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Headshot of Mildred Quaempts

Oregon Folklife Residency: Mildred Quaempts

Start:
Thursday, August 13, 9:00 am
End:
Saturday, August 15, 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 friends 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 August 13 to August 15, NHOTIC welcomes Mildred Quaempts (Yakama, Cayuse), who is renowned for her dentalium piece work. Quaempts, a 2012 Master Artist with the Oregon Folklife Network Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program, began making shell dresses at age 9 under the guidance of her grandmother. She will come to NHOTIC in August to demonstrate the techniques she has learned and highlight her craft tradition.

Event Accessibility:

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