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SUMMARY:Sky Hunters & The Spirit Art of Steve Stegall
DESCRIPTION:Columbia Center for the Arts (CCA) is proud to present two powerful\, nature-inspired exhibitions this fall\, on view October 3 November 9\, 2025: Sky Hunters by Jen Smith in the Lobby Gallery\, and Patterns in Nature\, Variations on a Theme: A Retrospective by Steve Stegall in the Main Gallery.\n\nLobby Gallery | Sky Hunters by Jen Smith\n\n\n\nSky Hunters unveils twelve striking charcoal and pastel portraits of raptors\, each rendered on custom cradled birch panels. Artist and naturalist Jen Smith draws inspiration from the high deserts of Wyoming and Montana\, as well as the Columbia River Gorge of Washington and Oregon\, where she now makes her home.\n\nSmith's work captures the power\, grace\, and vitality of birds of prey\, balancing anatomical accuracy with expressive energy. A lifelong wildlife advocate\, she hopes to inspire viewers to understand both the beauty and the ecological importance of these dynamic hunters. Her artwork has been nationally recognized in exhibitions at the National Museum of Wildlife Art\, the High Desert Museum\, and the World Center for Birds of Prey.\n\nMain Gallery | The Spirit Art of Steve Stegall: A Retrorespective\n\nThis retrospective celebrates the life's work of Pacific Northwest artist Steve Stegall\, a self-taught and fiercely independent creator whose drawings and sculptures channel the primal energies of the natural world. For more than four decades\, Stegall has transformed wood\, stone\, shed antlers and pen-and-ink doodles into "Spirit Art" meditative works that reflect the forms of human figures\, goddesses\, and spirit animals.\n\nStegall's work draws inspiration from diverse traditions including Celtic\, Eskimo\, Northwest Coast Native\, Maori\, Mayan\, and Egyptian art\, while weaving in the fluid grace of Art Nouveau. But ultimately\, Stegall's work is about the discoveries he's made during the dialogue between his hands\, tools\, and the spirit of the natural materials themselves. The exhibition highlights the breadth\, variety\, and spiritual resonance of his practice.\n\n \n\nOpening Reception\n\nThe community is invited to a free public reception on Friday\, October 3\, from 4:30 7:30 p.m.\, where visitors can meet the artists\, enjoy refreshments\, and be among the first to view these dynamic exhibitions.\n\nExhibit Dates: October 3 November 9\, 2025\, Wed- Sun Noon to 5pm\n\nLocation: Columbia Center for the Arts\, 215 Cascade Ave\, Hood River\, OR\n\nFor more information\, please visit columbiarts.org.\n\nAbout Columbia Center for the Arts\nColumbia Center for the Arts (CCA) is a nonprofit in Hood River\, Oregon\, dedicated to promoting an equitable\, accessible\, and arts-rich environment in the Columbia Gorge. Guided by a vision of a thriving creative community\, CCA connects artists\, performers\, and audiences through diverse opportunities in visual\, performing\, and educational arts.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Columbia Center for the Arts (CCA) is proud to present two powerful\, nature-inspired exhibitions this fall\, on view October 3&ndash\;November 9\, 2025: Sky Hunters by Jen Smith in the Lobby Gallery\, and Patterns in Nature\, Variations on a Theme: A Retrospective by Steve Stegall in the Main Gallery.
\n\nLobby Gallery | Sky Hunters by Jen Smith
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\nSky Hunters unveils twelve striking charcoal and pastel portraits of raptors\, each rendered on custom cradled birch panels. Artist and naturalist Jen Smith draws inspiration from the high deserts of Wyoming and Montana\, as well as the Columbia River Gorge of Washington and Oregon\, where she now makes her home.
\n\nSmith&rsquo\;s work captures the power\, grace\, and vitality of birds of prey\, balancing anatomical accuracy with expressive energy. A lifelong wildlife advocate\, she hopes to inspire viewers to understand both the beauty and the ecological importance of these dynamic hunters. Her artwork has been nationally recognized in exhibitions at the National Museum of Wildlife Art\, the High Desert Museum\, and the World Center for Birds of Prey.
\n\nMain Gallery | The Spirit Art of Steve Stegall: A Retrorespective
\n\nThis retrospective celebrates the life&rsquo\;s work of Pacific Northwest artist Steve Stegall\, a self-taught and fiercely independent creator whose drawings and sculptures channel the primal energies of the natural world. For more than four decades\, Stegall has transformed wood\, stone\, shed antlers and pen-and-ink doodles into &ldquo\;Spirit Art&rdquo\; &mdash\; meditative works that reflect the forms of human figures\, goddesses\, and spirit animals.
\n\nStegall&rsquo\;s work draws inspiration from diverse traditions including Celtic\, Eskimo\, Northwest Coast Native\, Maori\, Mayan\, and Egyptian art\, while weaving in the fluid grace of Art Nouveau. But ultimately\, Stegall&rsquo\;s work is about the discoveries he&rsquo\;s made during the dialogue between his hands\, tools\, and the spirit of the natural materials themselves. The exhibition highlights the breadth\, variety\, and spiritual resonance of his practice.
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\n\nOpening Reception
\nThe community is invited to a free public reception on Friday\, October 3\, from 4:30&ndash\;7:30 p.m.\, where visitors can meet the artists\, enjoy refreshments\, and be among the first to view these dynamic exhibitions.
\n\nExhibit Dates: October 3 &ndash\; November 9\, 2025\, Wed- Sun Noon to 5pm
\nLocation: Columbia Center for the Arts\, 215 Cascade Ave\, Hood River\, OR
\n\nFor more information\, please visit columbiarts.org.
\n\nAbout Columbia Center for the Arts
\nColumbia Center for the Arts (CCA) is a nonprofit in Hood River\, Oregon\, dedicated to promoting an equitable\, accessible\, and arts-rich environment in the Columbia Gorge. Guided by a vision of a thriving creative community\, CCA connects artists\, performers\, and audiences through diverse opportunities in visual\, performing\, and educational arts.
LOCATION:Columbia Center for the Arts 215 Cascade Ave\, Hood River\, OR 97031
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URL:https://www.mtadamschamber.com/events/details/sky-hunters-the-spirit-art-of-steve-stegall-10-23-2025-3694
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