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Oregon Folklife Residency: Cynthia Jack Newman

Start:
Thursday, June 18, 9:00 am
End:
Saturday, June 20, 5:00 pm
Cost:
$8
Organizer:
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Phone
(541) 523-5369
Location:
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 OR Hwy-86, Baker City, 97814 + Google Map
Phone:
541-523-1843

The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (NHOTIC), with thanks to the James and Marion Miller Foundation, will host an “Oregon Folklife Residency,” a 7-month partnership with the Oregon Folklife Network.

Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, the friend’s organization for NHOTIC, reached out to the Oregon Folklife Network to develop a plan to bring Oregon Cultural Keepers to Eastern Oregon to share their traditions in 2026 as part of the Oregon 250 Celebrations.

From June 18 to June 20, NHOTIC welcomes Cynthia Jack Newman, a weaver working in northeast Oregon. Cynthia’s creative path started in graphic design at Oregon State University and textile design at Gray’s School of Art in Scotland, where she first found the joy of exploring the world around her and translating it into cloth. In 2018 she completed the journey of becoming a Master Weaver through the Handweavers Guild of America.

Event Accessibility:

  • Wheelchair-accessible venue
  • Accessible parking
  • Service animals welcome