(Photo courtesy The Museum at Warm Springs) The Museum at Warm Springs reopened to the public at 9am yesterday. The Museum has been closed since December 18, 2023, for the installation of a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC). “On behalf of The Museum at Warm Springs, I want to extend my gratitude…
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OBI Announces Second ‘Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’ Contest
Oregon Business & Industry (OBI), in partnership with Here is Oregon, is excited to announce the second annual Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest, in which Oregonians will vote for the coolest thing manufactured in the Beaver State. Finalists will be chosen from a list of products nominated by the public to appear in a…
Artist Showcase & Open House
(Various vessels by KF Stoneware) Makin’ It Local announces an artist showcase and exhibition of fine pottery by Kara Frampton of KF Stoneware. The Hawaiian-born and Oregon-based artist draws her inspiration from outdoor experiences and celebrates human existence in the natural world. Kara’s stoneware vessels are designed with plants and organically symmetric patterns. An Artist…
Annual Ripples Gala Returns to Central Oregon
This weekend, the highly anticipated annual Ripples Gala, presented by Kirby Nagelhout, is set to take place on May 11 at the Tetherow Pavilion. The Ripples Gala serves as a significant fundraiser for the Deschutes Children’s Foundation, an organization that provides essential support for 22 nonprofits on their four campuses throughout Central Oregon. From offering…
Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture Opens 2025 Residency Applications
(Derek Yost | Photo by Loma Smith, former PMRCAA artists in residence) Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Art and Agriculture (PMRCAA) announces an open call for applicants to its seventh annual residency program, which brings world-class artists, ecological scientists, researchers and scholars to Sisters, Oregon from March through November. The open call has a juried…
Enjoy an Enriching Evening at the Museum
Discover Vibrant Traditions with our Indigenous Artist Panel Discover the diverse talents and perspectives of three Indigenous artists during an enriching evening at the Museum on Wednesday, May 15! Our Indigenous Artist Panel will bring together the vibrant voices of Kelli D. Palmer (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs), Jacy Sohappy (Cayuse/Nez Perce/Yakama), and Dr. Michelle…
A May full of Art in Sunriver
(Peter by Sandy Caldwell) May is the last opportunity for locals to enjoy the beauty of Sunriver before the summer rush begins in June. It’s wonderful to see Sunriver replete with visitors enjoying the amenities it offers, but it is equally wonderful to have the last bit of solitude as the weather improves. The art…
Treat Mom for Mother’s Day
((Left) Sunriver Scene art glass by Heidi Brown. (Right) Platter by Diane Miyauch) Mark your calendar for a wonderful way to treat Mom for Mother’s Day! Saturday May 11, (the day BEFORE Mother’s Day) 4-6pm at the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver come celebrate fine art and Motherhood with special wines and nibbles. Hang out with talented…
Dry Canyon Arts Returns to Redmond High School
(2023 Art Show Raffle | Photo courtesy of DCAA) After an overwhelmingly positive response to moving their fall art show and sale to Redmond High School (RHS) in November of 2023, the Dry Canyon Arts Association (DCAA) is hoping to repeat that success this coming May 4-5 with their Spring Art Show and Sale. Last…
Red Chair Gallery Presents Denise Harrison ~ Jeweler
(Pendant by Denise Harrison) “Don’t forget to be present, or you might miss something unbelievable.” That’s jeweler Denise Harrison’s advice for everyone. Each day, she tries to practice a mindfulness that allows her to find interesting textures and patterns for her jewelry. These range from beer bubbles left in glasses to tree branches, brick walls…