(Graphic courtesy of Cirque Ma’Ceo) Cirque Ma’Ceo: The Year of the Horse is a 90-minute live equestrian spectacle created by ninth-generation equestrian acrobat Olissio Zoppe. The production is a breathtaking convergence of classical dressage, liberty work, trick riding, and bareback riding interwoven with aerialists and acrobats in a seamless expression of athleticism, trust, and artistry….
Central Oregon Regional Art
Sunriver Art Fair Unveils 2026 Commemorative Poster, Autumn on the Deschutes, by Maia Leisz
(Sunriver Art Fair chooses Autumn on the Deschutes by Maia Leisz for 2026 commemorative poster) This year’s Sunriver Art Fair commemorative poster will feature Autumn on the Deschutes by Maia Leisz. Leisz paints in oil on canvas, building contemporary impressionist landscapes and seascapes through expressive brushwork and a luminous color palette. She works from direct…
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,…
Where Creativity Makes Community Visible
((Left to right, top to bottom) Cowboy Hero by Joan Sheets, Yachats Bay by John Goodman, White River Falls by Krystal Allen, So Many Books V5 by Kelley Salber, Charcoal Portrait by Michelle Oberg , Bison-Acrylic by Susan Lees-American, Abraham Lincoln by Walter Troutman) There are places you intend to visit, and places that surprise…
A Celebration of Photography in Betty Gray Gallery
(A Sense of Wonder, mixed media by Rebecca Sentgeorge) We would like to get in line with everyone else to wish a Happy 250th Birthday to America. Of course, in Sunriver we’ll be without fireworks, focused on celebrating in other ways. One way will be to celebrate the creativity of local artists. The Betty Gray…
The Joy in the Doing
((Left) Faith Hope and Charity by Dave Fox, (Center) Multi media art by Dottie Moniz, (Right) Sassy by Jesica Carleton) “I’d like to paint the way a bird sings.” Claude Monet said that, and it’s a funny thing to picture at first. A bird doesn’t sing to win a prize. It doesn’t sing because someone…
Upcoming SFF Presents Events
(Photos courtesy of SFF Presents) Hometown Hang A Free Community Concert Join us for a perfect summer evening on Friday, August 7 at the Sisters Hometown Hang, a free concert at Sisters Art Works featuring live music, great food, and a chance to connect with organizations doing amazing work in our community. We’re excited to…
In The Know
Hike, Backpack, and Explore Oregon Longer days and melting snow mean it’s time to hit the trail. Whether you’re planning a stroll along the Deschutes River, a wildflower hike in the Cascades, a backpacking trip in the Three Sisters Wilderness, or a weekend adventure in the Ochocos, this curated list has you covered. Discover guidebooks,…
The Practice of Getting Out There
(Alpine Meadow Sunriseby John Aylward) John Aylward is a landscape and adventure photographer based in Central Oregon. He bikes, hikes, kayaks, skis, camps, waits, freezes, sweats and keeps looking. His camera arrives at a scene by way of determined effort. Sometimes that means a long, arduous mountain climb through sagebrush and wind. Sometimes it means…
Ready to Raise the Baton?
(Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) Have you saved your seats for Raise the Baton yet? Raise the Baton on July 18 is Sunriver Music Festival’s premier fundraising party of the year! This lively event raises vital funds for Young Artists Scholarships and the Festival’s world-class concerts. Hosted by Maestro Brett Mitchell and illustrious auctioneer Molly…