(Left) Shireen Gastineau (Right) Fall Reflected, oil by Shireen Gastineau) I aim to give you mystery and puzzles that captivate you for a moment; causing you to pause, reflect, and think of possibilities. My work has been described as “fresh and unique.” I believe my upbringing, oft ‘off-grid’ before that was a ‘thing’, in Southern…
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First Friday Gallery Events & Exhibit Openings for December
Bend/Old Mill District First Friday 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…
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
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…
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…
Red Chair Gallery Presents Alisa Looney, Metal Sculpture & Enameling
((Left) Support with Joy (Right) Instincts Call Me Home | Sculptures by Alisa Looney) Creating art as an instrument for change is the goal of many artists. In creating her art, Alisa Looney’s goal is to foster ecological and social healing. “I want to bring into light the interdependence of all living things,” she explains….
Artist Talk this Sunday
(Christi Zorrillo Soto) Join us for an interactive and immersive artist talk exploring installation art with Christi Zorrilla Soto. This talk is designed for young art enthusiasts and their families who want to learn more about the meaning behind art installations. Through themes of identity, heritage, and ancestry, Christi’s work invites us to reflect on…