((L-R) Lori Lubbesmeyer and Lisa Lubbesmeyer at work | Photos courtesy of Lubbesmeyer Studio and Gallery) The fiber arts, also known as textile arts, enjoy a long, rich history that continues to both assert and redefine itself in contemporary times. Originally utilitarian in scope, fiber arts first included various goods such as clothing and blankets…
((L-R) Photography by Christian Murillo, Pastel by Laura Jo Sherman, Pottery by Dori Kite and Ceramic Platter by Diane Miyauchi) Art is all about the senses so it just seems right that wine and art would be a perfect complement to each other. You can participate in this unscientific discovery at the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver…
(Image | Courtesy of Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts) Local artists of color challenge the narrative that Central Oregon has “No Diversity.” The art and space seeks to increase BIPOC visibility, promote reflection and connection; and see the region through a different lens by inviting visitors to share their ideas and confront their preconceptions as…
(Photo | Courtesy of Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce) Visit the Village at Sunriver any day up to September 5 for your chance to be a treasure hunter with 100 Days of Treasures. Five unique one-of-a-kind keepsakes are hidden daily in the pedestrian areas in the Village for families to find. Treasures will not be…
Deschutes Children’s Foundation announced the cancellation of their Ripples auction, scheduled for September 25, due to surging infections caused by the Delta variant. The auction is the cornerstone fundraising event for the organization, which has been serving the community since 1990. “While canceling our biggest event was not an easy decision, we know it’s the…
(Artwork | Courtesy of the High Desert Museum) Hello and happy end-of-summer! Hope it was a successful season for you. All COVID-weirdness considered, it was a wonderful season for us and we’re grateful for every visitor you sent our way. Thank you! Please keep in mind that this is the last week of summer programs…
(Up the Falling Water by Ann Gibson) Greetings! I’m so excited to announce that I am the featured artist at Tumalo Art Co. for the month of September. We just hung the show last night and it will be on view through September 28. Please visit the gallery in the Old Mill (open seven days…
(Photo | Pexels) Check out First Friday events, new exhibit openings and artist meet and greets for September’s First Friday in Bend. Alleda Real Estate 25 NW Minnesota Ave., Ste. 1 541-633-7590 alledarealestate.com First Friday, September Art Event from 5:30-8:30pm featuring mosaic artist Jesica Carleton. “I love mosaic for how it brings individual and widely…
((L) A Closer Look, (R) Reclamation | Art by Kathleen Keliher) Currently exhibiting at Hood Avenue Art Gallery in Sisters is artist Kathleen Keliher. “The pandemic left me with lots of time to reflect on old paintings and ask questions about future ones,” Kathleen stated. “It also meant there were lots of online classes being…
(Black Artists at the Capitol | Photo courtesy of Oregon Community Foundation) Oregon Community Foundation has announced that it has approved $998,500 in grants for 12 arts and culture projects across the state through the 2021 Creative Heights Initiative, with the High Desert Museum in Bend one of the recipients. Oregon Community Foundation’s (OCF) 2021…
