Late last week Golden Squirrel’s Wondrous World by Michael Stutz was installed in the roundabout at Butler Market Road, Empire Avenue & 27th Street roundabout. The woven steel wheel connects the timber mills from Bend’s past, the rolling wheels of cars, and a hamster wheel — humorously representing the routine of daily life. Inside the…

(Photo courtesy of COCC) Coloring with Copic Markers Learn to use Japanese Copic markers! This class is an introduction to alcohol-based Copic markers and how they blend to create beautiful color artwork. You will learn what Copic markers are, what the letters and numbers on the markers mean, and how Copic markers are different from…

First Friday Bend/Old Mill District 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…

Calling All Painters, Photographers, Sculptors & More!  Cascade A&E Magazine is looking for artwork submissions for the covers for the December, 2023 print editions. If your artwork is selected for the cover, we will include an artist profile and additional images of your work inside. December cover submissions must be of Santa, in honor of…

(Photo by Lisa Beggs) With every mural they create, the Greetings Tour vision goes beyond artistry; it’s about uniting local communities through creativity and connection. The new mural reflects local culture, shared passions, and the breathtaking landscapes that make Bend and the surrounding region an extraordinary place to call home. In partnership with Victor Ving…