(Coelho Banyan by Karen Z. Ellis) Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is showcasing the work of local multidisciplinary artist and art instructor Karen Z. Ellis in a nature-inspired exhibition titled Roots and Wings: Then and Now, March 13 to April 19 in the Pinckney Gallery (note: the gallery will be closed March 25-29 during spring…
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2024 Sisters Folk Festival Poster Unveiling this Thursday
(Graphic courtesy of SFF Presents) What’s behind the curtain? (wouldn’t YOU like to know!) Stop by the SFF Presents office this Thursday, March 14, for light refreshments, an opportunity to visit with friends and the chance to be among the first to see this year’s official Sisters Folk Festival poster, complete with the preliminary lineup….
Nature’s Brushstrokes
(Artwork by Susan Lees) The Artistic Journey of Susan Lees In the quaint, vibrant world of Susan Lees, art and nature intertwine in a dance as old as time, yet as fresh as the morning dew on a rural farm. Susan, with a background deeply rooted in the pastoral serenity of the countryside, grew up…
Sustaining The Crescendo
(Ryan Kofman | Photo courtesy of Cascade School of Music) The Cascade School of Music’s New Introduction to the Music Industry Course Like music itself, the Cascade School of Music (CSM) is a dynamic entity offering an impressive range of educational opportunities that resonate with its audience in unique and meaningful ways. With no apparent…
Makin’ It Local Open House
(Pete Alport – Wizard Falls, Christian Murrillo – Loom (Fort Rock), James Parsons – Hosmer Lake Curves) Makin’ It Local announces the exhibition of large-format landscape photography by Pete Alport, Christian Murillo and James Parsons. The three Bend-based photographers capture the beauty of the State from their personal perspectives. An Open House at Makin’ It…
Celebrate Tumalo Art Co. 10th Best Fine Art Sale Ever
(Artist’s booth from years past | Photo courtesy of Tumalo Art Co.) The Tumalo Art Co. Tenth Best Fine Art Sale Ever is coming back after a two-year hiatus, March 16, from 9am-3pm. It will be held right upstairs from the gallery in the Old Mill District. Twenty artists are cleaning out their studios to…
The Beloved St. Patrick’s Day Dash is Back March 16
Get ready to celebrate St. Patty’s Day weekend in true Central Oregon style! Mt. Bachelor Rotary and Cascade Relays are teaming up to bring you the epic St. Patrick’s Day Dash event filled with fitness, green beer, live music, and more. Lace up your shoes for a family-friendly fun run in Bend’s Old Mill District along the scenic Deschutes…
Bend Cultural Tourism Fund Recruiting New Commissioners
The Bend Cultural Tourism Fund (BCTF) is recruiting one to three new volunteer Commissioners with expertise in areas of arts and culture, local tourism, events, marketing, and/or nonprofit management to serve on the BCTF. The Commission is responsible for the long-term success, evolution, and overall leadership of the BCTF. The purpose of the Bend Cultural…
Help Put AHD on the (USA TODAY) Map!
Help put AHD on the (USA TODAY) Map! Art in the High Desert has been nominated for USA TODAY’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Award for Best Art Festival! Help us win by voting!! There’s no email signup required. Let’s bring some attention to our show! Vote every day, now through March 18! Vote Now artinthehighdesert.com
Artist Applications Close March 9 for 2024 Sunriver Art Fair
Artist applications for the 2024 Sunriver Art Fair are closing on March 9, 2024. If you are an artist or know someone who would like to exhibit, now is the time to get an application submitted. To apply, go to zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=11778 or visit sunriverartfair.org for more information. The art fair is a nationally recognized, juried…