Arts & Culture
Ready to discover the creative side of Corvallis? Our vibrant arts and culture scene is worth talking about and taking in – enjoy the highlights here. Murals and Photos and Sculptures, Oh My!
When it comes to public art downtown, murals top the list with splashes of color to capture the eye. Throughout Corvallis, you’ll find more than 30 murals, with more soon to come. Learn more about the murals on www.corvallismurals.com and participate in a scavenger hunt by picking up a mural map at the Visitor Center (420 NW 2nd Street).
our monthly Art Walks, happening from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Downtown galleries, studios, and arts and crafts stores stay open late for art-related events and demonstrations. Pick up a walking map from any downtown storefront member.
A Night at a Historic Theater
But it doesn’t stop with murals. Take a stroll down Madison Avenue, starting on 8th Street, and you can find more than 25 sculptures, photographs, enamel-on-metal reproductions of poems, and silkscreen prints. End your walk at the Riverfront Commemorative Park for a peaceful break. Need a map to guide your journey? Just ask at the Visitor Center.
What better place to see a show than at a historical theater? Head downtown to see comedians, improv shows, plays, and concerts at the 1913 Majestic Theatre. Catch a classic movie, concert, or special event at the 91-year-old Whiteside Theatre, with a newly restored marquee. And don’t forget the locally owned Darkside Cinema: your go-to for movies and documentaries that you won’t see at your average movie chain.
Monthly Art Walks
Oregon State Arts Community
Speaking of strolls, be sure to catch one of
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As a university town, Corvallis has an arts and culture scene with much to gain from Visit Corvallis
the community at Oregon State University, where students showcase their talents in the Marching Band, Chamber Choir, ensembles, solo recitals and more. Locals are treated to a variety of live performances in The LaSells Stewart Center. Find upcoming performances on the University’s events calendar, and on the Visit Corvallis events calendar.
The Corvallis Arts Center
Don’t go home without something special to take with you: the Corvallis Arts Center has a well-stocked gift shop, and a large collection of original works by local artists, so pick out a piece to remember your trip. The Arts Center itself is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, originally built by the Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan in 1889 in Carpenter Gothic style: truly a work of art in and of itself.