(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Cure the holiday bah humbug with festive programming this December. Learn to hand-tie a beautiful holiday wreath and save time and money with gifts in a jar. Live music fills the halls with performances by the Central Oregon Mastersingers, Central Oregon Symphony, Sisters Jazz Choir and more. Kids will…
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Tower Theatre Foundation’s Annual Holidays at the Tower Series November 27-December 28
The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation’s annual Holidays at the Tower series begins on November 27 and runs through December 28. Each year, the nonprofit presents a variety of events that include local, regional and national artists to celebrate the magic of the season. From family-friendly and classical performances to rock, the lineup has something for…
Celebrate Local Artists This Holiday Season with Artists Sunday on November 26
Artists Sunday, falling on November 26 this year, is the celebrated day after Thanksgiving dedicated to supporting local artists, creators, and performers. This year marks the fourth annual Artists Sunday, a unique shopping experience featuring over 4,000 professional artists and more than 500 nonprofit art organizations, municipalities, and commercial entities across the nation. This event,…
Black Friday Week — Roland White Art
(Artwork by Roland White) Special Announcement 40% OFF Black Friday Sale I’m excited to announce the Grand Opening of my new online Roland White Art Gallery. I personally invite you to Shop & Save with the automatic discount of 40 percent off ALL art purchases through Saturday, November 24. rolandwhiteart.com
The Holidays are Happening Here!
(Photo courtesy of Old Mill District) 2023 Winter Art Series Drum roll, please… We’re elated to announce the Old Mill District’s 2023 Winter Art Series artist – Bend painter Lindsay Gilmore! Her artwork will serve as the basis for the Old Mill District’s winter marketing campaign, appearing on the cover of the Bend Winter Guide, in SantaLand,…
Through an Artist’s Eyes
((L-R) Mule Deer Hidaway, Moonlight Paints the Hills and Barn Owl Family by Vivian C. Olsen) “When I’m painting, I’m feeling happy,” Vivian Olsen says, “and I hope my artwork mirrors those emotions and projects them onto others. Barn Owl Family — a quiet mom and her babes, or Mule Deer Hideaway — a hidden…
Renowned Fine Artist Michelle Schultz Presents Prisms
(Left) Artist Michelle Schultz. (Right) I See The Light In You, acrylic on canvas 2023, 24 x 36 by Michelle Schultz) The art world in Bend is set to be illuminated with a vibrant burst of color and inspiration as Michelle Schultz, a celebrated fine artist, unveils her eagerly awaited exhibition, Prisms. The exhibition, hosted…
High Desert Museum Welcomes Baby Beaver
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) The High Desert Museum recently welcomed a new animal who happens to be an expert engineer, a keystone ecosystem species and the largest rodent in North America. A baby beaver, called a kit, arrived at the Museum in May. Found in John Day alone in a parking lot, people…
We’re Back in Bend! Art in the High Desert 2024
Save the Date! Art in the High Desert — August 23-25, 2024 We are thrilled to announce that Art in the High Desert (AHD) will be MOVING BACK to BEND!! The 2024 show will take place at Riverbend Park in Bend. We appreciated the feedback from both artists and patrons; we heard you and we…
Sunriver Music Festival Call to Artists
Sunriver Music Festival invites a Central Oregon artist to create the commemorative 47th season poster. “For over four decades we have showcased some of the most accomplished painters and photograhers in the region. The collaboration is a beautiful experience for all involved,” explains Executive Director Meagan Iverson. Artist Kenneth Marunowski, 2018 poster artist, agrees. “Signing…