((Left) Rainbow Beach by Emily O’Neal (Right) Singing the Blues by Kathleen Veenstra) Kathleen Veenstra and Emily O’Neal are having a Mother-Daughter art exhibit at Art Adventure Gallery in Madras for September and October. Both are former Santa Fe, New Mexico, artists now happily transplanted to Central Oregon. Emily lives in Bend and Kathleen in…
(Sculptures by Lawrence Stoller) For more than four decades, internationally acclaimed sculptor Lawrence Stoller has transformed rare natural crystals into extraordinary works of art that celebrate the beauty, mystery, and timeless power of the Earth. Widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost crystal sculptors, Stoller pioneered techniques for carving monumental gemstones, creating some of…
(Artwork by Casey Gardner) My paintings are an invitation to step into a world where imagination is still alive, and wonder can be found around every corner. Inspired by whimsical animals, magical unicorns, vintage VW buses, wildflowers, and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, my work celebrates joy, freedom, and the stories we create along…
((L-R) Fixated Prophecy by Valerie Winterholler, No Sheriff Here by J. Dylan Cavin and Nine Chiefs by Arturo Garcia) Art in the West Reveals New Visions of the High Desert From canvas to photographs to sculptures, the 2026 Art in the West exhibition and online auction features the very best of art inspired by the…
BEND // OLD MILL artHouse LTA 113 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-337-9985 • instagram.com/arthouse.lta artHouse LTA invites the community to experience My Color Weighs a Ton, a new exhibition by founder and artist Gabriel LTA (a.k.a. yrstruly), opening during Bend’s First Friday Art Walk on August 7 from 5-9pm. The exhibition premieres a predominantly new collection…
(Photos courtesy of Scalehouse) The Spaciousness of Change: Artist Talk Thursday, August 27, 2026 5:30pm at Scalehouse Join artists Kathleen Caprario, Sarah Grew, Sandra Honda, and Mei-ling Lee for a conversation exploring the impacts of climate change in Central Oregon, where drought, wildfire, heat domes, and other extreme events are reshaping the landscape and daily…
(Photo courtesy of Mountain Meadow Quilters) Mark your calendars for the 38th Sunriver Quilt Show, where over 100 brightly colored quilts go on display in The Village at Sunriver. Hosted by Mountain Meadow Quilters, this popular Central Oregon event features exceptional quilts, community exhibits and a celebration of quilting artistry. Some of these quilts, along…
(Artwork courtesy of High Desert Museum) Tickets are now available for Central Oregon’s longest-running charitable gala, High Desert Rendezvous, returning for its 37th year on Saturday, August 22. The annual celebration welcomes supporters for an evening of connection, philanthropy, and unforgettable High Desert experiences. An individual ticket for Rendezvous is $200 for members and $250…
2026 Art in the West Online Auction Bidding Now Open Find Your Favorite Bidding is now open for this year’s Art in the West collection, featuring more than 120 juried artworks by acclaimed artists. Place Your Bid View the Guide Ready to explore the exhibition in person? Visit the Museum now through October 2 and…
(Photo courtesy of PLAYA) PLAYA, the art and science nonprofit organization nestled in the high desert of Lake County, Oregon, is presenting its next PLAYA Presents Open Studio Tours event. The free open house will take place on Saturday, August 8, from 3-5pm at the PLAYA campus, located at 47531 Hwy. 31 in Summer Lake….
