Willow Meadow Arts

09/02/2026

First Friday Art Tour! Sept. 4
I will be at Main Street Furniture in Walla Walla showing my art and Live sketching! I hope to see you there!

08/14/2026

Driving the backroads from Joseph, through Enterprise and Lostine I was fascinated by the sheds and barns. This one was on the east side by the dry hillside, in the rain shadow of the Wallowa.

08/14/2026

Magpie lookout watercolor. My recent trip to Joseph was a hazy with smoke. The most distant mountains were hidden in the haze.

08/11/2026

I reworked this painting. I like it better now.

07/23/2026

I’m so pleased that my art made it into this show!!!

JOSEPHY CENTER LAUNCHES NEW EXHIBITION ON THE BEAUTY OF THE ZUMWALT PRAIRIE

JOSEPH – (Press release from the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture) The Josephy Center for Arts & Culture is pleased to announce Wild Landscape – Zumwalt Revisited, a new exhibition celebrating the breathtaking beauty, ecology, and enduring spirit of Zumwalt Prairie—one of North America’s last great native grasslands.

The exhibition opens with a public reception on Friday, July 31 at 7:00 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy an evening of art, community, and conversation featuring music by Seth Kinzie, refreshments, and beverages as they experience new works inspired by the vast landscapes of Wallowa County.

Through painting, photography, and sculpture, participating artists explore the character of the Zumwalt Prairie—from its sweeping horizons and delicate wildflowers to the shifting light, movement of the grasslands, and resilience of the land itself.

In preparation for the exhibition, the Josephy Center hosted a field trip to Zumwalt Prairie on June 13, inviting artists and community members to experience the landscape firsthand and gather inspiration for their work. Jeff Fields, Zumwalt Project Manager for The Nature Conservancy, joined the group on the prairie to share his knowledge of the landscape, its ecology, and ongoing conservation efforts. The day provided an opportunity to observe the prairie’s unique ecology, wildflowers, wildlife, and expansive vistas that continue to inspire artists and conservationists alike.Wild Landscape – Zumwalt Revisited is part of the Josephy Center’s annual exhibition series honoring Wallowa County’s remarkable natural areas. This year’s exhibit invites regional artists to reflect on the Zumwalt Prairie’s unique ecology, history, and sense of place through their creative practice.

The exhibition will be on display at the Josephy Center from July 31 through September 12, 2026.

Opening Reception: Friday, July 31 | 7:00 p.m.
Exhibit Dates: July 31–September 12, 2026
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture | Joseph, Oregon
Related Programming

In conjunction with Wild Landscape: Zumwalt Revisited, the Josephy Center will host:

The Prairie Keepers: Secrets of the Zumwalt
A Presentation with Author & Wildlife Biologist Marcy Houle
Wednesday, August 12 | 6:30 p.m.

Join Marcy Houle for an engaging presentation exploring the past, present, and future of Zumwalt Prairie. Drawing from her award-winning book, The Prairie Keepers: Secrets of the Zumwalt, Houle will share stories, photographs, and insights from her decades of studying this remarkable grassland ecosystem and the people working to protect it.

Wild Landscape – Zumwalt Revisited is made possible through the generous support of Ann Werner and the Kinsman Foundation.

For more information, visit https://josephy.org/event/wild-landscape-zumwalt-revisited/

05/04/2026

Sketching the musicians at Plumb Cellars this past weekend. Step inside and enjoy my art on the walls.

04/24/2026

Late Afternoon in the Blues.

04/18/2026

Sketching and enjoying the music of Campbell Davis at Plumb Cellars.