(Over the Rainbow, 12 x 24 on metal (not framed) by Dorothy Freudenberg) When I came to Bend 30 years ago after teaching in the wilderness, little did I expect to be here all these years later. Now, this has turned into the longest time that I have ever lived anywhere. One result of this…
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February First Friday Gallery Events & Exhibit Openings in Bend
Bend Senior Center 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. 541-388-1133 • bendparksandrec.org/facility/bend-senior-center The Bend Senior Center at the Larkspur Community Center is showing art by members of the SageBrushers Art Society. Come visit the facility and enjoy beautiful paintings in acrylic, oil, pastel, and watercolor, as well as outstanding photography. Showing through February. Blue Spruce Pottery…
First Free Day is this Saturday
(Photo by Jason Quigley) You read that right! Visit the High Desert Museum during Mid Oregon Credit Union Free Family Saturdays — happening January 27 and February 24 — to experience the Museum’s latest exhibitions, dynamic wildlife encounters and more. “We are excited to welcome our community to Free Family Saturdays,” said Museum Executive Director…
Bend Artist Wins Official Artwork Contest for the 2024 SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle
The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) and SELCO Community Credit Union announced that a Bend artist won the artwork contest for the 46th running of the SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle, a Central Oregon tradition and one of the largest multi-sport events in the Northwest. The winning submission from Kendall Wallace, 25, was chosen from…
Portland Winter Light Festival 2024 Announces Artist Lineup
The Portland Winter Light Festival (PDXWLF), a renowned celebration of art and illumination, returns for its ninth year, February 2 — 10, 2024. This free, citywide event, presented by PGE, promises to captivate audiences with light installations and performances by more than 130 artist teams. PDXWLF will activate the central city at key locations like…
New Exhibition Coming to Scalehouse
(Image courtesy of Scalehouse) Intersections: Youth Exhibition at Scalehouse supported by the Warm Springs Community Action Team Intersections is an immersive journey into the identities of Native youth in Central Oregon. This multi-disciplinary exhibition showcases the intersection of tradition and contemporary art, offering a profound explanation of how these artists navigate their experiences. Featured Artists: Melina…
Welcome New Artists to Pat Clark Studio
(Photos courtesy of Scalehouse) We are pleased to announce the new Patricia Clark Studio Artists in Residence, Allie Blanchard and Bergen Bock. The Patricia Clark Studio was started in memory of Scalehouse co-founder, Patricia Clark, who wanted to create a space for artists to create, explore and share their work with the community. About Allie:…
Happy New Year 2024!
((Left) Photography by Carolyn Waissman. (Right) Artwork by Bonnie Junell) At the Artists’ Gallery in the Village at Sunriver, artists are taking some time to celebrate the joy of snow! What better idea than to stop in at the Gallery for the Second Saturday Celebration on Saturday, January 13 4-6pm. It’s a ‘Happy New Year’…
24 Oregon Artists Receive Career Opportunity Program Grant Awards
(Jesse Vala’s Conduit Touch/installation image, 2018, stoneware, brass, acrylic sheet, faux marble, 49 x 26 x 12 inches) In the first round of FY2024 Career Opportunity Program grant awards, the Oregon Arts Commission and The Ford Family Foundation have awarded $105,103 to 24 artists for career development projects. The awards include $44,202 from the Oregon…
Apply Now! Art in the High Desert 2024
The Deadline for Applications is February 15. Apply today! Location, location, location: Riverbend Park is right across the road from the original site in the Old Mill District. We can’t wait to get back into it! We are rolling forward with marketing, site, and artist amenities plans to make this year’s Art in the High…