(Photo | Courtesy of Sisters Folk Festival) At Sisters Folk Festival (SFF), we believe music and art have the power to strengthen community and change lives. We work year-round to support education outreach and quality music and arts programming. By joining the Sisters Folk Arts Circle (or making a donation of any size), you are…
(Photo | Courtesy of Sisters Folk Festival) Join us at The Belfry on Thursday, November 10 at 7pm for a show by the powerfully gifted multi-instrumentalist and accomplished scholar of Black American music, Jake Blount. Blount is a skilled performer of spirituals, blues and string band repertoire having played at the Kennedy Center, the Newport…
Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture (PMRCAA), a working ranch in Sisters, Oregon focused on arts, agricultural and ecological projects, will close the application process for its 2023 Residency Program on October 14, 2022. This year’s theme focuses on “Food and Agriculture”, seeking to explore food’s role in prosperity, sustainability and community resilience,…
It’s officially festival week! We’re just days away from the incredible music, unforgettable performances and lasting inspiration that makes Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) the must-see event of the year. So, are you coming or what?! Sunday-only and three-day all events passes are still available for purchase. Take a look at the festival schedule, make a…
(Photo | Courtesy of The Photo Treehouse) Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture (PMRCAA), a working ranch in Sisters, focused on art, agricultural and ecological projects, has opened registration for a two-day art and science investigative workshop. On October 7 and 8, participants will explore Whychus Creek organisms and ecosystems, collect data and…
Calling all painters, photographers, sculptors & more! Cascade A&E Magazine is looking for artwork submissions for the covers for the December, 2022 print editions. If your artwork is selected for the cover, we will include an artist profile and additional images of your work inside. December cover submissions must be of Santa, in honor of…
(Image by Lukas from Pixabay) Changes on the 1st could leave you feeling awkward because it is new. Listen on the 2nd and take time to process what you are learning. Let go of worrying on the 4th and remind yourself this will get easier. Realize on the 7th that sometimes the best way to…
Banned Books Week: Celebrate the Freedom to Read Every year, libraries across the country celebrate the freedom to read with Banned Books Week. This annual event spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools, and explores the harms of censorship. This year we’re celebrating with interactive displays in every library during…
(Photo | Courtesy of Toriizaka Art) This August, Toriizaka Art (Tokyo, Japan 2005 – 2018; Portland, Oregon 2019 – 2020) opened its doors in Sisters. Located in the heart of the Sisters Arts District, Toriizaka Art resides in a completely renovated two-story building with Sisters Gallery and Frame. Other neighboring galleries include Clearwater Gallery, Hood…
(Photo | Courtesy of Sisters Folk Festival) The 25th annual Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) will take place Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2 in beautiful downtown Sisters, Oregon. The lineup includes 31 diverse artists, including folk, jazz, bluegrass, Afro-cuban, indie and blues from around the world slated to perform at seven unique venues throughout…
