((L-R) Early one Morning; Grasses and Willows, 18×24; oils by Janet Frost) Winter Fire, on this month’s cover [Cascade A&E Magazine], is an homage to the willows that grow along the banks of our Central Oregon rivers and lakes. I live along the Deschutes River where willows thrive. Every day these common, but ever-changing, features…
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News from the Patricia Clark Studio
Theme: MAKE THE FUTURE Our call for the next round of Patricia Clark Studio Artists in Residence program is now open! MAKE THE FUTURE invites artists working within any medium exploring what the future might be: pointing out potential problems, solutions and ideas which have or might have an impact on the time to come….
High Desert Project
((Clockwise from top left) Patricia Limerick, Professor of History of the American West at the University of Colorado-Boulder; MOsley WOtta, local artist and musician; Charlene “Tillie” Moody (Warm Springs); the photos of Frank S. Matsura on exhibition at the Museum | Photos courtesy of High Desert Museum) Join the Museum for a thought-provoking exploration into how we define ourselves,…
February First Friday Gallery Events & New Exhibit Openings
Bend/Old Mill 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 February. 1600…
Anticipation Gears Up for 2025 SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle with Announcement of Design Contest Winner, the Opening of Online Early Bird Registration & the Mini PPP Artwork Contest
(Caya Christiansen | Photo courtesy of MBSEF) The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) and SELCO Community Credit Union have kicked the 47th running of the SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle into high gear with the announcement of the winning design in the annual design contest and the opening of the online early bird registration. In…
Sunriver Music Festival Call to Artists
(photo | Pexels) Sunriver Music Festival invites a Central Oregon artist to create the commemorative 48th season poster. “For almost five decades we have showcased some of the most accomplished painters and photographers in the region. The collaboration is a beautiful experience for all involved,” explains Executive Director Meagan Iverson. Artist Kenneth Marunowski, 2018 poster…
Frank S. Matsura: Portraits from the Borderland Opens February 1
(Frank S. Matsura took this photo of Charley Leo and his wife in 1911 | Photo by Frank Matsura) In 1903, having immigrated from Japan, Frank Sakae Matsura (1873- 1913) arrived in newly incorporated Okanogan County along the U.S.–Canadian border in Washington state. Matsura had been formally trained in photography and established a studio in…
Enhance the Artist in You
(Photo courtesy of COCC) Photography 104: Advanced Field Techniques and Advanced Editing Discover how to create dynamic nature and landscape photographs like the pros! Professional outdoor photographer Steve Giardini will teach advanced photo capture skills, including panorama, hyperfocal focusing, exposure bracketing, focus stacking, and associated editing techniques. This course is designed for photo enthusiasts who…
Mid Oregon Free Days Return to the High Desert Museum
(Visitors learn about owls during a High Desert Museum Free Day. The first of two upcoming Free Days is Saturday, January 25 | Photo by Todd Cary) It’s that time of year again! Visit the High Desert Museum during Mid Oregon Credit Union Free Family Saturdays, occurring January 25 and February 22. Everyone can experience…
City of Redmond Invites Interested Artists to Apply for Art Around the Clock
The Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places (RCAPP) is seeking artists interested in showcasing their sculptures in the heart of Redmond as part of the eighth round of Art Around the Clock, a rotating outdoor public art gallery program. Interested artists and artists teams will want to review the Request for Proposals (RFP) available…