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Cultivating Creativity on the Palouse

Our mission

The mission of Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is to nurture creativity in a variety of ways and bring local fine and folk art to the public. Attractions include a gift shop featuring art, fine crafts and products from the Palouse, artisans at work in their studio spaces who will share their creative process with visitors and from whom purchases may be made directly, a monthly art exhibition, and regularly scheduled classes and performance events.

Four big events are held each year: A demonstration day in April, a tea in July, a Harvest Festival in September and a Holiday Gala with gifts galore in December, in addition to numerous events each month.

THE FACILITY IS FULLY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE & THERE IS NO DAILY ADMISSION FEE

Hours
Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm with early closure at 4 pm the winter months of January and February. It is closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Christmas day, Easter and Thanksgiving.

Bad winter weather occasionally causes highway closures in our area which may affect open hours of the Barn. Please call 509-229-3414 to see if The Shop at the Barn is open before traveling to Uniontown in questionable winter weather.

Located in southeastern Washington State

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is located in the rich dryland farming area called the Palouse, in Uniontown WA. Situated 16 miles south of both Pullman WA and Moscow ID, and 16 miles north of Lewiston ID, and Clarkston, WA, the art center is truly the hub of the Palouse.

The artisan center is adjacent to highway 195, where the big white barn can be seen surrounded by its landmark fence of 1000 iron wheels. Formerly a dilapidated dairy barn which was donated to the community by Steve and Junette Dahmen, the structure has undergone a transformation into a state-of-the-art creativity center.

SOME COMMENTS FROM OUR GUEST BOOK:

~ Terrific watercolor show! The barn...a gem! CD from Vermont

~ The creativity is palpable. I could feel it upon entering. LM from Colorado

~ An incredibly ambitious project. I applaud you saving this old barn and putting it to such a great use. ED from California

~ We finally made the shop - well worth the time. Beautiful work by all the artists. D & B S

~ Great day in paradise! AR

~ Your place is such a wonderful gift to the region! Thank you. AW

~ Wonderful displays and a beautiful building. Jamestown ND.

~Beautiful! Very well put together - work is awesome! "an artist"

~ WOW! What a unique way to utilize an old barn. SBT

~ Lovely - better each time we visit - Thanks! A & E B

~ Thank you for this wonderful "candy for the eyes"! PK Walla Walla

Friends of the Barn made this project happen

Renovation work began in 2004 with community volunteers rolling up their sleeves and removing half a century of pigeon droppings from the former hay loft. This ambitious project has been done with grants, private donations, creative fundraising projects and lots of hours donated by dedicated volunteers. More than $500,000 has been put into renovating the barn.

Approximately 1,000 people showed up at the grand opening on October 1, 2006 to see artisans at work in their studios and listen to music. Since then attendance and community support has exceeded expectations.

Many, many people were involved in the transformation of the dilapidated dairy barn into the artisan center it is today. They donated cash, materials and time in their area of expertise. We so appreciate all the enthusiastic help in planning the project, executing the renovation and also with the ongoing operation of the non-profit organization.

We recognize these friends by giving them special mention on the Friends of the Barn section of the Sustaining the Barn page on this site. Click here to see the current Featured Friend.

Learn more about this fascinating project by reading the Story of the Barn on the About the Barn page on this website.

Special thanks to Eugene Dixon, UCDA board member and photographer extraordinaire, who has donated many, many hours and his expertise to document the artisan barn's progress. His images embellish this website.

Wylie and the Wild West to perform at August 8 benefit concert

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 509-229-3414

Concert at 2 pm on the hillside behind the barn. Limited chair seating available for seniors and handicapped attendees.

Chuckwagon BBQ Lunch available at 12:00 noon provided by the Uniontown Deli: pulled pork sandwich, beans & coleslaw for $9. Cold beverages, dessert and ice cream also available throughout the afternoon.

FREE pre-concert entertainment 11:30 am to 2:00 pm by local musicians Bodie Dominguez and Mark Holt in the dining area.

See details on the August 8th calendar listing on this site.

THANKS TO OUR EVENT BENEFACTOR SPONSORS:
KRLC with KCLX Radio Stations
Lewiston Tribune with the Daily News
Skelton's Carpet One
The McGregor Company
Vern Eide Ford of Moscow

Special thanks to the Whitman County Sheriff's Posse.