"Creative Chaos"
June 5th, 2026, Andrea Stone, Kathy Pennington, and Pattie Young will bring an exciting exhibition to Crossroads in June. A variety of mediums in both solo and collaborative work will fill the gallery and we are thrilled to host these wonderful local artists who are beloved by this community in a show that intends to create cohesion and beauty from raw and found materials. Andrea Stone states, “We all three use repurposed pieces and parts to make beauty from chaos and disorder. “Creative Chaos” is the idea that chaos and uncertainty can lead to new forms and higher levels of order, creating meaning by putting crazy back in order. I think all three of us let the materials guide us through the creative process of reordering our pieces and parts, exploring the meanings of line, shape, form, space, color, value, and texture through metal, fabric, paint, porcelain, and glass. We, as artists, have a special opportunity to use chaos for good. Out of chaos comes creativity and love.” This exhibit will be displayed June 5th-June 27th, 2026.
March 2026
"Migration Connections": As a conservation artist, Mary Arnold's goal is to emphasize humanity's connection to nature and carry a message of balanced land and animal conservation through her art. In the Fauve tradition, her art style uses color to project a mood and to establish a structure within the art piece. Mary explores the nexus of ecology and human values and seek to understand the emotion, beliefs, and philosophies that prompt us to protect our environment and wildlife.
April Open Theme Show 2026
"This Land is Your Land" is our theme this year. We are open to all interpretations and mediums. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center in Union, Oregon is sponsoring the April Open Theme show celebrating their 125th year (the oldest agricultural experiment station in Oregon), America 250, and the United Nations' International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists dedicated to supporting awareness about pastoral and rangeland communities around the world. There will be 2 Purchase Awards of $500 each from EOARC "The Ranch Lifestyle Award" and "Pastoral & Range Landscapes Award" and a Peoples' Choice Award as well. There is a 3 piece limit, and a $20 entry fee, but beginning this year all participants are required to be members of Crossroads. Last day to enter is March 30th. Show opens April 3rd, 2026.
May 2026
Joachim McMillian, born on the Caribbean Island of Grenada, grew up with spectacular views of the ocean, the mountainous landscapes, and the simplicity of the countryside where he believed from a young age that extraordinary things can evolve from the ordinary. He is a self-taught artist who uses an impressionistic style and refuses to be confined to rules by possessing a bold spirit allowing him to experiment with craft and seeks constant reinvention. His technique relies heavily on the palette knife, creating a mosaic like look by applying layers of wet oil paint. His paintings reflect the multifaceted nature of the human condition and the world in which we live.
