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hotography has been a heartfelt pursuit of mine for my entire adult life. Just in the last decade or so have I been able to dedicate myself to honing my skills, learning my craft and developing my art. I have spent that time traveling to many places in the world with expert photographers as mentors to learn from. In the past several years, I have photographed in places as distant as the Arctic Circle, the Galapagos Islands and Botswana, as well as throughout the beauty of the USA. Nature photography and wildlife in particular are what drive my passion. My background as a veterinarian and biologist lend an extra piece of insight, I think, to observing and understanding the essence of the animals I photograph. In addition, as a parent, I can truly feel the amazing bond we witness between animals and their young. Empathy can further help to drive the visual emotional impact I hope to convey. Noticing details and seeing their possibility in visual image making is very important in creating my art. Siblings Play: Spring Alaskan Brown bear cubs wrestle and spar in the Katmai sunshine.
Photography is my zen, my time to immerse myself in the present and represent what I see, feel and understand. I absolutely love sharing my images with others, and my membership in the Red Chair Gallery has helped with that! I hope that an image will create an emotional connection, and instill in the viewer that the wilderness and wildlife are an integral part of our world and are indeed of existential importance. Beyond my photography, I have been part of the Central Oregon community for almost 17 years. I am an internal medicine specialist veterinarian, and currently work parttime at Bend Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center to allow time for my photography to flourish. I still love being a veterinarian, and helping my patients and clients. Botswana Magic: A truly magical evening watching a large herd of elephants color the sunset sky orange with dust in the air. This youngster positioned himself perfectly in front of the setting sun.
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Speak Up!: An interesting encounter with this very outgoing raven allowed me to capture this close and demonstrative shot.
First, foremost and forever I have a great little family! I am a mom of two awesome “20-something” kids that grew up in Bend. My wonderful husband, Mark, is my forever partner in life and is so supportive of my adventurous pursuits! My dog Mhiles is my shadow and my buddy on the trails; running, hiking, exploring. Bend is home, and after all my travels I am always happy to arrive home to our little airport, clean air and beautiful mountains! offleashphotography.net
Icon of the West: A lone bison on a ridge on a sunny and bitterly cold day, the steamy breath revealing just how cold!
Ram’s View: An elder Big Horn Sheep ram shows the near perfect frame to his eye and ear in the spiral of his mature horn.
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First Friday Exhibits In support of state and federal guidelines for social distancing, most venues have attendance protocols in place. Please call or visit each venue website for updated information. Blue Spruce Pottery 20591 Dorchester E. 541-382-0197 • bluesprucepottery.com This family-owned business has been making handmade pottery in Bend since 1976. Call to arrange a time to come shop their large selection of mugs, bowls, casseroles, lamps and more. Shop online and have gifts shipped directly to your family and friends. You can also find Blue Spruce Pottery at Red Chair Gallery in downtown Bend.
First Tracks ~ Mt. Bachelor by Amber Turk
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High Desert Museum 59800 S Hwy. 97 541-382-4754 • highdesertmuseum.org The Museum started welcoming visitors into its indoor exhibits again on February 12. Timed tickets are highly encouraged, as capacity is limited. Tickets may be reserved at highdesertmuseum.org/tickets. Discover the hidden art of igneous rocks from Oregon and other planets in our solar system in a new exhibit, Cosmic Microscapes: Seeing Into Rocks from Oregon & Space, opening Saturday, March 6. This unique exhibition presents fine art imagery of igneous rocks from four sites in the Northwest and elsewhere in our solar system, along with scientific captions detailing their origins, mineral composition and structure. These are the largest photographic prints ever made from petrographic thin sections. Some of the actual rocks, including lunar and Martian samples, will also be on display. Cosmic Microscapes is a project that marries art and science to reveal the dazzling abstract beauty of meteorites. Small pieces of the Moon, Mars and asteroids were sliced paper-thin and photographed at staggeringly high resolution to produce prints of unprecedented scale. This ongoing project is a collaboration between Seattle photographer Neil H. Buckland and University of Washington professor and meteorite scientist Dr. Tony Irving. The exhibit Dam It! Beavers and Us, continues thru October 3. In the Pleistocene era, a mammal that was up to eight feet long and 220 pounds, roamed what is now the High Desert and beyond. Dam It! Beavers and Us explores this important member of the order Rodentia and the interrelationship of people, beavers and the landscape. And if you still prefer it, you can tour our exhibits from the comfort of your home. highdesertmuseum.org/exhibitions.
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Layor Art + Supply 1000 NW Wall St., Ste. 110 541-322-0421 • layorart.com After a successful and well received debut show, Layor Art + Supply has decided to extend their feature of the works of Australian artist, Amber Turk. Turk, who is originally from Australia, offers a stunning body of work that captures the love of our mountains and natural wonders. If you weren’t able to see it during February, we encourage you to come see the show in person this month. Please stop by during Layor’s regular business hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm. *Masks Required.
Yellow Fields, Fiber with Overstitching
Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery Old Mill District, second story loft 541-330-0840 • lubbesmeyer.com The Lubbesmeyer twins offer a range of work created in fiber and paint. Through the twins’ collaborative process, they distill literal imagery into vivid blocks of color and texture, creating an abstracted view of their surroundings. Call the studio for hours and appointments.
In support of state and federal guidelines for social distancing, most venues have attendance protocols in place, please call or visit each venue website for updated information.
Mockingbird Gallery 869 NW Wall St. 541-388-2107 mockingbird-gallery.com This Friday, March 5, Mockingbird Gallery is proud to open our threeperson show, Sharing Visions, featuring the amazing works of Mitch Baird, Perry Brown and Silas Thompson. This show will run thru March. Mitch Baird believes that painting is a celebration of life and the beauty that surrounds us. He is devoted to the traditions of the 19th century artists who looked to the figure and nature’s landscape for inspiration regarding light, color and design. Perry Brown’s paintings reflect a passion for the outdoors. There’s a presence of humanity in most of all of his subjects; maybe capturing a small angler in a vast mountain scene or dotting a landscape with rural structures. Silas Thompson’s desire to create work that evokes a memory continues to be a driving force to push him to be innovative and to look for new ways to create the illusion of solidity, time and emotion. Oxford Hotel 10 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-382-8436 Jean Requa Lubin, who grew up in American Samoa and Juneau, Alaska says, “When my family moved to Northern Virginia I found inspiration in the world of horses and equestrian competition. I think horses are the most noble and paintable subjects.” Jean is well-known for her equestrian paintings and is exhibiting her vibrant oil paintings during the month of March at the Oxford Hotel. Peterson Contemporary Art 206 NW Oregon Ave., Ste. 1 541-633-7148 • pcagallery.com Beginning Friday, March 5, Peterson Contemporary Art will be proudly exhibiting the expressive, still life oil paintings of newly added artist Maggie Siner. Her light, energetic brush strokes are a feast for the eye. Together with a thoughtful mix of work from our talented stable of artists, this show is not to be missed!
We are located on the corner of NW Oregon and Wall Street in the cozy basement space below Silverado Jewelry Store. This wonderful display of work will be featured throughout the month of March and we look forward to sharing it with you.
Red Chair Gallery 103 NW Oregon Ave. 541-306-3176 redchairgallerybend.com In March, Red Chair Gallery continues to showcase landscapes: the pastels of Lise Hoffman McCabe and the watercolors of Jacqueline Newbold. The fused glass work of Deb Borine fills the pedestals. Tricia Biesmann displays her nuno felted scarves and toppers.
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Burrowing Owls by Vivian Olsen
Sage Custom Framing & Gallery 834 NW Brooks St. 541-382-5884 • sageframing-gallery.com Featured show for February thru March: High Desert Visions — Group Show. High Desert Visions features the work of a variety of High Desert Art League and local artists. These artists’ interpretations of the theme run from wide open spaces, to majestic forests, towering mountains and the living plants and creatures that inhabit this wondrous region we call home. Show runs thru March 26, open Tuesday thru Friday, 10am-4pm and by appointment. Scalehouse Gallery 550 NW Franklin Ave., Ste. 138 541-390-4025 • scalehouse.org Featuring Samuel Stubblefield, Uzbekistan, Muses, Space Travel and Sea Monsters thru April 24. Samuel is interested in shaping architecture, film, music, urbanism and digital tech to create a more interesting life for anyone that happens to come across his work. By encouraging abstract thinking and play within deep-practice teams, Sam has created art, architecture and situations for organizations like Amazon, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Google, Lady Bug House, Madison Square Garden, Microsoft Research, Sears Tower Visitor Center and the London 2012 Summer Olympics. Scalehouse hours and protocols: Wednesday-Saturdays, 1-6pm; ten visitors allowed in at a time, all visitors must wear masks and all visitors must keep six-foot distance.
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Stillness of the Desert, oil, by Janice Druian
Gathering Peace, mixed media, by Shelli Walters
Tumalo Art Company Old Mill District 541-385-9144 tumaloartco.com March Group Show at Tumalo Art Co.: A Still Moment. Rest. Breathe. Take in the quiet. Our artists interpret the theme, A Still Moment, for the March group show at Tumalo Art Co. opening March 5. Artists find stillness in their subjects, and use many genres to describe that feeling — still life, landscapes, figures, animals and more. Monoprints by Adell Shetterly, Danae BennettMiller’s bronze sculpture, landscapes in oil, soft pastel, watercolor and digital media. Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District, open 7 days a week. MondaySaturday 10am-7pm; Sunday 11am6pm. Come and view the show anytime.
In support of state and federal guidelines for social distancing, most venues have attendance protocols in place, please call or visit each venue website for updated information.
The Commons Café & Taphouse 875 NW Brooks Street, Bend 541-323-3955 • thecommonsbend.com The Commons Café & Taphouse is hosting a group show by SageBrushers Art Society members. Come in for coffee or a beer, and enjoy a delightful mix of landscape, abstract, portrait and still life, in a variety of media. Showing thru March. Barbara Hudler Cella, High Desert Art League’s newly elected president, is also exhibiting her landscape paintings as part of the Sagebrushers show thru March. Her paintings feature the epic mountains, lakes and rivers of Central Oregon. Cella strives to share the energy and sublime beauty found in our own wild backyard.
The Alexander 1125 NE Watt Way 458-256-6854 thealexanderbend.com High Desert Art League artist Janice Rhodes, who uses an ancient art form called encaustics to create her distinctive paintings that are created with a distinctive contemporary flair, continues to show during March.
The Wonder of Scott Lake, acrylic painting by Barbara Hudler Cella
The Wooden Jewel 844 NW Bond St., Ste. 100 541-593-4151 • thewoodenjewel.com The Wooden Jewel invites Central Oregon to see new artist installments and designer jewelry.
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Art or Craft? #3, the Makers Chime In! by KENNETH MARUNOWSKI, Ph.D. — A&E Feature Writer
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radition and Prejudice: two words that, at least on the surface, seem to have little to do with one another. But alas, they do, much to our collective, cultural chagrin. If one deems a current work of art “traditional,” the pervasive, present-day connotation is that it lacks innovation, blindly adhering to antiquated modes of means and meaning, and thus is not a work of art at all. Prejudice? So it seems. Reverence for tradition? Apparently not. In the late Middle Ages, tradition was not a bad word, and the wide variety of objects produced by guild members was valued by patrons for both its aesthetic appeal and adherence to tradition. As artisans became separated from artists based upon the latter’s (painters, sculptors, and architects at the time) merit-based appeals to patrons who began compensating them for their talents and innovations, the works of artisans assumed “an inferior status… solidifying the distinction between art and craft that still persists in the Western world” (Laura Morelli, TedEd: “Is there a difference between art and craft?”). In many non-Western cultures, however, the concept of the artist remained obscure if not entirely unknown. Makers created objects that upheld tradition, bringing it forward to the present day, maintaining what poet and literary critique T.S. Eliot refers to as “the historical sense,” one that “involves a perception, not only of the pastness of the past, but of its presence” (Tradition and the Individual Talent). During the 15th to early 17th century as Europeans embarked upon what became known as the Age of Discovery, contact with previously unknown cultures increased, judgements about them ensued and, in many cases, imperial domination followed. As Morelli observes, “When art historians of the 19th century saw that the art of some non-Western cultures did not change for thousands of years, they classified the works as primitive, suggesting that their makers were incapable of innovating and therefore not really artists” (ibid.). Unable to appreciate the preservation of past traditions and resist hierarchical classification, much effort has since been required to divest ourselves of stereotypical assumptions relating to art and the various people who create it. Despite such efforts, prejudice with respect
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Pine needle sculpture display at Artists’ Gallery Sunriver Photo by Kenneth Marunowski
Handwoven Saddle Blanket. 100% wool, 33”x66”
Tsunami. Ponderosa pine needles, glass beads, willow branch, waxed linen thread, 18” diameter, 7” high
to what constitutes art continues to the present day. Take for example, my experience as a young painting major at Kent State University back in the 1990’s. One of the pervasive jokes (more of a jeer really) had to do with art major electives like “basket weaving” that no one considered a serious, artful pursuit. The derision was extended to absurdist proportions by inventing a new course: underwater basket weaving. Perhaps by now it’s been replaced with a new elective. My recollection of such snide comments and my reaction to their irreverence for such time-honored traditions prompted me to seek out distinguished Fiber Artist Charlene Virts to gather her perspective on the matter. Charlene is a relatively new member of the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver whose exquisite pine needle baskets and gorgeously dyed, handwoven scarves are favorites among gallery goers. Virts chimes in on the arts and crafts discussion below. ME: Describe your art/craft CHARLENE: As a child I gravitated to fiber arts of all kinds (sewing, macrame, embroidery, batik), but it was weaving that spoke to me most. I have been weaving for 40 years. I wove saddle blankets when in Northeastern Nevada; clothing in Sonoma, California; and now rugs, scarves and shawls. Since moving to Bend in 2012 I have found another passion: pine needle baskets. After learning the basics, I have loved taking it one step further and creating free flowing art pieces from sage brush, juniper branches and pine needles. It’s an added plus that all the materials are right here in the mountains and deserts of Central Oregon. As an adult I’ve always been fascinated with indigenous art and craft: Navajo weaving of the Four Corners area, cowboy art and craft of Nevada’s eastern Great Basin country, and baskets of the Philippines. I’m intrigued that all cultures embellish everyday tools and clothing with art. What is it in human nature that drives us to make everyday implements beautiful? ME: Do you consider your work art or craft? CHARLENE: I consider my weaving as craft, trying to make an object that is first of all functional and, in the process, make it as beautiful as possible. I love color and texture and incorporate both into my woven pieces. If the structure of the woven cloth
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Trinity. Ponderosa pine needles, wire, metal beads
Oversized scarves. Cotton, silk, linen, rayon, some metallic yarn, from 76”x14” to 96”x15”
is complex, I limit the texture so as to not lose the weave structure. Conversely, if there is a lot of texture and color in the woven fabric, I simplify the weave structure to highlight the fiber itself. My pine needle work started out as craft (learning how to make functional baskets) but has developed into art. I am creating pieces that reflect the world around me. One piece, Painted Hills, interprets the undulations and color of its namesake outside of Mitchell, Oregon. Another piece, Tsunami, follows the flow of ocean waves. ME: How does your work address artistic concerns like those a painter or sculptor considers? CHARLENE: In my craft of weaving I start with creating a piece that is highly functional (yarn type, size of the piece, weave structure). The challenge is to add design elements that make it beautiful without losing the function. In my pine needle sculptures, it is all about flow. What colors am I using to accent the structure and maintain the flow? What embellishments enhance the piece rather than detract from it? ME: Your pine needle sculptures are quite striking, for they are truly sculptures and not simply baskets! Can you tell me more about how you establish the
Pine Needle Sculpture Display | Photos courtesy of Charlene Virts
Painted Hills. Ponderosa pine needles, Turquoise Heart. Ponderosa pine needles, turquoise-filled waxed linen thread, 22” diameter 8” high walnut slice — approx. 3” round
structure, or form, of them? CHARLENE: I start by collecting possible centerpieces like scavenged wood, antique buttons or slices of gemstone. These centerpieces are always in my view at my work area, and I often rummage through them, looking for one to inspire me. I also have a large stash of pine needles that I have cleaned, dyed and sorted. I play with these dyed needles, combining various colors until a combination strikes my attention. While I’m playing with these color combinations, a concept will come to me (i.e. Painted Hills, Tsunami). I’ll then choose a center to fit that concept and let the piece grow as I’m coiling with that idea in mind. While coiling pine needles around a centerpiece, the structure will tweak or turn due to the nature of the centerpiece and/or the needles themselves. It’s fun to let this happen and work with the new direction. This kind of basketry is called coiling because the structure is formed in one long, continuous strand, prompting the piece to grow in a circular fashion. I keep coiling until the finished piece is both balanced and stable for a wall installation or free standing sculpture. ME: Fascinating! It sounds like there are many complementary forces shaping the process, including intuition, chance and play. ME: What is your opinion on the arts/crafts dyad? CHARLENE: I struggle with trying to classify art versus craft. The two areas blend and flow into each other. If I had to offer a definition, I would say craft emphasizes function. Craft is often embellished with artfulness, but its main purpose is function. Art, on the other hand, is created to evoke a response from the viewer. Its main purpose is to talk to the viewer, create a feeling, an emotion. There is good art and bad art as well as good craft and bad craft. And of course craft can be artful as seen in all cultures around the globe. To view the incredible work of Charlene Virts, please visit her website, charlenevirts. com, or the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver, artistsgallerysunriver.com. charlenevirts.com Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | March 2021
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Offers a Unique Perspective of the Old Mill District as the 2020-21 Winter Artist by MORGAN WHITEHOUSE
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very year, Bend’s Old Mill District commissions a different local artist to create exclusive artwork that is featured throughout Central Oregon for the winter — the annual piece is can be found on the cover of the Old Mill District’s Winter Guide; on ornaments, banners, kiosk posters, and billboards; and in a variety of printed pieces throughout the area. The District strives to partner with local artists who can offer a unique perspective, and this year Kathy Deggendorfer was selected to share her vision. Deggendorfer is the fourth artist to be featured in the Old Mill District’s winter art series. Twin artists Lisa and Lori Lubbesmeyer were the inaugural artists in the series in 2017, while Susan Luckey Higdon of Tumalo Art Co. designed the campaign in 2018 and multimedia artist Shelli Walters provided the artwork in 2019. Deggendorfer has had a dynamic and successful career throughout the Pacific Northwest. She moved to Bend in 1973 (when the Brooks-Scanlon Mill was still a bustling industrial area and the economic center of the community) and now lives on a ranch just outside of Sisters, where she specializes in watercolor paintings, fabric design and hand painted tiles. Deggendorfer describes her vibrant watercolor paintings as whimsical representations of her life, and is inspired by the colors and textures of her surroundings. Her artwork for the Old Mill District offers a unique eastern view of the District — the iconic Pilot Butte, smokestacks and “No Caulks Allowed” sculpture are included for the first time since the winter art series began.
Artwork by Kathy Deggendorfer
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“I’ve collected all of the annual ornaments from the Old Mill District, and when I was asked to create the art for this year I wanted to offer a different perspective,” says Deggendorfer. “I decided to include the view looking east — the river, Pilot Butte and all of the great shops of the Old Mill District needed some recognition. The shops and restaurants are covered in snow to depict the transformation of the land from industrial to a shared space for people to enjoy the beauty of the river setting.” Deggendorfer also chose to include the Deschutes River and geese in this year’s artwork to represent a dedication to wildlife and the vibrancy of the riparian zone, and to bring some “real life” to her piece. She has long been inspired by nature, travel and the dramatic beauty of her home state, Oregon. “I like to paint scenery and landscapes that inspire me,” says Deggendorfer. “I believe in taking a break and a bit of extra time to really take in the natural beauty that surrounds us. My goal is to evoke emotion and the feeling of place through my art, all while having fun.” Deggendorf attributes her start as an artist to her mother — the two spent her childhood gluing, painting and creating. After years spent teaching, selling real estate and even running a business, Deggendorfer eventually sold her business and decided to build herself a studio. From there, she was asked to show her work at a local gallery in Sisters, which expanded into opportunities in the garment industry, for fabric manufacturers, and for tile work.
Kathy Deggendorfer
Rich with color and pattern, Deggendorfer’s work has been collected throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Her art is on permanent display at locations including Roberts Field Municipal Airport in Redmond, St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, the Casey Eye Institute in Portland and St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington. Back in 2008, Deggendorfer was selected to create the Oregon State Ornament for the White House Christmas Tree. Her one-woman show, Painting Oregon’s Harvest, has been featured at the High Desert Museum, The Oregon Historical Society Museum and the Gorge Discovery Museum.
What’s next for Deggendorfer? These days she spends her time working on an Artist Residency Program she has developed at the historic Pine Meadow Ranch in Sisters. She has been collaborating with a young artist who has been teaching her to weld, and has started a daily Corona Cartoon as a way to document life during the pandemic. “I started Corona Cartoon last March when shutdowns began as a way to journal daily life,” says Deggendorfer. “Now I can’t quit because so many people have reached out to say it brightens their day. How could I take that away from them?” To learn more about Kathy Deggendorfer, visit: KathyDeggendorfer.com. You can f ind her Corona Cartoon series on Facebook and Instagram.
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n 1996, we let our imaginations run wild when that first cohort of campers arrived on the land at Blue Lake. When the Wieden family gathered together youth workers, professional artists, community leaders and volunteers to help their vision of a camp in the woods for young city kids without access to nature and artistic outlets, they imagined a lot of smiles, a carefree atmosphere and a sense of belonging for these young folks. They imagined that artists would create long-lasting and influential relationships with each other and with the next generation of artists. They imagined that this community would hold everyone, through seriously bad times and seriously good times. They envisioned a creative and driven group of young people and artists who would come together to navigate complexities and just have fun being themselves. And now, together, we get to imagine what Caldera is capable of doing and will continue to do for the next 25 years and beyond. When we can imagine things differently, we can do things differently. And Caldera has always been good at imagining. Join us as we celebrate 25 years of the Caldera community this year. Intentions Earlier this month, we spent time in community sharing Caldera stories over zoom, voicing our intentions and learning about the new ways our Programs team will be supporting our young people. We are continuing to offer a weekly community circle to our young people with their mentors and are building our commitment to the arts by engaging amazing teaching artists to bring more opportunities for creative expression. We want to provide our young people with a mix of activities to encourage creativity, while supporting them by maintaining a strong community presence in their lives. These programs are for our youth and we are committed to
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• “to make more friends” • “to create more comics to entertain people” We look forward to supporting our community members as they follow through with their goals. What intentions would you like to set for yourself ? Remember, we support you! Residency Program Our 2021 residency season kicked off last month with our first cohort of artists. Over the next couple of months, we’ll be safely hosting two more cohorts. While things are a little different this year, we hope you will join us in welcoming and congratulating our 2021 Artists in Residence. March • Anis Mojgani • garima thakur • Kimberley Arteche • Subashini Ganesan • Tavarus Blackmonster Unfortunately, we won’t be hosting our monthly Open Studios event this year. However, we are excited to introduce you all to this diverse group of artists and their chosen mediums by bringing our programming online. Stay tuned for an announcement of upcoming events! In the meantime, we encourage you to head to our website to learn more about our 2021 residents. calderaarts.org Photo courtesy of Caldera Arts
Intentions hang in front of a window at the Arts Center Photo courtesy of Caldera Arts
ensuring that our students are happy and fulfilled by our offerings. Intention ceremonies are important to us at Caldera Arts, and our 2021 Kick-Off Ceremony was no different. Intentions are goals that we declare for ourselves; they can be short- or long-term goals, and one of the best things about sharing out in the group is the support that comes from our community in helping us honor our intentions and grow. Some of the intentions shared for this year were: • “to dance more!” • “to be better at learning and listening” • “to write more music”
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Deb Borine by JULIA KENNEDY COCHRAN — Red Chair Gallery
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or fused glassmaker Deb Borine, and then gradually decreases again. The thicker the pandemic has been a time for the glass, the longer the firing takes. Her simple, experimentation. She has always been but elegant, garlic plates require three firings: one known for her vivid glass landscapes and colorful to create the base, one for the added frit and the bowls and garlic plates. Recently, she has also last to slump the piece in a mold. It’s a laborious added glass casting to her repertoire to make paperweights and small hearts that appeal to people who love the look and feel of something smooth and glossy in their hands. Her work is showcased at Red Chair Gallery in March. Glass casting is a complicated process. First, Borine coats a ceramic mold with a primer to prevent the glass from sticking to the mold. Then she mixes fine colored glass frit with a liquid gel to form a crust that she presses into the bottom of the mold. Sometimes she adds glow powder and then the mold is filled with a mixture of colored and clear glass frit and fired in the kiln. The result is a little chunk of softly colored light. Borine’s glass landscapes often show birch or aspen trees in multi-hued sunsets. For the trees, she prefires two sheets of glass in two different colors and then cuts outs the trunks. Then she lays the trees on the kiln shelf and applies frit to create leaves and sunset streaks and fuses the whole thing together. Recently, she has been experimenting with fine powdered glass frit to create hazy or misty backgrounds to change the mood. One piece that shows fir trees in a wintry mist “took me hours and hours of work,” she recalls. Artwork by Deb Borine Borine has also been working with reactive glass — glass which contains lead, copper or sulfur/selenium and which change color process that results in brilliant glass creations. when they come into contact under heat — to A Bend resident since 1978, Borine always had create new and sometimes unpredictable colors for a creative bent and worked with many art forms, her pieces. She has used some of these colors for including stained glass, basket weaving, quilting, her channel plates (long slim plates for cheese or fiber art, metal art and jewelry. But nothing bread) and sushi sets. captivated her more than fused glass. “Once I A typical firing takes 12-14 hours and her found glass, that was it for me,” she says. computerized kiln carefully regulates the heat In 2007, she started taking classes taught by for annealing so it slowly rises to 1480 degrees Kate McLeod, who owned Glass Symphony, an
art glass shop on Wall Street. The landlord asked McLeod to design a stained glass panel for a space above the doorway, which she did with Borine’s collaboration. It’s still there although the space at 916 NW Wall St. is now occupied by another
business. Borine worked at Glass Symphony for two years, selling her glass pieces there until it closed in 2009 during the Great Recession. She became a member of Red Chair Gallery shortly after that. Besides exhibiting her work there, she is also available to make custom pieces. Contact Deb Borine at her email: blissglass@ bendbroadband.com redchairgallerybend.com
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See into Extraterrestrial Rocks in New High Desert Museum Exhibit
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hat do ancient pieces of cooled magma manufactured by Spectrum Petrographics, a specialty from the Moon and Mars have in lab in Vancouver, Washington, that produces common with samples from an petrographic thin sections for industrial and scientific eruption of Oregon’s Lava Butte only 7,000 years ago? analysis. The slides contain rock samples which are Examined under a microscope, lava rocks from Earth, sliced and polished to a thickness of just 30 microns, Moon, Mars and asteroids have striking similarities — about a third of the width of human hair. To the not to mention exceptional abstract beauty. Discover naked eye, such thin sections can appear colorless, the hidden art of igneous rocks from Oregon and nearly transparent, but special lighting reveals a wide other planets in our solar system in a new High Desert range of vibrant colors resembling abstract art. Museum exhibit, Cosmic Microscapes: Seeing Into Rocks As an art photographer, Buckland was not satisfied from Oregon & Space, opening Saturday, March 6. with the image quality produced by a standard This unique exhibition presents fine art imagery of scientific microscope and digital sensor. He spent a igneous rocks from four sites in the Northwest and year building a new system from the ground up with Cosmic Microscapes | Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum elsewhere in our solar system, along with scientific a professional camera at its core and the ability to captions detailing their origins, mineral composition and structure. These are the perfectly stitch hundreds of images together for enormously detailed, large-scale largest photographic prints ever made from petrographic thin sections. Some of fine art prints. the actual rocks, including lunar and Martian samples, will also be on display. “Beyond the aesthetic quality and full-immersion visual experience you get Cosmic Microscapes is a project that marries art and science to reveal the dazzling from these prints, there’s a scientific advantage to seeing the specimens presented abstract beauty of meteorites. Small pieces of the Moon, Mars and asteroids were this way,” said Irving, one of the world’s top experts on Martian meteorites. “A sliced paper-thin and photographed at staggeringly high resolution to produce geologist looking down the microscope can only see one or two millimeters of the prints of unprecedented scale. This ongoing project is a collaboration between specimen at once. To see more, we move the slide around, but then we lose the Seattle photographer Neil H. Buckland and University of Washington professor context. I’ve looked at thin sections my entire career, but the scale and detail of and meteorite scientist Dr. Tony Irving. these prints let us see everything at once, in context like we’ve never seen before. The two met four years ago when connected by a private collector who It actually enhances our scientific understanding.” wanted his extensive meteorite collection catalogued and photographed. After “The collaboration of Neil Buckland and Dr. Irving has merged art and science completing the project, Irving sent Buckland a thin slice of rock to photograph in a way that we are excited to explore,” said Museum Executive Director Dana for a geology conference. “I looked at it and immediately saw art,” Buckland said. Whitelaw, Ph.D. “With Lava Butte in our backyard, the photographs give us a “It was colorful, nuanced, utterly fascinating. I felt that everyone should see this unique and personal connection to our solar system.” and I became obsessed with capturing every detail in the greatest clarity possible.” The photographs in this exhibition were captured from glass microscope slides highdesertmuseum.org/cosmic-microscapes • highdesertmuseum.org
Student Artists Earn Top Scholastic Honors 12 Students Earn Gold Key Awards
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tudent artists in Bend-La Pine Schools were recently recognized by the Central Oregon Scholastic Art Awards program for their artwork, taking home numerous awards, including 12 Gold Keys — the organization’s highest honor. Students who earned regional Gold Keys will have their work judged at the national level and may be invited to attend a virtual awards ceremony. “I offer my congratulations to all of our talented and dedicated student artists who participated in the Scholastic Awards,” said Interim Superintendent Lora Nordquist. “The importance of vibrant art programs in our schools allows opportunities for important artistic expression and exploration, providing more comprehensive educational experiences for students.” Bend-La Pine Schools offer art courses in ceramics, sculpture, drawing, animation, Advanced Placement Art Studio, digital photography, graphic arts and more. Many elementary schools also offer art instruction and Elk Meadow Elementary School is an art focus school. This year, 14 middle and high schools throughout Central Oregon participated in the awards competition, with 82 students in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson County earning a total of 194 awards, including 21 Gold Keys. In past years, Central Oregon Community College (COCC) has hosted an 16 March 2021 | www.CascadeAE.com
awards ceremony, also placing award-winning art on display on their campus in the Pinckney Gallery. Due to COVID-19, individual schools will hold virtual displays, and the Commons Café in Bend will host a senior portfolio showcase throughout the month of April. Recognizing a wide spectrum of artistic mediums, the Scholastic This piece by Summit High School’s Emma Harris was one of several by Bend-La Pine Schools’ student-artists Art & Writing Awards are a that earned Gold Key honors from the national program originally created Scholastic Arts Awards in 1923 to showcase student artists for their creativity and skill. Famous Scholastic alumni winners include Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Lena Dunham and Ken Burns. Read and view Gold Key winning art at bend.k12.or.us/district/news-events/ news/2021/02/student-artists-earn-top-scholastic-honors.
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Local Composer Wins Hollywood Music in Media Award
t is award season, and local composer Chris Thomas came home with the prize! He won the prestigious Hollywood Music in Media Award for Outstanding Original Score for the short film, Imagine Symphony Live. Imagine Symphony Live is a short film and composition set in Central Oregon, which tells the story of a child who wakes up in a natural wonderland while watching a symphony. This film features the Central Oregon Symphony musicians conducted by Michael Gesme, and was composed by Central Oregon Symphony member Chris Thomas. Imagine Symphony Live was also the audience pick for Best Narrative Short at the BendFilm festival. To see the video, you can check out the Central Oregon Symphony website at cosymphony.com and the video is under Special Events. cosymphony.com
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igh Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) has been awarded a grant from the James F. & Marion L. Miller Foundation toward general operating support. The independent and private foundation was established in 2002 to enhance the quality of life of Oregonians through support of the Arts and Education. High Desert Chamber Music has also received a grant from the Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency. The Small Operating Grant provides operating support for small arts organizations with annual cash operating expenses of less than $150,000. Eligible applicants are arts organizations that offer ongoing, sustained, artistic programming and outreach programs in the community. “In any given year, grant support is essential to the financial health of an arts organization,” states Executive Director Isabelle Senger. “At this time, while the HDCM Concert Series is on hold, our organization’s primary focus and anchor in programming, we are so fortunate to be awarded grants for general operating support to assist in covering our basic needs until we can resume our programs.” High Desert Chamber Music’s mission is to bring world-class chamber music and musicians to Central Oregon. Through our concert series and Educational Outreach programs, we aspire to heighten a level of appreciation, awareness and understanding of this great genre of classical music. As the premier and leading chamber music organization in the region, HDCM offers an exciting roster of world-class professional performing artists. HDCM 2020-2021 title sponsors include Mission Building and Renovation, German Master Tech, Miller Lumber and Newstalk KBND and 101.7 Radio. Additional support is provided by the Tower Theatre Foundation, BendBroadband and Tracy Lynn Photography. For further information, contact 541-306-3988 or info@highdesertchambermusic.com.
High Desert Chamber Music Awarded Grants from James F. & Marion L. Miller Foundation & Oregon Arts Commission
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Cascade School of Music Awards Local Students Fortissimo Award Winner Dylan Jones Dylan Jones (13-years-old) is a long-time guitar student of CSM Teacher Seth Burrows, and has the dynamic combination of passion, intuition and diligence! His understanding of music truly compliments his good work ethic. He absorbs new concepts “like a sponge,” and likes to take on new challenges. Dylan’s love of music shows in the music he creates!
CSM Fortissimo Winner Emma Kaisner Emma Kaisner (17-years-old), a bold young musician, is a voice student of CSM Teacher Cullie Treichler. Emma possesses a clear and easy voice, and dares to sing many genres, from jazz to classical repertoire. She is especially gifted in the realm of academia, using her knowledge to intelligently learn her music. Emma enjoys the learning process, and the beautiful music that results. CSM Fortissimo Winner Dylan Jones with CSM Teacher Seth Burrows
CSM Fortissimo Winner Justin Richards with CSM Teacher Meshem Jackson
Fortissimo Award Winner Justin Richards Justin Richards (12-years-old), who has been studying drums under CSM Teacher Meshem Jackson for quite some time, is what one might call an “old soul.” His love of early classic and progressive rock bands influences his musicianship and technique. Justin appreciates many styles of music, and is always actively engaged and motivated in his practice. His passion for music and his instrument truly shows in his desire to improve!
Fortissimo Award Winner Christina Woll Christina Woll (17-years-old) is an innately musical voice student of CSM Teacher Cullie Treichler. It is clear through her immense progress that Christina takes her voice studies seriously; she sees every performance opportunity as an invitation to learn more and grow. Christina’s dedication does not go unnoticed, being selected from a large group of singers to perform the national anthem at several events over the years. Most importantly, Christina has a teachable spirit that allows her to get the most out of her music studies!
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CSM Fortissimo Winner Christina Woll with CSM Teacher Cullie Treichler
CSM Fortissimo Winner Emma Kaisner
CSM Rising Star Winner Shea Miller with CSM Teacher Cullie Treichler
CSM Rising Star Winner Shea Miller Shea Miller (15-years-old) has been long-time involved in musical theater, and studies voice from CSM Teacher Cullie Treichler. Shea is extremely motivated in seeking out roles in musical productions, and diligently works to earn them. While Shea loves singing in her chest voice, she has been courageous in exploring the full palette of colors achievable with the addition of her head voice.
CSM Rising Star Winner Nate Miller Over the two years that Nate Miller (15-years-old) has worked with CSM Teacher Rick Buckley, he has blossomed into a fantastic pianist. Nate’s unshakeable work ethic is shown in having never missed a single week of practice! He interacts with music theory in an intelligent and open way, and applies it in his playing. He maintains performance-ready pieces in addition to working on new repertoire. It is apparent that music is very important in Nate’s life, and he is doing well to pursue it.
CSM Rising Star Winner Nate Miller with CSM Teacher Rick Buckley
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CSM Rising Star Winner Zoë Mowry
CSM Rising Star Winner Zoë Mowry Zoë Mowry (11-years-old) is an online violin student of CSM Teacher Ginny Hollon. Despite the transition mid-lessons from in-person to online, she has remained rock-solid in her studies. She is well rounded in terms of rhythm, sight-reading, intonation and technique. She joined the CSM fiddle club after only a few months of playing. Zoë's combination of natural ability and thoughtful practicing makes for excellent progress!
CSM Rising Star Winner Caden Wenger Caden Wenger (11-years-old) has only studied with Ginny Hollon online, but has still shown remarkable progress. His motivation to practice at home has developed the fantastic ear and rhythm skills he has now. When in the CSM fiddle club, he rapidly went from being brand new to being an enthusiastic core player of the group. His desire to learn is evident in the challenges he takes on, such as departing from the use of finger markers on his new fullsized violin.
CSM Rising Star Winner Wren Roberts with CSM Teacher Ginny Hollon
CSM Rising Star Winner Caden Wenger
CSM Rising Star Winner Wren Roberts Wren Roberts (ten-years-old), who takes violin with Ginny Hollon, has a natural musicality that makes her shine. Having pursued her love of fiddle music, she is also exploring classical repertoire. Beyond her assigned songs, her enthusiasm drives her to learn songs on her own. Wren has a curiosity for music history, and likes to be informed about the composer and context of the songs she plays.
CSM Rising Star Award Winner Mia Ballinger Mia Ballinger (ten-years-old) is a fantastic cello student of CSM Teacher Jay Bednorz with an innate positivity and a craving for challenge! She doesn’t just play her music; she really studies it, understands it and learns how to apply herself to a musical performance. Jay mentions her “openness to learning” as a true strength for Mia as a musician. Mia’s honest and motivated attitude will take her places. CSM Rising Star Winner Mia Ballinger
Rising Star Award Winner Merline Olson Merline Olson, an adult piano student of CSM Teacher Sharon Schwatka, is not new to the piano. She enjoyed playing on her own and teaching herself before she came to the CSM, but when introduced formally to music theory, her sight reading and rhythm soared! Merline is always open to new approaches to music, and her ability to appreciate different perspectives gives her the advantage. Merline is a Stage 4 breast cancer survivor, who struggles with arthritis, and she credits her piano lessons with helping her hands move more freely again and with improving her cognitive abilities that were affected by her cancer treatment. Merline is pictured with her CSM teacher and her service dog, Mr. Bojangles.
CSM Rising Star Winner Lucy Brenneman with CSM Teacher Ginny Hollon | Photos courtesy of Cascade School of Music
CSM Rising Star Winner Merline Olson with her service dog Mr. Bojangles and CSM Teacher Sharon Schwatka
CSM Rising Star Lucy Brenneman Lucy Brenneman (nine-years-old) has displayed great tenacity in her online violin lessons with Ginny Hollon. She is steady in her practice and thinks through her playing. Her good practice habits have allowed her to make tremendous strides in the last two years. And when she comes across difficult spots in the music, Lucy’s great sense of humor carries her through!
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GET TO KNOW YOUR FESTIVAL #4 Keys to Leading a Festival in a Pandemic This is the fourth in a series of 44th Season previews of Sunriver Music Festival. Read all stories online at sunrivermusic.org
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n honor of the hundreds of volunteers it takes to run the Sunriver Music Festival, we asked Festival presidents, past and current, to share the keys to leading a successful music organization through a pandemic. Start with a shared vision. Current President Clyde Thompson and Past Presidents Mal Murphy and Phillip Ruder all agreed that
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a shared vision among staff, volunteers and the Board of Trustees is a critical starting point. “Without a shared vision it would be difficult to weather the COVID-19 challenge and come out the other end of that tunnel with our orchestra intact, and a new and exciting Artistic Director and Conductor on board,” explains Mal Murphy.
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Current President Clyde Thompson agrees. “Successfully navigating the Festival through this transition time and getting a fresh start with a new Artistic Director at the helm is a vision we all share.” Murphy adds that financial stability is also part of the vision. “It is important that we continue presenting the highest quality performances as Central Oregon’s premier classical music experience, while simultaneously safeguarding the Festival’s precious financial stability. Fortunately, we have a unique endowment for an organization of our size and location.” Deliver a quality musical experience. “Everyone is dedicated to bringing Central Oregon the exclusive opportunity to hear ageless masterpieces performed by a world-class professional orchestra,” states Phillip Ruder. Ruder brings a unique and valued perspective to the Board, having been concertmaster of the Festival Orchestra for decades as well as concertmaster of renowned orchestras such as Cincinnati Symphony and others. Current President Thompson points out that orchestras today face a difficult balancing act. “We face the same challenge as other classical orchestras — staying current, engaging and relevant, while American culture and demographics are changing,” explains Thompson. “Staying true to our identity as a professional chamber orchestra, performing classical music from the great orchestral repertoire, is also important. So, it’s a balancing act.” Ruder adds that this balancing act is especially important to attracting new audiences. “Expanding the audience to a younger crowd, always improving musical quality, selling almost every seat and spreading the magic with informality and diversity, are all keys to our upcoming season.” Nurture the next generation of artists. Often overlooked by attendees is the Festival’s 25-year history of supporting music education in Central Oregon. “That is the key to our strong community support,” adds Thompson. The Festival’s commitment to music education, especially our Young Artists Scholarship program which has awarded more than a half million dollars to aspiring classical music students.” “Yes, our ongoing outreach and assistance in education is certainly critical to having a dynamic Festival,” adds Ruder. “It’s great to support
and assist qualified students throughout Central Oregon in achieving their goal of a career in classical music,” concludes Murphy. Continue a commitment to local music. All the presidents interviewed shared that one of the great joys of leading Sunriver Music Festival is continuing their love of live music. “Being president enhanced the love affair begun in 1981 when I started a 26-year tenure as concertmaster of the Festival Orchestra,” explains Ruder. “This relationship was not only richly rewarding musically, but added immeasurably to my family’s treasure trove of beloved memories.” “I was stunned when I moved here in 1995 and was taken to my first Festival concert the second day I was in town,” adds Thompson. “At that time, the Bend area had a population of just 32,000 people. It was amazing that such a relatively small population could have such a top-notch orchestra as part of its culture.” “My wife Jane and I have been in love with the music since we arrived 18 years ago,” adds Murphy. “It’s been my pleasure to work with a dedicated and highly qualified staff, and exceptionally talented and professional orchestra and conductor. Being able to contribute, even in a small way, to the success and indeed the triumph of Sunriver Music Festival is an honor.” You can add your commitment to local music by attending this year’s Summer Festival live August 13-23, 2021 in Sunriver. Go online for more information on tickets. Presidential Backgrounds Clyde Thompson, current president, is a former director of choirs and music professor at Central Oregon Community College. He is the founder of the Central Oregon Mastersingers. Phillip Ruder, president 2017-2020, has been concertmaster of renowned orchestras in Cincinnati, Ohio; Reno, Nevada; Aspen, Colorado, Dallas, Texas and more. Mal Murphy, president 2012-2017, is a retired attorney having practiced in both government and the private sector in Olympia, Washington.
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Sunriver Stars Community Theater Offers Virtual Showcases on YouTube Channel by LYNETTE CONFER
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or almost a year now we have all been navigating murky waters… unclear of when we can get back to the things we enjoy most. Being together, giving hugs, going to sporting events, going to the movie theater… and even more fun and exciting, going to see live theater! Stages have been dark, spotlights dim, no rehearsals, tech week, opening night, matinees, standing ovations and sold out shows! But, never fear! Sunriver Stars Community Theater (SSCT) has been working hard to stay innovative and creative in their approach to continue to offer performing arts to loyal community supporters and audience. Our world has never needed arts and entertainment more! A few months ago, then SSCT President, Renee Anderson, dreamed of a way to connect SSCT performers and artists to their audience, even expanding the potential audience, for the local community theater group. SSCT has been part of the Sunriver community since 2012. Through the years, SSCT’s audience has grown and many look forward to the regular SSCT annual performance schedule. But, last year’s performance schedule was, of course, interrupted by the COVID pandemic.
February 14, the second SSCT virtual production was released to the SSCT YouTube channel. This video program entitled Kid’s Valentine’s Video Spectacular features Stars Kids, part of the SSCT’s family of performers. This particular group of Stars range in age from kindergarten through eighth grade. The following youth Stars are featured in this new Valentine’s Video Spectacular: Saydi Miller, McKinley Grant, Crusade Grant, Malakai Grant, Jovi Mae Grant, Danny Hartman, Luke Hartman, Rowan Kristy-Thompson, Kieran Kristy-Thompson, Olive Bailey, Otillie Bailey, Catalina Krislyn, Niko Owens, Spud Wright, Emma Davis, Clara Davis and Talon Confer.
Directed by Michele Hans (SSCT director of Children’s Programming) with video editing done by Renee Anderson, this production of the Kid’s Valentine’s Video Spectacular is a great example of a “labor of love” for those involved. As a nonprofit entity, SSCT’s Board of Directors, cast, crew and all those involved in their productions, are volunteers. One skit that appears in this most recent YouTube video program, entitled Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad, is an original take on the classic First, SSCT created a YouTube Little Red Riding Hood. In this skit, ‘the channel as a way to upload videos of big bad COVID’ is the threat, and ‘Dr. productions and performances. A link Fauci’ makes an appearance on screen. SuperHeroes of Kindness kids: (L-R) Otillie Bailey, Kieran Kristy-Thompson, to this YouTube channel can be found For production of this skit, SSCT Rowan Kristy-Thompson and Olive Bailey | Photos courtesy of Sunriver Stars Community Theater on SSCT’s website at sunriverstars. provided a traveling backdrop, a tripod org. Once it was clear that regular with circle lighting and all the costumes. live performances were not going to be possible, Anderson and the other Each actor filmed their portion of the skit in the safety of their own homes. SSCT Board members began thinking of ways to keep actors acting and This required collaboration among Stars families to get the equipment audiences watching. transferred in a safe and timely manner, film their performance on their own and then email final footage to Anderson for final splicing and editing. “I came up with the idea of having actors film their own scenes in the safety of their own homes, or within pods using COVID-19 safety protocols,” stated Another original video short available on the SSCT YouTube channel Anderson. “I then stitched all of the individual videos together into a larger showcases Stars kids in Kindness is our Super Power! This video features show for YouTube.” the following Stars kids ranging in age from three-seven: Kieran KristyThompson, Rowan Kristy-Thompson, Olive Bailey and Otillie Bailey. The first such production was the SSCT Sunriver Stars Virtual Holiday (Continued on Page 24) Showcase. This video montage features actors and performers of all ages. On
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The Show Must Continue
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To Go On!
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EAT Children’s Theatre presents The Radio Play Disaster — A Radio Play! The world has been faced with challenging, uncertain times. There are many unknowns and changing conditions. The performing arts world has been challenged to find new and creative ways to proceed and bring the stage to the community. How do you present theatre when you cannot safely gather an audience, or a cast? Once again, BEAT Children’s Theatre has taken a cue from theatre of the past. BEAT’s talented young actors have worked hard over the past month to present a hilarious play in an old fashioned radio play format! This play has been recorded and released forstreaming on your computers at home for everyone to enjoy safely and comfortably. Director Bree Beal, along with BEAT Children’s Theatre, is pleased to present a radio play version of The Radio Play Disaster by Don Zolidis. The story follows self-proclaimed genius, Harlan Bean, who is ready to make history with his science-fiction radio masterpiece, Battle of the Planets. But when the broadcast is in the hands of an ambitious actress with her own vision for
her character, several terrified last-minute replacements jumping in, a disgruntled sound engineer out for revenge and a contest winning walk-on member of the public who insists on calling himself Furious Hamster, everything goes terribly wrong... in the most hysterical ways! In a world full of stress and chaos, this hysterical play has allowed our young actors to let go and embrace their crazy over the topacting skills. BEAT misses you at the theatre and looks forward to seeing you again in the future. In the meantime, grab the family and gather around at home for some hysterical comedy brought to you by the talented actors you miss seeing on stage! This play will leave you crying tears of laughter! Don’t miss The Radio Play Disaster streaming on your devices March 12, 13, 14 and March 19, 20, 21. For information about this presentation and tickets, visit tickettails.com. beatchildrenstheatre.org Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | March 2021
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(Continued from Page 22) According to SSCT founder and Artistic Director, Victoria Kristy, “The Sunriver Stars Community Theater is alive and well! Even though our stage is dark, we are working on developing exciting new and creative projects while we are plotting and planning for the day we can once again bring live theater back to the stage.” One such project is the third annual SSCT Stars Kids Drama Camp. This six week drama education program that not only teaches theater craft, but also challenges students to become more responsive members of their communities, is for children grades K-8 in Sunriver and surrounding communities. Drama Camp classes will be held two-three days per week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school hours from April through June (Still to be determined if classes will be held in person or via Zoom or some other video platform). Plans for the final Stars Kids Drama Camp Showcase are to offer the filmed production of Willy Wonka Jr. on Facebook and the SSCT YouTube channel. If state mandates in June 2021 allow, a live Final Showcase may be offered featuring the filmed version of Willy Wonka Jr., along with several other live performance pieces. “This year, students will be performing excerpted scenes and selected music from Willy Wonka, Jr.,” explained SSCT Director of Children’s Programming, Michele Hans. “Our Stars Kids Drama Camp was cancelled last year due to COVID-19. And, though we will be keeping a close eye on the ever-changing state mandates regarding gathering due to the pandemic, we are excited to be able to move forward with this year’s camp due to some creative thinking and planning.” The first date to keep in mind for the upcoming Stars Kids Drama Camp is the Mandatory Parent Meeting on Saturday, March 13 from 6:30-8pm. Parents of interested students must pre-register their students and attend this mandatory meeting. There are two age groups for the Stars drama camp, with only 20 spots available in each age group: Little Stars for grades K-2 and Stars Kids, grades 3-8.
Clara Gray as Grandma in Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad
New for the 2021 Stars Kids Drama Camp is the Student Filmed Auditions. Submissions of filmed auditions are due by Sunday, March 28. In order to receive instructions for these submissions, families must pre-register their students and attend the Mandatory Parent Meeting. Students chosen for lead and supporting rolls for the Stars Kids Drama Camp production of Willy Wonka, Jr. will be invited to participate in call backs on Saturday, April 3. Pre-registrations are now being accepted for the 2021 Stars Kids Drama Camp. Please email the Camp Director, Michele Hans, with your child’s name, age and grade at MicheleHans29@gmail.com. Thanks to a generous grant from the Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Club and the charitable hospitality of The Door, a Church in Sunriver, this third annual Stars Kids Drama Camp will continue to be offered to students free of charge. As always, if you would like to support SSCT and their efforts of bringing performing arts and education to Sunriver and surrounding communities, all donations are tax deductible. And, SSCT always welcomes new members to their family… Join Us! We are an all-volunteer community theater group and here are just a few of the opportunities available: actors, make-up artists, program designers, pianist, hair stylist, graphic design, set builders, ticket sales, set artists, stage crew, costuming, lighting, stage manager, advertising, sound, technology. So, though the live stage may still be darkened, the Sunriver Stars Community Theater Virtual Stage is alive and well. Join us anytime from any location… We are so honored and pleased to still be creating and bringing to you Theater Magic during times such as these.
Talon Confer as Dr. Fauci | Photos courtesy of Sunriver Stars Community Theater
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New Wedding & Elopement Workbook Series by Local Author
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auren Jensen of Bend Authors Books on How to Plan a Wedding or Elopement During a Pandemic Planning a wedding or elopement during these unprecedented times can be difficult. Bend author Lauren Jensen took the opportunity to write a series of books to share her insider knowledge. “I have been living in Bend for the last six years,” Lauren says. “When COVID hit, I was put on furlough from my event management position at a high end resort. That gave me the time to write a workbook series to help couples plan during this crazy time!” Consider one of these books as an engagement gift! The sooner the couple has a plan, the better equipped they will be — one step closer to their perfect day. “There is so much to keep track of during this ever-changing pandemic world we live in, and now you are planning an elopement,” Lauren continues. “This is the one-stop planning guide to get every single detail under control. This workbook will give you solutions, timelines, checklists and materials for you to succeed, and there is enough space for you to come up with your strategy to thrive. It’s time to get organized and take your vision to the next level.” For all the COVID couples ready to get hitched, this your ticket to planning the big day. Planning a COVID Wedding The newest guide to hit Amazon, Planning a COVID Wedding helps couples plan their wedding during this chaotic year. This guide saves time with multiple
charts and checklists that include enough room to strategize a plan to succeed, while keeping track of all the important details. Knowing what to expect with COVID in the coming season will help everyone. Brides can use this guide to remain calm, and enjoy their big day. Planning a COVID Elopement This guide helps couples decide if they’ll be eloping, or having a micro wedding during a pandemic. There is a big difference in price when it comes to the number of guests — this insider knowledge is very valuable to save time and keep the expenses low. The sooner the couple has a plan, the better equipped they will be — one step closer to their perfect day. Lauren Jensen grew up on Bainbridge Island, a small island a ferry ride away from Seattle, Washington. Her family owned and operated a thriving restaurant and catering company, which is where her love for events began. Most recently, she managed weddings and corporate events at a luxury resort in Bend. In 2019, she was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer at age 38. Lauren worked until COVID regulations impacted her entire team, and everyone went on furlough. With this new freedom, she ventured to write a series of books to share her insider knowledge to a broader audience of couples. As her dedication says, “To all the brides and grooms who need a sense of stability during these turbulent times.” She is currently living cancer free, has self-published her first two books, and yes… there are more to come! InsiderBride.com Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | March 2021
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t the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver, the artists are grateful to locals and visitors for supporting small businesses. Recent times have not always been as fun as we would like, but the artists come to the gallery each day to make sure that every visitor is greeted by a welcoming face and that the displays are regularly updated. That Gallery has been fortunate to add multiple new artists to the membership and long-term members always strive to produce new and exciting art. This month we are featuring two incredibly talented artists that are certainly worth visiting the Gallery to view new pieces.
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Few artists have the breadth of skill and talent as photographer Richard Bacon. Bacon divides his work into interesting categories — The Outdoors — People — Real Estate — Commercial. At the Artists’ Gallery, visitors are treated to a wonderful display of The Outdoors in its greatest splendor. Each piece of art has a delicate symmetry of nature. A favorite subject is any of nature’s beauty that is reflected in water. The balance of mountain ranges with cloud structures is enhanced by the atmospheric effects of snow and weather. One beautiful piece is of a home on Mirror Pond in Bend. At first glance, it appears to be a frozen castle on an icy pond. Other pieces tease the viewer’s eye following the curve of a river or the fall of water over a rock. Bacon’s fine photography pieces are printed on multiple surfaces and sizes. It is not often that a collector has the option to purchase a fine piece in the precise dimensions to provide the perfect focal point in their home.
ART TAKES NATURE AS ITS MODEL LESLIE STEWART, JEWELRY
showcasing the work of 30 local artists
RICHARD BACON, PHOTOGRAPHY
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Smith Rock by Richard Bacon
Elowah Falls in Fall by Richard Bacon
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In support of state and federal guidelines for social distancing, most venues have attendance protocols in place. Please call or visit each venue website for updated information. Artists’ Gallery Sunriver Village 57100 Beaver Dr., Bldg. 19 541-593-4382 • artistsgallerysunriver.com Sip & Paint with Bonnie Junell at Artists’ Gallery in the Sunriver Village on March 11, from 6-8pm.
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Opal inlay rings by Leslie Stewart
Statement Pendant by Leslie Stewart
Living on the Deschutes River affords jewelry artist Leslie Klipper Stewart to regularly take inspiration from the elements of nature. Klipper Stewart’s pieces demonstrate a delicate balance between nature and the artist’s will to mold it into something even more beautiful. “The gems often tell me what to do with them. Then I translate that vision into the design.” Each piece is fabricated by hand to demonstrate the artist’s love of form through simplicity, structure, and movement. The use of precious and semi-precious gems and beautiful glass flame worked beads makes each piece unique. Many pieces are asymmetrical with strong simple lines. Klipper Stewart’s jewelry provides a wide variety of pricing as well as beautiful statements. Like the artist, her work is big, bold and a tad unexpected! Artists’ Gallery Sunriver Village Building 19 artistsgallerysunriver.com • 541 593 4382
Cost: $48, call the gallery at 541 593 4382 to reserve. Bonnie Junell has been teaching her realistic impressionist style using water soluble oil paints for ten years. “My goal is for those attending the classes to have fun and learn the skills to become a painter.” Painting is a great way to release tension and show your creative side. Mix painting, friends and drinks for a memorable evening. If you are looking for a creative way to celebrate a special occasion or create an event, Sip & Paint has you covered. No experience needed / all supplies included. Complimentary wine/beverage and chocolates! Sip & Paint classes are held monthly at Artists’ Gallery Sunriver Village with social distancing, and we ask that you wear a mask. Class size is limited.
Mt. Bachelor Morning by Bonnie Junell
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SISTERS EXHIBITS
In support of state and federal guidelines for social distancing, most venues have attendance protocols in place. Please call or visit each venue website for updated information. Hood Avenue Art hoodavenueart.com info@hoodavenueart.com 541-719-1800 March is an all Gallery show with the theme Exploring Possibilities — the imagination of our artists, the examination of their mediums and the connection you have with their work. We invite you to come explore today. Winter hours Thursday-Monday 11-4.
Photo courtesy of Hood Avenue Art
Stitchin’ Post Gallery 541-549-6061 • stitchinpost.com Our new exhibit March 26-April 21 will be Kit Stafford.
March is for Exploring Possibilities 541.719.1800 | 357 W Hood Ave. Sisters | hoodavenueart.com
Fiber art by Kit Stafford
Landings represents what can happen when we give over to an instinctual freedom of thought. The pieces are markers of the flight through time and space, a path of ideas accompanied by textiles and color. “Afterburn” is the energy used after take-off. It can either throw us farther into space or bring us home. It is a flight term referring to when fuels have burned away, when there is a glow — I follow that faint light. The remnants of the journeys are here — some rough, some the evidence, like a thread to the connections we share.
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he virtual My Own Two Hands (MOTH) Holding Hope art auction and fundraiser is right around the corner, scheduled for May 10-15, 2021. Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) is seeking donations and welcomes artists to consider donating to this year’s auction, with an expanded reach in a virtual format. Final artwork submission deadline is March 25, 2021. This year, SFF is working to support those artists who have supported the organization by offering cash awards for the 2021 award winners. The last 11 months have been challenging for so many, with the arts sector being one of the most hard-hit groups. Recognizing this, the MOTH awards listed below will each come with a $500 cash prize this year.
Plenary (2020 Theme Award Winner) by David Mensing
Stepping Into Light (2020 Award of Merit) by Susie Zeitner and Wendy Birnbaum
The MOTH award committee will jury and vote on donated pieces for award selection based on the criteria below. In addition to the committee, art community members will also be invited to provide their recommendations. Awards to be given this year include: • Theme Award — best exemplifies or interprets the yearly theme. • Awards of Merit (three total) — recognized for excellence in craft, execution and/or interpretation in their chosen medium. • Pamela Hulse Andrews Student Achievement Award — represents excellence and achievement of their work and contribution to their school and community. • Design Award — selected to be used in MOTH marketing materials. • Americana Folk Award — tells a story of the rich and diverse culture of the United States of America — a culture that is rooted in a history of traditions handed down from indigenous and immigrant populations. • The Spirit of Giving Award recipient will be awarded to an artist, organization, or a person that shares generosity of spirit with and engagement in the Sisters Folk Festival community, and actively contributes in a positive, meaningful way. • The Ben Westlund Advocate of the Arts Award will also be granted to an artist, organization or a person who consistently supports, promotes and perpetuates cultural expression and engagement; seeks to inspire artistic endeavors in others; and advocates for building on the arts economy and thriving arts scene in the region. Sisters Folk Festival is actively seeking community input for the Ben Westlund Advocate of the Arts Award. Is there a person or organization that comes to mind when you think about advocating for the arts? Nominate them! The nomination form can be found under the 2021 MOTH Awards section on SFF’s website at sistersfolkfestival.org, along with more information about this year’s My Own Two Hands event. sistersfolkfestival.org
The Sun Followers (2020 Americana Folk Award) by Dorothy Holmes Mohler ALL photos by Curtiss Abbott
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PLAYA Launches New Programming Self Directed Residencies
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LAYA in Summer Lake in Southeastern Oregon is pleased to offer Self Directed Residencies for adults seeking time and space to immerse in their creative or scientific work in an inspiring landscape and campus. Self-Directed Residencies are fee-based. They have the form of a residency without the formal application process and are more flexible and open for individual needs.
• Do you crave time to focus on your photography,
writing, research, painting? • Are you looking for the time and space in a supportive environment free of distraction from daily life in order to tackle a creative or scientific project? • Are you in need of a change of new scenery to inspire you?
Come Experience the Energy of Nature! Geothermally Heated Cabins Hot Mineral Baths 541-943-3931
Photo | Courtesy of PLAYA
Arrivals for Self Directed Residencies are always on a Thursday, with flexible departures. They start at a minimum of two nights and, during certain times, can last up to ten nights. Along with time to focus on creative and/or scientific work, Self Directed Residencies also give participants the opportunity to connect with the other creative and scientifically minded people on campus and experience aspects of the Summer Lake Valley through Friday evening gatherings and Saturday presentations, field trips and/or hikes. PLAYA sits at the foot of Winter Ridge at the edge of a tenmile-wide, 20-mile-long intermittent desert lake. The subtle hills, striking rock formations and captivating light nourish and stimulate new ideas and fresh thinking. Cabins are free of internet and with uninterrupted views allow for deep focus on projects. Along with cabins, studio rentals are also available.
2 Hours SE of Bend • www.summerlakehotsprings.com 2 Hours SE of Bend • 541-943-3931 • www.summerlakehotprings.com
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Go to playasummerlake.org/self-directed-residencies or visit playasummerlake.org/story to learn more. playasummerlake.org
In support of state and federal guidelines for social distancing, most venues have attendance protocols in place. Please call or visit each venue website for updated information. Madras / Warm Springs The Museum at Warm Springs 2189 U.S. 26 • 541-553-3331 • museumatwarmsprings.org Visitors to The Museum at Warm Springs will experience firsthand the sounds of ancient songs and languages, the mastery of traditional craftsmen and the sights of rich and colorful cultures that make up the Confederated Tribes of The Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon. For the first time, their histories and traditions are told in an exciting, permanent, interactive exhibit, bringing to life the fascinating story of the Tribes. The collections of the museum are rotated throughout the year. So, when you visit you may see an entire new display in the gallery. The dream of a tribal collection for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon began over four decades ago. Museum is open to the public with Safety Standards in place, which can be found on their website. Prineville Rick Steber & Company — MAKERS 131 NE Fifth St., Prineville • 813-749-7143 • rickstebermakers.com On display in the retail showroom at Rick Steber – MAKERS is the incredible work of over one hundred artists and artisans from Central and Eastern Oregon. Designated as an Oregon Scenic Attraction, this unique collection of one-of-a-kind items has become a destination for many, and an opportunity to introduce your family to the creative culture of the High Desert. Here you will find Native bead work, metal sculptures, leather tooling, saddle making, wood working, silversmithing, original artwork, whittlings, carvings and the complete collection of books by popular author, Rick Steber. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Rimrock Gallery 405A NW Third St., Prineville 541-903-5565 • rimrockgallery.com Welcome to the World of Bronze! now thru April 9. Featuring works by our seven bronze artists! Figurative, western, wildlife, sports and domestic sculptures are throughout the gallery.
Pronghorn Pair by Richard Loffler
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Due to COVID-19 we are still unable to have artist receptions. You can visit the show here at the gallery at your leisure. Works can also be viewed on the website. We offer ‘art on approval’ and home deliveries. Be sure to visit the gallery website at rimrockgallery.com to view artist’s works and read gallery news! Off-street parking available! Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5:30pm and Sunday 12-5:30pm. Closed Mondays. Redmond/Terrebonne LTA Gallery 611 NE Jackpine Ct., Ste. 3, Redmond 541-316-0362 • darrenklingart.net Showcasing the artwork of Darren Kling with continued exhibition, Water and the Rock. School House Produce 1430 SW Highland Ave. 541-504-7112 schoolhouseproduce.com Schoolhouse Produce is showing the work of SageBrushers Art Society Kay Larkin. Enthusiasm for art and photography led Kay to the study of photography, which she expanded during her career in biology. Kay’s stated artistic purpose is to “share the beauty Mt Hood, photography by Kay Larkin that surrounds us all”. Stop in to shop for fresh local food and enjoy a bit of the beauty that Kay has on display! Showing thru March.
OUTSIDE CENTRAL OREGON EXHIBITS
Burns Oard’s Gallery 42456 Hwy. 20 East, Burns • 541- 493-2535 • oardsgallery.com Exhibiting many one-of-a-kind items, including original, handmade arts and crafts from nine tribes around the area — baskets, beaded art, clothing, furniture, native art, paintings, rugs, jewelry and more.
New Perspective for March
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quiet first few days is followed by noticeable change on the 3rd. Opportunities on the 4th have been in the air since February and are now coming to fruition. A need for some soul searching is strong from the 5th to the 9th. You may come up for air on the 10th and then go back in with more questions. Trust your intuition during the New Moon on the 13th especially in regards to relationships. After the 15th you will find it’s the things that are not being said that get your attention. Action taken on the 17th will inspire change and new beginnings. Follow your heart on the 18th and you will see the transformation that is happening. The Spring Equinox on the 20th is a turning point in relationships as new sparks are starting to show. Be a cooperative influence on the 21st and demonstrate what you want others to learn. Let go of explaining yourself on the 23rd and take a
few small steps forward. Listen to your heart on the 25th and you will realize a truth about yourself. The Full Moon on the 28th brings clarity to relationships. Appreciate what you are learning and make responsible decisions on the 30th. Finish this month by giving yourself credit for the changes you are making. Love and Light Always, Eileen Lock Clairvoyant Astrologer / Spiritual Medium 1471 NW Newport Ave., Bend, Oregon 97703 541-389-1159 eileenlock.freeservers.com • oneheartministry.freeservers.com Listen for the song in your heart, find the melody and dance to the music. Check out Eileen’s radio programs online at blogtalkradio.com. Cosmic Lunch Break on Mondays at 8am, What’s Up Wednesday at 8am and Talking With Spirit on Fridays at 8am. Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | March 2021 31
CALL TO ARTISTS — RED CHAIR GALLERY BEND
My Own Two Hands Call to Art The My Own Two Hands (MOTH) Holding Hope art auction and fundraiser is right around the corner, scheduled for May 10-15, 2021. Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) is seeking donations and welcomes artists to consider donating to this year’s auction, with an expanded reach in a virtual format. Final artwork submission deadline is March 25, 2021. Artists who wish to donate need to ensure delivery of their completed pieces to SFF no later than March 25: • Hand deliver to the Sisters Folk Festival office Monday-Thursday, 10am-4 pm; 204 W. Adams Ave., Suite 101, Sisters • Send via U.S. Postal Service to Sisters Folk Festival, PO Box 3500, PMB 304, Sisters, OR 97759 • Ship via UPS or FedEx using the physical address above • Contact Kate Kittell to coordinate a local pick-up (Sisters, Bend, Redmond) at kate@sistersfolkfestival.org or 541-588-7064 Sisters Folk Festival Call to Art Sisters Folk Festival is actively seeking community input for the Ben Westlund Advocate of the Arts Award. Is there a person or organization that comes to mind when you think about advocating for the arts? Nominate them! The nomination form can be found under the 2021 MOTH Awards section on SFF’s website at sistersfolkfestival. org, along with more information about this year’s My Own Two Hands event. Sunriver Art Fair Invites Artists to Apply for 2021 Event Online Event Added to Schedule The Sunriver Art Fair is planning the return of a live event in the Village at Sunriver, and calling for artist applications for the fair, which will take place on August 13, 14 and 15. New in 2021, the fair has been expanded to include the opportunity to set up a virtual store on Eventeny.com, an online platform on which artists can set up a shop that includes products for sale, videos, music and other ways to promote their art. The virtual online dates are August 13 to September 26, 2021. Should COVID restrictions not allow an in-person event, the online fair option will still be available. Both events are juried and applications should be submitted on zapplication.com. March 15, 2021 is the last date for artists to apply for both the live fair and online event. To learn more about exhibiting at the fair, visit sunriverartfair.com and click on “Info for Artists.”
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CASCADE FINE ART WORKSHOPS As the pandemic unfolds, Cascade Fine Art Workshops is working with our instructors to offer face-to-face, online and ‘hybrid’ workshops in 2021 – part face-to-face, the other part live via Zoom. We are currently constructing these workshops, but are happy to offer you a place in them by pre-registering, at no obligation to you. Contact Sue Manley, Owner, Cascade Fine Art Workshops at info@cascadefineartworkshops.com to pre-register. Zoom, Live from Bulgaria!! with Stella Canfield Watercolor April 2021 Painting the Figure from Photographs with Ted Nuttall Watercolor Portraits July 12-16, 2021 Impressionism in Action with Colley Whisson Plein Air & Studio Workshop Oil & acrylic artists welcome — Demos in oil October 13-16, 2021 Abstracting the Landscape in Acrylic with Sarah B. Hansen Abstracting the landscape October 18-20, 2021 SAGEBRUSHERS ART SOCIETY sagebrushersartofbend.com • 541-617-0900 Artwork by David Kinker
Red Chair Gallery, an award-winning art gallery located in downtown Bend, is seeking new 2D and 3D artists. If you are interested in joining us, stop by the gallery (at the corner of Bond St. and Oregon Ave.) and pick up an application. 103 NW Oregon Ave., 541-306-3176, redchairgallerybend.com
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Color as Value Online with David Kinker Monday mornings, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 9:30-10:30am Improve your creative outcomes by learning to approach painting as a process. All mediums are welcome. Lecture and acrylic painting demonstration. $15/class. For more information and link to join the class, visit kinker.com/kinker-studios-digital-classes. ARTISTS’ GALLERY IN THE SUNRIVER VILLAGE Sip & Paint with Bonnie Junell March 11, 6-8pm Class is in Artists’ Gallery, with social distancing and we ask that you wear a mask: class size is limited. Cost: $48. Call the gallery at 541 593 4382 to reserve.
