(Heidi Brown) Fused glass art classes offer an exciting opportunity for individuals of all skill levels to explore the vibrant world of glasswork. No experience necessary. All supplies and tools are supplied. In this class you will cut and break glass, use frit, stringers, and murine to complete your very own fused glass project. Best…
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Museum Events Celebrate Art, Nature & Night Skies
(Will you sport the look of a bat during Welcome the Night on July 15? | Photo by Kyle Kosma) Don’t Miss Welcome the Night Owls, insects and telescopes, oh my! On Wednesday, July 15, the Museum invites you to celebrate the dark during Welcome the Night, an interactive adventure into the wonders of bats,…
Join the Celebration
(Photos by Chandler Photography) Imagine a sun-drenched weekend where the banks of the Deschutes River transform into a vibrant gallery of human creativity. We invite you to experience the pinnacle of Bend’s fine art scene at this year’s Art in the High Desert. It is a celebration of beauty and craftsmanship that brings our community…
Still Time to Register for Summer Creativity Camps Starting July 13
(Photo courtesy of SFFPresents) Yep, you blinked and school is already out! Luckily, we have four weeks of half-day camps lined up in July and August that explore art, music, and creativity, and there’s still time to enroll your kids! Take a look at the schedule below and make a plan. July 13-17 Campfire Classics:…
Artist Talk Featuring David Eckard
(Graphic courtesy of Scalehouse) Artist Talk Thursday, August 3 6pm at the Scalehouse Gallery Tickets are free: reservations are required as seats are limited. Donations are welcomed. Poetry and Polemics – Finding a Voice A discussion about trying to develop an engaged and critical voice that can speak beyond David’s studio walls. RSVP Exhibit on View…
COMAG 2023 ~ Annual Metal Arts Show Returns for Ninth Year
(Anton Yakushev and Goph Albitz | Photos courtesy of COMAG) The Central Oregon Metal Arts Guild, or COMAG, traces their roots back to 1998, when seven jewelers met on an April evening to discuss their work and future collaboration over pizza and beer. What started as an informal get together blossomed into the guild we…
teeny tiny Tuxes & Tails Auction Benefits Humane Society of Central Oregon
Auction Online October 11-17 with Preview & Yappy Hour October 15-16 The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s teeny tiny Tuxes & Tails auction is a way to help transform the life of an animal. The online auction is October 11-17. An in-person preview of the auction items will be at the HSCO shelter (61170 SE…
BendFilm Announces New Music Video Category Premiering at the 18th Annual BendFilm Festival
((L-R) Worry With You, B!TCH, Just Like Them | Photos courtesy of BendFilm) BendFilm announced that a new category for Music Videos has been added to the 18th annual BendFilm Festival, running October 7-17. BendFilm will host a hybrid in-person and virtual festival and will present more than 40 feature films, 75 short films and…
October at the High Desert Museum
(Photo | Courtesy of the High Desert Museum) Hello and greetings from the Museum! We’ve got some big events coming up in October and we’re excited to share them with you. The best part is that because they are either outdoors or added fun to our regular business hours, we aren’t having to make them…
Individual Artist Fellowship Application Open for Visual Artists
(Pepper Pepper (recipient of Oregon Arts Commission Artist Fellowship), Night Sky 3, 2019, digital image | Photo courtesy of Oregon Arts Commission) The Oregon Arts Commission is now accepting applications from visual artists for the Artist Fellowship program. About the Fellowship Program The Individual Artist Fellowship Program honors Oregon’s professional artists and their achievements while…