Gallery One – Visual Arts Center

Currently Exhibiting

September 4 – 26
The Annual Benefit Art Auction
Jack Wyman – Reckoning
Christopher Hamel – Mountain Path

Opening Reception / First Friday Art Walk
Friday, September 5, 5 – 7PM

Art After School for Fall!

We offer a variety of art experiences through drawing, painting, ceramics, art history, found objects, printmaking, and much more through our Art After School program. Enrollment open now!

Benefit Art Auction 2026

Tickets on sale! Updated Tuesday, August 18.

Support local artists and arts education at Gallery One’s signature multi-day fundraiser. Preview donated works, enjoy live artist demos at our Auction Launch, and then celebrate with dinner and a live auction at CWU’s Sue Lombard Room.

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11AM - 5PM	10AM - 4PM	12 - 4PM	Closed

Gallery One Calendar

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	September 2026
		1	2 Ceramics Open Studio 5:30-8:30pm Ceramics Open Studio 5:30-8:30pm Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: September 2, 2026 - 8:30 pm Description: Open studio is non-instructional studio time for students and members to work. See our web calendar for available days & times (some Mondays available). Orientation is required prior to attending ceramics open studios. Screen Printing Open Studio 6-8pm Screen Printing Open Studio 6-8pm Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: September 2, 2026 - 8:00 pm Location: The INK, 405 N Main St, Ellensburg, WA 98926, USA Description: Open studio is a two hour, non-instructional time for students and members to work. Due to limited screen print studio space & equipment, spots are limited & registration is required. Located in the INK at 405 N Main St. in Ellensburg. Orientation by appointment is required prior to attending screen printing open studios. Please contact screenprinting@gallery-one.org to schedule your orientation.	3 Ellensburg Fair & Rodeo Ellensburg Fair & Rodeo Starts: 12:00 am Ends: September 7, 2026 - 11:59 pm Description: Thursday, September 3 8:00 am \| Slack (second go of timed events) 10:00 am \| Kittitas County Fair opens 12:00 pm \| Carnival and Midway Rides open 5:45 pm \| Ellensburg Rodeo (approximately 2 hours in length) 8:15 pm \| Rockin’ the Chutes Concert 10:00 pm \| Kittitas County Fair closes Friday, September 4 10:00 am \| Kittitas County Fair opens 12:00 pm \| Carnival and Midway Rides open 6:45 pm \| Ellensburg Rodeo – Patriot Night (approximately 3 hours in length) 11:00 pm \| Kittitas County Fair closes Saturday, September 5 7:00 am \| Pancake Breakfast (University Way & Ruby – Grocery Outlet parking lot) Cost is approximately $10.00 per person 9:30 am \| Western Parade (downtown) 10:00 am \| Kittitas County Fair opens 12:00 pm \| Carnival and Midway Rides open 12:45 pm \| Ellensburg Rodeo (approximately 3 hours in length) 8:00 pm \| PRCA Xtreme Bulls Presented by Wrangler (approximately 2 hours in length) 11:00 pm \| Kittitas County Fair closes Sunday, September 6 9:00 am \| Cowboy Church – Located in Section KK (NE Arena) – Open to public 10:00 am \| Kittitas County Fair opens 11:45 am \| Ellensburg Rodeo – Tough Enough to Wear Pink (approximately 3 hours in length) 12:00 pm \| Carnival and Midway Rides Open 6:30 pm \| Sunday Night Show 10:00 pm \| Kittitas County Fair closes Monday, September 7 10:00 am \| Kittitas County Fair opens 11:45 am \| Ellensburg Rodeo Finals (approximately 3 hours in length) 12:00 pm \| Carnival and Midway Rides open 6:00 pm \| Kittitas County Fair closes All children 5 & Under and Active Military FREE every day! Thursday, September 3rd: Super 1 Day (purchase $5 admission tickets at Super 1) Friday, September 4th: Patriot Day - all Military Veterans FREE Monday, September 7th: FREE Admission ALL DAY for EVERYONE!	4 First Friday Art Walk First Friday Art Walk Starts: 5:00 pm Ends: September 4, 2026 - 7:00 pm	5
6	7 CLOSED CLOSED Starts: 12:00 am Ends: September 7, 2026 - 11:59 pm	8	9 No Ceramics Open Studio quarter break No Ceramics Open Studio quarter break Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: September 9, 2026 - 8:30 pm Description: Open studio is non-instructional studio time for students and members to work. See our web calendar for available days & times (some Mondays available). Orientation is required prior to attending ceramics open studios.	10	11	12
13	14 CLOSED CLOSED Starts: 12:00 am Ends: September 14, 2026 - 11:59 pm Ceramics Orientation 6-8pm Ceramics Orientation 6-8pm Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: September 14, 2026 - 8:00 pm Description: This orientation is required for members seeking to use the ceramics studio. A studio tour, expectations, equipment demonstrations, and a 5-visit punch card are included in the class. Clay can be purchased for $25 bag + tax. Ages 18 and up are welcome. Please register at least 72 hours in advance. Classes may be canceled if enrollment minimums are not met. Cost is per student. Register at https://www.gallery-one.org/adult-classes/	15 Multimedia Legacy Class Multimedia Legacy Class Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: September 15, 2026 - 2:30 pm Location: The INK, 405 N Main St, Ellensburg, WA 98926, USA Description: Develop an Authentic Multimedia Personal Legacy You will develop your own Blueprint of Authentic Living and Aging Answer questions and discuss different phases of your life A step-by-step process will be used to complete your legacy Interactive small & large group discussions Poetry, research, & journal writing will be included To register for the class please contact: Mona Williams 206-769-5757 mona2138@gmail.com	16 Ceramics Open Studio 5:30-8:30pm Ceramics Open Studio 5:30-8:30pm Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: September 16, 2026 - 8:30 pm Description: Open studio is non-instructional studio time for students and members to work. See our web calendar for available days & times (some Mondays available). Orientation is required prior to attending ceramics open studios.	17	18 Painting Backyard Birds w/ Sofia 5:30-8:00pm Painting Backyard Birds w/ Sofia 5:30-8:00pm Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: September 18, 2026 - 8:00 pm Description: Discover the beauty of local birdlife in this engaging painting workshop! We'll begin with a brief introduction to several common birds found in our region, exploring their unique characteristics, colors, and habitats. Participants will then vote on their favorite bird from a curated selection, and the instructor will lead a step-by-step acrylic painting tutorial to recreate the winning bird on canvas. Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike, this relaxed and creative class is a fun way to learn about local wildlife while creating artwork to take home. No experience necessary. Ages 12+ are welcome. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register at least 72 hours in advance. Classes may be canceled if enrollment minimums are not met. Cost is per student. https://www.gallery-one.org/adult-classes/	19
20	21 CLOSED CLOSED Starts: 12:00 am Ends: September 21, 2026 - 11:59 pm	22 Clay Club Wheel Throwing AAS Clay Club Wheel Throwing AAS Starts: 3:30 pm Ends: September 22, 2026 - 5:30 pm Description: Students will learn to use the pottery wheel and practice making functional art. Be prepared to get messy! Ages 11-15 Taught by Cassidy Clemetson Little Artist Sampler AAS Little Artist Sampler AAS Starts: 3:30 pm Ends: September 22, 2026 - 5:30 pm Description: Welcome beginning artists to a fun class where different art materials and tools are introduced to make beautiful projects while boosting self confidence. Ages 5-8 Taught by Amy Davison	23 Wednesday Workshop AAS Wednesday Workshop AAS Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: September 23, 2026 - 3:00 pm Description: A class for our older bracket of students to work on skill building using different mediums. May include Printmaking, weaving, painting, drawing, 3D building. Ages 11-15 Taught by Amy Davison NO CLASS ON VETERANS DAY & NOV 25th Ceramics Open Studio 5:30-8:30pm Ceramics Open Studio 5:30-8:30pm Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: September 23, 2026 - 8:30 pm Description: Open studio is non-instructional studio time for students and members to work. See our web calendar for available days & times (some Mondays available). Orientation is required prior to attending ceramics open studios.	24 Clay Club Handbuilding AAS Clay Club Handbuilding AAS Starts: 3:30 pm Ends: September 24, 2026 - 5:30 pm Description: Students will learn basic handbuilding and surface decoration techniques on clay. Great for beginning and continuing students. Ages 7-12 Taught by Becky Parmenter NO CLASS ON THANKSGIVING	25 Art of Play Preschool AAS Art of Play Preschool AAS Starts: 10:00 am Ends: September 25, 2026 - 11:00 am Description: Read a book, make an art project or explore different art materials, and sing some songs! Ages 3-5 & must be accompanied by an adult. $5 Drop In Fee Taught by Amy Davison NO CLASS NOV 27th Art Sampler AAS Art Sampler AAS Starts: 3:30 pm Ends: September 25, 2026 - 5:30 pm Description: An Art Sampler that will include 3d building, weaving and D2 mediums such as printmaking, drawing and painting. Ages 7-12 Taught by Amy Davison NO CLASS NOV 27th 2026 Benefit Art Auction 2026 Benefit Art Auction Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: September 25, 2026 - 8:30 pm Location: Sue Lombard Hall, 601 E University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926, USA Description: Gallery One’s 2026 Benefit Art Auction — Celebrate Artists, Community, and Arts Education Support local artists and arts education at Gallery One’s signature multi-day fundraiser. Preview donated works, enjoy live artist demos at our Auction Launch, and then celebrate with dinner and a live auction at CWU’s Sue Lombard Room (📍601 E University Way, Ellensburg, WA). Event highlights and timeline Sept 4, 5–7 PM — First Friday: Artist Appreciation & Auction Launch Party with Artists in Action. Sept 4–25 — Exhibit of auction items on view at Gallery One. Guests will be able to bid on Online Auction items. Sept 25 — Dinner by 1891 Catering and Live Auction Finale with auctioneer, Ian Lindsay (5:30pm – 8:30pm). Sept 26 — Online auction closes at 4:00PM (PST). Proceeds will: Fund a variety of exhibits Foster artist opportunities Expand programs Support arts education TICKETS Individual ticket: $95 / Table (8 seats): $760	26 Rythm Shakers w/ Marte 10am-1pm Rythm Shakers w/ Marte 10am-1pm Starts: 10:00 am Ends: September 26, 2026 - 1:00 pm Description: Everyone needs a little rhythm in their life! Join Marte for a fun, hands-on clay adventure where you'll create your own ceramic rhythm shaker inspired by your favorite furry friend. Using simple hand-building techniques, you'll shape and decorate a unique musical instrument that's both playful and functional. Whether you choose a dog, cat, rabbit, or another beloved critter, you'll enjoy a one-of-a-kind creation full of personality. No experience is needed—just bring your imagination! Ages 7+ welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register at least 72 hours in advance. Classes may be canceled if enrollment minimums are not met. Cost is per student. https://www.gallery-one.org/adult-classes/ Gallery One Late Open - 11am Gallery One Late Open - 11am Starts: 11:00 am Ends: September 26, 2026 - 4:00 pm
27 Multilingual Workshop - CERAMICS STUDIO - 5:30-7:30pn Multilingual Workshop - CERAMICS STUDIO - 5:30-7:30pn Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: September 27, 2026 - 8:30 pm Description: 4:30 - 8:30 including setup and cleanup	28 CLOSED CLOSED Starts: 12:00 am Ends: September 28, 2026 - 11:59 pm	29 Clay Club Wheel Throwing AAS Clay Club Wheel Throwing AAS Starts: 3:30 pm Ends: September 29, 2026 - 5:30 pm Description: Students will learn to use the pottery wheel and practice making functional art. Be prepared to get messy! Ages 11-15 Taught by Cassidy Clemetson Little Artist Sampler AAS Little Artist Sampler AAS Starts: 3:30 pm Ends: September 29, 2026 - 5:30 pm Description: Welcome beginning artists to a fun class where different art materials and tools are introduced to make beautiful projects while boosting self confidence. Ages 5-8 Taught by Amy Davison	30 Wednesday Workshop AAS Wednesday Workshop AAS Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: September 30, 2026 - 3:00 pm Description: A class for our older bracket of students to work on skill building using different mediums. May include Printmaking, weaving, painting, drawing, 3D building. Ages 11-15 Taught by Amy Davison NO CLASS ON VETERANS DAY & NOV 25th Ceramics Open Studio 5:30-8:30pm Ceramics Open Studio 5:30-8:30pm Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: September 30, 2026 - 8:30 pm Description: Open studio is non-instructional studio time for students and members to work. See our web calendar for available days & times (some Mondays available). Orientation is required prior to attending ceramics open studios.

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Art After School for Fall!

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Benefit Art Auction 2026

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September 2026

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