As you may know, Arts & Culture Alliance was born from the vision and collaboration of a strong group of community members who were ready to build and to create a thriving arts and cultural community right here in Central Oregon. The organization has kept up with changing times, with the changing needs of artists…
((L-R) Worry With You, B!TCH, Just Like Them | Photos courtesy of BendFilm) BendFilm announced that a new category for Music Videos has been added to the 18th annual BendFilm Festival, running October 7-17. BendFilm will host a hybrid in-person and virtual festival and will present more than 40 feature films, 75 short films and…
(Photo | Courtesy of the High Desert Museum) Hello and greetings from the Museum! We’ve got some big events coming up in October and we’re excited to share them with you. The best part is that because they are either outdoors or added fun to our regular business hours, we aren’t having to make them…
(Pepper Pepper (recipient of Oregon Arts Commission Artist Fellowship), Night Sky 3, 2019, digital image | Photo courtesy of Oregon Arts Commission) The Oregon Arts Commission is now accepting applications from visual artists for the Artist Fellowship program. About the Fellowship Program The Individual Artist Fellowship Program honors Oregon’s professional artists and their achievements while…
Panels and workshops, virtual and in-person tickets released to public, category announcement, festival film playlist and more. Live Panel Topics Include Increasing Social Impact With Documentaries, Navigating the Challenges of Indie Filmmaking and Collaborative Tips For Directors of Photography Father-Son Duo John J. Connor and John T. Connor to Discuss Their Work on Iconic Films…
(Photo | Courtesy of the High Desert Museum) ONE OBJECT OPENS AN ENTIRE WORLD Dive into a deeply engaging scene of our permanent Spirit of the West exhibition through a new online experience! Learn more about the Hi Loy Mercantile, which depicts an early 20th century Chinese business and community hub, in Stories from the…
(Calendar example | Image courtesy of Brooks Resources) Brooks Resources Corporation, an established Central Oregon real estate development company, is issuing its first-ever photo contest for its annual wall calendar. For 40 years, the company’s much-anticipated free calendar has featured a commissioned regional scene by a professional photographer from the area. For 2022, Brooks Resources…
(Photo | Pexels) Check out First Friday events, new exhibit openings and artist meet and greets for October’s First Friday 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 new Larkspur Community Center is showing art by members of the SageBrushers Art Society. Come visit…
NOW, a unique opportunity for local artists to join the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver (AGS). It’s rare, as AGS seldom has openings. Are you a fine artist or fine crafts person who resides in Central Oregon? We are actively looking for 2D/3D metal arts, turned wood, sculpture and unique upcycled art. Must be a resident of…
(Left: Bryan David Griffith at work. Right: Impermanence of Forests by Bryan David Griffith | Photos courtesy of the High Desert Museum) Across the American West, drought, dense forests and extreme weather exacerbated by climate change are contributing to catastrophic fires. The wildfire season is getting longer, and fires are becoming more intense and frequent….
