((L-R) Collier Glacier, Infrared Series – Middle Sister from the PCT and The Fourth Wall by Emyn Trocméc) “In opposition to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the starving artist will gladly live out of his Subaru just to be close to the mountains,” said Emyn Trocméc, a former psych ward counselor with hopes of attaining his…
((Left) Mountain to Metro (Right) Mollie Jurgenson) “One of the things I love about the painting process is the excitement I feel when the unexpected develops. Painting is about adventure and journey — with usually no specific idea, plan or destination in mind. Like the randomness and evolution in Nature, painting to me is about…
(Summer Stop, acrylic on canvas by Brad Earl) Art that sparks imagination and nostalgia awaits at the Flying Horse Gallery in Sisters, where April cover artist Brad Earl and his daughter, Sloane Earl, bring their unique visions to life through paintings that delve into whimsical concepts that blend reality with wishful dreams. Brad has been…
I love the mornings in Central Oregon. The colors of the skies as the dawn approaches can be simply gorgeous. It’s a good thing I love the mornings as I have three mini donkeys who will serenade the countryside as they sing for their breakfast. They are quite vocal about the celebration and are greeting…
(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…
(Sisters Folk Festival 2023 | Photo courtesy of SFF Presents) Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) returns to charming Sisters with another diverse lineup of performing artists including folk legends like Aoife O’Donovan, Hawktail, Chris Smither, The Mammals, and Väsen. The annual music festival takes place in downtown Sisters, Oregon on Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September…
The Cascade School of Music (CSM) has been enriching lives one note at a time for over 22 years! Our Belief is that human potential and connection are more fully realized through lifelong engagement with music and our Mission is to provide individuals with pathways to explore their interest in music through exceptional instruction in…
(Charlene “Tillie” Moody (Warm Springs) attends the opening of Sensing Sasquatch in March. She will be at the Artist Mingle on September 13 | Photo by Bill Jorgens) The High Desert Museum is set to unveil a brand-new event series, the Indigenous Speakers Series, promising a vibrant showcase of Indigenous voices. The Indigenous Speakers Series…
(Dancers perform under flags at the 2022 Latino Fest in Madras | Photo by Denise Holley) Pulsating music, swirling dancers, and the aroma of savory food will fill Sahalee Park in Madras on September 14, when the Latino Community Association (LCA) opens Central Oregon Latino Fest 2024. Since its beginning in 2018, the free festival…
(Oregon Mountains by Stuart Breidenstein) If You Go . . . The Art in the West exhibition will be open at the Museum through September 20. Learn more at org/aiw. Bidding is now underway and will continue through September 20 at 7pm. Peruse the gallery guide and bid now at org/aiw. Celebrate the exhibition…
