The Bend Film Festival, at its core, is homemade and homegrown. The festival is made possible by our hard-working staff, devoted volunteers and amazing community of supporters. This year the festival creative and poster were designed in-house by our talented BendFilm team — led by Marketing Manager Elise Furgurson with help from Christina Rosetti, Doone…
Art
Call for Artists
Sculptural Screen Wall & Campus Entry Sculpture – City of Bend Public Works Campus The City of Bend in partnership with Art in Public Places (AiPP) seeks to commission a large-scale Sculptural Screen Wall located along the south boundary of the campus and a smaller-scale Entry Sculpture located at the main entrance of the Public…
Happening NOW at the High Desert Museum
(Photo by John Williams) Sky Hunters is BACK for a Limited Time! Happening twice daily at 11am and 1:30pm, Sky Hunters allows Museum visitors to get nose to beak with some of the Museum’s most inspiring creatures. Several raptors take flight overhead in this intimate, indoor demonstration as our wildlife specialists showcase the birds’ agility…
Save the Date
Dry Canyon Arts Association Spring Art Show & Sale. Registration for vendor space opens April 4, 2024 for artists not currently members of DCAA. This event will be held at Redmond High School Commons at 675 Rimrock Way, Redmond. Saturday, May 4, 10am-5pm and Sunday, May 5, 10am-4pm. Vendor booth set-up is Friday evening between 6pm…
Sisters Folk Festival’s Initial 2024 Lineup & Poster Image Announced
SFF Presents has announced the initial 19 artists slated to perform at the annual Sisters Folk Festival on September 27-29, 2024 in Sisters. Longtime poster artist Dennis McGregor has created another memorable image featuring Folkasaurus Rox, a jubilant Tyrannosaurus rex playing the concertina. The preliminary lineup includes Aoife O’Donovan, Hawktail, The Mammals, Fantastic Cat, Balla…
Spring Break Brings Popular Wildlife Program & Warhol-Inspired Event with Local Artist
(Young visitors engage with the exterior of the new exhibition, Sensing Sasquatch. Visitors are invited to put their own Sasquatch sticker on the back of the vehicle | Photo by Todd Cary) Spring break kicks off at the High Desert Museum this Saturday, March 23, with special programming throughout the week and the opportunity to…
Introduction to Contemporary Realist David Kreitzer — Kreitzer Gallery & Studio
(Elders of Cairo, oil on canvas, 30×40 by David Kreitzer) American artist David Kreitzer, who is celebrating his 58th Year as a professional artist enjoyed sold out shows with Maxwell Galleries in San Francisco. David paints healing images in a variety of subjects in watercolor and oil, including stunning Central Oregon landscapes, California oak hills and vineyards, “Nishigoi”…
St. Pat’s Day Celebration
(Graphic courtesy of Scalehouse) St. Pat’s Day is Back! Our co-founder, friend and mentor, Patricia Clark, hosted an annual celebration, called St. Pat’s Day, on or around St. Patrick’s Day, and with the blessing of Pat’s family and friends, we are bringing it back! Join us Saturday, March 16 at the Scalehouse Gallery to honor and…
Oregon Cultural Trust’s 2024 Conversations with Funders Scheduled
Grant makers offering more than $5 million in funding for FY2025 will participate in the Oregon Cultural Trust’s 2024 “Conversations with Funders” events from March 25 through April 4. The five-stop series of open houses and information sessions will inform grant seekers about funding programs, available cultural resources and opportunities to discuss their projects and…
Artist Opportunities & Resources from the Arts Commission
(Photo courtesy of Oregon Arts Commission) Several Requests for Qualifications have been issued for the Oregon Percent for Art in Public Places program, with deadlines to submit applications in March. Don’t miss these amazing opportunities, open to artists from Oregon and beyond. The Arts Commission believes that art in public places promotes visually diverse and…