Take Me to Paris (Eiffel Tower, 12×16 canvas) Who wants to experience Paris and paint an Eiffel Tower in bright colors? This will be a “Kids Zone” fun event! We’ll paint with acrylics on a 12×16 canvas, and all supplies are included! I’ll lead everyone through the painting, and there will be a basic sketch…
(The triumphant cast of the Elgin Opera House’s 2022 School of Rock production | Photo courtesy of Oregon Cultural Trust) The number of donations to the Oregon Cultural Trust increased by 227 in 2022, resulting in 10,839 donations totaling $5.2 million for the calendar year. The funds will support grant awards to cultural organizations across…
((L) At Freed Gallery (R) April Snow by Marjorie Wood Hamlin | Photos courtesy of Marjorie Wood Hamlin) Bend artist Marjorie Wood Hamlin’s work is now gracing the walls at the illustrious Freed Gallery in Lincoln on the Oregon Coast. Owner Lee Freed, a pillar in the arts community there, is selling both Marjorie’s unique copper…
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…
(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…
A Year in Review: 2019 by the Numbers Just about a year ago, a few people gathered together with a common goal of creating a physical place to foster the growth of our creative community. In less than a year, dreams became reality and Painted Sky Center for the Arts was born. We recently compiled…
A new musician recently joined Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) arts program, and it’s safe to say he’s already a permanent fixture. The life-size bronze statue, titled Bass Player, was crafted by the Lundeen Sculpture studio of Loveland, Colorado and gifted to the COCC Foundation by Sunriver Resort after being originally donated by a member…
Each August since 2008 the welcoming banks of the Deschutes River in the Old Mill District in Bend come alive for one of the premier fine art shows in the country: Art in the High Desert (AHD). In its short ten years Art in the High Desert has been nationally recognized year after year accumulating…
Before J. M. Brodrick begins a painting, she first determines the mood she wants to convey to the viewer. Next she chooses the music that reflects that mood, so she can listen to it while she paints the piece. Brodrick’s memory holds a vast catalog of classical music. Raised by her grandmother from Finland they…
Local fiber and paint artists (and twins) Lori and Lisa Lubbesmeyer turned 48 in March and celebrated their professional collaboration of 18 years. In a delightful email they said, “We’re used to sharing milestones, so much so that they don’t hold a lot of significance to us. ‘Hey, it’s my birthday! Big deal, it’s mine…
