((Left) Black Panther. (Right) Steven M. Post) My interest in art began when I was around seven to eight years old. My great grandfather, Charles W. Post, made a living painting (and selling goat’s milk) in the Columbia River corridor near Crown Point Point Vista House and Multnomah Falls. I admired his oil paintings that…
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Henriette Heiny: Bridging Worlds through Abstract Expressionism
(Art by Henrietta Heiny) In a world where artistry and academia intertwine, Henriette Heiny’s works are a testament to the boundless exploration of abstract expressionism. Her vibrant compositions, a symphony of colors and forms, invite viewers into a realm where imagination and emotion take precedence over the conventional. From her early years, Heiny has been…
Art About Agriculture Touring Exhibition Takes Root at COCC
(Open range, Eastern Oregon by Bryan Andresen) Central Oregon Community College’s Barber Library Rotunda Gallery is exhibiting Art About Agriculture: RESOURCEful from July 3 to August 22, with an opening reception from 3-5pm on Wednesday, July 3. The juried exhibition, an annual touring art event, highlights the lifeblood of Pacific Northwest’s agricultural diversity, economy, communities…
Win the Extraordinary Opportunity to Name the Museum’s New Aplomado Falcon
(Photo by John Williams) Win the Extraordinary Opportunity to Name the Museum’s New Aplomado Falcon It’s true! You could win the opportunity to name the Museum’s majestic aplomado falcon. How do you make this dream—valued at $10,000—a reality? Enter the raffle at the button below! Tickets are $25 each with a maximum of 750 tickets…
Art & Music Store in Redmond Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary & Family Legacy
Art & Music, a cherished local store in Redmond, announced its continued dedication to serving the community as a one-stop shop for all art and music needs. Originally founded by Terry and Kepi, the store has remained a beacon of creativity. This July marks the store’s five-year anniversary, a milestone celebrating their enduring commitment to…
Bend Artist Paints Big Butterflies: Painting Nature as Sacred: A Political Act
((Left) Dominique Ovalle-Kongsli. (Right) Radiant Spirit, 2021, 64″ x 74″ acrylic on canvas by Dominique Ovalle-Kongsli) Dominique Ovalle-Kongsli Fine Art Studio is excited to present Creation Sings Dominique Ovalle-Kongsli’s second exhibition at Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty in Downtown Bend. A suite of bold, colorful, and vibrant butterfly and moth paintings float through the hall…
Work of Art Designs on Display for Headquarters Lobby & Terrace — City of Bend Public Works Campus
The City of Bend in partnership with Art in Public Places (AiPP) will display the design renderings of the proposed concepts for work of art for the two-story lobby and third-floor lobby and terrace in the City of Bend’s upcoming Headquarters Building on the Public Works Campus. The concept designs from two artists will be…
Create, Learn & Enjoy
Create, Learn and Enjoy! To register, click on course titles for details or call 541-383-7270 Exploring Cyanotype Toning with Botanicals This exploratory workshop introduces participants to the world of alternative photo processes focusing on cyanotypes. Cyanotypes use the sun to create images on paper that can be toned with plants to create a host of…
Sixth Annual Prairie City Fiber Fest
(Photo courtesy of Prairie City Fiber Fest) The Prairie City Fiber Fest is looking for fiber vendors, workshop students and shoppers to descend upon this small eastern Oregon town over the July 27-28 weekend. In its sixth year, the fiber festival is held in Prairie City which is between John Day and Baker City on…
SageBrushers Art Society of Bend Presents All-Pastel Exhibit Unapologetically Pastel
((Left) Walk ‘n Down the Line by John Sherry (Right) On the Lake by Ky Terzian) Unapologetically Pastel will be featured during the month of June at the SageBrushers Gallery in the Southwest Crossing neighborhood of Bend. Over 40 paintings are on display, created by 19 artists. Show organizer Barbara Alford shares that the pastel…