“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 artist, agrees. “Signing the gorgeous prints made from my image, and attending two of the brilliant Festival concerts…
(Representatives from Discovery West, Visit Bend, Bend Park and Recreation, neighbors and community members gathered in Discovery Park for The Legend of Coyote and Crow art dedication event | Photo courtesy of Discovery West) Discovery West and the Bend Park and Recreation District hosted a dedication event recently for new public art by celebrated Warm…
(Illustration by Beth Freeman) New Exhibition Now Open Go on a subterranean adventure with Soil Alive! Soil is made from minerals, air, water and decaying bits of organisms. But it’s not just a bed of crunched up rocks and other materials — soil is alive. Now open, Soil Alive! beckons visitors underground to explore the subterranean…
(Aaron Meyer and young local performers at Tetherow Resort | Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) Violinist Aaron Meyer’s “concert rock” style of performance blends his classical training with a passion for rock music. Inspired by this fusion, Aaron’s music features arrangements from Vivaldi to Led Zeppelin; Aerosmith to Rossini; and Mozart to Queen’s Bohemian…
(Photo courtesy of Scalehouse) This year marks ten years of Bend Design — a celebration of creative community and future-forward thinking, now in a new location at OSU-Cascades. The conference will feature inspiring talks, workshops, and gatherings from diverse design fields, uniting artists, designers, and creative thinkers from Central Oregon and beyond. Volunteers are the…
(Photos courtesy of COCC) Watercolor Simplified 2 Discover more watercolor techniques in the second class to create texture and depth in your paintings using salt, plastic wrap, spray bottles and masking fluid. No experience is required for the two projects. Watercolor Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken…
(Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash) The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon invites the public to the upcoming Sixth Annual Art Fair and Sale on Saturday, November 15 from 10am-4pm. The Art Fair and Sale is timed to include festive holiday shopping. There will be a variety of artists, media and prices on display….
(Elk Season, beaded leggings by Marjorie Kalama-Gabriel (2024 Judge’s Choice, Contemporary Category) from the 31st Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit | Photo Credit: Angela Anne Smith) The Museum at Warm Springs will host the opening of the 32nd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit on Wednesday, November 12. Museum Members…
RootedHomes and arts education nonprofit Caldera invite the Central Oregon community and media partners to the unveiling of a new, vibrant community mural created by local teen artists. The mural transforms a previously blank retaining wall near the future community garden at RootedHomes Rooted at 19th community in Redmond. The public celebration and unveiling of…
Roundabout Books is excited to host local artist Dennis McGregor for a pre-holiday evening based on his popular children’s books, highlighting You Stole My Name, You Stole My Name Too and You Stole My Name Tools. The event takes place at Roundabout Books on November 6 at 6:30pm. McGregor’s work is known for its gorgeous…
