Cascade A&E | November 2022 | Volume 28 | Issue 11

Marjorie Wood

arjorie Wood Hamlin’s semi-abstract landscapes, as seen on this month’s cover, burst forth in brilliant colors and rich textures as paint splashes directly from the jar to the canvas. The cover piece, Autumn Harvest, is one of a series inspired by the patchwork shapes of cultivated fields. Different crops side by side become delightfully unintentional abstract works of art. She calls them fictitious landscapes because they are not of specific places, but figments of her imagination. It is her philosophy that true creativity makes something new rather than follows a historical school or copies nature.

Most importantly, she believes in using art for messages for the world. This year she was at Stola Gallery in Chicago for the Democracy in Danger show with her painting, Keep Democracy Strong, a timely message for the world as Ukraine stands up against the unprovoked attack of Russia, and China rattles sabers in the Taiwan Straits. Previously, her video of paintings interpreting environmental issues was shown at the UN in New York for the exhibit Women Artists Changing Our World. It was later in a traveling show in Italy and Spain.

She also works in the abstract in both acrylic and a unique medium of copper and gold foil only on canvas with no paint. The latter she developed playing with adhesive and non-adhesive surfaces. This technique that graces many homes in Central Oregon is hers exclusively. In 2002 it was nearly the only abstract art for sale in the region. Surprisingly, it was readily accepted and blended in with both modern and traditional interiors.

As a teacher, she created an after-school arts and crafts program for migrant farm laborers’ school children in the San Joaquin valley in Tracy, California. Locally she teaches private painting lessons with emphasis not only on technique but also design and composition.

Marjorie has had a long journey in the art world beginning when she was 12. She later received a bachelor of arts degree with a major in Applied Art and Art History and postgraduate work at the Academy of Art in San Francisco for advertising and design. After a 25-year career in advertising and communication in the San Francisco Bay Area, she retired as the packaging program manager for Dynabook Technologies in Silicon Valley to commit full-time to painting and travel. She has made her home in Bend since 2002 where she loves the creative “go for it” attitude of the people.

Her work is in locations from Hawaii to Washington D.C. In Deschutes County, it is liberally collected from Back Butte Ranch to Sunriver and in between.

She is represented by Freed Gallery in Lincoln City, Oregon, is currently at the Betty Gray Gallery in Sunriver Resort Lodge through November and can always be seen at marjorieart.com or by calling 831-372-5273 for studio visits or questions.

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Wine Country by Marjorie Wood Hamlin

Endangered Deserts Pair by Marjorie Wood Hamlin

Aspen Leaves by Marjorie Wood Hamlin

The Alexander

1125 NE Watt Way 458-256-6854 • thealexanderbend.com

Continuing thru the end of November is Bend artist Janet Frost in a solo exhibition. Entitled Impressions of Central Oregon,” the show includes oil paintings of some of the region’s most recognizable locations, such as Mount Bachelor and Fort Rock, as well as more intimate subjects, such as the abundant willows that line the area’s rivers.

Frost is a member of the High Desert Art League, Oil Painters of America and the American Impressionist Society.

Bend Senior Center

1600 SE Reed Market Rd.

541-388-1133 • bendparksandrec.org/facility/bend-senior-center

The Bend Senior Center at the new Larkspur Community Center is showing art by members of the SageBrushers Art Society. Come visit the new facility and enjoy beautiful paintings in acrylic, oil, pastel, and watercolor, as well as outstanding photography. Showing thru November.

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.

COCC Barber Library Rotunda Gallery

2600 NW College Way

541-383-7560 • cocc.edu/departments/library

An exhibition by mixed-media artist Lloyd McMullen, titled Brave New World, is continuing at COCC’s Barber Library Rotunda Gallery thru November 29. The Bend-based artist integrates found objects into two- and three-dimensional “constructions” that serve as metaphor for persistence. This exhibition includes a hummingbird made from a rusty can and cast-off wood, a cockroach made with plastic detritus and a fish fashioned from discarded netting. “Every day dawns with more change,” the artist said. “My work questions how we survive and adapt. These times demand tenacity and spirit.”

McMullen is a local arts activist who has worked with Atelier 6000 and the Central Oregon Arts Association and was a founding member of Artists Local 101, a local art group that founded “Trashformations, a community art event that challenged participants to make original work from scrapyard materials.

The Barber Library is open from 8am-6pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm Fridays and 12-7pm on Sundays.

EXHIBITS

COCC Health Careers Center

First-floor Gallery

2600 NW College Way

cocc.edu/departments/allied-health

COCC is exhibiting a collection of botanical-themed paintings by Portland artist Jennifer Kapnek, titled Cherished Kindling, in the Health Careers Center’s first-floor gallery thru November 18.

The artist blends two- and three-dimensional planes with her nature-based canvases, incorporating material elements such as actual branches and live edges that extend beyond the frame. “Cherished Kindling is an exhibition of paintings rooted in the natural world,” Kapnek said in a statement. “The work explores nature through iconic imagery.” Two bodies of the artist’s work are included in the collection. Kapnek is a member of the Portland-based Urban Art Network’s board of directors.

The building is open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

High Desert Museum

59800 S Hwy. 97

541-382-4754 • highdesertmuseum.org

Opening November 19, Black Rodeo, thru June 25, 2023. As long as there have been cowboys, there have been Black cowboys. One of the most enduring symbols of the American West, the cowboy evokes selfreliance, strength and determination — qualities found at the Black rodeos held each year across the United States. Through the lens of Bay Area photographer Gabriela Hasbun, this exhibit documents the exhilarating atmosphere of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — the only touring Black rodeo in the country — and the show-stopping style and skill of the Black cowboys and cowgirls who attend the event year after year.

Continuing thru November 27, Lair: Light and the Art of Stephen Hendee. The New York Times art critic Roberta Smith once reviewed his work as being like a “collaboration between the creators of Spider Man, the set designers for 2001: A Space Odyssey, and maybe Star Trek, and the computer artists involved with Tron.” Now, the glowing, high-tech world of Stephen Hendee is at the High Desert Museum.

Continuing thru January 8, 2023, Survival Architecture & Art of Resilience. Ours is a world of flux. Extreme weather events are propelling questions on our ability to confront and survive climate change, natural disasters and other shocks. This exhibit will focus on learning to survive, adapt and grow amid these shocks and stresses.

Jeffrey Murray Photography Gallery

118 NW Minnesota Ave.

541-325-6225 • jeffreymurrayphotography.com

The Jeffrey Murray Photography Gallery features the work of local photographer Jeffrey Murray. Visitors can browse comfortably in the twostory gallery enjoying visually adventurous displays of landscape, wildlife and contemporary work. Open daily Tuesday-Sunday.

Winter Fire by Janet Frost

Photo by Hasbun, courtesy of High Desert Museum

Kreitzer Gallery

20214 Archie Briggs Rd. 805-234-2048 • KreitzerArt.com

TRADITION LIVES: Find peace and healing in the profound depiction of the waters and lands of the West, as well as vineyards, koi, florals, fantasy and figures in the art of Contemporary Realist David Kreitzer. In the tradition of Turner and Cezanne, painter David’s love of nature, fantasy and the human form, propels him to create exquisitely detailed, mood-invoking landscapes, figures and striking still life floral studies in a variety of mediums. A full time artist for 55 years, David’s career began with sold out shows at Maxwell Gallery in San Francisco. David grew up as the son of a Lutheran minister who, due to his vocation, moved his family frequently throughout the Nebraska countryside. Kreitzers’ works are in the collections of Howard and Roberta Ahmanson, Hirschhorn Foundation, Revlon Coporation, Olga Corporation, Barnes-Hind Corporation, Sinclair Paints, Lloyd’s Bank, Cargill Corporation and the San Diego, Santa Barbara, Nebraska and Minnesota Museums. Private collectors include Ray Bradbury, Mary Tyler Moore, Michael Douglas, Pepe Romero, Quinn Martin, Raymond Burr and Robert and Linda Takken.

“David Kreitzer… is a highly traditional figure painter who demonstrates how much poetic intensity the old tradition can still contain.” ~Thomas Albright, San Francisco Chronicle

Open daily and for monthly First Friday Art Walk.

Layor Art + Supply 1000 NW Wall St., Ste. 110 541-322-0421 • layorart.com

Layor Art is excited to be hosting Evan Namkung for the month of November. Evan’s creative work involves large scale canvas paintings and public murals, influenced by a background in and appreciation for street art. His goal is to express myself through color, dynamic movement and finding the path to help my audience explore my subjects in new and exciting ways.

Much of Evan’s work also explores geometry and the relationship between structure and nature. He draws inspiration from the geometry that is found all around us in the natural world, as well as how humans have learned to manipulate that geometry to create structure. “I am also deeply inspired by the way in which

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art changes a specific place, be it a wall or a building, from unremarkable and unseen to emotionally charged and dynamic, and I am constantly searching for ways to create this transformation through my own art,” he said. Evan’s show goes thru the month of November and can be viewed during Layor’s regular business hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm.

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. Thru 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.

Oxford Hotel

10 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-382-8436

The Oxford Hotel features encaustic artist Janice Rhodes for the month of November. Janice is known for her realistic to whimsical to abstract painting style in the challenging medium of molten beeswax, resin and pigment.

“I probably enjoy painting portraits the most,” says Janice. “Although it’s more difficult than other subjects, it is hard to turn away when you have the ‘right look’ in your subject’s eyes.

“I knew I always wanted to be an artist — when I was a child, I would always see ads saying ‘Can you draw this?’ in magazines and think, ‘yes I can.’”

She sells her encaustics nationally and internationally and some are permanently displayed at the Redmond Airport and St. Charles Cancer Center.

Janice is a member of the Red Chair Gallery on Oregon Ave. in Bend, and is also one of the 12 members of the High Desert Art League.

Join Janice on First Friday November 4, or visit the lobby of the Oxford Hotel thru the month November.

HIGH DESERT ART LEAGUE

Fine Art & Contemporary Craft Presenting OurNovember Showcase Artists:

Rebecca Baldwin ~ oil and acrylic

Linda Swindle ~ watercolor Deb Borine ~ fused glass Larissa Spafford ~ jewelry

103 NW Oregon Avenue Bend, OR 97703 541.306.3176 • www.redchairgallerybend.com

Linda Swindle

Michelle M. Lindblum

Gus by Janice Rhodes

Sparrow 20x20” acrylic on canvas by Evan Namkung

Summer Sky, 26.5 x 32.5” framed with conservation materials and Museum Glass

Sage Custom Framing & Gallery

834 NW Brooks St. 541-382-5884

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Featured artist group for November, The High Desert Art League is a group of 12 diverse artists who encourage and support one another through education, community outreach, and professional development. Members work with watercolor, pastel, encaustics, oil and acrylics to create fine art that is both traditional and contemporary; serious and whimsical. The artists have created the show, The Road Less Traveled, in an effort to express themselves artistically, geographically and spiritually. Some are showing artwork from travels on roads rarely traveled and others are

Red Chair Gallery

103 NW Oregon Ave. 541-306-3176

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In November, Red Chair Gallery showcases Rebecca Baldwin’s landscape paintings and Linda Swindle’s watercolors. Fused glass pieces by Deb Borine fill the pedestals and hand-blown glass jewelry by Larissa Spafford is also on special display. Located at the corner of Bond Street and Oregon Avenue, Red Chair Gallery is open seven days a week: Monday-Saturday, 10am to 6pm and Sunday, 12-4 pm. Open late on November 4 for First Friday.

exploring atypical mediums or subject matter.

The participating members are, Helen Brown, Barbara Hudler Cella, Janet Frost, Elizabeth Haberman, Michelle Lindblom, Jean Requa Lubin, Jaqueline Newbold, Vivian Olsen, Janice Rhodes, Rebecca Sentgeorge and Joren Traveller.

Show runs November 2-26, with First Friday reception November 4, 4-7pm. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm and Saturday, 12-4pm.

SageBrushers Art Society

117 SW Roosevelt Ave. 541-617-0900

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SageBrushers Art Society presents its annual Affordable Art Show. Just in time for the holidays, this is a great opportunity to add to your art collection or provide the gift of art to friends and family. Stop in and enjoy the talent of these community artists. The SageBrushers Gallery is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 1-4 pm. Showing thru December.

The Stacks Art Studios & Gallery

Old Mill District Second Floor 404-944-9170

The Stacks Art Studios & Gallery features the artwork and work of local creators Lindsey Luna Tucker, Kira Frances, Lindsay Gilmore, Ashley Paggi and Alyson Brown.

Lindsey Luna Tucker uses her sensitivity to emotion, exaggeration of gesture and manipulation of color and space, to create abstract landscape oil paintings. While her work is rooted in a visual awareness of the physical world, she favorites emotional truth over visual realism.

Kira Frances creates oil paintings to investigate the nature of truth and share alternative realms of beauty. For her still life pieces, she sets up the objects and alters their context just enough to suggest a dream-like landscape; for her geometric pieces, she takes an idea and deconstructs it, revealing the concept through the display of shapes and angles.

Lindsay Gilmore creates abstract landscape paintings inspired by the colors and compositions that have captivated her while on adventures outdoors with her family.

Ashley Paggi (Ash Cascade) is a surface pattern designer whose bohemian/ retro style evokes a polished yet gritty sense of place. While she mainly licenses her art, you can find some of her own products such as bandanas, mugs and stickers, at The Stacks.

Alyson Brown (Wild Folklore) is a photographer and stylist specializing in beverage and botanicals. While she focuses most of her time on brand development and content creation, Alyson is also The Stacks in-house mixologist for First Fridays.

Call the studio for hours and appointments.

Fused glass by Deb Borine

No Time for Nonsense, acrylic and mixed media by Beth Hanson

Mule Deer Grove by Vivian Olsen

Tumalo Art Company

Old Mill District 541-385-9144 tumaloartco.com

Dreaming of Water, November Show at Tumalo Art Co. with Nancy Becker and Susan Luckey Higdon. Glass artist Nancy Becker and landscape painter Susan Luckey Higdon are combining their love of water for Dreaming of Water opening November 4 from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District’s First Friday Gallery Walk.

Finding a similar affinity for color and movement Nancy and Susan have joined forces to create art that describes the feeling of water in their respective mediums and in 2D and 3D for this November exhibit. Glass becomes liquid when heated, flowing with glorious color which Nancy shapes with mastery and wizardry into vessels and platters. Susan is transfixed with the movement and color of water, capturing its many reflections and layers with paint and texture. Both artists have been working in their chosen mediums for over 30 years. They continue to challenge themselves to interpret nature in a way that connects emotionally and intuitively to the viewer.

Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District, open seven days a week.

The Wine Shop 55 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-389-2884 thewineshopbend.com

The Wine Shop is showing oil paintings by Sagebrushers Art Society member Gary Uderitz. As a selftaught artist, Gary has pursued his interest in oil painting for over 50 years. Eventually taking classes in technique and color, he found a new direction for developing his own style. “Since retirement and moving to Bend, I’ve been inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds this area. This show is a ‘wine-themed’ set of paintings — of vineyards and gardens.” Stop in to enjoy the view and try one of the fine wines on offer! Showing thru December.

The Wooden Jewel 844 NW Bond St., Ste. 100 541-593-4151 • thewoodenjewel.com

The Wooden Jewel invites Central Oregon to come in and be amazed at the variety of fine art works — both paintings and sculptures — as well as and unique, contemporary, handmade custom jewelry, all by local and international artists.

Affordable Art Sale!

Afternoon Cabernet, oil on canvas by Gary Uderitz

Reflections at Sparks Lake, handblown glass by Nancy Becker

photos by Sophie Cloyd, Vibrant Gem Photography

Arome

432 SW 6th Ave • Redmond

541-527-4727 • aromekitchen.com

Arome and Dry Canyon Arts Association invite you to see the watercolors of Jennifer Ramerman, along with 20+ artists at seven venues, in Redmond during First Friday, November 4 from 4-7pm. Jennifer retired three years ago and began her artistic journey in earnest. As a lifelong amateur photographer, she began using her photos as inspiration for her watercolor paintings. She enjoys her many adventures to photograph the amazing nature that surrounds us. She experiments with multiple exposures and when she can’t quite get it to work in the camera, will paint her vision. She continues to explore many different art mediums such as pastel, colored pencil, charcoal and recently purchased a glass kiln.

She is experimenting with using glass frit powder to paint on sheets of glass.

Grace & Hammer Pizzeria

641 SW Cascade Ave • Redmond 541-668-6684 • graceandhammer.com

Grace & Hammer Pizzeria and Dry Canyon Arts Association invite you to see the glistening fused glass jewelry by Joy Oxley at Grace & Hammer Pizzeria in Redmond during First Friday, November 4 from 4-7pm. Joy is drawn to the sparkle and twinkle of glass! “Reflections of color and light, its riveting glisten, begs to be created and captured in unique shapes. It is a connection with art and beauty that speaks to the soul.” Joy is inspired by nature, color, the love of glass and fire! “My interpretation of sea life have been the most fun and challenging.”

High Desert Music Hall

818 SW Forest Ave • Redmond

541-527-1387 • highdesertmusichall.com

High Desert Music Hall and Dry Canyon Arts Association invite you to see the amazing acrylic paintings of Julie K. Miller, along with 20+ artists at seven venues, in Redmond during First Friday, November 4 from 4-7pm. Julie is a lifelong horse owner, trainer, breeder and exhibitor. Her love for horses extends to all aspects of horses and giving them life on canvas, paper and in three dimensional art work. “They feed my soul and drive the spirit of my existence. They are my reason for getting up in the morning and doing whatever I have to do to continue having them in my life. These spirit-filled creatures are truly one of the most blessed, simple and beautiful yet mysterious animals on the planet. That is why I think those of us with an artistic heart are drawn to them.” Her artwork, whether painted with acrylics, watercolor or drawn with chalk pastels, graphite or colored pencil reflects their magic through her eyes and experiences with them. She has also written and illustrated five books published for children and adults focusing on horses and ranch life.

Eqwine Wine Bar 218 SW 4th St • Redmond 541-527-4419 • eqwine-wine.com

Eqwine Wine Bar and Dry Canyon Arts Association invite you to see the amazing watercolor work of local artist Cathy Huntington, along with 20+ artists at seven venues, in Redmond during First Friday Art Walk on November 4 from 4-7pm. Cathy loves to paint still life, pets, and flowers. She paints things that make her feel good, either with the colors she uses or the subject matter at hand.

Junction Roastery

708 SW Deschutes Ave • Redmond junctionroastery.com

Junction Roastery and Dry Canyon Arts Association invite you to see the beautiful jewelry by Josie Powell, along with 20+ artists at seven venues, in Redmond during First Friday, November 4 from 4-7pm. Josie loves to create unique pendants, each one depicting the scenic beauty of the Deschutes River. She also uses geometric patterns in her jewelrey. She recently traveled to Morocco and she is creating some pieces influenced by the beautiful designs used in their art and architecture. “Jewelry is a lovely way to express your personality or to give as a special gift.”

Redmond Senior Center

325 NW Dogwood Ave • Redmond 541-548-6325 • redmondseniors.org

Redmond Senior Center and Dry Canyon Arts Association invite you to see the very creative, unique art by Christine Ransom, along with 20+ artists at seven venues, in Redmond during First Friday, November 4 from 4-7pm. When Christine painted, it wasn’t to make something pretty it was to make something look dark and dirty and old. She fell in love with this artistic expression and quickly moved on to other types of sculptures, all in this steampunk-esque style.

“Once I let go of the notion that I needed to produce “beautiful” art and it was then that I found creative freedom. Out of clay, paint, and scavenged items paired with the slight tendency to hoard, I create little “monsters” out of the items I can’t throw away.

Inspired by nature, my work is often focused on a central character with undertones reflecting my interpretations of larger global issues such as climate change, exploitation, and wastefulness. Many of my current pieces are distorted examples of marine life. All with their own story.

It’s still junk art. Ugly art. Art that I am ridiculously proud of. It was a journey, but I found a lesson in rediscovering what art meant to me. Art doesn’t have to be pretty to be valued or appreciated. There didn’t need to be an intention, direction, or concept. Just let it pour out and if the heart is in there it will be beautiful.”

SCP Redmond Hotel 521 SW 6th Ave • Redmond 541-508-7600 • scphotel.com/redmond

SCP Redmond Hotel and Dry Canyon Arts Association invite you to see the amazing photography and fiber art of Gilda Hunt, along with 20+ artists at seven venues, in Redmond during First Friday, November 4 from 4-7pm. Gilda was born in the tiny country of El Salvador, Central America where she was introduced to the arts. She and her family immigrated to San Francisco when she was a young girl. Throughout this time, she discovered photography, which is a passion she has maintained to this day.

It wasn’t until Gilda moved to Portland that she was introduced to her second passion in the arts; the art of quilting. A good friend invited her to the Sister’s Quilt Show and it was love at first sight. Since then she has been learning and expanding her skills in quilting. For the last five years she has been using her photography to create patterns for her very special quilts. Although she creates many traditional quilts, her main interests now are more artistic landscapes and portrait quilts, either pets or people.

A DREAM REALIZED

The Life of Pamela Claflin & the Rimrock Art Gallery

by NOAH NELSON — A&E Feature Writer

Pamela Claflin, the owner of Rimrock Gallery in Prineville, originally opened the space because she wanted to create something beautiful and meaningful in her hometown. “I decided to create the Rimrock Gallery, for myself and for Prineville,” Pamela said.

While the 75-year-old-painter was born in the nearby logging town of Kinzua, her family moved to a property near the Ochoco Dam in Prineville before she was a year old. Early life presented challenges to a young Pamela, whose mom and three brothers were all dealing with an abusive father.

Finding solace in nature, Pamela recalls days in her early childhood where she would tie a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in a handkerchief to her belt and run off to the nearby rimrocks with her brothers. “Three honks of the car horn meant get home for dinner,” she recalls.

Pamela says those days embedded in her a love and appreciation for nature. In elementary school, she found a new interest in art; Pamela won a poster drawing

contest in the 2nd grade. By the 5th grade, her family had moved to Central Point, where Pamela would graduate high school. In these years, she attended as many art classes as possible, and even skipped a few study halls to spend more time making art. As a senior, she made a promise to herself by saying out loud in one of her art classes. “I am going to be an artist.”

She took this declaration seriously. Pamela received a scholarship to attend Southern Oregon University in Ashland, but dropped out after three months because her advisers would not let her exclusively take art classes. “I continued my then day job at the data processing firm and ended up marrying the computer operator. We moved to the Portland/Vancouver area where he climbed the ranks in the corporate computer world and I became a stay at home mom.”

Nearly a decade later, Pamela is 29. After spending years focusing on her role as a mother, a neighbor invited her to take a tole painting class. Almost immediately, Pamela felt that surge of inspiration that can only remain dormant for so long.

Photos courtesy of Rimrock Gallery

She still wanted to be an artist, and decided to continue pursuing her dream. After studying tole painting for a year, Pamela started teaching three classes a week at her home.

While attending a landscape painting workshop to try out a new medium, Pamela met master oil painter Del Gish. “He taught me everything I know and use today,” she said. Pamela immediately switched her focus to landscape painting and began teaching classes on the subject. She added many workshops based on renowned artists, but found that most of the tips she shared with her students came from the master that taught her, Del.

A bit later on in life, Pamela was thrown a curveball; she would be accepted to show her work in an art gallery in Portland, but this opportunity would present itself as she would become a single mother, becoming busier than ever.

Despite the workload, Pamela would help push the art scene in Portland and Vancouver forward. “I worked for the City of Vancouver as their graphics person and formed their first computerized graphics office over a five year period,” she said. “At the same time I continued to grow as an artist and I started a gallery in the Marshall House in Officer’s Row in Vancouver, Washington, to see if I wanted to have a gallery of my own.”

Never quite falling in love with the rain and gray skies, Pamela found herself moving around; from Vancouver, she went to Eastern Oregon. From there, she would land in Bend in 1985, when the city had a population of about 17,500. In Bend, opportunity would present itself, again. “I landed a job with Cascade East Magazine, doing graphics and selling ads.” Pamela said. “One of my customers was expecting her first child and I asked her who was going to run their gallery when she had her baby. She got a little flustered and said, ‘I was hoping you would’. I gave notice and went to work for Blue Sky Gallery, which was my real start to the professional gallery world.”

Pamela spent the next few years continuing to hone her painting while she was learning the business side of the art world. She eventually purchased a little gallery in Sisters. “I renamed it Mockingbird Gallery and four years later moved it to Bend to the current location,” she said. By now, my sons were in college. I loved the gallery business, loved working with the artists and really enjoyed the wonderful people that became collectors, and some of them, lifelong friends.”

At this point, life took another tough turn. Pamela’s mom had been diagnosed

with dementia, and needed to be cared for. “I wanted to care for my mom like she cared for us,” she said. “I moved her up to Bend and quickly realized I needed to sell the gallery. I was too fatigued to do all that I had put on myself.”

In a chance meeting that can only be described as perfect timing, Pamela met Jim Peterson while he was still planning on moving his family to Bend. The two spoke, Jim purchased the gallery and has since then expanded Mockingbird to a second location.

“After three years, my Mom’s angelic wings took her to heaven,” Pamela said. “I spent two years traveling to every national park on the West Coast, entering plein air art shows and painting for the Bronze Coast Art Gallery in Cannon Beach. Soon, the isolation of working in the studio got to me, and I decided to move back to Prineville.”

Back in her hometown, Pamela would reconnect with loved ones, old friends and even her love for those iconic rimrock formations that surround the town. When a building on 3rd street became available, Pamela jumped at the chance to open a small, more personal gallery. Now she can present her work and the work of other local artists to locals and tourists alike at the Rimrock Gallery, sharing a little bit of her life and passion with each guest that walks through the door.

“I am 75 and feeling like I will have the gallery for as long as I am healthy,” she said. “I still love painting and I enjoy my small family of two sons and two granddaughters.” Pamela hopes to one day share her knowledge with her granddaughters, one who is a young artist and one who is a photographer starting up her career.

More than anything else, Pamela is happy. Through a life of ups and downs, she never gave up on that promise she made to her 18-yearold-self. Looking back on a dream realized, Pamela can teach us all a lesson in perseverance and staying true to what drives you the most.

Pamela's oil paintings on display in The Rimrock Gallery in Prineville

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Pamela painting on location

Artist and gallery owner, Pamela Claflin with her paintings

Red Chair Gallery Presents REBECCA BALDWIN

Painter

by JULIA KENNEDY COCHRAN — Red Chair Gallery

R ebecca Baldwin takes vacations in places that lend themselves to the landscape painting she is known for. This fall that was biking the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes in Idaho, a 73-mile long paved trail (a former railroad route) that passes through forests and marshlands and skirts Lake Coeur d’Alene and the Coeur d’Alene River, providing stunning views that she will ultimately paint. There were a lot of stops to take photos of scenes she may recreate on canvas. We will have to wait a while for her to paint those but her current work is showcased in November and December at Red Chair Gallery

Central Oregon landscapes are usually the subject of Baldwin’s paintings but she finds visiting other scenic areas inspires her work. “Just being in a different environment can spark new ideas,” she notes. Another way she keeps motivated is to “switch up my painting styles,” she says. “One day I might feel like painting a foggy forested landscape with muted soft colors, the next a loudly colored impressionistic sunset.” The key to evolving and growing as an artist is to experiment and try different ways of working, she believes.

Baldwin did not always paint landscapes. She started her art career at Portland’s Saturday Market in the 1980s, selling brightly colored drawings and paintings of whimsical animals. She augmented this by creating tee shirt art. Her most popular designs were coffee-related, sold by the burgeoning number of coffee stands popping up everywhere. One design in particular, “Drink Your Java. It’s a Jungle Out There” became a nationwide best seller.

After six years at the Portland market, Baldwin began entering juried art fairs all over the West Coast, New Mexico and Arizona. But after 25 years of hauling her displays long distances, she decided to quit.

She moved to Central Oregon in 1993 and now paints from her studio on the edge of the Deschutes National Forest. A passionate outdoor enthusiast, she enjoys hiking, biking, camping and skiing, activities which have changed her art focus to landscape painting in oil or acrylic. After viewing her current work at the gallery, we all will be waiting impatiently for those scenes from her latest vacation.

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Painting by Rebecca Baldwin

THE ART OF ALFRED A. DOLEZAL Reopens in Terrebonne

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W elcome to the gallery!” This enthusiastic greeting is voiced by Alfred & Patti Dolezal to every visitor that comes through their door. After closing their gallery at Eagle Crest Resort, November 2021, they unanimously agree it feels really good to again be part of the local art scene. Having dealt with the COVID challenges for many months, 2022 seemed to be the right time to find a more visible, less seasonal location than the golf resort. Finally, this past August, the perfect location in Terrebonne, right on the corner of Highway 97 and Smith Rock Way, became available. Beautiful hardwood floors, cream colored walls, a black ceiling with that all important track lighting highlight the exuberant colors of Alfred’s thought-provoking oil paintings.

Originally from Vienna, Austria, Alfred has been painting professionally since 1963 and is currently working on painting #305. With a twinkle in his eye, he tells visitors he has been painting for over half a century and “that sounds like a very long time.” Throughout the years, he began to question the fundamental “truths” about life and found that there was so much more to our existence than what meets the eye.

He is a passionate researcher in a variety of subjects: mythology, history, psychology, science, physics and metaphysics, to name a few. His eclectic paintings combine illuminant colors with alternative visions of reality. Next to

each painting is a description documenting his insights and inspiration; hence, the gallery motto, “much more than a painting!” His work may now be found in seven countries and in collections across the U.S.

When Alfred sits before the easel, he enters another realm of consciousness, a personal meditation that weaves his fact-punctuated rationale into evocative symbolism. His thought-provoking imagery often displays cubistic and surrealistic tendencies and vibrant colors in dynamic combinations. Quite often his paintings reveal a mischievous, humorous side, a dry sarcasm and his love for the unexpected.

One visitor to the gallery commented: “His artwork filled my heart, mind and soul.” Another person reviewed his work by writing: “Alfred Dolezal is a thinking man’s artist. His pieces are thoughtful, intellectually stimulating and intricate; he blends deep philosophical views with the ethereal and challenges you to examine your perspective to life.”

At the new location at 8283 11th Street, Suite 1 in Terrebonne, over 20 originals are exhibited, each with their corresponding artist’s notes. Alfred and Patti invite you to browse the multitude of reproductions attractively matted and affordably priced as well as an interesting collection of small gift ideas. And if it’s time to unleash your own imagination, sign up for a class in beginning or advanced drawing and painting.

The gallery is open every day, except Tuesday, from 10am to 5pm. alfreddolezal.com • 541-526-1185

Alfred A. Dolezal

Photos courtesy of The Art of Alfred A. Dolezal

The Art of JAPANESE GARDENS

by FRED SWISHER, Owner — Sculptural Landscape

In the West, our culture tends to value European art forms like painting and music. Japan has these forms, however only they have Japanese Gardens. For them, Stone-setting, “the bones of a garden,” is an art form using boulders and stepping stones. If you’ve ever traveled to Japan, or maybe you’ve visited Japanese-style gardens here in the U.S like the Portland Japanese Gardens, you get it. These gardens are truly a treasure.

Locals wanting a deeper experience and understanding had their chance at

Photos by Autumn Swisher

the recent Sukiya workshops at Bend Pine Nursery. On Saturday, October 8, participants worked in oversized trays. Miniature sculpted environments build with rock and sand and using scaled-down, easy-to-manipulate materials made the process simple. Participants tried several iterations with different shapes and settings and learned to appreciate the principles pretty quickly.

The Sunday pruning workshop was a great hands-on way to work with living trees, shaping them for interest and beauty. Some of the participants had attended the year before and were able to see the changes in growth from the previous session. Attendees came from as far as Texas.

The Saturday evening lecture presentation went through many of the top 50 Japanese gardens in Japan. Some were in restaurants like the Koi café in Kyoto (my favorite), and a few at traditional Japanese ryokans (inns). The number one garden for the last 18 years has been the Adachi Museum. Some are at homes, open to the public. Many tourist destinations like the Golden Pavilion and Ryoan-ji were not in the top 50, but Kyoto’s Katsura Imperial Villa does rank high.

Takeaway from the presentation — Japanese garden treasures aren’t usually found at tourist hot spots, but there are a huge number of great gardens all around Japan to visit.

bendpinenursery.com

High Desert Chamber Music’s 15 TH ANNUAL GALA Returns to Bend Golf Club

High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) announces their 15th Annual Gala returns to Bend Golf Club on Saturday, December 3, at 6pm. This in-person event will include a performance featuring the Spotlight Chamber Players, dinner, silent auction and dessert dash. Bob Shaw from the KTVZ NewsChannel 21 Team returns as this year’s Master of Ceremonies.

“We are thrilled to be returning to an in-person gathering, after the past two years of virtual presentations,” states Executive Director Isabelle Senger. “Our Spotlight Chamber Players has a new and unique instrumental combination this year, and they will be the featured performers that evening. As always, support from this important evening allows HDCM to continue offering all our Educational Outreach programs at no cost to students, families and schools in Central Oregon.”

High Desert Chamber Music’s Educational Outreach includes performances and Q&A sessions at local schools, public master classes and the Spotlight Chamber Players chamber music training program.

The mission of High Desert Chamber Music 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. highdesertchambermusic.com • 541-306-3988

• info@highdesertchambermusic.com

SFF Presents JAKE BLOUNT

Join us at The Belfry on Thursday, November 10 at 7pm for a show by the powerfully gifted multiinstrumentalist and accomplished scholar of Black American music, Jake Blount.

Blount is a skilled performer of spirituals, blues and string band repertoire having played at the Kennedy Center, the Newport Folk Festival, and numerous other notable venues across and beyond the United States. He’ll be performing songs with his band from his latest album, The New Faith, a towering achievement of dystopian Afrofuturism with trance-inducing fiddles, the leaden crunch of electric guitar, textural synthesized sounds and the ecstatic whirl of the banjo filling out the margins. Tickets on sale now at $20/person.

Watch Jake Blount performing Once There Was No Sun from his latest album, The New Faith, on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=0hfI8dhgElc. sistersfolkfestival.org

(L-R) Spotlight Chamber Players Ezra Oncken, Nicolas Oncken and Aaron Goyal. Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music

CATCHING THE ACTION TGR Aims to Document & Support Action Sports

by NOAH NELSON — A&E Feature Writer

Teton Gravity Research, often shortened to TGR, is an actionsport focused media production company that aims to share the ever evolving history and culture of sports like skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking and more. Founded in 1995 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, TGR was born when four people, Steve Jones, Todd Jones, Dirk Collins and Corey Gavitt, pooled their money together and purchased their first set of camera equipment with the mission to document the development of action sports. Naturally, they decided to name their group after the nearby mountain range that inspired their own action sports: the Teton Range.

Soon, the group became instrumental in fueling the world of action sports in mountain towns across the Western U.S. Over 25 years later, one of the only things that’s changed with TGR is their scope. After years of successful film releases (57, at the time this was written), TGR has been able to sign multiple athletes to help support the creation of their films and the development of action sports.

Logically, it was only a matter of time before TGR films and their producers landed in Bend. After all, a mountain town with a rich culture of winter and summer sports like ours has everything that TGR needed: professional

athletes, local movie venues like the Tower Theater and plenty of people who love to watch ski, snowboard, biking and surfing films.

With release after release, TGR has become a popular name for actionsport enthusiasts in Bend. The production company has worked multiple athletes who call Bend home, and has filmed plenty of scenes in our Cascade Mountains.

One of TGR’s newer athletes that they’ve worked with is Amy David, an accomplished skier from Pinedale, Wyoming. Amy has been competing in (and winning) skiing competitions since she was young, recalling that her family had always had a love of winter sports. “My mom’s side of the family is very focused on ski racing and my dad’s side of the family homesteaded outside of Pinedale in the early 1900’s using handmade skis and horses to get around in the winter. Back then, they had some of the first snowmobiles as a means to deliver mail,” Amy said. “I learned to ski around the time I started walking.”

After competing around the world and getting a sponsorship from Polaris Snowmobiles, Amy was featured in TGR’s most recent film, Magic Hour, an annual film that showcases a collection of backcountry skiing highlights.

“I was part of the Montana segment in Magic Hour which showcased

Photos by Nic Alegre

snowmobile-accessed skiing. I got to team up with two other skiers, Parkin Costain and Jake Hopfinger, who are incredibly talented and solid backcountry partners,” Amy said. “It really takes a strong team to create the magic and beautiful images in the ever changing conditions of the mountains.”

While many filmmakers have the privilege of controlling the conditions around them, either with clever set-work or CGI, TGR’s filmmakers must create something beautiful in a place that is potentially deadly. “The process of filming in the mountains involves a lot of discussion around terrain options, snow safety, weather conditions and goals for each day,” said Amy.

If anyone knows what it’s like to film in these conditions, it would be veteran TGR athlete

Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, a mountain biker and skier who eventually moved to Bend after spending his childhood growing up in both Oregon and Wyoming. This split upbringing gave Sage a deep appreciation for both the forests along the north Umpqua River and the Teton Mountains of Wyoming.

Sage was first featured in a TGR film back in 2001. Despite just appearing in “a couple of shots,” this was Sage’s foot in the door. “I needed to dedicate quite a lot of time and energy to filming the next year to make it into a film again,” Sage said. “After a couple solid years, TGR helped align some of the sponsors that I have now and I continue to be one of the main athletes in the films since then.”

On the experience of filming with TGR, Sage acknowledges that his level of experience makes him a bit of a veteran. “By having so much experience, there’s a natural fit for me to mentor and assist the next generations, helping them be comfortable and confident in the mountains,” Sage said. “My biggest message is the lesson of patience and of timing. It comes with recognizing the times when it’s right to go and the times when it’s not, which isn’t always easy, but by being patient and waiting until all systems and signs point to yes, you maximize the possibility of a positive outcome.”

In other words, Sage plays an instrumental role in developing a new generation of skiers by passing along his knowledge of the backcountry; from snow conditions, weather, temperature and more, there are so many factors that must align to safely enjoy the backcountry and create the amazing films that TGR makes.

By signing athletes, collaborating with one another, assisting with sponsorships and spreading hype around these sports, TGR has cemented themselves as a force for positive development in the world of action sports. Catch the trailer for their upcoming short film in a regional series of films, In Pursuit of Soul 2: Midwest Independence, on their Youtube channel. The second installment in a series that focuses on ski and snowboard culture across the US, this film sheds light on the strong cultural, historical and family dynamics that tie Midwesterners to their local ski hills. The entire film became available October 25 on the TGR website.

tetongravity.com

Cascades Theatrical Company Presents THE TETHEROW GALA

Please make plans to join us November 18 for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, entertainment, dancing and so much more! As part of our Act II — Our Second Stage campaign, we are hosting The Tetherow Gala! More detailed information about the Gala will be shared in the future, but in the meantime, we need your help to make this fundraising event a reality.

WHAT’S THE GOAL?

With ten mainstage productions, our educational performing arts program, our teen musicals and drama productions, Cascades 10, Sneak Peek, New Artist Work, Music, Comedy and Movie one night events plus other local performing arts productions who will grace our stage — we are looking to expand with a second stage.

Imagine! Another stage for you and our community of local artists, performers, educators and dreamers.

We believe that with the community’s input and support we can provide a space for the performing arts that fits the needs of our area.

Our Luncheon Fundraiser earlier this year raised over $30,000 for our second stage thanks to you, our wonderful community, donors and sponsors. We are confident that this incredible event will not only meet, but exceed, that goal with your support.

HOW CAN I HELP?

ALL donations are tax deductible and, depending on the amount donated, come with additional benefits such as free tickets to our mainstage productions, advertising in all our print and digital media for the entire season and invitation to special events. Donations/auction items are vacation rental/ airbnb, hotel stay, donor matching, gift baskets, gift certificates, tours, lessons (golf, ski, horse riding), gym memberships, anything!

We’re looking for donations so that we can hold a wonderful auction for the night! Do you have any of the above items or services and would like to donate them? Or have another item/service to donate? Please contact us by using the button below, or call our box office: 541-389-0803.

SPONSORSHIP

Have a business and want to get the word out, or just support our cause? Sponsor us! With a sponsorship, you receive complementary tickets, your business name in our print and digital media, invitations to special events and more!

SPONSOR A TABLE

Do you want to treat your friends or employees to a fun night out? With a Table Sponsorship, you can have a whole table to yourself with your name on it, or simply have your company name and logo displayed on one of our tables for the entire night!

SOMETHING ELSE?

Volunteering? Setup? Design? Check-in? Anything! Have something we didn’t mention and still want to contribute? Use the button below and we’ll get into contact with you as quickly as possible.

Chris@cascadestheatrical.org

ETC to Present

MULTI-FACETED PTSD AWARENESS PROGRAM

This November, Ellipse Theatre Community (ETC) will present the PTSD Awareness Project, a multi-faceted program intended to promote community understanding of the effects of war on military personnel, families and communities.

The centerpiece and culmination of this project will be the world premiere of Craig Fox Had a Wife, an autobiographical new play by local playwright Beverly Allen, whose first husband served and was killed in action during the Vietnam War. Based upon a true story, the play recounts her story of how a veteran, a widow and a Vietnamese tour guide found healing decades after the war.

Allen’s play will perform at Open Space Event Studios in Bend. Additional planned activities and events include panel discussions with educators, mental

Many have plans to travel to Central Oregon to witness Allen’s play and to take part in the planned events.

Debbie Levin serves as the director for Allen’s play. While the play spans a time during and after the Vietnam War, Levin believes the core themes and issues depicted in Allen’s play are relevant today. “So many veterans of all military backgrounds suffer from PTSD,” says Levin. “Our hope is that through these and other community engagement activities around PTSD, we will promote a deeper awareness and understanding of the effects of war and the many faces of PTSD.”

The production and overall program is made possible in part by generous support and funding from Coffman Vision Clinic, Bend Furniture and Design, Oregon Cultural Trust, St. Charles Foundation, the Braemar Foundation and

health professionals and veterans, pre and post-show talk-backs, an art exhibit titled Layers of War featuring work from veteran artists, as well as War Stories: Personal Retrospectives - a story-telling session with veterans as part of ETC’s ongoing Listening Project initiative.

“This is a story of healing,” says Allen. “I am grateful to ETC for weaving my play into a larger project’s mission to bring peace to many veterans, who often begin a new fight once they return from their service.” Allen’s play has received tremendous support from the Central Oregon community over the years through development workshops and staged readings at Silent Echo Theatre Company, 2nd Street Theatre and more. It has also received generous support from veterans throughout the nation. For the premiere production, a fundraiser was organized by the 116th Hornet division who served alongside Craig. They set a goal to raise $8,000.00 which was surpassed within days.

IBM. Cast members include Sherie Neff, Nicole Silbaugh, Mark Baron, Rob Flanagan, Levon Alldredge, Ray Abanto, Megan Flanagan, Aaron Rasheed, Joshua Billeter, Eddie Lampe and Barbara Rich. The creative team includes lighting and projection design by Eric Denzler, set design by Mark McConnell, costuming by Wilma Keller and sound design by Barbara Rich.

If you go:

The Ellipse Theatre Community production of Craig Fox Had A Wife, directed by Debbie Levin will perform on select dates from November 11-19. General admission tickets are $25 with ten percent discounts available for seniors and military.

For tickets and a detailed calendar of events, please visit etcbend.org/ ptsdawarenessproject. etcbend.org

Beverly Allen

Photos & poster courtesy of Ellipse Theatre Community

Beverly Allen (playwright) and Craig Fox on their wedding day

“KNOW FLIGHT”

November is National Aviation History Month. Get a 30,000foot view with programs this month centered around “Know Flight.” Hear first-hand tales from a professional pilot to find out if aviation school is for you. Hear the familiar fluttering of feathers to learn about migrating and year-round flocks. Examine how the flight attendant field became a social battleground over civil rights struggles. From the Renaissance to the Wright Brothers, local author Mike Lankford discusses humanity’s attempts at flight. All programs are free and open to the public. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration.

BIRDS OF PREY

View a Gyrfalcon and Eurasian Eagle-owl up close with accompanying presentation hosted by naturalists from the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. A quiet and respectful audience will help the birds during their visit.

Wednesday, November 2 • 4pm • La Pine Library

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A PILOT?

Hear first-hand aviation tales from a professional pilot. Karl Baldessari, program director of the COCC School of Aviation, has over 35 years’ experience in the field of aviation—from the Coast Guard to commercial aviation and most recently aviation education.

• Thursday, November 3 • 6pm • Downtown Bend Library

FANCIFUL HUMMINGBIRDS AND THEIR FEATS OF FLIGHT

Learn fascinating facts about the unique and acrobatic flying abilities of hummingbirds. In this presentation, Christine Elder shares stories, sketches and imagery of some of the world’s 350+ species of hummingbirds.

• Saturday, November 5 • 2pm • Downtown Bend Library

• Wednesday, November 9 • 3:30pm • Sunriver Library

• Wednesday, November 9 • 3:30pm • Live Online

THE ICARUS MYTH

This story of Icarus in Greek mythology resonated throughout centuries, inspiring writers, painters, composers and psychologists. Kristin Dorsey explores the many versions of the Icarus myth throughout time and medium.

• Saturday, November 5 • 3pm • Redmond Library

• Thursday, November 10 • 6pm • Downtown Bend Library

MALE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AND LGBTQ CIVIL RIGHTS

Until 1972, almost all US airlines refused to hire male flight attendants. Explore the history of a lesser-known civil rights struggle with Phil Tiemeyer, associate professor of history at Kansas State University.

• Wednesday, November 16 • 5pm • Live online

FLIGHTS OF THE MIND

Travel from the Renaissance all the way to the time of powered flight and the Wright Brothers. Local author Mike Lankford discusses humans’ attempts at flight.

• Tuesday, November 22 • 6pm • Live online

DEATH CAFÉ

Death Cafés happen all over the world and in a range of places, including coffee shops, people’s homes, cemeteries and libraries. They help to normalize conversations around Earthly departures and flight of the spirit in a relaxed and safe setting, free of agenda or ideology. Ages 16+

• Tuesday, November 29 • 6pm • Downtown Bend Library

For more information about these programs, visit the library website at deschuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats or auxiliary aides) should contact Liz Goodrich at lizg@ deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1032. deschuteslibrary.org

courtesy of Deschutes Public

November with Deschutes Public Library

SECOND MEMOIR

Flow Belinsky, two-time author in Bend, published her long awaited motherhood memoir on November 1, 2022.

Selflessness is celebrated in motherhood, but in this memoir, Belinsky shows the journey of a modern woman breaking out of the martyrdom norm and growing into her true self-expression within motherhood.

Flow believes in the healing power of writing our true stories. She healed through postpartum depression through writing her first book. Now, in her second book, she shows how she grew through the overwhelm of parenting a toddler into a more authentic and fulfilling life.

After postponing her book release for a full year due to intensive burnout,

Flow is happy to finally share her second memoir with devoted fans and new readers alike. The Me in Motherhood is an honest and insightful memoir of growing through mom-guilt into real self-expression, creativity and fulfillment.

Flow Belinsky is a seasoned memoirist, having published two books in the last four years. Her first book was short-listed for the North Street Book Prize and received raving 5 Star reviews. She also supports other women to write their memoirs as a Memoir Consultant and through her online program, Memoir Jumpstart Course, is a musician and community builder in Bend.

“The most authentic motherhood book that ever existed.”

“Flow’s voice is SO honest, so transparent, so deeply thoughtful and self-reflective.” flowbelinsky.com

Flow Belinsky

Madras / Warm Springs

The Museum at Warm Springs 2189 U.S. 26 • 541-553-3331 • museumatwarmsprings.org

Opening November 15 is new exhibition, 29th Annual Tribal Member and Youth Art Exhibit. Many generations of beautiful artistry in paintings, drawings, mixed-media, beadwork, weavings, video, photography and more, in two categories of traditional and contemporary art, will be on display thru February 11, 2023.

Prineville

Bowman Museum

246 N Main St. 541-447-3715 crookcountyhistorycenter.org

Bowman Museum Show & Sale! November 11, 12 and 13, 20 artists from all around who paint Central Oregon! This is a very good opportunity to purchase your favorite artists!

Come enjoy the coffee, cold drinks and cookies and browse the art!

Show hours: November 11-12, 10am-5pm; November 13, 11am4pm with an artists’ reception to meet and greet from 1-4pm! Refreshments included!

Come pay tribute to our U.S. Veterans as they parade Fourth Street at 11am on Veteran’s Day, November 11, then stop in the museum to see the show.

Rick Steber & Company — MAKERS

131 NE Fifth St. • 541-447-3115 • rickstebermakers.com

On display in the retail showroom at Rick Steber – MAKERS is the incredible work of over 160 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.

541-903-5565 • rimrockgallery.com

Featured Show: Thru December 7, All About Oregon, all gallery artists’ show. Oregon is a beautiful state and we have a gallery full of nature painted and sculpted by our 20 painters and our seven bronze artists.

Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5:30pm.

Photo by Eddie Kao

Four O’Clock, 9 x 12 oil by Katherine Taylor

FALL ART SHOW

at the Music Hall

After an exceptionally hot summer, fall is finally here! Leaves are changing to red and orange and the air at night is starting to get crisp. In celebration of the coming fall season, Dry Canyon Arts Association (DCAA) is presenting a two-day art-filled event with works by over 24 local artists. Works being offered for sale include, ceramics, digital, glass, jewelry, mixed media, acrylic, oil and watercolor paintings, graphite drawings, hand painted silk scarves, wood carving and more.

Some of the artists who will be exhibiting include Linda Barker, Cory O’Neill, Bill Hunt, Cathy and Russ Huntington, Joan Sheets and

Redmond/Terrebonne

The Art of Alfred A. Dolezal 8283 11th St., Ste. 1 541-526-1185 • alfreddolezal.com artofalfreddolezal@gmail.com

The eclectic symbolic paintings of Austrian artist, Alfred A. Dolezal combine illuminant colors with alternative visions of reality. These contemporary oils on canvas examine the deeper meaning of life and tell an uplifting human interest story. Quite often his paintings reveal a mischievous, humorous side, a dry sarcasm and his love for the unexpected. A passionate researcher in a variety of subjects, Alfred combines profound messages with evocative symbolism, his works often displaying

Terri Dill-Simpson.

DCAA has joined forces with the High Desert Music Hall to present the Fall Art Show on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, from 10:30am-5pm. The event is free to the public.

High Desert Music Hall is located at 818 SW Forest Avenue in Redmond. A former church, the Music Hall was converted by owners Ilko Major and Cimmaron Brodie as a place to combine music and art.

For more information about either DCAA or the Fall Art Show event, contact Mel Archer at chair@drycanyonartsassociation.com. drycanyonarts.org

surrealistic tendencies. Much more than a painting, come see why we are now traveler-ranked by TripAdvisor as #3 of museums in Central Oregon! Open daily, 10am–5pm.

Schoolhouse Produce 1430 SW Highland Ave., Redmond 541-504-7112 • schoolhouseproduce.com

For November, Schoolhouse Produce is featuring the work of SageBrushers Art Society member and local artist Michelle Oberg. Michelle works in mulitple media (pastel, acrylic, oil and watercolor) and has been involved in art from a young age. Always looking to grow and improve, she also teaches classes in the area. Stop in for fresh fall produce and fresh fall paintings. Showing thru November.

Morning Glow acrylic painting by Michelle Oberg

The Nine Peaks of Virtue by Alfred A. Dolezal

A Watercolor Study at BETTY GRAY GALLERY

by JIM FISTER

This November, the excitement at Betty Gray Gallery continues with four well-known Central Oregon artists on display. And there’s plenty of excitement coming for December with a new Youth Art Challenge.

Downstairs, Bend artist Marjorie Hamlin creates semi abstract acrylic landscapes bursting with color and texture. Acrylic allows her to throw paint in pure splashes of color directly from the jar to the canvas, moving her imagination directly to paper. She calls her work, “fictitious landscapes,” given her opinion that true creativity does not just come from sitting in a spot and painting a nice picture of what is there. Marjorie is combining her painting along with some photography for this display, which will run through the end of November.

The upper gallery area is hosting an array of watercolor paintings from a trio of accomplished artists, all members of the Watercolor Society of Oregon. Sunriverbased Helen Brown uses rice paper as a background, and mixes a technique of wax and watercolor to add a unique texture to her works. Crosswater-based Liz Haberman uses a traditional approach for her work, taking photographs to create realistic scenes using her professional technique. Redmond-based Rebecca Sentgeorge is the most experimental of the trio, using a variety of collage materials in addition to her superior technique. The three combine to

provide a remarkable overview of technique and artistry. The show will run through the end of the year.

The Youth Art Challenge has been issued to all of the schools in the tricounty area, and the response looks to be over twice as large as last year. The initial judging for the challenge will occur live at the Central Oregon Maker Faire November 11-13 at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. Finalists will be displayed at the Betty Gray Gallery starting in December through the Christmas season.

MAKER FAIRE On Track for November

by JIM FISTER

The second annual Central Oregon Maker Faire is happening this November at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. The event takes place November 11-13 in the First Interstate Bank arena and will feature a variety of activities. While all details are subject to change, the latest information can be found at centraloregon.makerfaire.com.

Honorary Chair Tony DeBone, a Deschutes County Commissioner, is excited about the event. “I’m a maker by background, and I’m very excited to see the innovative group of doers in the tri-county area. I’ve supported the growth of the community for many years, and I’m honored to be able to participate in the Maker Faire this year. I hope people can come to the event to see how creative people are solving problems and producing locally-made goods to benefit their neighbors.”

The Maker Faire will have a variety of activities the afternoon of the 11th. As the exhibitors load into the area, the Faire will kick off with an Education Day, featuring a track for educators and for students, both live and online. Students will have access to a variety of, “activity stops,” to learn more about making, while educators will get access to content on how to create and evaluate maker and science-based activities, while also getting an understanding of how to motivate student-led opportunity.

Friday will also feature the hanging of the live judging for the Central Oregon Youth Artist Challenge, also in its second year. This challenge features submissions from students under the theme of: “What makes me, me.” The Faire will officially open at 4pm to the public with a Meet the Makers party and a live session of Ignite Bend involving local personalities.

Saturday and Sunday will be an open feature of makers and artisans that will introduce the public to interactive exhibits around building, casting, 3D printing and other maker activities. Demos of robotics, cardboard tube dueling and innovations in public safety will also be available. Overall this will be an event to showcase the creativity of the region and introduce attendees to the world of makers.

centraloregon.makerfaire.com

NEW ARTISTS at the Gallery

by DENI PORTER

We hope that you have your calendar already marked to party with our newest artists at the Artists’ Gallery in the Village at Sunriver. If not, mark it now — Saturday November 12 from 4-6pm. As usual we will be serving beer and wine, soft drinks and tasty

snacks. (For new visitors, we are located next door to the Mexican restaurant.)

We are proud to add two new artists to our talented group. Mat Garriott, jewelry artist, places a premium on using traditional techniques to craft jewelry with silver, gold and precious gems. Garriott finds inspiration in the making of elegant jewelry that can be worn for a wide variety of occasions and enjoyed for many years. Each piece makes a statement in sleek simplicity. Garriott is based out of La Pine and will be available to discuss his everexpanding repertoire with event attendees.

Also new to the Gallery (but not the area) is painter and print maker Judy Wilson. Some of the artist’s inspiration comes from her years in southern California where she received her BFA from UC Irvine and taught art for 22 years while also producing commissioned pieces. The artist now resides in Sunriver and creates two-dimensional mixed media art often combining printmaking with pastels, acrylics and watercolor. Wilson paints in all mediums and her pieces are informed by the wonder of nature. Blooming flowers, flowing water and the vastness of desert skies and Central Oregon cloud formations all catch her imagination.

Also featured is Gallery favorite Bill Hamilton. Hamilton is an incredibly talented painter

working primarily with acrylics. The artist says that his life in art has been a gift! “I am a grateful man.” Collectors of his paintings are also grateful to be able to regularly appreciate his sweeping views of the Cascade mountains and other Central Oregon landscapes. Hamilton is also an expert at capturing the joy of local birds. Pieces range in size from large originals to very affordable prints. Hamilton is so clever that he can even paint animals on pieces of flat rock. They are wonderful. The Artists’ Gallery is in Sunriver Village, Building 19, open daily 10-5pm. artistsgallerysunriver.com 541-593-4382

Artists’ Gallery Sunriver Village 57100 Beaver Dr., Bldg. 19 541-593-4382

artistsgallerysunriver.com

The Artists’ Gallery is proud to add two new artists to our talented group. Mat Garriott, jewelry artist, places a premium on using traditional techniques to craft jewelry with silver, gold and precious gems.

Some of print maker Judy Wilson’s inspiration comes from her years in southern California where she received her BFA from UC Irvine and taught art for 22 years while also producing commissioned pieces

Also featured is Gallery favorite Bill Hamilton, who is an incredibly talented painter working primarily with acrylics.

Join us Saturday, November 12 from 4-6pm — as usual we will be serving

beer and wine, soft drinks and tasty snacks.

Sunriver Resort Lodge - Betty Gray Gallery 17600 Center Dr. 503-780-2828

For November the excitement at Betty Gray Gallery continues with four well-known Central Oregon artists on display.

Downstairs, Bend artist Marjorie Hamlin creates semi abstract acrylic landscapes bursting with color and texture, which will run thru the end of November. The upper gallery area is hosting an array of watercolor paintings from a trio of accomplished artists, all members of the Watercolor Society of Oregon. Sunriver-based Helen Brown, Crosswater-based Liz Haberman and Redmond-based Rebecca Sentgeorge. This show will run thru the end of the year.

Eternity Pendant by Mat Garriott

SUNRIVER EXHIBITS

River to Mountain by Bill Hamilton

Multi Media Art by Judy Wilson

Michelle Deaderick JoAnn Burgess

HOOD AVENUE ART

Celebrates One-Year Expansion Anniversary

Hood Avenue Art is happy to announce our one-year expansion anniversary! With the added space, we expanded our impressive list of great local artists. We brought in Glen Corbett, Barbara Cella, Diane L. Farquhar Hallstrom, Gary Cooley, K.C Snider, Ruth Carroll and Lyne Cook, all Central Oregon artists that do a good job of capturing our beautiful country. The new additions, combined with our other local artists, have led to an inspired collection of artwork. Hood Avenue Art is truly a one-of-a-kind gallery that you have to take some time to explore.

To celebrate the expansion anniversary we are going to have a gallery-wide group show. Starting November 25 and running through January 27, 2023, all our artists will create new work inspired by the theme Peace’d Together. We liked that this has many different ways to seeing the theme. Some are piecing together their art or adding on, others thought of piecing together for all — families or just a sense of peace in a place. It will be exciting to see the creativity of our artists come to life. Opening night is November 25, which is Sisters Artwalk. We will have wine and appetizers to enjoy from 4-7pm. We hope you are able to come in to celebrate with us. hoodavenueart.com

SISTERS EXHIBITS

Hood Avenue Art 357 W Hood Ave. hoodavenueart.com info@hoodavenueart.com 541-719-1800

With a great collection of local artists we are doing an all-gallery show. With the changing season and the world around us we are doing a show November 25-January 24, 2023 called Peace’d Together. This gives the artists an individual look at exploring their feeling of peace and piece together art for your enjoyment. Please come out and enjoy opening night with 4th Friday in Sisters November 25, 4-7pm with music and appetizers.

Stitchin’ Post Gallery

311 W Cascade Ave. 541-549-6061

stitchinpost.com

Currently showing in the Stitchin’ Post Fiber Arts Gallery thru November 21: A Slice of Orange from the Central Oregon pod of Studio Art Quilt Associates Inc (SAQA). Opening Friday, November 25 and running thru Christmas, we present the Stitchin’ Post Staff’s Handcrafted Gift Boutique. Items range from quilts and stuffed animals through everyday items, as well as ornaments and holiday decorations.

Toriizaka Art 222 West Hood Ave. 541-595 8285 • toriizakaart.com

Toriizaka Art is excited to welcome Donald MacLane and his kinetic sculptures to the gallery. Don’s path to his current art form was slightly circuitous. After several sculptural apprenticeships, Don completed an undergraduate degree from Antioch College and went on to earn a master’s in fine art while sculpting and crafting in various art forms. After moving to Oregon, Don earned a mechanical engineering degree from Portland State and embarked on a career developing color printers for Tektronics / Xerox. As a student then engineer, Don had little time for sculpture but started to play the hammered dulcimer. He began to study the science of musical instruments, finding that their vibrations were remarkably close to the oscillations of his kinetic sculptures. This led him to start making portable instruments that he could take with him during his extended business trips to Japan.

“I must have made a dozen different versions of the hammered Mbira before early retirement from Xerox allowed me time to create sculpture and instruments full time. All my years as a welder, engineering student and engineer provided skills and knowledge useful for making instruments and kinetic sculpture. Over that time, I built up a well-equipped studio. Retiring from Xerox in 2006, I picked up making kinetic sculpture right where I left off years earlier.”

His beautifully designed and engineered metal sculptures are intended to move in unpredictable ways which makes them both mesmerizing and intriguing.

Sharyl McCulloch, weaver

Sharyl McCulloch, weaver

Photo courtesy of Stitchin’ Post Gallery

Kinetic sculptures by Donald MacLane

ART WORKSHOPS

SAGEBRUSHERS ART SOCIETY

sagebrushersartofbend.com • 541-617-0900

All classes listed below held at 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend

Wise Woman Emerging — Mixed Media Collage with Maria Wattier & Mattie Swanson

November 13, 1-5pm

Join Maria Wattier and Mattie Swanson for a monthly gathering of women creating and expressing feminine soul wisdom through mixed-media collage. No experience necessary, instruction and encouragement available as needed! Cost: $20 for workshop and $14 for journal. Please come join us for a delightful afternoon in a circle of women. For more information contact Mattie at swany139@hotmail.com or 541-610-2677.

Mixed Media Expressions with Ken Marunowski

Thursdays, November 3, 10 and 17, 9am-12pm

Local artist Ken Marunowski (kennethmarunowski.com) will lead students in considering various combinations of pencil, charcoal, acrylic paint, pastel and crayon to produce both small studies and larger finished works of art. Participants will explore fundamentals of art such as line, shape, color, texture and value throughout the creative process. These classes will offer inspiration and exercises for those wishing to move from relative accuracy towards greater expressivity. Cost is $40 per session. Drop-ins welcome, but to ensure your space RSVP to Barb Crislip at barbjc45@yahoo.com. Bring your own materials: see list at sagebrushersartofbend.com/classes.

NEW PERSPECTIVE FOR NOVEMBER

by EILEEN LOCK

Trust is going to be required this month starting on the 2nd. Unexpected changes on the 5th asks for us to have blind faith and to let go of jumping to conclusions The Full Moon on the 8th could involve decisions and it’s important to think about what you really want. Conversations on the 10th could help clarify situations but it’s still helpful to take your time before moving forward.

Avoid criticizing yourself and others on the 11th or you may find yourself apologizing over the next few days. Many things start to smooth out by the 13th although it is wise to still move slowly. Opportunities become available after the 16th and you could feel relieved about your choices. Communication is more optimistic starting on the 18th but a slow approach is still the best way. Everything gets easier after the 21st and you will like what you hear. The New Moon on the 23rd improves most everything so welcome more cooperation at this time. Conversations inspire healing near the 25th and you will get the go ahead to move forward. Work together with those around you on the 28th and be willing to listen. Be sure you want to be in charge before you volunteer on the 29th and recognize what this actually involves. Do your best to find joy in the little things on the 30th and remind yourself that this may take a little longer than you thought.

Love and Light Always, Eileen Lock

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.