Events & Programs at the Center

Upcoming Events

Oct. 28 – National Chocolate Day

10:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M.

Celebrate National Chocolate Day with us at The Gallery Nook! Stop by the student lounge at the Center for Arts & History to grab a free chocolate and satisfy your sweet tooth. 

Have a little extra time? Stay awhile, play a game, relax, and hang out with friends! 

Free and open to LC State students. Drop in anytime! 

Oct. 31 – Fall Make & Take

11:00 A.M.–3:00 P.M.

Stop by the Center for Arts & History during the community’s Pumpkin Palooza event for a free, family-friendly creative activity! Drop in anytime between 11:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. to make something fun and take it home with you. We’ll also have candy on hand for trick-or-treaters!

All ages are welcome, and all supplies will be provided.

Free and open to the public.

Nov. 6 – Leave Your Mark on History

10:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.

Help preserve a piece of LCSC and our community's history! In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the Center for Arts & History invites LCSC faculty, staff, and students to contribute to a time capsule capturing life on campus and in our community in 2026. 

Share a memory, write a message to future generations, or bring a photograph or small keepsake that reflects this moment in time. Your contribution will be preserved in one of the Center's historic vaults and sealed until 2076.

Join us on campus at Doks on November 6 and leave your mark on the next 50 years of history!

Free and open to LCSC faculty, staff, and students.

Full list of submissions requirements

Nov. 9 – From Me to You

4:00 P.M.–6:00 P.M.

Join us at the Center for Arts & History for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and heartfelt messages! Students are invited to make their own cards and bring back the charm of handwritten letters to share with loved ones, friends, or veterans. 

Whether you’re missing family, want to brighten someone’s day, or know a veteran you’d like to honor, create something meaningful to let them know you care. Enjoy snacks and hot cocoa while you craft, relax, and connect with fellow students. 

Free and open to LC State students. Register on Do More.

Annual Events

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Art Under the Elms

Art Under the Elms is a three-day art/artisan fair presented by Lewis-Clark State College’s Center for Arts & History, a nonprofit organization focused on engaging audiences through the arts and humanities.

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Something New Is Coming!

After many memorable years, Grape & Grain is evolving. We’re grateful to everyone who made it such a beloved community tradition, and we’re excited to carry that spirit into something new. This exciting new event is coming Fall 2027!