The Calendar

Every exhibit, class,
and reception , on
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Most events are free. RSVPs help us plan refreshments and seating. Filter by program below.

DOUBLE FEATURE: The Arts Depot Fall Arts Season
Nov
14

DOUBLE FEATURE: The Arts Depot Fall Arts Season

Two unforgettable nights. One extraordinary season.

This fall, the Arts Depot presents DOUBLE FEATURE, a special Fall Arts Season bringing together two distinct events on two different nights under one cinematic theme.

On Saturday, October 17, the season begins with Night Gallery: A Celebration of the Macabre, our annual evening of art, atmosphere, and all things mysterious, this year expanded to include live storytelling featuring ghost stories, urban legends, and other tales perfect for an autumn night.

Then, on Saturday, November 14, the second feature takes the stage with The Depot Murder Mystery, an immersive evening of interactive theatre, mystery, and mid-century espionage inspired by the stylish spy thrillers of the 1960s.

Each event offers its own experience, tickets, and programming. Together, they make up the Arts Depot's 2026 Double Feature Fall Arts Season, two nights celebrating visual art, storytelling, theatre, and a little bit of the unexpected.

Choose one feature…or join us for both.


FEATURE ONE — NIGHT GALLERY
A Celebration of the Macabre
Saturday, October 17, 2026

Night Gallery returns to the Arts Depot for an atmospheric evening celebrating the darker side of art and imagination. Explore original artwork while the gallery transforms for an autumn night filled with mysterious atmosphere, music, and storytelling.

New this year, we're inviting storytellers to take the stage with ghost stories, urban legends, strange encounters, and eerie tales, whether drawn from local lore, family stories, literature, or imagination.

More details, participating artists, and ticket information coming soon.

FEATURE TWO — THE DEPOT MURDER MYSTERY
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Someone won't leave this party alive.

The Depot Murder Mystery returns for another night of interactive theatre, this time stepping into the sleek, dangerous world of 1960s espionage and classic spy thrillers.

Expect intrigue, suspicious characters, secrets, clues, food, atmosphere, and plenty of opportunities to put your detective skills to work. Guests will become part of the evening as the mystery unfolds around them.

Trust no one. Suspects are everywhere.

Additional event details and ticket information coming soon.


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The Next Generation |  A Young Artists Exhibition & Opening Reception
Aug
14

The Next Generation | A Young Artists Exhibition & Opening Reception

Join us as we celebrate the creativity, imagination, and accomplishments of the next generation of artists!

This special exhibition features original paintings created by students during this summer's Kid's Summer Art Studio, where young artists explored the vibrant work of pioneering American artist Alma Thomas while discovering their own unique creative voices.

Over three inspiring days, these students experimented with color, pattern, composition, and acrylic painting—learning that great artists don't copy the world around them, they interpret it in their own unique way.

Now it's time to celebrate what they've created.

Families, friends, and the entire community are invited to meet our young artists, view their original paintings, and encourage these talented students as they take part in their very first gallery exhibition.

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Jul
24

Alcove Artists — Many Mediums, One Collective

The Arts Depot is pleased to present a special group exhibition featuring the ALCOVE Artists Collaborative of Jay County, opening July 24.

The ALCOVE is an eclectic collective of regional creatives, including painters, ceramicists, fiber artists, illustrators, musicians, foodists, and more, who work together to promote their art, encourage creativity, and support the arts throughout the region. While centered in Jay County, the collaborative also includes artists from neighboring communities, including Adams County.

Known for their “Paint Ins, Paint Outs & Pop Ups” throughout the Portland area, ALCOVE artists bring a wide variety of styles, mediums, and creative perspectives together in one vibrant exhibit.

Visitors will have the opportunity to meet featured artists, explore original artwork, and purchase pieces throughout the exhibit. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided during the opening reception.

Join us for an evening celebrating regional creativity, artistic connection, and the wonderfully diverse spirit of local art.

The exhibit will also be open Saturday, July 25 and Saturday, August 1 during Heritage Days festivities. Follow for additional details and special event announcements.

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Kids' Summer Art Studio | Inspired by Alma Thomas
Jul
14
to Jul 16

Kids' Summer Art Studio | Inspired by Alma Thomas

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Kids’ Summer Art Studio, Inspired by Alma Thomas

The Arts Depot is proud to host Kids’ Summer Art Studio, featuring Art Mobile by Pam Fraizer, a hands-on, immersive experience designed for young artists.

Inspired by the vibrant work of Alma Thomas, students will explore color, pattern, and movement while creating their own original, large-scale canvas painting.

Each student will:

  • Experiment and develop ideas through guided exercises

  • Plan and create a finished work on canvas

  • Take home their own paints and quality brushes

All students will also be featured in a community gallery exhibit later this summer.

This program is FREE to all participants (registration required).

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72nd Annual Art Exhibit
Jun
11

72nd Annual Art Exhibit

For more than seven decades, the Arts Depot has proudly hosted one of the region’s longest-running annual exhibits. The 72nd Annual Art Exhibit continues this legacy — welcoming both professional and amateur artists from across the region.

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Carol Sexton One Woman Show - Opening Reception
Mar
7

Carol Sexton One Woman Show - Opening Reception

Sexton’s work reveals a deep sensitivity to structure, surface, and color, transforming familiar natural forms into immersive, almost meditative compositions. Her paintings invite viewers to move inward—layer by layer—where subtle shifts in tone and texture create a sense of quiet depth and discovery.

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Murder Mystery
Dec
13

Murder Mystery

We’re cooking up a one-of-a-kind fundraiser — an evening of art, food, and mystery at the Arts Depot — and you won’t want to miss it. Think 1940s intrigue, a historic train depot, and a storyline you’ll be dying to solve…

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Palline Plum Exhibit
Nov
7

Palline Plum Exhibit


Palline Plum is a visual artist and recovering social worker whose creative work spans both image and word. Her poetry has been published in Tiferet, regional journals, anthologies, and…

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Tom Butter Exhibit
Sep
12

Tom Butter Exhibit

Tom’s creative adventures have taken him from crafting clever ad campaigns in New York for brands like Pirelli Tires and Budweiser; to trading…

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