Pendleton Center for the Arts is a vibrant hub for art lovers, offering a fantastic place to view, buy, and create art. Visitors can enjoy free access to rotating exhibits in the contemporary gallery, fine craft gallery, and displays about the history of the Carnegie building. The center features over 100 local artists, providing unique souvenirs, ceramics, earrings, and more for shoppers. For those looking to engage in hands-on activities, there are numerous free drop-in classes available for all ages. The cozy auditorium with excellent acoustics hosts various musical performances, enhancing the community experience. The center also offers room rentals for events, making it a perfect setting for celebrations. The space hosts regular events like Board Game Night, encouraging community engagement and fun learning experiences. Pendleton Center for the Arts is not only a beautiful place to visit but also a great spot for gift shopping and community gatherings.
The building used to be the old library, that claims to be haunted because of the myth that a librarian had committed suicide by eating a cake of lye when she got jilted, but the real fact is that the librarian was an elderly lady who had died from a stroke.
December 2025
We had a celebration of life for my son. It a perfect place for this. Wish it had been for a different reason.
November 2025
A great place to find a unique gift and see some art!
