(Oil painting by Bonnie Junell) As always, the Artists’ Gallery in the Sunriver Village will be celebrating on the Second Saturday of the month — Saturday, July 13 4-6pm. Visitors and locals will enjoy the usual selection of appetizers, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Local artists will be there to discuss their love for art!…
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Mark Your Calendars!
(Buffalo Hunt Under Three Stars by Monte Yellow Bird Sr. — 2024 Jury’s Choice Award Winner) Mark your calendars! On Saturday, July 20, the High Desert Museum will unveil its annual Art in the West exhibition and silent auction featuring a captivating blend of traditional and contemporary artworks. This year’s exhibition boasts 113 pieces crafted by…
Deschutes Historical Museum 4th of July Free Day
The Deschutes Historical Museum offers free admission on 4th of July to celebrate the holiday as well as the 44th anniversary of the museum, which opened on July 4, 1980. In addition to free admission to the museum there will be free ice cream treats and popsicles (while supplies last) and games on the lawn….
July First Friday Gallery Events & Exhibit Openings in Bend & Redmond
First Friday ~ Bend/Old Mill District 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….
Art in the High Desert 2024
(Photo courtesy of Art in the High Desert) Central Oregon’s Premier Art Show Returns to Bend From August 23-25, the banks of the Deschutes River at Riverbend Park will be displaying some of the best local, regional and national art around. Art in the High Desert (AHD), Central Oregon’s premier fine arts and crafts show…
40 Years of Excellence
(Photos courtesy of Eastlake Framing) Eastlake Framing Celebrates Milestone This year, Eastlake Framing is celebrating their 40th anniversary. Founded in 1984 as a photo-processing center called Eastlake Art, it wasn’t until 1995 when the current owner, Deb Spicer, purchased the business and renamed it to be Eastlake Framing. Now, the business focuses on framing services…
Introducing Local Artist Steven M. Post
((Left) Black Panther. (Right) Steven M. Post) My interest in art began when I was around seven to eight years old. My great grandfather, Charles W. Post, made a living painting (and selling goat’s milk) in the Columbia River corridor near Crown Point Point Vista House and Multnomah Falls. I admired his oil paintings that…
Henriette Heiny: Bridging Worlds through Abstract Expressionism
(Art by Henrietta Heiny) In a world where artistry and academia intertwine, Henriette Heiny’s works are a testament to the boundless exploration of abstract expressionism. Her vibrant compositions, a symphony of colors and forms, invite viewers into a realm where imagination and emotion take precedence over the conventional. From her early years, Heiny has been…
Art About Agriculture Touring Exhibition Takes Root at COCC
(Open range, Eastern Oregon by Bryan Andresen) Central Oregon Community College’s Barber Library Rotunda Gallery is exhibiting Art About Agriculture: RESOURCEful from July 3 to August 22, with an opening reception from 3-5pm on Wednesday, July 3. The juried exhibition, an annual touring art event, highlights the lifeblood of Pacific Northwest’s agricultural diversity, economy, communities…
Win the Extraordinary Opportunity to Name the Museum’s New Aplomado Falcon
(Photo by John Williams) Win the Extraordinary Opportunity to Name the Museum’s New Aplomado Falcon It’s true! You could win the opportunity to name the Museum’s majestic aplomado falcon. How do you make this dream—valued at $10,000—a reality? Enter the raffle at the button below! Tickets are $25 each with a maximum of 750 tickets…