January 28 Talk: Rachel Allen, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art 

Discover more about the remarkable painter and printmaker James Lavadour (Walla Walla). This show spans five decades of work celebrating Lavadour's deep connection to the eastern Oregon landscape. Join MAC Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Rachel Allen, during this special gallery talk highlighting Lavadour's work, technique, and insights you can't read on the label!  

You can also find out more about the art and James Lavadour on our website.

About the curator: Rachel Allen (Nez Perce Tribe) is a curator whose work aims to uplift contemporary Native art and culture-particularly from the Columbia Plateau region. Her collaborative projects have included Joe Feddersen: Earth, Water, Sky (2024), T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America (2018); and Nature's Nation: American Art and Environment (2019).

About the Program: Gallery Talk with an Expert is your chance to get up close with an expert on our exhibitions. We invite everyone from curators to graphic artists to technical experts to give you all the behind-the-scenes fun and facts that you can't get anywhere else. The first talk starts at 5:45 pm and is repeated at 6:45 pm.