(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) The New Redmond Library Opens in Late January! We are just a few weeks away from the opening of the new Redmond Library. On Monday, January 27, the building will open to the public with limited hours (12-6pm Monday-Thursday, 12-5pm Friday–Saturday); we will update you about the start of…
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Call for Artists
(Photo | Pexels) Site Structures – City of Bend Public Works Campus The City of Bend in partnership with Art in Public Places (AiPP) seeks to commission designs for three structures: a bike shelter, a trash enclosure and a central utility plant enclosure on the Public Works Campus in Bend. The artist(s) will design inspired…
Applications Open for 2025 Sunriver Art Fair
The Sunriver Art Fair committee invites artists to submit their applications for the 15th annual Sunriver Art Fair, taking place August 8-10 in The Village at Sunriver. Applications will be accepted from December 1, 2024 to March 9, 2025. The art fair is a nationally recognized, juried fine arts and crafts event drawing local Sunriver…
Sunriver Music Festival Upcoming Events
(Arthur Migliazza | Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance Concert 2025 continues the tradition of Sunriver Music Festival’s crowd-pleasing Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance Concert. Sponsored by Sunriver Resort and featuring the 17-piece Blue Skies Big Band, here’s your opportunity for a fun night out in the iconic Great Hall…
Enjoy a Unique Shopping Experience
((L-R) Sylvia Ford, Cheryl Chapman, Dianne Lay Carolyn Waissman Sonya Runar) Shopping for holiday gifts should not be a burden. It should not be searching for parking or waiting for the UPS delivery. Shopping should be part of the joy of the season. At the Artists’ Gallery in the Sunriver Village, music is playing, people…
Ring It In
(The Patriarch by James Parsons) Ring It In — Friday, December 27, 2024: Sisters Oregon Fourth Friday Art Walk from 4-7pm Makin’ it Local celebrates the year-end and new beginnings with Oregon Sparkling Wine from Sokol Blosser and a group showcase featuring new work by Kathy Deggendorfer, Megan Marie Myers, Lindsay Gilmore, Rachel Dantona, James Parsons,…
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…
Rock the Holidays with Sunriver Music Festival
(Photo and graphic courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) Violinist Aaron Meyer’s “Concert Rock” style of performance blends his classical training with a passion for rock music. Inspired by a fusion of classical and rock, Aaron’s music features arrangements from Vivaldi to Led Zeppelin; Aerosmith to Wieniawski; and Mozart to Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. A student of…
Sunriver Music Festival Call to Artists
(Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) Sunriver Music Festival invites a Central Oregon artist to create the commemorative 48th season poster. “For over four decades, Sunriver Music Festival has featured some of the most accomplished painters and photographers in the region. The collaboration is a beautiful experience for all involved,” shares Executive Director Meagan Iverson….
Friends of the Festival
(Maestro Brett Mitchell. Photos courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) Sunriver Music Festival’s annual memberships are vital to this community’s sustainability. Members, called “Friends of the Festival,” receive benefits including early access tickets for best seat selection, invitations to exclusive events, and more. “Concert ticket sales account for 30 percent of Festival revenue,” shares Executive Director…