Bend/Old Mill
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. Showing through February. 1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend.
Blue Spruce Pottery
20591 Dorchester E.
541-382-0197 • bluesprucepottery.com
This family-owned business has been making handmade pottery in Bend since 1976. Call to arrange a time to come shop their large selection of mugs, bowls, casseroles, lamps and more. Shop online and have gifts shipped directly to your family and friends. You can also find Blue Spruce Pottery at Red Chair Gallery in downtown Bend.
COCC Barber Library
2600 NW College Way
541-383-7560 • cocc.edu/library
Artist-activist Betty LaDuke joins COCC’s Season of Nonviolence.
Turtles with a “tale” are a captivating part of Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) 17th annual Season of Nonviolence — held mid-January through early April — which includes a February 19 art reception (4:30pm) and talk (5:30pm) with artist-activist Betty LaDuke, at the Bend campus’s Barber Library. The talk, held in the west wing reading room of the library (registration required), corresponds with LaDuke’s exhibition Turtle Wisdom: Personal, Political, Playful, now on display at the library’s Rotunda Gallery through March 20. Events are free and open to the public.
“As we emerged from our pandemic isolation in 2021, my doorway opened and 20 turtles gradually appeared in my Ashland, Oregon studio,” said LaDuke in an artist’s statement. “While some turtles have been waiting for me in sketchbooks created decades ago in Africa, Latin America and Asia, new ones now evolved. They became my symbolic storytellers, commenting on the events currently reshaping our lives.”
Oregon-based LaDuke, who has spent more than 60 years traveling the world as an artist and activist — advocating for sustainability and social justice — will speak about how the turtles that comprise her exhibition are symbolic storytellers for current events, each one telling a story and inviting conversation rather than offering answers. LaDuke taught art for more than 30 years at Southern Oregon University, retiring as a professor emeritus.
The full 2025 Season of Nonviolence schedule, presented by COCC’s office of equity and well-being and the COCC Foundation’s Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series, can be found at cocc.edu/snv. COCC’s Season of Nonviolence is inspired by the work of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and others, honoring their vision for an empowered, nonviolent world. For more information, contact Charlotte Gilbride, coordinator of the Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series, at 541-383-7257 or cgilbride@cocc.edu.
The Grove
921 NW Mt. Washington Dr.
The Grove presents vibrant paintings by SageBrushers Art Society member, Terri Gonzalez. Watercolor has been Terri’s medium of choice for some 20 years. Terri often works on canvas, using collage and gouache. She is currently a member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon and has exhibited around Central Oregon and the Portland area. Come grab a bite at The Grove and enjoy the artwork! Showing through February 28.
High Desert Museum
59800 S Hwy. 97
541-382-4754 • highdesertmuseum.org
Newest exhibit, Frank S. Matsura: Portraits from the Borderland, examines Indigenous representation and identity during a period of regional transformation.
Frank S. Matsura: Portraits from the Borderland will feature 39 photographs recovered from Matsura’s archive paired with period-specific cultural items from the Indigenous Plateau, a High Desert region that encompasses the Columbia River and its tributaries. Exploring Indigenous representation through detailed photography as well as objects, the exhibition spotlights some of Matsura’s most culturally significant work against a backdrop of regional transformation in the early 20th century.
The exhibition originated at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture in Spokane, Washington Matsura’s photographs are blown up to better share their impressive detail. They capture moments that reveal Syilx (Okanogan) communities adapting to a changing time. The exhibition includes cultural objects, such as gloves, beaded cornhusk bags and leggings, drawn from the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture’s collection and from the collections of the High Desert Museum. They will be next to Matsura’s photographs to bring to life attire featured in Matsura’s photographs.
The exhibition has four themes: The Myth of the Vanishing Indian, Beauty and Utility, Collapsing Hierarchy and Geijutsu Shashin (Photographic Art). Each theme considers various ways in which Matsura’s artistic legacy challenges stereotypes, unsettles power dynamics in image-making, and fills important gaps in historical and regional narratives.
Continuing through February 9, 2025 is Rick Bartow: Animal Kinship, an exhibition from the collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation by one of Oregon’s most celebrated artists, will open September 20, 2024 at the High Desert Museum. This is the third art exhibition in a year-long series of collaboration with the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation exploring the complex relationships between humans, animals and the world we share.
A new exhibit opening February 22 invites you to explore the wonders of patterns in nature. Patterns at Play: Fractals in Nature, an original exhibition, showcases how repetition and patterns intertwine in the natural world. The exhibit allows visitors to build their own patterns while an animation creates new fractals right before their eyes.
And continuing through April 6, Neighbors: Wildlife Paintings by Hilary Baker shares imagery of wildlife native to the High Desert — gray fox, black bear, pronghorn antelope and others. They stand in the foreground with urban encroachment in the background—the fox on railroad tracks, the black bear in front of a 7-Eleven and the pronghorn antelope against the housing developments that now impede their movement across the landscape.
Continuing through June 15, Blood, Swet & Flannel explores what flannel represents. This unique experience invites visitors to explore the stories behind flannel — a fabric that goes beyond clothing to reflect the history of work and culture in the High Desert region. This original exhibition runs through June 15, 2025.
Jeffrey Murray Photography Gallery
118 NW Minnesota Ave.
541-325-6225 • jeffreymurrayphotography.com
The Jeffrey Murray Photography Gallery features the work of local photographer Jeffrey Murray. Visitors can browse comfortably in the two-story gallery enjoying visually adventurous displays of landscape, wildlife and contemporary work. Open daily Tuesday-Sunday.
Kreitzer Gallery
20214 Archie Briggs Rd.
805-234-2048 • KreitzerArt.com
Healing Water continues showing at the St. Charles Gallery through September 2025.
Thomas Albright, art critic of the San Francisco Chronicle wrote: “David Kreitzer is a highly traditional figure painter who demonstrates how much poetic intensity the old tradition can still contain.”
A full time artist since he received his masters degree in painting at San Jose State University in 1967, David grew up the son of a Lutheran minister who, due to his calling, moved his family frequently throughout the Nebraska countryside. His works are in the collections of Howard and Roberta Ahmanson, Hirschhorn Foundation, the corporate headquarters of Revlon Olga, Barnes-Hind, Sinclair Paints, Lloyd’s Bank, Cargill and the San Diego, Sheldon, Minnesota, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Museums. Private collectors include Howard and Roberta Ahmanson, Ray Bradbury, Mary Tyler Moore, Michael Douglas, Pepe Romero, Quinn Martin, Raymond Burr, and Donald Simon.
Kreitzer Gallery and Studio open every week Friday-Sunday, 1-5pm and by appointment.
Layor Art + Supply
1000 NW Wall St., Ste. 110
541-322-0421 • layorart.com
Layor Art is excited to be hosting John Sherry for the month of February. Pastel on paper is John’s medium of choice. The colors and pigments are amazing and mark making with pastel is pure joy for him. John paints mainly from his own reference photos. He is constantly capturing images that he thinks might have painting potential, i.e., interesting subject matter with good composition. Landscapes, urban scenes, odds and ends of still life. Early on as an artist, John set out to paint impressionistic landscapes. But in day to day painting, he is constantly lured to paint ordinary objects. Trains, trucks, coffee cups! He enjoys the challenge of making the mundane appear interesting through art.John’s show goes through the month of January and can be viewed during Layor’s regular business hours: Monday through Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, and Sunday 12-4pm.
Oxford Hotel
10 NW Minnesota Ave.
541-382-8436
Jacqueline Newbold is best known for her vibrant paintings depicting the dramatic skies, fields of colorful flowers, and rows of lavender leading to a charming cottage. She seeks inspiration for her color choices from nature’s beauty. “I studied botany in college, so I enjoy bringing the outside world into my paintings by adding poppies, lupines, lavender, and other wildflowers creating splashes of color.”
Her energetic paintings have been featured in magazines and books such as Somerset Studio’s Art Journaling, Interweave Press’s Cloth Paper Scissors, Studios, the Cloth, Paper Scissors Book, and Splash 17, the Best of Watercolor. She is a member of the Oregon Watercolor Society, the Red Chair Gallery, and the High Desert Art League.
Jacqueline shares her passion for watercolor painting and mixed-media art journaling by teaching at her Bend, private studio, and the Art & Soul Retreats in Portland, Oregon. She has conducted watercolor workshops in France and Italy.
Peterson Contemporary Art
550 NW Franklin Ave.
541-633-7148 • pcagallery.com
Please join Peterson Contemporary Art in welcoming three talented artists for the February 7 First Friday Art Walk. The show is titled Love Songs and artists Isabelle Alessandra, Cathrine Edlinger-Kunze and Amy Sullivan will all be in attendance for the festivities from 5-8pm. California painter, Isabelle creates works that intellectually and emotionally engages the viewer with bright, colorful themes that build up and become the “history” of each painting. German-born and Albuquerque-based Cathrine focuses mainly on figurative painting that feature performers and dancers who seem to float right out of her works with subtle elegance and quiet depth. Trained as an interior designer, Amy creates works that can pull a room together almost absorbing the art into the space with a simplicity that is both moody and luminous. This show will run through the month of February.
Premiere Property Group
25 NW Minnesota Ave.
541-241-6860 • bend.premierepropertygroup.com
Premiere Properties hosts a two-month group show displaying the works of High Desert Art League members. The show will include a diverse selection of oil, acrylic, pastel, encaustic and watercolor paintings as well as prints and photographs. The show can be viewed February and March, Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm. For more information on the High Desert Art League and its members, visit highdesertartleague.com.
Red Chair Gallery
103 NW Oregon Ave.
541-306-3176 • redchairgallerybend.com
In February, Red Chair Gallery showcases wildlife photography by Sue Dougherty and oil and acrylic paintings by Sue Lyon Manley. The pedestals are filled with Blue Spruce Pottery’s iconic stoneware pottery and raku pieces. Located at the corner of Bond Street and Oregon Avenue, Red Chair Gallery is open seven days a week: Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 12-4pm.
Sage Custom Framing & Gallery
834 NW Brooks St.
541-382-5884 • sageframing-gallery.com
February’s featured artist at Sage Custom Framing and Gallery will be the shop’s owner, Denise Rich. This show will be the last exhibit, as Rich will be retiring after 24 years in business at the Brooks Street location. The show will include both recent works and paintings from past years. After closing the store, Rich plans to focus on her art.
A clearance sale is planned for mid-March, clearing out framing and art supplies, framing tools and equipment, art and fixtures.
Show runs February 4-March 8, Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm and Saturday, 12-4pm. Further information and dates are posted on the website.
SageBrushers Art Society
117 SW Roosevelt Ave.
541-617-0900 • sagebrushersartofbend.com
SageBrushers, a vibrant membership organization with a working studio and gallery, presents The Abstract Show. Visitors are invited to enjoy viewing original artworks in various mediums by over twenty artists. Don’t’ miss this exciting and eclectic show. Opening Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 1pm-4pm. Showing through February.
The Stacks Art Studios & Gallery
Old Mill District, Second Floor
404-944-9170
The Stacks Art Studios & Gallery features the artwork and work of local creators Kira Frances, Lindsay Gilmore, Alyson Brown and Jennifer McCaffrey.
Kira has developed a body of work that speaks to the relationship between the hidden worlds of the subconscious and the tangible reality that we all share. In this series, she concentrates on striking a balance between precisely rendered and intricately detailed feathers, and uncluttered backgrounds. Her work will be on display at The Stacks Gallery and Studios in the Old Mill above Sisters Coffee. You can also find her work online at kirafrances.com.
Lindsay Gilmore creates abstract landscape paintings inspired by the colors and compositions that have captivated her while on adventures outdoors with her family.
Alyson Brown (Wild Folklore) is a photographer and stylist specializing in beverage and botanicals. While she focuses most of her time on brand development and content creation, Alyson is also The Stacks in-house mixologist for First Fridays.
Jennifer McCaffrey says, “As a former dancer, capturing movement is the overarching theme in my work. I love painting in a variety of styles ranging from abstract to impressionistic, and my aim in any piece is to create something that feels alive. I first studied art at Wake Forest University in 2009, and went on to work in healthcare while painting in every spare moment I could find. It is a dream realized to be a part of this community of creators. Apart from painting, I work PRN as a surgical physician assistant, am a mother of three, runner, woodworker, music lover, and trail mix high-grader. Like most Bendites, I am usually out somewhere with poor cell reception taking in the beauty of Central Oregon when not in the studio.”
Call the studio for hours and appointments.
Touchmark at Pilot Butte
1125 NE Watt Way
541-238-6101 • touchmark.com/senior-living/or/bend
As a member of the High Desert Art League, artist Janice Rhodes will feature her encaustic paintings at Touchmark at Pilot Butte February through March. Her medium, encaustics, is a mixture of wax, resin and pigment, and it dates back to the 1st Century AD. You are invited to see Janice’s modern application of this ancient art in Touchmark’s mezzanine gallery.
Tumalo Art Company
Old Mill District
541-385-9144 • tumaloartco.com
Tumalo Art Co.’s group exhibit, Unbound opens February 7, from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk.
Unbound — this exhibition is a celebration of art without limits. Each of the artists in this gallery has come to be known for a particular style, a technique, a palette, a medium, or a favorite subject. What might we see if they give themselves the permission to break out of that mold?
Perhaps a landscape painter explores abstraction or a watercolorist starts including other materials to make marks and texture. Come see how these artists push boundaries and redefine what art can be. It’s all about freedom, expression, and the joy of creating without constraints. Continues through March.
Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District open seven days a week.
The Wine Shop
55 NW Minnesota Ave.
541-389-2884 • thewineshopbend.com
The Wine Shop presents abstract geometric paintings by SageBrushers Art Society member, Glo Bremer. Glo finds herself drawn to geological formations: boulders, pinnacles, and rock faces. Nature’s sculptural forms inspire a humble impulse to respond with paint. As a photographer who favors the abstract, she also uses these images, and other found textures in collages with acrylic paint. Stop in to enjoy a beverage and drink in the art! Showing through February 28.
Redmond
Arome
432 SW Sixth St.
541-527-4727 • aromekitchen.com
Jay Lowndes creates unique, one-of-a-kind crafted, hardwood pieces that not only accent any room in your home but are also practical for everyday use. He has the knack and experience for creating durable, wooden-wares such as charcuterie and cutting boards, coasters, Lazy Susans, small furniture pieces, quilt hangers, photo-boxes, and picture frames. He welcomes custom orders and can personalize a piece just for you! “Less slivers; more glitter!”
Beth Hanson creates mixed media paintings currently focusing on collage and acrylic. She is inspired by personal relationships and life’s little pleasures. Her joy is in the process of making art which, she believes, is much like life itself with its many lessons in patience, persistence and lifelong learning. bethhansonart.com
Cares & Whoas
436 SW Sixth St.
916-354-2119 • caresandwhoas.com
As a long time amateur photographer, Jennifer Ramerman now uses her photos as inspiration for watercolor and fused glass paintings. She enjoys experimenting with many different art mediums such as pastel, colored pencil, charcoal and she recently purchased a pottery kiln.
Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty
535 SW Sixth St.
541-383-7600 • cascadehassonsir.com
Dry Canyon Arts Association will hold a reception for the February Artist of the Month Wendy Wheeler-Jacobs at Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s. Catered by Justy’s!
Wendy Wheeler-Jacobs creates what can best be described as “portraits” of birds, animals, trees, plants, mountains, rocks and other natural elements in saturated color. While watercolor is her preferred tool, she also enjoys acrylic and colored pencil. See more of her work at thepaintgeek.com.
Also at Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s will be Dina Rhoden, January’s Artist of the Month.
Dina’s collages are a testament to her desire to create beauty and joy. Using acrylic paint, gold leaf, and found objects such as placemats and jeans, she layers textures and colors to produce pieces that are both visually stunning and emotionally uplifting. “My whole goal is for it to be joyful and surprising. Wherever you look, it’ll be something you didn’t expect,” she says.
The public is invited to join in on the celebration and view selections of Wendy and Dina’s artworks.
Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s will also be hosting artists Drew Collins. Josie Powell, Erin Skeer, and Jim Hensley.
James H. Hensley II, a resident of Redmond Oregon and native Oregonian, is a self-proclaimed Realist Sketch Artist, highlighting the landscapes of Central Oregon. His work includes historic and abandoned buildings and scenic views of the area’s natural features.
Josie Powell states “My handmade silver and copper jewelry is the perfect complement to the Central Oregon lifestyle and a great Valentine’s Day gift. See you at the February First Friday!”
Erin Skeer takes her love for the outdoors and turns nature into art.
Drew Collins N.D. says “Sixty-five years of living artistically, challenging myself to make art, to move my emotions and disregard the outcome.”
Prairie Boutique
404 SW Sixth St., Ste. 100
541-527-1887 • desertprairie.com
Julie Wilson works with fun and colorful art of many media and crayons. See more of Julie’s work at jactrastudios.com.
Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate
444 SW Sixth St.
541-383-4360 • thegarnergroup.com
Mel Archer works in colored glass, fusing custom colors into artistic pieces. He is fascinated by the seemingly magical properties of glass. His work can be seen around Redmond and on melarcher.com
Bill Lind creates utility bowls and decorative hollow vessels made from locally salvaged hardwood.
Bill Hunt repurposes vintage golf clubs using carved duck heads and live edge slabs. They are the perfect gift for the golfers in your family!!
SCP Redmond Hotel
521 SW Sixth St.
541-508-7600 • scphotel.com/redmond
John Goodman states “I am inspired by my personal experiences and memories. My intent and challenge is to distill and simplify what I see in order to convey the mood I intend using color, lines and shapes.”
Joan Hester’s jewelry designs are fueled by the desire to strike a balance between the rough and refined to create effortlessly elegant pieces that are comfortable and easy to wear. She merges craftsmanship and attention-to-detail to produce durable designs that let anyone rock their sparkle. Contrasting textured, oxidized finishes in a completed polished piece is a nod to her interest in dualities, finding inspiration in the harmonic opposites in the materials themselves.
Olive Johnson, one of our youngest Dry Canyon Arts Association members, is starting her art career with style. She will be taking time out from her scholastic duties to display her watercolor paintings of wild and domestic flowers.
Kristina Ziegler is a landscape photographer who loves to capture both majestic and small scenes to guide people close to the natural world that brings her peace and joy. Her recent work focuses on combining the landscape with the night sky, including the Milky Way, star trails, and the Aurora Borealis.