(Spirited 20×30 digital print | Photo courtesy of Scalehouse Gallery) Scalehouse Gallery is pleased to announce its new exhibition, Theory + Practice: A Selected Exhibition of OSU-Cascades Seniors. This exhibition will open Friday, July 2, and will be on view through Saturday, June 31. We are located in Franklin Crossing on Tin Pan Alley Side….
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Art Reminds Us of Renewal & Rebirth
((L) Great Horned Owl II by Carolyn Waissman. (R) Flower Garden by Ken Marunowski) As we spring into summer and nature starts to bloom, the natural world is reflected in art. This allows us to capture the majesty of nature and bring it indoors to enjoy for a lifetime and beyond. The Artists’ Gallery Sunriver…
High Desert Art League’s All-Member Show Highlights New Work
(Legacies, oil by Barbara Cella, The Lookout, aqua-media by Vivian Olsen) The Commons Cafe & Taproom is highlighting the work of the High Desert Art League with their exhibit of paintings, Something in Common. This show will include a number of new works created during the pandemic. League President Barbara Cella explains, “This amazing group…
The Alexander Presents HDAL Member Rebecca Sentgeorge
(We’ve Got This! by Rebecca Sentgeorge) The Alexander is pleased to feature a solo show of experimental mixed media paintings by High Desert Art League (HDAL) member, Rebecca Sentgeorge. The paintings will be on display for the months of June and July. Most of the paintings were done on recycled canvases. Several of the paintings…
Caldera Arts Virtual Town Hall is June 24
(Photo | Courtesy of Caldera Arts) Caldera Arts is hosting a virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, June 24 at 6pm. Hear from Board Chair Joy Fowler as she shares updates about the organization and how Caldera aims to pursue its mission for the next 25 years and beyond. Also, don’t miss out on your…
Bend Cultural Tourism Fund Announces $319,500 in Grant Funding
The Bend Cultural Tourism Commission (BCTF) announced 20 grant awards for Bend cultural tourism-focused activities taking place September 2021 through June 2022, awarding a total of $319,500. The funds will help local organizations leverage marketing resources to attract more cultural tourists during the shoulder seasons and winter months — a time of year when the…
ART OR CRAFT? THE MAKERS CHIME IN! — Featured Makers: Jeff & Heather Thompson
(Triple Octopus. Ascent, 19″ wide x 12” wide x 13” tall by Jeff & Heather Thompson) Jeff and Heather Thompson are the dynamic duo of the Central Oregon glassblowing world whose works appear in fine art galleries throughout the United States. Jeff has been exploring the medium since 1997, and just one year into their…
Cowgirl Cash & Arrange Present Jackie Avery
(Artwork by Jackie Avery) Portland painter Jackie Avery is the featured artist at Cowgirl Cash and Arrange on Brooks St. Jackie’s work is very recognizable and in her words, “consistent.” She paints on wood panels with acrylic paint, and uses a restricted palate of yellow, red, blue and white. Her artwork takes a celebratory view…
A Conversation with Kimry Jelen — Poster Artist to the Oregon High Desert Classics
(Kimry Jelen below Invitation, which is hanging in Lakeside Bistro at Black Butte Ranch | Photo courtesy of Kimry Jelen) Kimry Jelen’s artwork has become a defining piece of the Oregon High Desert Classics hunter jumper show. Her brightly colored horses have graced the event’s posters for well over a decade, donated to help J…
Sisters Fine Art Photographer Scott Cordner — The Passion That Drives his Work
(Rhythm by Scott Cordner) When you ask Scott Cordner what he considers to be his medium, he hesitates before landing on fine art photographer. That is because Cordner’s work moves beyond the large scale, panoramic canvases he is known for, and into his exacting style of woodworking and finished display. The two together — images…