(A place where America’s past becomes both a refuge and an illusion | Photography by Rosie Day) Portraying the Western spirit and history of the small community of Shaniko in north-central Oregon, an exhibition of fine art documentary photography, titled Believers, by Bend photographer Rosie Day will be on display at Central Oregon Community College’s…
Save the date for the Sunriver Art Fair: August 7-9. The art fair, held outdoors in the Village at Sunriver, is a nationally recognized, juried fine arts and crafts event. The fair is a favorite for local Sunriver and Central Oregon residents, as well as summertime visitors. The art fair jury selected more than 80…
BEND // OLD MILL artHouse LTA 113 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-337-9985 • instagram.com/arthouse.lta June 5, 5-9pm. Not all coping mechanisms look destructive. Heavy Hearts Club, a moody new exhibition by Gabriel LTA at artHouse LTA, trades optimism for atmosphere through dark palettes, reflective gloss, and emotionally charged textures. Equal parts beautiful and bruised, the paintings…
(Janice Rhodes and (L-R) Vaquero, New Recruit by Janice Rhodes) My medium, encaustic, is one of the least recognized techniques in art galleries today. However, its origin dates back centuries. Recorded history tells us that about 2,000 years ago in ancient Egypt, encaustic was applied to Egyptian Fayum mummy portraits. These masks were found in…
(Pink Whispers by Mel Archer) On two-and-a-half acres of sagebrush and juniper trees outside Redmond, Mel Archer and Colleen, his wife of 55 years, live in an art-filled home overlooking the Deschutes River. Nearby, a low building houses a studio that feels equal parts sanctuary and engine room. Three kilns anchor this room of 1,600…
((Left) Nci Wanami Tamnanaxt – The Big Rivers Story 2021, wool yarn, Jute, copper, smoked elk hide and cut glass beads, currently housed at the Pacific Northwest College of Art. Photo by Thomas Osborne. (Right) Fiber art by Natalie “Nat” Kirk) Natalie “Nat” Kirk is a contemporary artist and a member of the Confederated Tribes…
Ovation Performing Arts (OPA) is thrilled to present Broadway and Disney hit Frozen June 19-28 at Ridgeview High School. OPA’s Brava cast will bring the magic of the enchanting story of sisterhood, courage and love to life with all the pomp and splendor you’d expect from Disney and OPA, with full orchestra, high-energy dance, aerial…
(Robert Macfarlane and Ellen Waterston) Paulina Springs Books will host acclaimed author Robert Macfarlane for a special event on Wednesday, June 3, from 5:30-7pm at The Belfry. The evening will feature Macfarlane in conversation with Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston discussing his newest book, The Book of Birds, and the paperback release of Is a…
Mark your calendars for the Mountain Meadow Quilters (MMQ) 38th Sunriver Quilt Show, where over 100 brightly colored quilts go on display in The Village at Sunriver. Some of these quilts, along with items from additional booths and sellers, will be available for purchase. Along with some of the display quilts being for sale, there…
(Tekalli Duo | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music)High Desert Chamber Music’s (HDCM) 2025-26 season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, will conclude in June with the New York-based Tekalli Duo. This dynamic sibling violin and piano duo captivates audiences by their technical mastery as well as their shared musical…
