(Jean Requa Lubin with Throwing a Wild Horse Fit) During a panel discussion at our art gallery, I posed a question to artist friends, gallery owners and patrons. “As an artist, if you knew that your art somehow would never — ever — be seen by anyone, would you still paint?” As an artist, I…
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New Art Exhibition Explores Intersection of Wildlife & Urban Environments
(Aspen Grove Estates (2023) by Hilary Baker) A new art exhibition that considers wildlife against urban backdrops opened recently at the High Desert Museum. 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…
Thursday Nights in December
(Graphic courtesy of High Desert Museum) Winter Nights returns this week with Feels Like Flannel Experience the Museum every Thursday evening in December during Winter Nights — a special time of extended evening hours, engaging exhibitions and festive activities for all. This Thursday, December 12, join us for Feels Like Flannel! Coinciding with our exhibition…
Helen Brown Selected as Old Mill District’s 2024 Winter Art Series Artist
(Helen Brown) The Old Mill District has selected Tumalo Art Co.’s Helen Brown as the featured artist for the district’s annual Winter Art Series. Brown’s artwork highlights the Old Mill District’s winter marketing campaign on street banners, the district’s holiday ornament, the OMD’s annual winter guide, and more throughout the season. The Old Mill District…
December First Friday Gallery Events & New Exhibit Openings
BEND/OLD MILL First Friday 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…
Welcome to Winter
(Mare and Foal, barbed-wire sculpture by Bernie Jestrabek-Hart at the Museum | Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) Experience Winter Wonder Winter Nights returns every Thursday in December Experience the Museum every Thursday evening in December during Winter Nights—a special time of extended evening hours, engaging exhibitions, discounted rates and festive activities for all. This…
Under the Marquee
(Graphic courtesy of Tower Theatre) Todd Haaby Returns to the Tower Presented by Todd Haaby & Sola Via Wednesday, December 4 at 7:30pm A very special performance, following the latest release of his new, top selling Latin album Bella Amore. Cascade A&E Magazine has called Haaby’s music “Fiery, explosive Latin music, some of the best…
Artists Sunday Celebrates Five Years of Supporting Local Artists Nationwide This Weekend
Artists Sunday, the nationwide movement and shopping event designed to support local artists and craftsmen, proudly returns for its fifth year on Sunday, December 1, 2024. This annual celebration, nestled between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, encourages consumers to shop art for the holiday season, offering an opportunity to discover unique, handmade works while supporting…
Enjoy Evening Hours at the Museum with the December return of Winter Nights
(Meet artist Hilary Baker during the December 19 Winter Nights to chat about the Museum’s new exhibit, Neighbors: Wildlife Paintings by Hilary Baker. Winter Nights offers extended hours, discounted rates and special activities on Thursdays throughout December) Days are shorter, and the air is colder … winter is coming! Experience the warmth of the High…
Central Oregon Youth Orchestra Winter 2024 Concert
(Photo courtesy of COYO) The Central Oregon Youth Orchestra is excited to share a concert of orchestral favorites and popular selections centered around the theme of the Holidays. Our three ensembles and chamber music groups, composed of students of all ages throughout the region, will perform a broad sampling of classical and pops favorites. The…