(DCAA Board | Photo courtesy of DCAA) Dry Canyon Arts Association (DCAA) fulfilled one of its founding goals on December 5 when it opened the doors of the Dry Canyon Community Art Center for the first time. Grand Opening festivities are scheduled during December’s First Friday Art Walk in downtown Redmond with a ribbon cutting…
(Photo courtesy of Old Mill District) A new art installation in the Old Mill District invites visitors to slow down, explore, and take a closer look at the natural beauty in Central Oregon. Created by artists Lori and Lisa Lubbesmeyer, the four-piece series captures the intricate details of nature along the Deschutes River. Each painting…
(Fuschias by Cheryl Graham) Cheryl Graham and her husband Jerry have lived in Oregon for 30 years. Growing up in California, she remembers at the age of six, she was praised by her teacher and other children because her drawing of a mouse looked a lot more detailed and realistic than those done by the…
We are opening our toffee kitchen for a Holiday Pop-Up and decided to invite the next generation of Bend business owners! Find unique hand-crafted gifts created by talented young entrepreneurs from Central Oregon. Our vendors are hard at work creating: Wood Ornaments Art/Cards Hot Chocolate Bar Wine Cork ornaments Body/Lip Sugar Scrubs Baked Goods Handmade…
(Santa at the Mall, 54” square quilt by Mattie Rhoades ) Cascade A&E Magazine invited artists to submit Santa-themed works for its December edition — a heartfelt nod to founder Pamela Hulse Andrews and her enduring love of the season. The call welcomed all mediums, encouraging creatives to honor her legacy with imaginative interpretations of the…
The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and SELCO Community Credit Union are now accepting submissions for the annual SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle Design Contest, which offers a chance to create the official design for the beloved multi-sport event’s 50th anniversary. Each year, the community contest invites artists of all ages to submit designs to be…
Scalehouse’s ANNEX Gallery invites Oregon-based artists to submit 2D proposals for an exhibition in connection with Oregon Origins Project VIII: Echoes of Eruption. This exhibition will run alongside a new contemporary dance work exploring the geologic history of Newberry Volcano through movement and sound. Visual artworks will expand this multidisciplinary project, exploring geology, transformation, and the echoes…
((Background) Propagate Your Best Self by Nadia Dyer, (foreground) Nadia Dyer at ISoMiMo) At ISoMiMo Studio in Bend, creativity isn’t just encouraged — it’s the entire experience. Founded on a lifelong passion for art and expression, ISoMiMo (short for In Search of My Moment) invites the community to do just that: find their moment. “It…
(Photos courtesy of Scalehouse) Our Small Business Saturday for a holiday fundraiser was so fun, we are extending it! Help us to raise some end-of-year funds and meet our fundraising goal! This Friday from 5-7pm, get your photo taken by local photographer Nancy Floyd when you make a donation. Donate to win raffle items, perfect…
(Darah Lundberg) Makin’ It Local is delighted to welcome Oregon ceramic artist Darah Lundberg to its roster. Her work celebrates thoughtful forms, natural textures, and the understated beauty woven into everyday life. Darah Lundberg is a Portland-based ceramic artist known for crafting functional pottery with a sculptural, organic sensibility. Blending stoneware, porcelain, and atmospheric firings,…
