception at The Center. The exhibit will showcase paintings, drawings, pottery, collage and sculpture created by talented local high school students. Students participating represent schools in Tekoa, Rosalia, Garfield/ Palouse, Oakesdale and St. John/Endicott.

Residents are invited to a catered reception Monday, Jan. 9, 5-7 p.m., to help celebrate the teens and their accomplishments.

The exhibit and reception are free to the public. The exhibit will be open during regular library hours, Mondays-Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 1-5 p.m.

Patty Mills at Oakesdale school heads the alliance project.

Colfax Arts Council slates annual meet

The annual meeting of the Colfax Arts Council will be Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at The Center. Attendees will be able to view the student art show before and after the meeting.

Officers will be elected, and plans will be made for the coming year. The council has approximately 24 members, and all interested residents are welcome to attend.

Grief support set

for eight weeks

Friends of Hospice will host a Community Grief Support group sessions Fridays from Jan. 6 to Feb. 24 at Hill-Ray Plaza in Colfax.

Those experiencing grief are invited to gather from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in a small, supportive setting. The group will be facilitated by Annie Pillers and Terrie Teare.

Registering in advance is appreciated, with group size closed after the second session, Jan. 13.

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