Often it is difficult to understand the origins or inspiration that set a particular artist on their path. For Joren Traveller, the story began with pie. Years ago when baking a pie, the recipe for the crust called for lard. Joren became intrigued with the texture and resilience of the pie dough and began to…
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High Desert Museum Offers After Hours Event November 18
There’s something special about visiting the museum in the quiet, after hours. The High Desert Museum is offering up a chance to experience that special feeling with an “After Hours” event. Starting this Friday night, November 18, the High Desert Museum After Hours is a chance to grab a drink, visit with friends and view…
Sue Lyon-Manley a Passion for Plein Air
Long-term Bend resident and local artist Sue Lyon-Manley is passionate about her environment and the personal relationship she has with it. Lyon-Manley’s work reflects an emotional reaction to her surroundings. “Early in my painting career, my mentors told me to paint what I love and that my emotions would translate to my paintings, giving…
Street Art Blossoms in Bend
From the well-established Tin Pan Alley art collection to hopes for a High Desert Mural Festival, public art is quickly gaining steam in Bend. Cascade AE explores the importance, the need and the future of this growing movement. BEND HEADS TOWARDS LEGALIZING MURAL ART IN MAKERS DISTRICT A feeling of cohesive collaboration was in the…
Central Oregon Metal Arts Guild Annual Show & Sale
The Central Oregon Metal Arts (COMAG) has set its annual show and sale at the Oxford Hotel in downtown Bend during First Friday Art Walk on August 6 from 1-9pm. There is no cost to attend. Door prizes include two $100 gift certificates for artist of choice and a gift from the Oxford Hotel. COMAG…
The Brave Tiny Art Benefit: Calling for Tiny Art Submissions
Tiny Art. Big Impact. CALLING FOR TINY ART SUBMISSIONS! Deadline May 16th The Brave Tiny Art Benefit is a silent auction of donated artwork from individuals and businesses. Everyone’s an artist and anyone can enter their creation. This year all proceeds will go to the Sudara organization. Sudara is a local Bend business creating safe,…
Call to Artists in Oregon for submission to the 14th Around Oregon Annual exhibit at The Arts Center in Corvallis
The Arts Center 700 SW Madison Corvallis OR 97333 June 3 – July 9, 2016 Deadline March 20, 2016 Description: The Around Oregon Annual exhibit is open to artists living in all parts of our state. This exhibition recognizes the quality and diversity in creative expression of artists throughout Oregon. Our intent is to show…
“Know Space” at Deschutes Public Library throughout January
“Know Space” at Deschutes Public Library throughout January December 15, 2015 (Bend, Oregon) — Space: the final frontier. Explore both outer and inner space during Deschutes Public Library’s “Know Space” series in January. Have a close encounter with a space movie, wrap your brain around the complexity of black holes, learn how to straighten up…
ROT: The Afterlife of Trees – Forest Ecology Research Interpreted Through the Arts
What: ROT: The Afterlife of Trees — Forest Ecology Research Interpreted Through the Arts (more images available) Where: The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison, at Central Park, Corvallis OR 97333 (free parking available) When: January 14 – February 25, 2016 Reception: January 21, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Corvallis Art Walk: January 21 and February 18,…
Glenn Lignon “We Need To Wake Up Cause That’s What Time It Is” Opens
Glenn Ligon We Need To Wake Up Cause That’s What Time It Is Luhring Augustine Bushwick 25 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 January 16 – April 17, 2016 Opening Reception: Friday, January 15, 6-8pm Luhring Augustine Bushwick is pleased to present We Need To Wake Up Cause That’s What Time It Is, a…