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…

(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…

(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…

(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…