Bend/Old Mill
First Friday & Exhibits
Bend Senior Center
1600 SE Reed Market Rd.
541-388-1133 • bendparksandrec.org/facility/bend-senior-center
The Bend Senior Center at the Larkspur Community Center is showing art by members of the SageBrushers Art Society. Come visit the facility and enjoy beautiful paintings in acrylic, oil, pastel, and watercolor, as well as outstanding photography. Showing through November 30.
Blue Spruce Pottery
20591 Dorchester E.
541-382-0197 • bluesprucepottery.com
This family-owned business has been making handmade pottery in Bend since 1976. Call to arrange a time to come shop their large selection of mugs, bowls, casseroles, lamps and more. Shop online and have gifts shipped directly to your family and friends. You can also find Blue Spruce Pottery at Red Chair Gallery in downtown Bend.
COCC Barber Library
2600 NW College Way
541-383-7560 • cocc.edu/departments/library
Central Oregon Community College (COCC) continues exhibiting the work of Portland surrealist Paula Bullwinkel in a show titled Summer Mares at its Barber Library Rotunda Gallery through November 24. For complete gallery hours, visit the Barber Library’s webpage at cocc.edu/library.
“I’m a narrative painter, fascinated by doppelgängers,” Bullwinkel, formerly of Bend, said of her central theme. “Folklore tells us everyone has a ‘double-goer,’ a mysterious, identical copy, both familiar and strange, suggesting the possibility of multiple universes where infinite versions of one’s life play out simultaneously.”
A former fashion and entertainment photographer — who captured icons like Kate Moss, Sinead O’Connor, Lenny Kravitz and Morgan Freeman — Bullwinkel made a switch to oil canvases and has led an extensive career as a fine artist for over 20 years, with a style that explores dream-like scenes and imagery. She taught art and photography at COCC for a number of years.
Bullwinkel has been featured on OPB’s Oregon Art Beat, held artist residencies in settings as diverse as Vermont and Portugal, earned a fellowship from the Ford Family Foundation and received grant backing from the Oregon Arts Commission. She received a bachelor’s degree in English Literature with a minor in painting from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s degree in art education with a minor in painting at Montclair State University.
For more information on the exhibition, contact Tina Hovekamp, director of library services, at 541-383-7295 or thovekamp@cocc.edu. In advance of college events, persons needing accommodation or transportation because of a physical or mobility disability should contact Caitlyn Gardner at 541-383-7237. For accommodation because of other disability, such as hearing impairment, contact disability services at 541-383-7583.
COCC Barber Library
2600 NW College Way
541-383-7560 • cocc.edu/directory/buildings/hcc.aspx
An exhibition of intricate textile works by Kansas-based artist and art teacher Eden Quispe, titled Stitched, will be on display in Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Health Careers Center’s first floor gallery through November 24. The building is open Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.
The works were created using traditional quilting techniques and other methods to create finely detailed collages. Each artwork is composed by stitching together inherited or found fabric items and fragments — such as neckties, textiles, clothing, furniture covers — from the artist’s Midwestern roots and her Peruvian husband’s culture.
“The handmade or embroidered scrap textiles represent hours of creative domestic labor that is often discarded and undervalued,” said Quispe. “These stitched items honor women who were confined to their homes and never considered creators of ‘high art.’ The work is greater than just one person’s home life.”
Quispe has an MFA in painting from Fort Hays State University and a bachelor of fine arts education from Wichita State University, studied at Peru’s Escuela de Bellas Artes, and has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in Brooklyn, Miami, St. Louis, New Albany and Cincinnati.
For more information, contact Tina Hovekamp, director of library services, at 541-383-7295 or thovekamp@cocc.edu. In advance of college events, persons needing accommodation or transportation because of a physical or mobility disability should contact Caitlyn Gardner at 541-383-7237. For accommodation because of other disability, such as hearing impairment, contact disability services at 541-383-7583.
The Grove
921 NW Mt. Washington Dr.
The Grove presents vibrant abstract paintings by SageBrushers Art Society member, Janet Massimino. In her art, Janet explores the abstract through paint and texture, drawing inspiration from a deep connection with nature. She uses oil, wax, and acrylic to create tactile, expressive pieces that capture emotions and experiences in response to the essence of deterioration and regeneration in the natural world. By pushing boundaries and embracing new techniques, Janet aims to inspire curiosity and connection to the ever-changing landscape of the wildness that surrounds us. Come grab a bite at The Grove and enjoy the art! Showing through December 31.
High Desert Museum
59800 S Hwy. 97
541-382-4754 • highdesertmuseum.org
Continuing through February 9, 2025 is Rick Bartow: Animal Kinship, an exhibition from the collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation by one of Oregon’s most celebrated artists, will open September 20, 2024 at the High Desert Museum. This is the third art exhibition in a year-long series of collaboration with the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation exploring the complex relationships between humans, animals and the world we share.
And continuing through January 12, 2025 is Sensing Sasquatch. Leave your pop-culture notions behind as you learn about the past, present and future of Sasquatch through the work of five Native artists. See their representations, stories and artwork about this “non-human other” and learn how they vary between tribes across regions in this High Desert Museum original exhibition.
Jeffrey Murray Photography Gallery
118 NW Minnesota Ave.
541-325-6225 • jeffreymurrayphotography.com
The Jeffrey Murray Photography Gallery features the work of local photographer Jeffrey Murray. Visitors can browse comfortably in the two-story gallery enjoying visually adventurous displays of landscape, wildlife and contemporary work. Open daily Tuesday-Sunday.
Kreitzer Gallery
20214 Archie Briggs Rd.
805-234-2048 • KreitzerArt.com
Healing Water will be showing at the St. Charles Gallery through September 2025 with 20 new works.
Thomas Albright, art critic of the San Francisco Chronicle wrote: “David Kreitzer is a highly traditional figure painter who demonstrates how much poetic intensity the old tradition can still contain.”
A full-time artist since he received his masters degree in painting at San Jose State University in 1967, David grew up the son of a Lutheran minister who, due to his calling, moved his family frequently throughout the Nebraska countryside. His works are in the collections of Howard and Roberta Ahmanson, Hirschhorn Foundation, the corporate headquarters of Revlon Olga, Barnes-Hind, Sinclair Paints, Lloyd’s Bank, Cargill and the San Diego, Sheldon, Minnesota, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Museums. Private collectors include Howard and Roberta Ahmanson, Ray Bradbury, Mary Tyler Moore, Michael Douglas, Pepe Romero, Quinn Martin, Raymond Burr, and Donald Simon.
Kreitzer Gallery and Studio open every week Friday-Sunday, 1-5pm and by appointment.
Layor Art + Supply
1000 NW Wall St., Ste. 110
541-322-0421 • layorart.com
Layor Art is excited to be hosting Alexa Oxenrider for the month of November. Alexa is a western oil painter specializing showing off the cowboy way of life. Her biggest inspiration growing up is the western lifestyle as she has always longed for the ranching experience; it’s what drives her to what she does. She works hard at capturing the beauty in the surrounding landscapes whether it’s from the northwest rugged mountains or the southwest canyons. There is always strong color depicting striking scenes that always share a story. The show goes through the month of November and can be viewed during Layor’s regular business hours: Monday through Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm.
Mockingbird Gallery
869 NW Wall St., St. 100
541-388-2107 • mockingbird-gallery.com
On Friday, November 1, from 5-8pm, Leading by Example will open at Mockingbird Gallery, a three-person show for Tim Cherry, Kevin Courter and Doyle Hostetler. The gallery will be filled with new artwork. This exhibit will run through November.
Tim Cherry is able to capture the essence of each animal’s personality, movement and behavior. The animals’ pulse with life and innately celebrate life. Another quality in Tim’s work, frequently present, is a sense of whimsy.
Kevin Courter has taken the concepts of tonalism, working in closely related values to create mystery and mood — and the challenge of distilling a scene down to its critical components and combining them to create his own signature style.
Doyle Hostetler grew up in Colorado where the mountains and the animals became a part of him. His subject matter has always been about wildlife and all of its beauty, especially the big cats and hoofed animals of North America.
Linus Pauling Gallery
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon
61980 Skyline Ranch Rd.
541-385-3908 • uufco.org
The UUFCO Art Resources Team presents Something to Celebrate in the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s Linus Pauling Gallery from November 3, 2024 through February 2, 2025.
A reception for the artists and the general public will be held on Thursday, November 7 from 6-7pm. Come and hear the artists talk about their work. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact virlenearnold@icloud.com.
Oxford Hotel
10 NW Minnesota Ave.
541-382-8436
As a professional artist Vivian Olsen exhibits her artwork in galleries, juried exhibits, and art shows such as Art in the West. Currently her paintings are featured in two solo shows — at the Sunriver Resort in the Betty Gray Gallery, and at the Oxford Hotel in Bend. Both art exhibits are now showing through November.
“Throughout my life I’ve loved animals and have chosen them as my primary subjects to paint and now — wild or tame l paint them all!” Olsen says. “Capturing the beauty of quail, wolves, bison, birds, and many others with watercolor paints or pastel is my pleasure.”
Early in her life Vivian Olsen set two goals, one to become a wildlife artist, and the other, to become an art teacher. She finally became well-known for her realistic animal paintings, and later became ‘The Art Teacher’ at Socorro High School in New Mexico where she also continued to be a successful painter of wildlife. After retiring to Oregon Vivian Olsen has continued to be a professional artist, and to be active with several art groups. She is a member of Bend’s High Desert Art League, the Watercolor Society of Oregon, and the Plein Air Painters of Oregon. She is also a member artist in the Hood Avenue Art Gallery in Sisters.
Vivian recently published her children’s book entitled, The Good, The Bad, and The Goofy. It features stories she wrote of animals’ behaviors — some rollicking good times, and others bad, all portrayed with Vivian’s colorful watercolor illustrations.
Premiere Property Group
25 NW Minnesota Ave.
541-241-6860 • bend.premierepropertygroup.com
Works by High Desert Art League members are on display at Premiere Property Group through the month of November. The exhibit includes oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel and encaustic paintings that reflect the artists’ diversity of interests and styles. For more information on the High Desert Art League and its members visit highdesertartleague.com.
Red Chair Gallery
103 NW Oregon Ave.
541-306-3176 • redchairgallerybend.com
In November, Red Chair Gallery highlights two different artists working in acrylic: Michelle Lindblom and Jennifer Bakker. Other showcase artists are Joren Traveller — ceramic sculpture, Cathy Jordan — woodworking and Anne Von Heideken — jewelry. Located at the corner of Bond Street and Oregon Avenue, Red Chair Gallery is open seven days a week: Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 12-4pm.
Sage Custom Framing & Gallery
834 NW Brooks St.
541-382-5884 • sageframing-gallery.com
For the month of November, Sage Custom Framing and Gallery is featuring the multi-media paintings of local artist Joren Traveller. Subject matter ranges from pets and wildlife to landscapes. As the artist enjoys trying new techniques and materials, she uses oil, acrylic, gouache, pastel and acrylic.
Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 12-4pm and open late on First Friday. Show runs through November 30.
SageBrushers Art Society
117 SW Roosevelt Ave.
541-617-0900 • sagebrushersartofbend.com
SageBrushers, a vibrant membership organization with a working studio and gallery, presents this year’s Holiday Art Bash. Visitors are invited to find delightful gifts for their friends and family. The Holiday Art Bash features smaller art pieces, each priced at $75 or less — perfect for thoughtful, budget-friendly presents. Opening Hours: November-December: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 1pm-4pm. Special event: Art & Cookies Reception on November 29 — Friday after Thanksgiving 3-5pm. Come for the art and enjoy cider, cookies and more.
The Stacks Art Studios & Gallery
Old Mill District, Second Floor
404-944-9170
The Stacks Art Studios & Gallery features the artwork and work of local creators Kira Frances, Lindsay Gilmore, Alyson Brown and Jennifer McCaffrey.
Call the studio for hours and appointments.
Touchmark at Pilot Butte
1125 NE Watt Way
541-238-6101 • touchmark.com/senior-living/or/bend
Touchmark at Pilot Butte continues featuring oil paintings by Janet Frost. Colorado Cloudscapes is a collection of works she created after a summer visit to Summit County, Colorado. “The late summer thunderstorms that roll through the mountains create dramatic skies and beautifully lit landscapes,” Frost explains. “I was really eager to get my paint brushes out to see if I could capture them.” The paintings will be on display in the mezzanine gallery at Touchmark through the end of November.
Tumalo Art Company
Old Mill District
541-385-9144 • tumaloartco.com
A Sense of Wonder with new works by Anne Gibson opens November 1, from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District’s First Friday Gallery Walk.
The paintings in A Sense of Wonder continue to explore Anne’s deep love of place and near child-like sense of wonder at the beauty of this world. Here, she takes a close look at one favorite Cascade lake that has borne witness to half a lifetime of joys and sorrows over three decades of hikes, skis, snowshoes, and meanderings in every season and virtually every month of the year. Several of the works in this exhibit are strong horizontals or verticals, representing slices of the landscape. All transport you to this wild place.
Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District open seven days a week. Read more about this exhibit at tumaloartco.com or call 541-385-9144.
Redmond
First Friday & Exhibits
Arome
432 SW Sixth St.
541-527-4727 • aromekitchen.com
Bill Lind uses found and recycled woods to form utility bowls and decorative hollow vessels for home use. Always a favorite stop on First Fridays. Lind says, “I hope you enjoy the beauty that nature’s wood gives us!”
Laurel Werhane is fascinated with the organic feel and fluidity of fused glass. Her current focus is on Pate’ de verre vessels which translates to “paste of glass”. Her favorite colors and designs reflect the beauty of the West and the Oregon coast.
Cares & Whoas
436 SW Sixth St.
916-354-2119 • caresandwhoas.com
Susan Lees is an artist specializing in wildlife, western, and farm life themes with a primary medium of oils. Lees, who doubles as the graphics specialist for Dry Canyon Arts Association, says, “My work centers on capturing the unique personality of each animal through their expressive eyes in portraiture.”
Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty
535 SW Sixth St.
541-383-7600 • cascadehassonsir.com
Dry Canyon Arts Association will hold a reception for the Artist of the Month John Goodman at Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s. Goodman’s impressionistic and expressionistic art is inspired by personal experience and memories from living and working in Oregon. Goodman says, “Often rather than representing one particular place, I hope my paintings suggest a moment in time and a sense of mystery.”
Also at Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s will be Bill Hunt. Asked about his woodworking art, he says, “Over the past 7 years I have put a bit of history into my client’s hands by repurposing 100-year-old fence posts into ducks, owls and quails.” You can see more about his work at highdesertcarving.com.
Joining Bill and John will be L. Carol Picknell. Picknell says she feels so fortunate to live in Central Oregon with all the natural beauty surrounding and inspiring her to share her views in paint.
Desert Prairie Boutique
404 SW Sixth St., Ste. 100
541-527-1887 • desertprairie.com
Olive Johnson, one of our youngest Dry Canyon Arts Association members, is starting her art career with style. She will be taking time out from her scholastic duties to display her watercolor paintings of wild and domestic flowers.
Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate
444 SW Sixth St.
541-383-4360 • thegarnergroup.com
Constance Soballe’s mixed media piece Big Blue was awarded Director’s Choice at the 2024 Wallowa Valley Festival of the Arts at Josephy Center for Arts and Culture in Joseph Oregon on September 20 of this year. Connie Soballe uses pyrography and watercolor to explore what she sees in nature and the world around her. This stop is a must-see this month.
Wendy Wheeler-Jacobs creates what can best be described as “portraits” of birds, animals, trees, plants, mountains, rocks and other natural elements in saturated color. While watercolor is her preferred tool, she also enjoys acrylic and colored pencil. See more of her work at thepaintgeek.com.
SCP Redmond Hotel
521 SW Sixth St.
541-508-7600 • scphotel.com/redmond
Jay Lowndes creates unique, one-of-a-kind, hardwood pieces that not only accent any room but are also practical for everyday use. He has the knack and experience for creating durable wooden-wares such as charcuterie and cutting boards, coasters, Lazy Susans, small furniture pieces, quilt hangers, photo boxes, and picture frames. Jay welcomes custom orders.
Terri Dill-Simpson has surrounded herself with art all her life. Dill-Simpson says, “Not only does it give me peace and joy to paint, but I receive greater joy when my art brings joy to a viewer!” Don’t miss her watercolors.