Bend Senior Center
1600 SE Reed Market Rd.
New exhibit by SageBrushers artists. Don’t miss this opportunity to see work of outstanding local artists.
Blue Spruce Pottery
20591 Dorchester E
541-382-0197 bluesprucepottery.com
Beautiful handmade stoneware for baking, cooking, serving and beautifying your home. All of our pottery is made one at a time on a potters wheel and is lead free, ovenproof, microwave and dishwasher safe.
Broken Top Club
62000 Broken Top Drive, 541-383-8200
Joren Traveller of the High Desert Art League featured artist with her solo show. Joren is displaying oil paintings of landscapes and some of her favorite animals, especially owls. She is a member of the Red Chair Gallery where she is known for her owl and animal sculptures. Thru February 16.
Circle of Friends Association
19889 Eighth St.
www.CircleOfFriendsArt.com, 541-706-9025
For its first annual open juried exhibition, COFA is thrilled to offer amazing paintings, photographs and three-dimensional works by Central Oregon artists.
COFA will be transitioning from a privately owned gallery to a juried membership organization displaying art in an established gallery space. Plans are in the works to make general and tiered level memberships available to all two and three dimensional artists working in Oregon. Artists from outside the state may also apply to be juried for membership. COFA will be changing its name to the Circle of Friends Art Association or COFAA. Applications for the juried membership will be available by early-February 2017.
COCC Gallery of the Pinckney Center for the Arts in Pence Hall, Bend Campus
541-383-7511
The Gallery is open 11am-5pm Monday through Friday and the last Saturday of the month from 12-5pm. February 11-March 17 National Scholastic Competition, opening reception and awards ceremony February 11, 1-2pm. The Central Oregon Scholastic Art Awards is celebrating its ninth year of honoring our region’s emerging middle and high school artists. As an affiliate of the National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, we are also celebrating its 94th year of running the largest arts recognition program in the country.
Regional Gold Key winning pieces will go on to national judging and national winners will be invited to attend the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York City in June.
Des Chutes Historical Museum
129 NW Idaho Ave., www.deschuteshistory.org, 541-389-1813
Winter Comes: Oregon’s Nordic Ski History exhibit details the strong influence of the Scandinavian culture that pushed Central Oregon to the forefront of Nordic skiing in the early 1920s. The 1,200 square foot, interactive exhibit features oral histories from sons and daughters of ski pioneers, the history of Nordic skiing, as well as reproductions of past skiing equipment and clothing to current technology.
DeWilde Art & Glass
321 SW Powerhouse, 541-419-3337. Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm
Handmade stained glass windows, doors and hanging works of art.
Eastlake Framing
1335 NW Galveston Ave., 541-389-3770, www.eastlakeframing.com
Dive underwater with two local underwater photographers. From rainbow trout to deep sea anemones, dive into the world of underwater photography with local photographers George Jolokai and Patrick Windsor.
High Desert Museum
59800 S Hwy. 97
www.highdesertmuseum.org, 541-382-4754
Smokejumpers: Firefighters from the Sky thru February 12.
The Buzzsaw Sharks of Long Ago, featuring the artwork of Ray Troll. This exhibit has something for the whole family, and combines science, art and humor to explore an ancient predator, the Helicoprion or buzzsaw shark, that lurked in oceans that once covered parts of the west and southwest over 250 million years ago. Thru April 2017
Looking Glass Imports & Café
150 NE Bend River Mall Dr., # 260
541-225-5775
www.LookingGlassImportsandCafe.com
Winter Fun featuring artists and photographers from throughout Central Oregon.
Looking Glass offers multi-media arts and crafts, classes and events, a café, and a beautiful patio area. The café is home to bi-monthly art exhibitions featuring many award-winning artists and photographers
Old Ironworks
50 Scott Street
Sparrow Bakery, Stuart’s of Bend, The Workhouse, Cindercone Clay Center, The Cube and Cement Elegance. Special Last Saturday, February 25, 6-10pm.
theworkhousebend@gmail.com
www.theworkhousebend.com
Partners in Care Arts & Care Gallery
2075 NE Wyatt Court, Marlene Moore Alexander, 541-382-3950
Featuring Ken Roth paintings. The gallery is dedicated to exhibiting fine art that explores the therapeutic connection between human creativity and the healing arts. Art has the rare ability to mend social, psychological, and physical ills by building community, inspiring change and celebrating life. These rotating displays are intended to feature artwork that speaks to our larger community and our desire to educate, enlighten, empower and cultivate caregivers, families and patients alike.
Rodes-Smithey Studio
19007 Innes Market Rd., 541-280-5635, www.rodes-smithey.com
Showing mixed media, paintings, metalwork and sculpture from Randy and Holly Smithey.
SageBrushers Art Society
117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend, sagebrushersartofbend.com, 541-617-0900.
Exhibit by Mixer Wednesday Artists. Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, 1-4 pm.
St. Charles Medical Center — Bend
2500 NE Neff Rd., 541-382-4321, www.scmc.org, lindartsy1@gmail.com
The talented HDAL artists have an exciting exhibit at St. Charles Hospital in Bend with a display of artwork that spans a wide variety of media and subjects. This show will be displayed on the second floor through December.
www.highdesertartleague.com
Unitarian Universalist Church
61980 Skyline Ranch Road. Linus Pauling Gallery.
UUFCO (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon) introduces the lovely exhibit space featuring the works On Paper of 10 artists including Amy Wilhelm, Breezy Winters, Curtis Hudson, Elizabeth Burger, Helen Brown, Janie McMahon, Michelle Lundblom, Robyn Cochrane-Raglan, Sue Wilhelm and Toni Morris.
Sunriver
Artists’ Gallery Sunriver
57100 Beaver Dr., 541-593-2127
541-593-8274
www.artistsgallerysunriver.com
What could be a better gift for your Valentine than Art from the Heart? And just in time, you can visit the Artists’ Gallery and meet the artists on Saturday, February 11, 4-6pm and enjoy food, wine and beer.
Featured artists include Becky Henson and her beautiful stained glass inspired by Central Oregon. Ryan and Laura Smith present their creative metal arts wall hangings, entry signs and practical key hooks.
Sunriver Library
56855 Venture Lane, 541-312-1080
Two local artists will exhibit their work at the Sunriver Area Library. Donna Rice creates amazing fabric wall art, while Greg Cotton works in wood to produce beautiful, yet practical pieces. The library is open Tuesday through Saturday.
Sunriver Resort Lodge
Betty Gray Gallery
17600 Center Dr.
Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery celebrates 2017 with artists Karen Bandy, Vivian Olsen and Barbara Slater. Thru February 24.
Billye Turner, art consultant, organizes the art exhibits for Sunriver Resort; open all hours to the public. billyeturner@bendnet.com.
The Wooden Jewel
57100 Beaver Dr.
541-593-4151
info@thewoodenjewel.com
www.thewoodenjewel.com
Resident artist Michael Bryant is a gifted sculptor with a long list of accolades. He carves wildlife, people, and places from one solid pieces of fine wood. Michael does not use models or pictures only his personal vision from deep within.
By incorporating innovative materials with her exceptional design sense, Sarah Graham creates jewelry that is unlike anything else: organic, textural, with a muted palate that is subtly feminine, yet substantial, unique, yet universal in its appeal.
Sisters
Buffalo Horn Gallery
167 West Sister Park Dr., 541-549-9378
Featuring the work of Ted Lettkeman, Alix and Gary Lynn-Roberts, western oil painter.
Canyon Creek Pottery
310 North Cedar St., 541-390-2449, www.canyoncreekpotteryllc.com
Fine handmade pottery by Kenneth G. Merrill made in Sisters.
Cha For The Finest Gallery
183 East Hood Ave. www.chaforthefinest.com, 541-549-1140
4th Friday Art Stoll in Sisters on February 24, 4-7pm.
Clearwater Art Gallery
303 West Hood, 541-549-4994, www.theclearwatergallery.com
Fourth Friday Art Stroll February 24, 4-6 pm. Exploring great artists.
Cowgirls & Indians Resale
160 SW Oak St., 541-549-6950
Ongoing exhibit, beads, buttons, vintage jewelry and art.
Hood Avenue Art
357 West Hood Ave.
www.hoodavenueart.com, 541-719-1800
info@hoodavenueart.com
Featured thru February 20: Annual open studio sale. Gallery artists exhibit pieces that document the changes and shifts in their media and subject, all at affordable prices. Collect art by your favorite artist or expand the scope of your collection with work by an artist new to you. Reception on Fourth Friday Art Stroll, February 24, 4-7 pm, live music and refreshments, free and open to the public.
Ken Scott’s Imagination Gallery
222 West Hood Ave., 541-912-0732
Scott’s fabulous designs in metal prompt imagination and admiration, wide ranging decor with hints of other, more romantic eras, to a decidedly whirlwind love affair with the future.
The Jewel
221 West Cascade Ave., 541-549-9388
Ongoing exhibit, jewelry by Mary Jo Weiss.
Jill’s Wild (tasteful!) Women Showroom
207 N Fir St., Ste G, 541-617-6078
Artwork, cards, giftware and ceramics.
Sisters Art Works
204 W Adams, 541-420-9695
www.sistersartworks.com
Monday thru Friday, 10am-5pm or by appointment. 4th Friday Art Stoll in Sisters on February 24, 4-7pm.
Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop
252 W Hood Ave., 541-549-9552, www.sistersgallery.com
Gallery open 11am-5pm daily, except Sunday, 12-5pm.Custom framing and photo restoration, plus work by photographers Curtiss Abbott, Gary Albertson, Dennis Schmidling, and Curtiss Abbott; and the art of Paul Alan Bennett, Jennifer Hartwig, Norma Holmes, Kimry Jelen, Carol Grigg, Dennis McGregor, Jodi Schneider, Caroline Stratton; works in wood by Steve Mathews and Thomas Means; pottery by Susan Adams and Ann Grossnickle, and jewelry by Vicki Hodge.
Studio Redfield
183 East Hood Ave., 541-588-6332
Featuring hand-painted tiles ceramics, art cards, jewelry, abstract paintings and impressionistic landscapes, hand-painted mugs, bright decorative ceramics, wire baskets, tiled end tables, clay tribal masks by Lillian Pitt and chic organic jewelry by Kristin Cahill.
The Porch
243 N Elm St., 541-549-3287, www.theporch-sisters.com
Featuring Casey Gardner’s acrylic paintings.
Things etc.
Elm & Hood Ave.
541 549-1529 Featuring the incomparable work of Lynn Rothan and 20 assorted artists, most local Central Oregon.
Twigs
331 W Cascade St.
541-549-6061
www.stitchinpost.com
Central Oregon Textile Artists Collective, featuring local fiber artists & Stitchin’ Post employees.
Madras / Warm Springs
Art Adventure Gallery
185 SW Fifth St. 541-475-7701. www.artadventuregallery.com
Photography of Bill Vollmer. Opening reception Thursday, February 2, 5:30-7pm.
The Museum at Warm Springs
2189 U.S. 26, 541-553-3331, www.museumatwarmsprings.org
Annual Warm Springs Tribal Youth Art Exhibits. Open thru March.
Prineville
A.R. Bowman Memorial Museum
246 N Main St., Prineville. 541-447-3715, bowmanmuseum.org
Open Tuesday thru Friday, 10am-5pm, Saturdays 11am-4pm. Ponderosa Pine Capital of the World exhibit anchors the new exhibit space in the expanded museum. It includes The Woods and The Mill, two full size areas that highlight the workers, tools and history of the trade. Native American exhibit brings history of the people and land of Crook County.
Galerie Roger
727 NW Third Street, Prineville, 541-815-9857
February 10 Prineville businesses host the widely acclaimed Art Crawl. Displaying the work of 40+ artists including woodwork, photography, jewelry, watercolors, acrylics, art deco furniture and handmade scarves. Open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Redmond/Terrebonne
The Art of Alfred A. Dolezal
Eagle Crest Resort, 7525 Falcon Crest Dr., Ste. 100
541-526-1185, www.alfreddolezal.com, artofalfreddolezal@gmail.com
Daily, 10am–5pm. Original oils, reproductions, classes, gift shop. The eclectic paintings of Austrian artist, Alfred A. Dolezal combine illuminant colors with alternative visions of reality. These contemporary oils on canvas examine the deeper meaning of life and tell a human interest story. Combining profound messages with thought-provoking imagery and evocative symbolism, they are much more than a painting.
Juniper Brewing Company
1950 SW Badger Ave., #103
jenniferware@rocketmail.com or 541-233-7300
Moments of Consequence, an amazing solo exhibition by artist Terry Solini.
Originally from the San Francisco area, Terry relocated to Oregon in 2003 and now resides in Redmond. After a career in telecommunications, Terry now paints full time producing works filled with recollections from places visited, lives touched and nature enjoyed. Self-taught, Terry has benefited from classes at City College of San Francisco.
Terry is enjoying exploring Central Oregon and has been exhibiting his works at many local venues. He has previously exhibited his work at galleries in San Francisco and Auburn, California and Corvallis, Oregon.
http://www.tsolini.com
Maragas Winery Lattavo Gallery
15523 SW Hwy. 97, Culver, 541-546-5464, www.maragaswinery.com
The caricature art adorning the bottles of Maragas wines was created by Doug Maragas’ mother, Joanne Lattavo, in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. Joanne was an accomplished oil painter with a renowned art gallery. From her collection comes art that will be initially displayed in the Gallery including several paintings by Lattavo, Flynn, Lessig and McDonald.
Redmond Library
827 SW Deschutes Ave.
www.redmondfol.org
Linda Barker at lindab@dpls.lib.or.us
Featuring the work of local photographers Jim Erickson, Gary Wing, Linda Ziegenhagen and Ben Coles.
Each photographer brings the love of the craft through images that capture their interest and imagination: Oregon scenery; bird and wildlife in natural settings and still life photography featuring favorite things arranged and skillfully lighted. The show also includes lively portraits of interesting people and family pets.
Redmond Third Friday Stroll
541-923-5191
karen@visitredmondoregon.com
Central Oregon Spirits
February 17 — Third Friday Strolls are to encourage people to come downtown and see what Redmond has to offer. Local products, shops and services are all within reach in the downtown core. This is a great opportunity to socialize with neighbors, meet business owners and keep dollars working in the community we love to call home.
Redmond Senior Center
325 NW Dogwood Ave.
541-548-6325, lsmith@bendbroadband.com
Joan Ouchdia photography. She was born in Alaska and since childhood has been involved in creating arts and crafts in every conceivable media. Her professional life did, and does, include art at every level. Her current works reflect her interest in environmental issues including recycling and reuse of common sports equipment into useful art pieces. Her photography exhibit will explore the wonders of nature.
School House Produce
1430 SW Highland Ave., 541- 504-7112, www.schoolhouseproduce.com
Wonderful paintings by SageBrushers artists.
Silverleaf Cafe
7535 Falcon Crest Dr.
Vivian Olsen has a new wildlife art exhibit of owls, coyotes, a buffalo and more. She is a well known Central Oregon artist and displays her watercolor and pastel paintings of animals in galleries and shows throughout the state.
St. Charles Hospital — Redmond
1253 NW Canal Blvd., 541-548-8131
The talented High Desert Art League artists have an exciting exhibit for thru April with a display of artwork that spans a wide variety of media and subjects. Featured artists are Vivian Olsen, Janice Rhodes, Helen Brown, Barbara Slater and Cindy Briggs.
www.highdesertartleague.com