Columbia Center For the Arts

"Nice. First time I've been there. The artists all had good space to display their work. I was there for the opening of Rhythm. This work is by a friend, Elena Weisenburger, but there were other artists too."

"The gallery featured a nice variety of mediums and styles. It was great for a quick stop and we felt very satisfied with our time there. Much of the local art is reasonably priced so if you are looking to take something home with you, this is a great place to stop in. There is also an array of greeting cards featuring the artists in the gallery."

"It's a lovely gallery. A good size - not huge but definitely enough art to spend an hour. They also have a small store with lovely items. It's a beautiful building and the people are very nice. There is also no charge, but they do ask that you donate if you can."

"Columbia Center For The Arts is high on my favorite place in the world list. The current Art-A-Day Exhibition is very sparkly, and Jason Graham's "What We Risk: Creativity, Vulnerability, and Art Discussion" event in the (charming) theater was well worth the late night drive home to Troutdale. Staff is unerringly friendly, welcoming, and without an arrogant bone in their respective bodies, and I expect to continue making the drive often for events. Note that Hood River gets very busy, and that street (coin) and public lot parking (cards or bills) are paid during business hours, but I have been able to find a spot without any great difficulty thus far. Go!"

"A lovely venue that supports the local arts. We happened across there really to use the bathroom, but noticed it was 9 AM and they opened at 11 AM, so initially we were going to leave...but then someone noticed us outside and let us in! Turns out they were rehearsing for a play. Someone came out to the art gallery and turned the lights on for us. I ended up buying some lovely postcards, and the woman gave us great advice on where to eat. I'd definitely go back."