Drexel H. Foundation

Drexel H. Foundation We provide FREE Multi-disciplined Art programs for children.

Our mission is to enrich the lives of youth & families by providing art, humanities and multicultural experiences; to restore & preserve historical buildings in rural eastern Oregon.

🎨🎶 What an incredible Art Beat on Main Street! 🎶🎨From live music and local vendors to tours of the historic Grand Opera ...
06/15/2026

🎨🎶 What an incredible Art Beat on Main Street! 🎶🎨

From live music and local vendors to tours of the historic Grand Opera House, our community came together to celebrate the arts in a truly special way. Thank you to everyone who attended, performed, volunteered, and supported this year's event. Your enthusiasm and encouragement help make these community gatherings possible. 💙

A highlight of the afternoon was announcing the winners of the 2026 Drexel H. Foundation Songwriting Contest. We were blown away by the talent, creativity, and heartfelt messages shared through each original song submitted.

🎤 2026 Songwriting Contest Winners:
🌟 Best of Show: Jake
🏆 Adult (20+): Jake
🏆 Ages 16–19: Brianna
🏆 Ages 12–15: Taylor & Claire
🏆 Ages 4–11: Addison

Congratulations to all of our winners and participants for having the courage to share your voices and stories through music. 🎵✨

Thank you to everyone who helped make Art Beat on Main Street such a success.

Until next time, keep creating—because you matter, you are important, tú importas. 💙

06/13/2026

✨ Last year's winners...this year's opportunity. ✨

Join us TOMORROW for Art in the Park on Flag Day!

🎨 Paint the park
🖌 Create a mini mural
🏆 Win prizes
💙 Make memories

📍 Wadleigh Park, Vale
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

👕 Be sure to wear paint clothes! Paint has a way of finding its way onto everything. 😉

Who's ready to create something amazing? 🌳🎨

06/08/2026

🎨🌳 This Sunday, we're bringing color, creativity, and community spirit back to Wadleigh Park! 🌳🎨

Join the Drexel H. Foundation for Art in the Park on Flag Day and help give one of Vale's favorite parks a fresh coat of paint while creating your own mini mural masterpiece.

🗓 Sunday, June 14th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon)
📍 Wadleigh Park, Vale

🎨 Paint the park
🖌 Create a mini mural
🏆 Compete for prizes and a Best of Show trophy
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages
💙 Help make a difference in our community

This event has become a beloved Flag Day tradition that brings neighbors together to improve our community, encourage creativity, and celebrate the power of art.

The event is FREE, everyone is welcome, and no artistic experience is required!

☀️ Grab your paint clothes and join us Sunday morning for a fun-filled day at the park!

🎨🌳 Art in the Park on Flag Day is almost here! 🌳🎨Join us on Sunday, June 14th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Wadleigh Park i...
06/02/2026

🎨🌳 Art in the Park on Flag Day is almost here! 🌳🎨

Join us on Sunday, June 14th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Wadleigh Park in Vale for one of our favorite community traditions!

Help give our beloved park a fresh coat of paint, create your own mini mural, and celebrate community pride through art. Whether you're an experienced artist or just want to lend a hand, everyone is welcome to participate.

🎨 Help paint and beautify Wadleigh Park
🖌 Create your own mini mural masterpiece
🏆 Compete for prizes and awards
🏅 Best of Show will receive a trophy
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages

For years, Art in the Park on Flag Day has brought our community together to improve a space that generations of Vale residents have enjoyed. It's a morning of creativity, teamwork, and community pride—and we'd love for you to be part of it!

📍 Wadleigh Park, Vale, Oregon
📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This event is FREE and open to everyone!

🎨 Don't forget to wear your paint clothes!

05/28/2026

🎶🎨 LIVE MUSIC. LOCAL ART. COMMUNITY. 🎨🎶

This Saturday, the Grand Opera House is coming alive for Art Beat on Main Street!

Join us from 3–6 PM for an afternoon packed with:
🎤 Live music
🖼 Local art
🛍 Vendors
🏛 Grand Opera House tours
🏆 Announcement of our 2026 Songwriting Contest winners

Whether you want to explore the historic Opera House, support local artists, enjoy live performances, or just spend time with the community, there’s something for everyone at this FREE event! 💙

📍 Grand Opera House: 147 Main Street N, Vale, OR
🗓 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come celebrate creativity in Downtown Vale! ✨

🎶🎨 Join us this Saturday for Art Beat on Main Street! 🎨🎶Come spend the afternoon at the historic Grand Opera House in Va...
05/25/2026

🎶🎨 Join us this Saturday for Art Beat on Main Street! 🎨🎶

Come spend the afternoon at the historic Grand Opera House in Vale for an evening filled with live music, art, vendors, community, and creativity!

🗓 Saturday, May 30th
⏰ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Grand Opera House | 147 Main Street, Vale, OR

Enjoy live performances, explore local art and vendors, tour the Grand Opera House, and help us celebrate the announcement of our 2026 Songwriting Contest winners! 🎤🏆

This FREE community event is all about bringing people together through creativity, music, and the arts—and we’d love to see you there. 💙

🎶⏰ Last chance to enter! ⏰🎶The deadline to enter the Drexel H. Foundation’s Songwriting Contest is tomorrow, May 22nd at...
05/21/2026

🎶⏰ Last chance to enter! ⏰🎶

The deadline to enter the Drexel H. Foundation’s Songwriting Contest is tomorrow, May 22nd at MIDNIGHT!

Do you have an original song that spreads positivity, encourages others, supports diversity, or builds community? We want to hear it! 💙🎤

The talented musicians in this photo were some of last year’s winners—and now it’s your turn to step up to the mic. 🎸✨

🏆 Age Categories:
• 4–11
• 12–14
• 15–19
• 20+

💵 1st Place in each age category wins $100
🌟 Best of Show wins $100
🎁 Every registered contestant receives a goodie bag valued at over $50!

⚠️ Songs must be completely original. AI-generated lyrics, music, or songwriting assistance are not allowed in contest submissions.

📝 Contestants must register using the link in our bio before submitting their song(s).
📧 Submit your song(s) to: [email protected] before midnight tomorrow!

We can’t wait to hear the amazing creativity from our community. 🎶

🚨 Updates have been made to some upcoming events!! 🚨Be sure to check out the latest calendar of events to stay up to dat...
05/19/2026

🚨 Updates have been made to some upcoming events!! 🚨

Be sure to check out the latest calendar of events to stay up to date on all of our upcoming events!

🎶✨ Your voice. Your story. Your song. ✨🎶The Drexel H. Foundation’s Songwriting Contest is officially OPEN! Do you have a...
05/19/2026

🎶✨ Your voice. Your story. Your song. ✨🎶

The Drexel H. Foundation’s Songwriting Contest is officially OPEN! Do you have an original song with a positive message for youth ages 5–18? Does your music encourage others, support diversity, or help build community? If so, we want to hear it! 🎤🎸

🗓 Contest open now through May 22nd
📧 Submit entries to: [email protected]
🏆 Winners announced May 30th at Art Beat on Main Street

🎵 Age Categories:
• 4–11
• 12–14
• 15–19
• 20+

💵 Prizes:
🥇 1st Place in each age category wins $100
🌟 Best of Show wins $100
🎁 Every registered contestant receives a goodie bag valued at over $50!

⚠️ Songs must be completely original. The use of AI-generated lyrics, music, or songwriting assistance is not allowed in contest submissions.

📲 For contest rules, sign-up forms, and more information, visit our website or click the link in our bio.

We can’t wait to hear the creativity, passion, and stories our community has to share. 💙🎶

05/13/2026

I'm so excited for a *FREE* Songwriting Workshop in Vale with my dear friend Rochelle Smith!

*May 16th / 10am - Noon
*The Grand Opera House, 147 Main St. Vale OR
*All are Welcome!

Art Beat on Main Street is a FREE family event split in two parts.
Come join us May 16th for a FREE songwriting workshop! Learn the fundamentals of writing a great song and craft your very own to be entered into our contest! Entries must be submitted by May 30th ~ winners will be announced on the day of Art Beat 2026.
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