by TORI YOUNGBAUER A&E Feature Writer Each year, the Clay Guild of the Cascades puts together the annual Wildfire Pottery showcase, in order to share their creative works with the public. The Clay Guild of The Cascades (CGC), is a nonprofit organization that formed in late 2004 and since then has been dedicated to supporting…
The show highlights the work of the diversely talented quilters as they create images of their personal or favorite space. Journeys was founded by Jean Wells as an art and quilt study group focused on enhancing the works of quilters through exploration into art. The group is filled with incredibly talented artists including Betty Gientke,…
by TORI YOUNGBAUER Cascade A&E Feature Writer The annual Wildfire Pottery Showcase features more than 25 premier ceramic artists and will include clay demonstrations throughout each day, a children’s area with clay activities for kids and free raffles. The gallery showcase highlights artwork from each artist. Winners in the 2014 Best in Show are Michael…
by TORI YOUNGBAUER Cascade A&E Feature Writer BendFilm, Central Oregon’s premiere and celebrated film festival, unveils the opening night feature with the full film line up, as well as pass and ticket sale details for the 12th annual festival taking place October 8-11. This year’s opening night film will be Breaking a Monster, which will…
Bill Hoppe has spent 14 years in Bend honing his artistic craft and sharing it with others. He has received several prestigious awards, including a National Endowment for the Arts Individual Fellowship for drawing in 1981, and is currently teaching classes at COCC. His deep connection with the Bend community is the reason he decided…
Founder and owner of Conscious Ink Frank Gjata has spent years as a life coach thinking of unique ways to keep clients and himself focused on their goals and intentions. He has started a business that takes the fun idea of designing temporary tattoos and combines it with positive insight. Inspiration for Conscious Ink manifested…
It’s common knowledge that with budget cuts throughout the educational sector, arts programs are the first to get the axe. The demand for math and science programs, which are equally as important, has skyrocketed, leaving the arts to fend for themselves. We don’t often hear details about the struggle to keep these incredibly enriching programs…
If you haven’t heard the buzz about a new arts project that is about to come to life in Bend, here’s the scoop. The project Tiny Hey, a brainchild of Angela Reid, is all about a little hello, a quick connection and a small reminder that we all have stories to tell. Tiny Hey is…
The High Desert Museum reports that more than 35 artists and over 60 submissions have been selected for the annual Art of the West show, a fundraising event featuring fine art depictions of the western region of the U.S. by contemporary artists. From iconic landscapes and handsome cowboys, to Native American baskets and gorgeous abstractions,…
The local folk group Parlour plans a CD release party for Friday, August 21 on the lawn at Crux Fermentation Project in Bend from 6-9pm. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and/or low back lawn chairs for the performance. Parlour was formed in 2013 consisting of Linda Quon (vocals), Mark Quon (guitar/vocals), Mike Potter (mandolin/dobro/vocals)…
