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Bend Welcomes Art in the High Desert - Look for New Influences
By RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor
The Art in the High Desert is gearing up for its fourth season on the banks of the Deschutes River. From August 26 – 28, artists whose work has been chosen by a panel of four jurors will be shown in the Old Mill District. The popularity of the event brings artists, patrons and art lovers from all over the region.
Look for new influences in this year’s festival. Of the 110 artists selected to participate in the weekend’s events, 52 are new to the show and are coming from all over North America and western Canada.
This year 375 artists applied to be in the show. The jury had the daunting task of choosing between very talented artists both new to the festival and seasoned event participants. “The quality of our artists continues to improve each year. We ask our jurors to pick artwork that goes beyond the expected, the usual. The jury criteria makes for an amazing selection of artwork not normally seen at shows,” said Carla Fox Art in the High Desert Director.
Kim Jones, Signature Artist for the Deschutes Children’s Foundation Art & Wine Auction
By RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor
The versatility of artist Kim Jones has been recognized by the Deschutes Children’s Foundation as she has been chosen as the 2011 Signature Artist for the 19th annual Art and Wine Auction. Her painting, Rejuvenation, will be the centerpiece of the event.
Jacob Fain, event and development coordinator for the Foundation commented, “Most of my initial research was done by viewing artists’ websites and combing through back issues of A&E. As a staff we collectively and carefully narrowed down our list of candidates to three artists. Kim’s use of color and creative vision presented us with an opportunity to feature an artist unlike any of our past Signature Artists. Kim’s unique style moved her to the top of the list.”
