(Mirror Pond by Green Bird Press) Makin’ It Local announces the exhibition of letterpress prints by Greenbird Press and Quail Lane Press. The two Oregon-based artist studios capture the beauty of Oregon through fine art prints inspired by nature, local area geographical maps, and artistic interpretation of the high desert. An Open House at Makin’…
We’re just a few short months away from summer and the second annual Big Ponderoo Music & Art festival! Don’t wait till the last minute — get your weekend pass or single-day tickets today. The full festival schedule featuring 16 incredible bluegrass, alt-country, and Americana acts is out NOW! With two stages at one downtown…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Are you dreaming of a backyard bounty or looking to garden more sustainably? Join us as we sew, dig, and harvest for “Know Gardens” in April. Learn the fundamentals of water-wise gardening and explore Monet’s innovative landscapes. Deeply connect to the natural world with a forest-bathing experience and indulge…
Our 2023 Annual Report is here and (spoiler alert) we had a great year! We wanted to be sure you got a copy of our annual report to see what we were able to accomplish last year with your help. We can’t do what we do without you, and we appreciate your support very much! Download…
(The Woods Brothers front-man Oliver Wood is slated to perform at the Big Ponderoo festival this June at Village Green Park | Photo courtesy of SFF Presents) SFF Presents has released the final eight artists on the 2024 Big Ponderoo festival lineup. The second annual music festival returns to Sisters, Oregon on June 29 and…
SFF Presents has announced the initial 19 artists slated to perform at the annual Sisters Folk Festival on September 27-29, 2024 in Sisters. Longtime poster artist Dennis McGregor has created another memorable image featuring Folkasaurus Rox, a jubilant Tyrannosaurus rex playing the concertina. The preliminary lineup includes Aoife O’Donovan, Hawktail, The Mammals, Fantastic Cat, Balla…
(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….
(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…
(Glass art by Terry Batchelder) In March, Stitchin’ Post’s Fiber Art Gallery will be opening a new exhibit titled For the Love of Light, Color, and Texture in Nature by glass artist Terry Batchelder. “Thirty-five years after being introduced to stained glass, I was encouraged in 2020 by my wife and family to permit myself…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Embark on a journey to explore shipwrecks, sunsets, ceviche, and more! Use paper and fabrics to create a seascape and explore the global impact of oysters. Paint an Oregon landscape and hear stories of climate change surrounding the Skagit River. Learn about the forerunner of today’s Coast Guard and…
