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Mt. Bachelor, Variety and Simplicity

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COVER STORY

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LITERATURE

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CENTRAL OREGON

MUSIC

Meagan Iverson Susan Luckey Higdon Billye Turner Howard Schor

Sunriver Music Festival Tumalo Art Gallery Art Consultant B.E.A.T.

Lori Lubbesmeyer

Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery

Lisa Lubbesmeyer

Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery

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CALL TO ART JANUARY CALENDAR

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WORKSHOPS

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PRODUCERS Pamela Hulse Andrews Jeff Martin Marcee Hillman Moeggenberg Ronni Wilde David Hill

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Mt. Bachelor,Variety and Simplicity,

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Mt. Bachelor, Variety and Simplicity Oil on canvas | 20” x 20”

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his painting of Mt. Bachelor was a special collaboration between photographer Pete Alport, and me and my paintbrush. I was drawn to paint this image because of the alpenglow: the beautiful, subtle rainbow in the sky, reminding me of Southern California sunsets. The detail in this work of art was created by painting each tiny tree with a six-strand paintbrush, one by one. This was my figurative “trek up the mountain.” Each painstaking stroke of my paintbrush was like a step up the mountain. Painting Mt. Bachelor was my way of exploring my new home of Bend through artistic discovery.

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“This is our mountain. Made of volcanic activity that we missed by way of not being born yet. Now a seemingly motionless behemoth; you, mountain, move through time violently, but on a metric that we can’t fathom, and we will miss most of the action because we are but a breath. Your life spans millennia and yet we only see you as a stationary element in our background. We walk upon you, like ants over the stubbly chin of a sleeping giant. We play on your trails, swing on your trees and paint your slopes with our ski tracks. We sing an ode to your snow-capped peak and faces of sparkling beauty.”

The Power of Art

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by DOMINIQUE KONGSLI

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am an artist and educator specializing in fine art and original oil paintings and prints. I am a mother of one, a wife, world traveler, author and designer. Originally from sunny California, I migrated north and live and work in Bend. My intention is to create joyful paintings which show an appreciation for the world around us. I am so excited to bring my artwork to you.

I graduated from Pepperdine University (BA Studio Art) and have a master of fine arts degree from Claremont Graduate University (MFA Studio Art). I have painted professionally and have taught art for over ten years. I love to create and share the joys of creativity with my collectors and students. I offer private lessons and mentorships in arts education. dominiquekongsli.com • dom@dominiquekongsli.com dominiquekongsli.com/bend-Iapz6

A Butterfly: Portland Grays, Light Leaks, and Subtle Rainbows

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butterfly is a symbol of hope as it flutters on the breeze. They are often our first explanations of transformation as we watch a butterfly transform from a caterpillar when it emerges from a chrysalis.

Layers One of the special things about this panting are the layers. We all have them. It’s the gathering of years, milestones and losses. It’s the mountain tops and the valleys and the endless stretches of days in between. Layers create texture, which creates depth. Living authentically means that it would be impossible to deny the events that shape texture on the canvas of our lives. Layers tell a story and sharing that story creates beauty and culture which make life worth living.

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Sending Broken Top at Dawn

his acrylic/mixed media painting captures the sparkle of snow and the texture of the mountain after a night of tempests spewing fresh pow. Like flashes of light sprayed from a diamond, this mountain possesses fractures of wavelengths, in the form of geometric shapes in an allover pattern over the face of the mountain. The inspiration for this piece comes from light itself, and the surface is illuminated by iridescent structures, which reflect your own glow.

I created this artwork using acrylic modeling paste, mixed with both paint and iridescent medium. The result is shimmering depth, and subtle, varying texture which ranges from opaque matte to shimmering flecks of brilliance.

Shine This painting is full of commanding presence. The feeling of this piece is one of and grounding energy due to the symmetry and emphasis of the butterfly wings. The patterns found in the wings of the butterfly are energizing and eye-catching, yet the cool colors and the flowing, abstract background provide rest and reprieve for the eyes and the soul.

Color The largely monochromatic variety of grays are a backdrop for the subtle rainbows placed throughout the painting. They are like prisms of light which dance into the room in all their brilliance from windows or a diamond ring. They are a reminder of God’s promise amidst our pain, of the beauty that diversity brings and that we are more beautiful together as we sing in harmony.

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FIRST FRIDAY EXHIBITS Bend Senior Center 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. 541-388-1133 bendparksandrec.org/facilit y/ 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 and watercolor, as well as outstanding photography.

Showing thru February.

Blue Spruce Pottery Earth Secrets, soft pastel by Marty Stewart 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 2600 NW College Way 541-383-7560 Plein Air Painters of Oregon (PAPO) is a group of outdoor landscape painters based largely in Central Oregon. Plein Air to Studio-Oregon Landscapes features the work of PAPO members, including both expressive paintings from the field, and studio paintings influenced by the outdoor painting experience. The exhibit is showing at the COCC Barber Library Rotunda thru February 25.

Plein air painting comes from the word “open air” in french, meaning the entire painting is conceived and executed on location. For centuries artists have been painting en plein air primarily using this method as a source for larger studio landscapes. The Impressionist painters of the late 19th century shocked the art world by presenting their outdoor work as the finished piece.

Since then artists around the world have enjoyed sharing their plein air work as fully valid finished pieces.

The magic and spark of plein air comes from the artist’s response to the intensity of color, light and shadows, the temperature, wind, humidity, the challenge of bugs and changing light. Painting en plein air is an intense experience that requires immense concentration and quick reactions. A landscape caught from this exhilarating experience often has a freshness and liveliness that can’t be achieved in the studio.

PAPO was established as a nonprofit organization in 2003. The purpose is to share a love of painting out-of-doors in Oregon with like-minded people.

This is accomplished primarily by providing an organized environment for dedicated painters — both professional and emerging — to participate regularly in scheduled group paint outs around the state. At each paint out, participants enjoy group reviews to foster an exchange of ideas and techniques.

PAPO also strives to develop public awareness of plein air painting thru various endeavors, including support of member plein air art shows, the written word

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and community involvement.

The Library is open from 8am-6pm, Monday thru Friday. Admission to the exhibit is free. For more information about PAPO, visit pleinairpaintersoforegon.org.

High Desert Museum 59800 S Hwy. 97 541-382-4754 highdesertmuseum.org Continuing with our newest exhibit, Imagine a World considers the ambitions, intentions and outcomes (sometimes disastrous) of intentional communities in the High Desert and Western of Santa Fe, New Mexico-based artist Frank Buffalo Hyde United States over the past The work (Onandaga), here in his studio, will be included in the new High half century. It highlights Desert Museum exhibition Imagine a World, opening January 29. His work explores Indigenous Futurisms, which envisions Native people contemporary artists as well into the future. Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum well, sharing their visions of alternative worlds and futures. Imagine a World invites each of us to reflect on how we are.

Continuing thru April 3, Carrying Messages: Native Runners, Ancestral Homelands and Awakening highlights the historical significance of running in Native cultures in the Western United States and the ways that some Native people today are drawing on running as a means of empowerment, sovereignty and cultural revitalization.

And continuing thru May 8 is an exhibit from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out. In an intersection of science and art, the exhibit showcases the evolutionary journey of fish while displaying the ethereal beauty of the images. Species featured in the exhibit include the rainbow trout (Oncohynchus mykiss), native to the High Desert, and others such as Shiho’s seahorse (Hippocampus sindonis) and the rarely seen pelican eel (Eurypharynx pelecanoides).

To see additional current and permanent exhibits, visit highdesertmuseum. org/exhibitions.

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.

Kreitzer Gallery 20214 Archie Briggs Rd. 805-234-2048 • KreitzerArt.com Please join Contemporary Realist Master Artist David Kreitzer at the Kreitzer Gallery and studio for First Friday 5-8pm each month, AND daily 12-5pm, featuring Art That Heals. David paints stunning oils and watercolors of rugged mountain and water landscapes, vineyard hills, Nishigoi Koi,

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. florals, Nebraska Mid-West heritage, the human figure and Central Oregon splendor.

Please call 805-234-2048 for a private viewing.

In the tradition of Turner and Cezanne, painter David Kreitzer’s love of nature, fantasy and the human form, propels him to create exquisitely detailed, moodStorm in the Wallowas, 36x48 oil by David Kreitzer 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.

Layor Art + Supply 1000 NW Wall St., Ste. 110 541-322-0421 • layorart.com This February, Layor Art + Supply is excited to host the artwork of sculptor Miguel Edwards. Miguel began his career as a photographer in the 90’s, capturing Seattle’s iconic grunge music scene for radio stations and music publications and spent time exploring and documenting Seattle’s rich art landscape.

Miguel’s work as a sculptor took off when he created a commissioned piece for Burning Man in 2004. By 2009, his art career had taken off and expanded out beyond his hometown of Seattle and into galleries, public spaces and the homes of private collectors across the country.

Now Miguel focuses more on sculpture and public art than ever, but he will

SEND US YOUR FIRST FRIDAY PHOTOS! Send us your photos from your gallery or shop of artists, patrons and hosts to be featured in Cascade A&E Magazine each month! Send all photos (and remember to include names) to ae@cascadeae.com.

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Hudson and Sophia Turbity admired each piece in the “Make a Wish” group show at Tumalo Art Co. but Nancy Becker’s colorful glass birds were Sophia’s clear favorites. Photo courtesy of Tumalo Art Co.

always love photography and how it relates and contextualizes his 3D works.

Please, join us in celebrating Miguel and his stunning sculpture work this February. Miguel’s show kicks off Friday, February 4, from 5-8pm for the First Friday Art Walk. His show can be viewed thruout February along with last month’s hosted Artist Evan Namkung and his show Concrete/Canvas during Layor’s regular business hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 11am4pm; Sunday, 12-4pm.

HIGH DESERT ART LEAGUE

117 Roosevelt Ave., Bend, OR

541-617-0900

Join Us for

“Landscape Deconstructed” Vivian Olsen

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A two-day workshop with Sarah B. Hansen March 26-27, 2022 To register or for more information visit sagebrushersartofbend.com

Featuring Works by

Local Artists and Quality Framing 834 NW BROOKS STREET • BEND 541-382-5884 • www.sageframing-gallery.com

Telluride Mountain, watercolor by Sarah B Hansen

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FIRST FRIDAY EXHIBITS Among The Stars, 2021, fabric and over stitching, 26 x 32” framed

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.

The Grand View by Barbara Hudler Cella

Oxford Hotel 10 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-382-8436 The Oxford Hotel in downtown Bend is highlighting the work of Barbara Hudler Cella during the month of February. For the Love of Central Oregon features both studio and plein air (field) acrylic paintings of the magnificent landscape

that has brought the region great renown.

Mountains, lakes, rivers and forests fill the broad canvases of Barbara’s work.

With close attention to the actual scenes, she lets her emotional experience of being there in the moment help with how the landscape emerges on canvas. She never really knows how the “story” will end and tries to remain open to whatever the scene provides, physically and spiritually.

Barbara is an international award-winning artist based in Bend. She is president of the High Desert Art League and recently she joined Hood Avenue Art in Sisters. She is on the board of Plein Air Painters of Oregon and an active member of SageBrushers Art Society.

See more of Barbara’s work at barbaracella.com.

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Peterson Contemporary Art 550 NW Franklin Ave. 541-633-7148 • pcagallery.com Peterson Contemporary Art will be displaying original paintings and sculpture by all of our talented artists from near and far. Our gallery is located in The Franklin Crossing Building on the corner of Bond and Franklin in downtown Bend. We look forward to seeing you.

Jewelry by Sara Krempel Red Chair Gallery 103 NW Oregon Ave. 541-306-3176 redchairgallerybend.com Red Chair Gallery showcases a half dozen artists in February. Michael Gwinup displays raku pottery with John Runnels’ oil landscapes. Sara Krempel and Suzy Williamson present metal jewelry, each with her own distinct style. Alisa Looney’s enamel on steel sculptures and Helen Bommarito’s pottery grace the pedestals. Open 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday and 12-4pm Sunday.

Sage Custom Framing & Gallery 834 NW Brooks St. 541-382-5884 • sageframing-gallery.com

Featured Group show for February and March — Color! Show runs February 2-March 26.

A kaleidoscope of color will be on display February thru March at Sage Custom Framing and Gallery.

In this group show, anything goes — any medium, size, style or subject, the common denominator is color!

Gallery Hours: open Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm and Saturday, 12-4pm and by appointment. Open late on First Friday, February 4 until 7pm.

Amaryllis by Denise Rich

SageBrushers Art Society 117 SW Roosevelt Ave. 541-617-0900 sagebrushersartofbend.com SageBrushers Art Society presents an all-member show of current works in the society gallery. Make a plan to visit the gallery and experience art created by Bend’s largest community of artists. The SageBrushers Gallery is open Friday and Saturday, 1-4pm.

Showing thru February.

Ponderosa Pine Cone, watercolor on rice paper

by Laurie Ponte

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 Alexander 1125 NE Watt Way 458-256-6854 thealexanderbend.com Pets and other Animals featuring Joren Traveller at the Alexander.

Joren is a sculptor and painter. Her show at the Alexander presents a collection of some of her favorite subjects from pets to wildlife feature paintings in liquid graphite, acrylic and oil. She is a member of the High Desert Art League and the Red Chair Gallery in Bend where her bronze and unique ceramic sculptures can be seen. Pets and other Animals is at the Alexander February and March.

My Turf, 14x18 oil by Joren Traveller

The Wine Shop 55 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-389-2884 thewineshopbend.com The Wine Shop is showing recent work by SageBrushers Art Society member Kendra West.

Kendra is a Bend-based artist and has been working in watercolor for roughly ten years. Her art includes a range of subjects, from portraits to animals to landscapes and architecture. Her focus in on the use of color and her paintings are filled with bright colors and light.

Showing thru March.

Can You Resist This Face?

Humane society of central oregon

to volunteer or donate call 541.382.3537 www.hsco.org

Concentration, watercolor by Kendra West

Where Cranes Speak Freely, fine art photograph

by Bruce Jackson

Hiking In, oil by Janice Druian

Tumalo Art Company Old Mill District 541-385-9144 • tumaloartco.com Loving Central Oregon February group show at Tumalo Art Co. to benefit Hunger Prevention Coalition For the month of love, Tumalo Art Co. artists are presenting artwork about what we love — our home, Central Oregon. The exhibit opens February 4, from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District’s First Friday Gallery Walk. Expect to see art that celebrates the beauty of our unique landscape from every perspective — paintings, sculpture, photography and even jewelry.

A portion of sales from this show will benefit a local nonprofit with a cause dear to the artists’ hearts, the Hunger Prevention Coalition. Not surprisingly, some indigenous societies call the February full moon, the Hungry Moon, and as we enter what is often the coldest month, hunger is with us today. Hunger Prevention Coalition raises funds to support partner agencies that feed the hungry thru meals or groceries that that are nutritionally dense, as these foods are less likely to be donated because of perishability and expense.

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

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.

Fine Art & Contemporary Craft

February Showcase Artists Michael Gwinup – raku pottery John Runnels – oil painting Alisa Looney – enamel on steel sculpture Sara Krempel & Suzy Williamson – jewelry Helen Bommarito – pottery

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

Alisa Looney

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Red Chair Gallery Presents

Alisa Looney

Metal Sculpture & Enameling

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ature is a theme that inspires many artists. One who has made a career of creating meaningful images that inspire us to treasure and protect it is Alisa Looney, a metal sculpture and enamel artist. Her work is showcased at Red Chair Gallery in February.

“I am trying to tell the story of how to care for the earth and each other,” she says.

Waves of water, clouds and trees are depicted in exquisite colored enamel on her spirit masks while her human figures stretch to touch a bird or just reach the sky. Recently, Looney’s fascination with nature includes looking for answers to climate change and environmental degradation. In her work, she tries to address “what we have done to this beautiful earth and how can we fix it,” she explains.

Growing up on the Spokane River in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Looney was surrounded by the natural world of moving water, wildlife and forests. As a child, she fashioned sculptures of sand or clay on the river bank and began drawing from life. Later, she became a silversmith and received a BFA from Boise State University. A long career as a professional graphic artist funded her art endeavors, including learning welding. She began to make metal sculptures but wanted to augment them with color and narrative. Over three consecutive summers, she studied enameling techniques with BSU Professor Emeritus John Killmaster. Looney then began to combine metal sculpture with enamel work depicting elements of nature.

After 29 years living in Portland, Looney and her husband Wade Womack, also an artist, moved to Central Oregon in 2018 to get away from an urban environment. “I longed to be in the trees and near a river again,” she says. They live far from city life in Three Rivers, south of Sunriver.

The process for creating metal sculpture with enameling is extremely complex. First, Looney begins with a sheet of steel and cuts it, using plasma, laser or flame cutting techniques. Then she sands, hammers and welds it. Finally, she begins the time-consuming enameling procedure: She coats the piece with black ground coat enamel and kiln-fires it, fusing the glass to metal. Then she sprays it with white liquid enamel. After this dries she draws in her designs with a fine-pointed tool and fires it again. Lastly, she applies colors and fires it a third time or more, for a lustrous glass finish.

Other themes that Looney has explored in her work include dance and many of her human figures indeed look like they are dancing. She also creates custom pieces that she calls “memory and gratitude” sculptures. These are often figures with enamel painting showing meaningful events, places or gifts in a person’s life. Looney is also well known for her large public sculptures, which are installed at the Maryhill Museum of Art, Cannon Beach, Oregon, Puyallup, Washington, McCall, Idaho and several other places in the Northwest. Locally, Looney also shows her work at Hood Avenue Art in Sisters.

Looney and her husband own River Art Adventures, where they have offered classes in various art forms at their home studio, but these have been in hiatus since the beginning of the pandemic. Last year, Looney conducted her first online classes in enameling and hopes to do more online classes in the coming months.

Alisa may be contacted at alisa@alooney.com. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram under Alisa Looney. alisalooney.com

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Sunriver Magazine Call to Art/Photographers

he Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce and Cascade Publications Inc. are seeking a photograph to appear on the front cover of the annual Sunriver Magazine — which serves as the Sunriver area visitor’s guide.

The photo should capture the area’s spirit of Family, Fun and Adventure, or just a beautiful photo of the landscape. The chosen photographer will receive a profile in the magazine as well as in Cascade A&E Magazine, $250 and a half page ad in Sunriver Magazine.

Photographers are invited to submit a low-resolution photo for the contest, with the understanding the winning photograph must meet the minimum requirements of 8.875 inches wide by 11.375 inches high and 300dpi.

The deadline to submit a photograph is 5pm February 4. Please send photos to jeff@cascadebusnews.com and include your name and phone number. Questions? Call 541-388-5665.

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Artist Resilience Program to Provide $1.5 Million for Oregon Artists

he application is now live for the Artist Resilience Program, a second round of relief funding for Oregon artists offered by the Oregon Arts Commission in partnership with the Oregon Community Foundation and the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation. The partnership, which began with 2020’s Artist Relief Program, invests another $1.5 million in support for artists’ recovery from the pandemic.

Awards will generally range from $1,000 to $5,000 and will be determined by a peer review panel. A geographic distribution model will ensure that applicants from across Oregon are supported. Applications are due by 5pm on Thursday, February 10.

“We are incredibly grateful to Oregon Community Foundation and the Miller Foundation for their dedication to helping us sustain our artists through these difficult times,” said Brian Rogers, executive director of the Oregon Arts Commission.

“In reaching Oregon’s artists, we know we are not only supporting these individuals financially, but also enabling them to continue their creative careers and enliven the cultural environments of Oregon.”

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opportunities, book signings or other professional presentation opportunities. Guidelines are now posted on the Arts Commission website.

“In times of crisis, artists help us make sense of our world and stay connected to one another,” said Martha Richards, executive director of the Miller Foundation. “The Miller Foundation stands with Oregon artists in this difficult time because we recognize the critical roles they play in our communities and our lives – they are the foundation of our state’s arts ecosystem.”

“Oregon Community Foundation is thrilled to be a partner in this second wave of support for artists,” added Jerry Tischleder, Oregon Community Foundation’s program officer for arts and culture.

“We recognize that independent and freelance artists are vital to the recovery of our communities, bringing hope and inspiration to the world while using their creativity to help process the collective trauma, grief and loss we’ve all experienced in these unprecedented times.”

The program supports professional artists from specific disciplines who have experienced or anticipate experiencing loss of revenue of $1,000 or more between January 1 and December 31, 2021.

The artistic disciplines supported are: literature (creative non-fiction, fiction, play writing and poetry); dance (including choreography); music (composition and music performance); theatre and performance art; visual arts (crafts, drawing,

painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media and new media); design arts; folk and traditional arts; and media arts.

Artists from underserved communities, including (but not limited to) rural communities and communities of color, as well as artists with disabilities, are especially encouraged to apply.

The Oregon Arts Commission provides leadership, funding and arts programs through its grants, special initiatives and services. Nine commissioners, appointed by the Governor, determine arts needs and establish policies for public support of the arts. The Arts Commission became part of Business Oregon (formerly Oregon Economic and Community Development Department) in 1993, in recognition of the expanding role the arts play in the broader social, economic and educational arenas of Oregon communities. In 2003, the Oregon legislature moved the operations of the Oregon Cultural Trust to the Arts Commission, streamlining operations and making use of the Commission’s expertise in grantmaking, arts and cultural information and community cultural development.

The Arts Commission is supported with general funds appropriated by the Oregon legislature and with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts as well as funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust. oregonartscommission.org

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For the Love of Central Oregon

A Little Low by Barbara Hudler Cella

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he Oxford Hotel in downtown Bend is highlighting the work of Barbara Hudler Cella during the month of February.

For the Love of Central Oregon features both studio and plein air (field) acrylic paintings of the magnificent landscape that has brought the region great renown.

Mountains, lakes, rivers and forests fill the broad canvases of Barbara’s work. With close

Headwaters of the Deschutes by Barbara Hudler Cella

attention to the actual scenes, she lets her emotional experience of being there in the moment help with how the landscape emerges on canvas. She never really knows how the “story” will end and tries to remain open to whatever the scene provides, physically and spiritually. “I’m always surprised at the resulting painting,” Barbara says. “The rush of painting while the light and color is rapidly changing

Metolius Afternoon by Barbara Hudler Cella

in this magnificent place is exhilarating and I just love it.”

Barbara is an international award-winning artist based in Bend. She is president of the High Desert Art League and recently she joined Hood Avenue Art in Sisters. She is on the board of Plein Air Painters of Oregon and an active member of Sagebrushers Art Society. barbaracella.com

New Perspective for February

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isten to your inner dialogue on the 2nd and realize what you need. Have patience and move slowly as you approach a decision on the 4th. Turn a corner on the 6th and leave your wounds behind. Action taken on the 8th creates positive changes so be brave and step forward.

Conversations near the 11th could involve resolution of past experiences. Be kind and choose loving words. Revisit old ideas after the 14th and see if they still interest you. The Full Moon on the 16th invites you to be as authentic as possible. Opportunities

on the 17th bring long awaited changes.

Blind faith may be required on the 23rd as you talk about your new ideas. A surprise could challenge you on the 24th and it will be important to trust yourself. Find completion on the 27th and start preparing to move on. Listen for any “old chatter” and simply let it go.

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, f ind 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.

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New High Desert Museum Exhibit Invites Visitors to Consider Concepts of Community

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he COVID-19 pandemic, which has shaped our lives in so many ways, has precipitated a moment of asking questions — about who we are and who we want to be as individuals and as a society. It has highlighted the importance of community, and perhaps prompted us to reflect on the communities we want to be a part of and create.

These questions are relevant, and they are not new.

In the new, original exhibit Imagine a World, that opened January 29, the High Desert Museum examines efforts over the decades to create ideal societies throughout the Western United States — and what we can learn from them. And through an interactive element, Imagine a World gives visitors the opportunity to articulate what kind of world we want to live in for the future.

For generations, people have journeyed to the High Desert and Western United States with visions of founding their own utopias, ranging from the Kaweah CoOperative Colony in central California in the late 1800s to the artistic and backto-the-land communes of the 1960s and 1970s, such as Drop City.

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The exhibition looks at the ambitions, intentions and outcomes of utopian and intentional communities across the West, delving into approaches ranging from ecological to spiritual to political. Some groups focused on creating an ideal society, while others searched for an idyllic place already in existence to call home.

“The intentional communities featured in the exhibit all pose interesting questions,” says Laura Ferguson, Ph.D., Museum senior curator of Western history and curator of Imagine a World. “By exploring the ideas that inspired each group, we’re able to consider what we might learn from each society and imagine more possibilities. Ultimately, we hope the exhibition sparks conversations about what kind of world we want today.”

Imagine a World explores philosophies around community and how they’ve been put into practice. One is ecological laboratories, such as Biosphere 2 in Arizona. In that instance, eight people in 1991 sealed themselves for more than two years into a vast structure of glass pyramids and buildings. They were attempting to thrive as a closed ecosystem that could create its own oxygen and grow enough food

to support the inhabitants. It didn’t fully succeed in those aims, but the facility continues to be a hub of scientific research today.

The exhibit also explores spiritually oriented endeavors, such as Oregon’s most famous (or infamous) intentional community — Rajneeshpuram. In 1981, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, a spiritual teacher with an international following, left India for the United States. The Bhagwan and his chief lieutenant, Ma Anand Sheela, selected a site in Wasco County, Oregon, for their planned community, embracing narratives about an “empty” American West. Just a few years later, in 1985, the community collapsed. Objects in the exhibition, including a Rolls Royce from the same time period, will offer a closer look at the Rajneeshees and the community they sought to create.

The communes of the 1960s and 1970s are featured, as well. One such community is Drop City in Colorado, where residents lived minimally and communally, sharing money, clothing and food. They embraced geodesic domes, advanced by the architect Buckminster Fuller, as the building style that would make up the community. They constructed the domes from salvaged wood and scrap metal, taking pride in living off other people’s trash. While Drop City dissolved by 1973, ideas that germinated there continue to flourish today.

Left: Ma Anand Sheela, spokesperson for the followers of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh who moved to Wasco County, Oregon in the early 1980s, shares her thoughts.The spiritual leaders attempted to found a new town, Rajneeshpuram, and drew hundreds of followers to the High Desert. Photo courtesy Deschutes County Historical Society Bulletin Collection

ARTS In addition to examining physical settlements, Imagine a World will feature several Native artists who envision alternative worlds and recognize the ways that cosmology, science and futurism have long been part of Indigenous worldviews and oral traditions. Called Indigenous futurisms, the artists imagine Native people well into the future, including in the realms of science fiction and outer space.

As the culmination of the exhibit, visitors will be invited to contribute what they believe should be included in an ideal society through an interactive, immersive experience.

“The history of Rajneeshpuram in Oregon’s High Desert led us to explore broader questions of communities,” said Museum Executive Director Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D. “Imagine a World examines different groups that have come to the High Desert inspiring visitors to ask their own questions about what can community look like and how do we work to create it.”

Imagine a World (highdesertmuseum.org/imagine-a-world) will be on display through September 25. highdesertmuseum.org Below: Residents of Hog Farm, a still-functioning commune that began in the 1960s, ride in a Fourth of July parade in 1968.The High Desert Museum exhibition Imagine a World considers the approaches of intentional communities throughout the West during the last half century, including Hog Farm. Photo by Lisa Law

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Sunriver Music Festival Continues to Offer a Plethora of Musical Experiences in 2022

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he renowned Sunriver Music Festival enters its 45th season with fresh perspective and talent.

We are honored and excited to announce that Artistic Director & Conductor, Brett Mitchell, will be joining the Festival plus a plethora of musical talent and excitement before summer arrives.

Our first event in 2022 is the Festival’s Valentine’s Dinner & Dance Concert on Monday, February 14 in Sunriver Resort’s beautiful historic Great Hall, featuring the Pacific Northwest’s premier dance band Blue Skies Big Band. The evening begins with a hosted happy hour followed by a multi-course sit-down, plated dinner and full concert. Tickets are $90 each. This event sells out quickly, so please purchase your tickets as soon as possible.

Blue Skies Big Band is a traditional 17-piece big band based out of Eugene, Oregon. They are known for keeping alive the great tradition of big band swing music of the 1920’s-1940’s. The tight vocal harmonies of the Jewel Tones front the band with a sound reflecting the great trios of the ‘30s and ‘40s, from the Boswell Sisters to the Andrew Sisters. This makes for a great night of nostalgia, dining, dancing and musical entertainment.

Sunriver Music Festival takes our patrons’ health seriously and follows current CDC/OHA guidelines. Full COVID-19 vaccination cards or proof of negative test is required for indoor events.

We also require proper wearing of masks during our events. Visit sunrivermusic.org for the Festival’s complete policy. Capacity is limited for the Valentine’s Dinner & Dance Concert so there will be plenty of room for all attendees to enjoy safely.

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piano music, mark your calendars for the return of Sunriver Music Festival’s Piano Showcase: From Bach to Boogie to Jazz on April 1-2. This interactive two-day event at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend features four exceptional pianists celebrating the piano’s virtuosity and versatility. Come for concerts and workshops in genre-spanning programming filled with collaboration, performances and education. Portland’s Michael Allen Harrison (founder of the popular Ten Grands concert series) leads the event this season, along with pianists Mac Potts, Colleen Adent, and Andrea Johnson.

And… announcing the dates for the 45th Annual Summer Festival: August 9-21 in Sunriver and Bend with Artistic Director and Conductor Brett Mitchell, the Festival Orchestra and world-class soloists. “We are deep in the midst of shaping this exceptional inaugural season with our new Artistic Director and Conductor Brett Mitchell,” states Executive Director Meagan Iverson, “I’m thoroughly excited about the musical experiences Maestro Mitchell is crafting for this community.” Watch sunrivermusic.org for sneak peeks as the details come together and start or renew your membership now to get in on early ticket sales for the best seats!

Sunriver Music Festival is committed to expanding the audience for classical music by nurturing the next generation of artistic talent and by presenting a world-class musical experience for Central Oregon residents and visitors.

Event information and tickets at sunrivermusic.org, 541-593-1084 or tickets@sunrivermusic.org. sunrivermusic.org

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Elisha David Releases Fourth Album, Pacific Wonderland as Ode to PNW

f you told me five years ago that I would make an album featuring banjo, harpsichord, theremin and pedal steel, I probably would’ve hated it.”

Bend-based artist Elisha David’s newest work, Pacific Wonderland, is — as the title implies — a sprawling 14-track homage to Oregon. Its intricate orchestration, paired with low-fidelity textures, provide a whimsical soundtrack to the surrounding nature and folklore associated with the state.

“There’s a famous Brian Eno quote about instrumental music, saying, ‘it must be as ignorable as it is interesting.’

That’s something that’s always in my mind as I’m making music… I’ve had friends tell me my music is calming but with an inherent movement, and I take that as a big compliment.”

Elisha’s goal has been to score films with his music, but there is a love for indie and DIYproduction that shows in this new batch of tunes.

“The sort of cinematic/soundtrack genre can feel very stale if there is not a constant humanness, which I think shows itself in flaws — the bow scratching a cello, the cracks and creaks of a piano [of which was recorded in a friend’s living room]. It makes the music feel as if it existed in a real time and place. If I had to categorize it, I’d call it ‘DIY Orchestral’ — on the cusp of being either elementary or brilliant, though you’re not quite sure which.”

Elisha picked up ten instruments throughout the recording process, and had help from a handful of musicians (Kerry Sheehan on cello, Raymond Richards [Blitzen Trapper, Local Natives] on pedal steel, Via Mardot on

Elisha David and Pacific Wonderland. Photo courtesy of Elisha David

theremin and Spencer Hayden on harmonies); as well as a few ties to the Central Oregon Symphony (Leah Belshore on violin, Music Director Michael Gesme offering harpsichord access).

Pacific Wonderland is available now on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever music is listened to. elishadavid.bandcamp.com

Bend Area Artist Releases Video for New Single What’s My Drug

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regon-based songwriter producer John Harvey has released the longform, lyric video for his new single What’s My Drug. The video was co-produced and edited by veteran Bend videographer Karen Kruger of Kinship Media. The video can be viewed for free on YouTube with the following link: youtu.be/d7XRA6Krxps.

This concept video elevates the energy of What’s My Drug with time-lapse video and composite video editing. “Karen took my vision of how to visualize the depth of the subject in the song and took it to another level. Now, watching the video it feels like I wrote the song

for the visuals. It’s such a tight pairing of music and video,” said Harvey.

The arrangement for What’s My Drug is sonically diverse, pairing clean guitars with growling bass lines and layered sound design.

Acoustic instruments like the cajon, tambourine, guitar, bass and cabasa keep the sound real and immediate. The vocals are original takes from the demo version which captures an honest rawness to the track.

John Harvey is an Oregon-based songwriter and producer. He’s been a musician and composer most of his life and comes from a family of musicians and artists. His father was lead trombone player

in several 40’s era swing bands including Alvino Ray and Henry Bussey. In the 80’s John was cofounder, co-writer and lead guitarist for Seattlebased rock band Moving Parts.

After moving to Bend from Seattle in 2011, Harvey formed The Django Band then Jupiter and Teardrop releasing one CD in 2016. His first solo EP titled Second Chances was released in May 2021 on all streaming platforms garnering positive reviews locally and in European music blogs. The EP also received local radio airplay.

You can follow John Harvey on Instagram @ johnharveysongs. johnharveysongs.com

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Goo Goo Dolls Add Bend to Highly Anticipated Summer 2022 North American Tour

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our-time Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling band Goo Goo Dolls have announced fifteen additional dates for their summer 2022 North American tour, including Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater on July 16.

Set to kick off on July 15, 2022 at Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater in Nampa, Idaho, the nationwide tour will see the band performing at notable outdoor venues next summer, including newly-announced stops in Bend, Portland and more. Blue October will provide support for the entire run and tickets for the new dates are available now.

The band has also announced that they will be partnering with the Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 2002 by Ali and Joe Torre to provide healing and education services to youth who have been traumatized by exposure to violence including domestic violence, child abuse, teen dating abuse and sexual assault to help break the cycle of violence. Fans can visit JoeTorre.org/ GooGooDolls throughout the tour for exciting opportunities to join the Goo Goo Dolls in supporting Safe At Home.

In 2021, the band released a brand new compilation album, Rarities, a retrospective collection of 20 songs spanning more than a decade of their career. Containing songs that span 1995 to 2007, Rarities explores a prolific period during which the band released several chart-topping hits, ascended to mainstream stardom and cemented their footing as one of the most influential rock bands in recent memory. The double LP features numerous tracks never before released on digital streaming platforms or any physical format, including b-sides, Goo Goo Dolls. Photo by Maxine Evans live songs, acoustic renditions, radio performances, international releases and additional non-album tracks. Then later in 2021, via Warner Records, the band released the deluxe version of their first-ever Christmas album, It’s Christmas All Over. The 12-song LP, features the brand new original track One Last Song About Christmas and a never-before-heard cover of I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, a holiday staple that was made famous by Dean Martin.

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For more information visit the band’s website at googoodolls.com.

Formed in Buffalo, New York during 1986 by John Rzeznik and Robby Takac, Goo Goo Dolls quietly broke records, contributed a string of staples to the American songbook, connected to millions of fans and indelibly impacted popular music for three-plus decades. Beyond selling 15 million records worldwide, the group garnered four GRAMMY Award nominations and seized a page in the history books by achieving 16 number one and Top 10 hits — “the most of any artist.” As a result, they hold the all-time radio record for Most Top 10 Singles. Among a string of hits, Iris clutched #1 on the Hot 100 for 18 straight weeks and would be named #1 Top 40 Song of the Last 20 Years. Thus far, A Boy Named Goo [1995] went double-platinum, Dizzy Up The Girl went quadrupleplatinum and Gutterflower [2002] and Let Love In [2006] both went gold as Something for the Rest of Us [2010] and Magnetic [2013] bowed in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 200. 2016’s Boxes attracted the praise of People and Huffington Post as Noisey, Consequence of Sound and more featured them. Their music has been covered by everyone from Taylor Swift to Leona Lewis.

Among many accolades, John received the prestigious Hal David Starlight Award in 2008 as well.

Following a sold-out 2018 20th anniversary tour in celebration of Dizzy Up The Girl, Goo Goo Dolls wrote and recorded their 12th full-length album, Miracle Pill [Warner Records] — igniting a bold and bright new era in the process. In fall 2021, the band began a new chapter with the release of their first-ever holiday record It’s Christmas All Over. With over 30 years together as a group, over 15 million albums sold and 16 number one and Top 10 hits, Goo Goo Dolls remain at the top of their game and in a league of their own among rock bands. googoodolls.com bendconcerts.com

Sisters Folk Festival Announces 2022 Inaugural Bluegrass Jam Camp

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and multi-instrumentalist from Seattle and a past performer at the Sisters Folk Festival and other SFF events over the years. West has also taught at numerous music camps around the country.

he inaugural Sisters Folk Festival Bluegrass Jam Camp is scheduled to take place June 23-26 outdoors at the Sisters Art Works venue in Sisters.

The dynamic four-day program will focus on musicianship and collaboration through ensemble practice and performances on the traditional bluegrass instruments of guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo and bass. Topics will also include music theory, song arrangement, singing and harmony. Jam campers will learn collaboration and performance skills, culminating in a final concert by camp participants that will be open to the public.

The camp is geared for intermediatelevel musicians aged 18 and up. Because the focus is on bluegrass, campers will learn the style and techniques unique to that genre, as well as how to successfully jam and perform with others informally or in a band configuration. The days will be “jam-packed” (pun intended), but there will be plenty of time for fun and socializing with fellow musicians.

Sisters Folk Festival has adopted a “pay-what-you-can” model for this opportunity to ensure that no one is prevented from attending purely for financial reasons. The suggested registration fee is $395, but participants are given the chance to select a payment level that is comfortable for them at check-out. As the organization turns its focus toward equity and inclusion, this fee structure represents an effort to increase accessibility to arts education for all, regardless of financial means. Participants who are able can elect to “pay it forward” to help others.

Enrollment at Bluegrass Jam Camp will be limited to approximately 30 participants for 2022 and is already more than one-third full. A limited number of on-site camping spots are available, and numerous other accommodation options are available in and around the town of Sisters.

Bluegrass Jam Camp instructors are members of the professional, Colorado-based bluegrass band FY5 — led by award-winning songwriter Mike Finders and bassist Erin Youngberg — plus guest instructor Eli West.

FY5 has developed and run several other instructional bluegrass camps including at the Pagosa Folk N’ Bluegrass festival in Colorado and Ghost Ranch in New Mexico. The popular band performed at the 2019 Sisters Folk Festival. Eli West is a singer, songwriter

Registration for Bluegrass Jam Camp is open now at aftontickets.com/SFFJamCamp.

Additional information can be found at sistersfolkfestival.org/bluegrass-jam-camp. sistersfolkfestival.org

Photos courtesy of Sisters Folk Festival

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OUT OF THIN AIR Improvisational Theater Company

OUT OF THIN AIR Improvisational Theater Company to Perform at Cascades Theatrical Company Beginning This February!

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by KENNETH MARUNOWSKI, Ph.D. — A&E Feature Writer

end is in for one hilarious treat as OUT OF THIN AIR Improvisational Theater Company will perform at the Cascades Theatrical Company (CTC) beginning February 1! Led by actor, writer and director extraordinaire Renny Temple and his incredibly talented wife Caren, the improv troupe has been tickling the funny bone of audiences at Open Space Events Studio for the past few months. Now, it’s time for them to hit the big and newly renovated stage of the Cascades Theatre, and both parties couldn’t be more excited!

Located at 148 NW Greenwood, the Cascades Theatrical Company proudly boasts being the oldest and only volunteer-based community theater in Central Oregon. Founded in 1978 and with more than 300 productions over the last 43 years, the Theatre continues to be a standard of the Bend arts community. 2022 is already off to a strong start with the mid-January premier of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. The addition of OUT OF THIN AIR’s comedic, improvisational, unscripted skits and prepared sketches to CTC’s stellar lineup of rehearsed performances will make for a season you won’t want to miss!

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For those unfamiliar with the improvisational theater of OUT OF THIN AIR, it goes something like this: Two actors take the stage and ask the audience a few fundamental questions like, “Who are we?”, “Where are we?”, “What are we doing?” One courageous audience member gets the ball rolling by blurting out, “Husband and wife!” while another chimes in, “in Disney World!” Another provocateur in the crowd shouts out, “You’re stuck on ‘It’s a Small World After All!’” Now equipped with context and relationship, the actors might request the first and last lines of the three-to-six minute skit that clearly designate its beginning and end. And with that, the impromptu performance begins!

Improv guru Renny Temple has been doing this sort of thing for quite some time. For over 30 years, he worked as an actor and director of stage and television. He starred in nearly one-hundred commercials; wrote awardwinning screenplays; and directed television shows like Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond, Head of the Class and Empty Nest. Equally notable, Temple, along with his wife, actress Caren Kaye, helped found the multi-awarded, critically acclaimed WAR BABIES, a preeminent Improvisational Theater

FILM/THEATRE Company in the 70’s and 80’s that moved from New York to L.A. upon an invitation from Dick Clark to perform on his Hollywood set. Through WAR BABIES, Temple and his company took improvisational theater to new levels both conceptually and in terms of performance.

Regarding OUT OF THIN AIR’s move from Open Space Events Studio to the Cascades Theatrical Company, Temple has this to say: “Open Spaces was a fantastic dress rehearsal. Full houses and standing ovations — it was amazing, thrilling! The audience suggestions have been so great and imaginative that our scenes soared! We’ve established a lot of audience regulars, and we really appreciate that. Now we are moving us and them into a real theater — great seats, fantastic lighting and a humongous stage that we can’t wait to grab a hold of!”

Wondering who the actors are in this Improvisational Theater Company besides the experienced Renny and Caren? Temple reveals, “Our company in Bend is made up, not of actors and directors, but a photographer, a special needs teacher, a sound engineer, a rancher and so on. On stage, however, they are sharp, gifted performers and are unbelievable! In a shameless plug for my class (rennytemple.com), they all took my Improv For Life workshop and frankly, they’ve become scary good! But they put in the hard work to get to the stage. I can’t teach improv; I teach how you play and experience improv.

And they got it! The icing on the cake was starting to perform our unscripted theater in front of an audience. Very quickly, the comedy timing ramped up and we united into a real Theater Company.” Sounds like Bend has some serious talent being discovered! Joining Renny and Caren, the company includes Judi Van Houweling, Carol Sternkopf, Joe Forest, Robb Mills, Anthony Poponi, Dorothy Ferguson, and Brian Sharp.

The Cascades Theatrical Company reciprocates the great excitement Temple and the Company express regarding the addition of OUT OF THIN AIR to CTC’s performance lineup. As Board President Christine Mehner shares, “We are really looking forward to having Renny’s Improvisational Theater Company perform here at Cascades Theatre! We’ve already had a lot of interest from patrons who can’t wait to see these spontaneous shows and experience the gut-busting laughter they deliver! Renny is a real pro and a delightful person, and the improv skits and prepared sketches are so funny and entertaining — everyone will have a great time!”

Remember, no show is ever the same since the skits are generated through audience suggestions, so be sure to attend more than once! As Renny Temple states, “I hope Bend continues to see how fun it is to have a creative experience by helping us along. Patrons participate from their seats; we participate on the stage. And together, we create magic!” Experience this magic for yourself and revel in the collective amusement that materializes “OUT OF THIN AIR!” To join in the hilarity, simply show up at the Cascades Theatrical Company on the following dates and purchase your $15 ticket at the door: February 1 and 15; March 1 and 22; April 5 and 19; and May 3. Doors open at 7:30pm, and the comedy begins at 8pm. The Cascades Theatrical Company is located at 148 NW Greenwood Avenue in Bend. For more information about the Theatre, its performance lineup, or opportunities to participate or donate, visit cascadestheatrical.org, email tcinfo@cascadestheatrical.org or call 541-3890803. To learn more about OUT OF THIN AIR Improvisational Theater Company, visit rennytemple.com or email him at rennytemple2@gmail.com. cascadestheatrical.org • rennytemple.com

OUT OF THIN AIR in action. Photos courtesy of Renny Temple

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Golden Age. Photo courtesy of The Environmental Center

Mountainfilm on Tour is Back in Bend for the 19th Year A Favorite Fundraiser for The Environmental Center will be Offered In-Person & Virtually

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ountainfilm on Tour-Bend will be offered as a hybrid event this year that can be experienced from the comfort of home and at the theater. Mountainfilm on Tour showcases a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed documentary films curated from the annual Mountainfilm festival held in Telluride, Colorado.

Proceeds from the event will benefit The Environmental Center, a local nonprofit that embeds sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. For 32 years, The Environmental Center has served as a regional hub for environmental education, engagement and action.

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incredible mix of outdoor adventures and diverse perspectives and stories that inspire audiences to create stronger communities and a better world,” said Mike Riley, executive director of The Environmental Center. “This hybrid format will offer a really flexible experience and a fun opportunity to support our mission.”

The Environmental Center will host two shows, each with different films.

• In person show: Saturday, February 19, 7pm at the Tower Theatre. $22 in advance and $25 day of show.

• Virtual show: Thursday, February 24 through Sunday, February 27. $10 (students), $20 (individuals) and $50 (households).

Each show is approximately two hours. For the virtual show, attendees can tune in from Central Oregon or beyond anytime during the designated four-day window.

Tickets are on sale now! View the film selections and ticket information at envirocenter. org/mountainfilm.

In addition to the films, The Environmental Center will host an online raffle with grand prize ski packages. There will be several additional prize bundles with various gift cards, gear and rentals, local experiences and more. The raffle will be live from February 19 through February 27. envirocenter.org

LITERATURE LAUGHTER YOGA • Thursday, February 17 • 6-7pm, Downtown Bend Library • Saturday, February 26 • 6-7pm, Sisters Library YOUR NEXT BOOK: TEEN EDITION* • Tuesday, February 22 • 1-1:25pm, live online (registration required) GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK TALK FOR ADULTS* • Wednesday, February 23 • 12-1pm, live online (registration required) COMEDY NIGHT AT HIGH DESERT MUSIC HALL* • Thursday, February 24 • 7-8:30pm, High Desert Music Hall BATMAN’S BIGGEST SECRET* • Saturday, February 26 • 1-2pm, live online (registration required)

“Know Comics” this February with Deschutes Public Library

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oin Deschutes Public Library as we explore the all-American art form found in the Sunday funnies and on the big screen during “Know Comics” in February. Discover the Dark Knight’s biggest secret and attend a film screening of Black Panther. Hear the role of women in the comics industry and see the development of superheroes in American culture.

Tickle your funny bone with a Laughter Yoga workshop and a comedy night featuring local talent. Get the creative juices flowing with DIY comics for teens. All programs are free and open to the public. Wearing a face mask is required at all library programs and events. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration.

COMICS JOURNALISM* • Wednesday, February 9 • 12-1pm, live online (registration required) TEEN DIY COMICS • Wednesday, February 9 • 1:30-2:30pm, Sunriver Library • Saturday, February 12 • 1-2pm, East Bend Library

FILM SCREENING: BLACK PANTHER • Sunday, February 27 • 3-5:45pm, Downtown Bend Library For more information about these programs, please 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

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SOCIAL JUSTICE AND COMICS* • Tuesday, February 15 • 6:30-7:30pm, live online (registration required)

Join Cheri Lee on a compelling yet worldly journey through dreams and stark reality.

To ultimately embrace joy, connection, and peace of mind.

AMERICA’S MYTHOLOGY: THE HISTORY OF SUPERHERO COMICS • Thursday, February 17 • 6-7pm, live online* (registration required) • Thursday, February 24 • 6-7pm, Downtown Bend Library

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Adventurous Storytelling Rooted in History

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C.J. Adrien. Photos courtesy of C.J. Adrien.

A graduate of Summit High, C.J. is a French-American historian and awardwinning author of Viking historical fiction novels with a passion for Viking history. Using his academic background in the humanities and medieval history as a guide, he has taken the time to understand the history, geography and culture of Vikings on an intimate level, which has helped him to paint the rich tapestry of his immersive storytelling. He is best known for his bestselling and award-winning series The Saga of Hasting the Avenger, inspired by research conducted in preparation for a doctoral program in early medieval history. The first book of the series, titled The Lords of the Wind, was published on July 4, 2019 in both English and French.

C.J. is not just an author — he’s an expert. As a published historian on the Vikings, he has written articles featured in France’s L’Association des Amis de Noirmoutier, among other publications. His deep knowledge of Viking history has also provided him several opportunities to speak on the subject both in America and internationally, including the International Medieval Congress at the University of Leeds, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) and conferences on Viking history in France, among other opportunities to speak on the fascinating and enthralling history of Vikings and the medieval period. C.J. earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Oregon, a master’s degree from Oregon State University and is currently searching for the right university to complete his doctoral thesis.

C.J. has also been featured and interviewed by newspaper outlets and radio stations, which can be reviewed on his website (cjadrien.com); in 2020, he won the Gold Medal for Historical Fiction on Readers’ Favorite; and has been a #1 bestseller across multiple categories on Amazon..

In addition to the Saga of Hasting the Avenger, C.J. published I’m A Viking!: A History Book About the Vikings for Kids. Children can explore the world of the Vikings through the eyes of a young boy named Leif, a chieftain’s son who aspires to grow up just like his dad. With spectacular illustrations by Crystal Whithaus, explore a day in the life of a Viking child by following Leif as he gives you a tour of his life — the things he must learn, the things he likes to do for fun and much more. “I’m a Viking! is an excellent primer for young minds interested in the past,” said C.J. I’m a Viking! contains real history presented in an engaging way for children ages three to eight years old. “Don’t be fooled — adults will find the book fun to read as well,” said C.J. “Our hope is that they will learn about the Viking Age, too.”

And dive deeper into Viking lore and history with C.J’s Viking Blog (cjadrien.com/viking-blog), a collection of blog posts that will pique your Viking curiosity covering artifacts, historical data, fun facts and general information regarding this exciting era in human history.

Learn more about C.J. at cjadrien.com and follow him on facebook at facebook. com/cjadrien.

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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. Their histories and traditions are told in an exciting, permanent, interactive exhibit, bringing to life the fascinating story of the Tribes.

In 1968, the tribal leadership and community recognized that private collectors and off-reservation institutions were buying much of their material culture. Soon thereafter, the Tribes began to allocate $50,000 per year for the purchase of artifacts from individual tribal members and families of the Warm Springs community. More than $1.5 million has been expended to date.

In addition, the Museum’s archives boasts 2,500 photographs dating from the 1850’s to the present. The final component of the archive consists of important tribal documents and many books on a wide range of subjects on American Indian history, art and culture.

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.

Prineville

Rick Steber & Company — MAKERS 131 NE Fifth St., Prineville 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.

CENTRAL OREGON

Rimrock Gallery 405A NW Third St., Prineville 541-903-5565 • rimrockgallery.com Featuring Craig Zuger and Robert Moore February 12 thru March 9. Join us for our 2nd Saturday Event from 2-5pm. Hours are TuesdaySaturday, 10am-5:30pm and Sunday 12-5:30pm.

Art by Craig Zuger

Redmond/Terrebonne

LTA Gallery 611 NE Jackpine Ct., #3, Redmond 541-316-0362 • darrenklingart.net LTA is an aviation acronym that stands for Lighter Than Air, referring to aircraft that are able to float in aerostatic equilibrium such as a hot air balloon. Darren Kling is an Aeronaut, also known as a hot air balloon pilot.

For nearly 30 years flying balloons has been Darrens’ profession and during this time he’s also been making art. “The ongoing expression of flying balloons and making art has been the consistent thread my life has followed.

Since the beginning I’ve searched out ways to show the connection between these two seemingly separate activities. For me, flying balloons is an art form in every way, and I’ve always challenged myself to show how these two expressions can overlap, merge, and provide perspectives that I would never have otherwise.”

LTA Gallery is a project by Darren which now incorporates his two passions into a space where his artwork can be viewed and the “art of flight” experienced. Darrens’ artwork is primarily landscape based, rendered with a fluid and abstract style, he works in various mediums including oil, acrylic, ink, as well as reclaimed wood pieces.

Schoolhouse Produce 1430 SW Highland Ave. 541-504-7112 • schoolhouseproduce.com Schoolhouse Produce is showing the work of Jennifer Ware Kempcke.

Jennifer is an artist working in watercolor, acrylic and pastel to express her deep respect of the Oregon landscape. From abstract to realistic, she imbues her work with the light and big skies of her Powell Butte home. She invites you to share this view with her. Showing thru March.

OUTSIDE CENTRAL OREGON

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.

Tree Light, pastel painting by Jennifer Ware Kempcke

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Offers Call to Artists

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unriver Music Festival invites a Central Oregon artist to create the commemorative 45th season poster.

“For over four decades we have showcased some of the most accomplished artists in the region and the collaboration is a beautiful experience for all involved,” explains Executive Director Meagan Iverson.

Artist Kenneth Marunowski, 2018 poster artist, agrees. “Signing the gorgeous prints made from my image, and attending two of the brilliant Festival concerts was an absolute delight. During this exciting moment in my artistic life, I truly felt connected to the Sunriver community and like something of a star.”

Sharon Engel, 2017 poster artist, shares similar thoughts. “Working with such a professional team to create the Sunriver Music Festival poster was a wonderful experience. I had the fun of painting the image, they made it into a beautiful poster for a great venue.”

David Kreitzer, poster artist for 2020-2021: “To have my art be chosen, and to be on the cover of the Sunriver Magazine as well, was a great ‘Welcome to Central Oregon’ gift. Sunriver Music Festival was very supportive and I was pleased to be a part of it!”

Here’s your opportunity to join the ranks of these and other esteemed artists by submitting your artwork to the selection committee, which is comprised of a jury of accomplished artists from the Artists Gallery Sunriver.

The only requirement on medium and size is that it is able to be reproduced successfully into an 18x24 poster. Works larger than 18x24 are not recommended. You can view past posters at sunrivermusic.org and at the Festival office in the Village at Sunriver, Building 13.

Artist Benefits: • Expert reproduction and printing of the original artwork ensures staying true to the artist’s colors and medium.

• 300 posters are displayed on storefronts all over Bend, Sisters, Redmond and Sunriver.

• Posters are sold at the Sunriver Music Festival office and select galleries and shops in Sunriver and Bend.

• A press release published in multiple local publications (Cascade A&E, Bend Bulletin, Sunriver Scene and others) with artist’s photo, bio and artwork.

• A full page article about the artist in the Sunriver Music Festival summer program book.

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• The selected artwork is featured on the front cover of the Festival’s summer program book, the annual ticket brochure, notecards, audio CDs and more.

The brochure is mailed to over 5,500 Festival patrons and Central Oregon residents and visitors. The notecards are used by the Festival as invitations, thank you notes, gifts and are also available for purchase at the Festival office.

• A framed poster is gifted to every Festival sponsor, which often ends up on office walls all over Central Oregon and beyond.

• The original work of art is custom framed by Eastlake Framing and auctioned at Festival Faire, the Festival’s premier fundraiser.

Deadline is February 28 Please contact the Festival as soon as possible if you are considering submitting art for consideration. Final submission must be received by February 28. The chosen artwork is considered a donation to the Sunriver Music Festival; all other submissions will be available for pick-up by early March.

For more information visit sunrivermusic.org, email information@ sunrivermusic.org or call 541-593-1084. sunrivermusic.org

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Please call or visit each venue website for updated information.

Notecards by Dottie Moniz

Pocket Hearts by Cheryl Chapman

Artists’ Gallery Sunriver Village 57100 Beaver Dr., Bldg. 19 541-593-4382 • artistsgallerysunriver.com Artists’ Gallery Sunriver is pleased to announce that our 2nd Saturday Art Reception events have returned! Join us Saturday February 12 from 4-6pm to meet many of the gallery artists and enjoy light refreshments.

There will be artist demonstrations including: Cheryl Chapman Art Glass: The demo will feature Cheryl’s Pocket Hearts. You’ll see the various multi step process to design and kiln fire these multi level creations.

Watercolor and multi media artist, Dottie Moniz creates unique one of a kind notecards (suitable for framing.) She will demo the steps she takes to create these mini masterpieces. *Note: COVID-19 appropriate face mask and distancing required.

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fter the snowy events of January, we are just starting to lift our vision above the snow bunkers to see what is going on in Sunriver.

COVID put a hitch in planning for get-together events at the Sunriver Artists’ Gallery, but February will be a good month to come by the Gallery and check out new art pieces. Valentine’s Day is a great motivation to stop in and check out possible gifts for that special someone.

A sneaky plan would be to bring the object of your affections to the Second Saturday event on Saturday, February 12 from 4-6pm. While you are enjoying wine, beer and other great refreshments, you can check out what might put a twinkle in the eye of your partner. Perhaps you can have a salesperson stash it away for you and then sneak back later for a purchase.

Or perhaps you need to purchase some special cards to send to friends and family.

Two artist demonstrations from 4 to 6pm: Saturday, February 12.

• Dottie Moniz: Watercolor Notecards, ready to frame!

• Cheryl Chapman: Art glass Valentine hearts, each unique As always, Gallery artists will be present to discuss their work with visitors. Fine Woodwork artist Travis Cope has been working steadily to replace the extremely popular pieces that raced out the door as Christmas gifts. Cope’s unique cutting boards, kitchen utensils, trays, clocks, phone chargers, coasters and small furniture items are beautiful.

Cope has used wine/whisky barrels for some pieces, and exotic woods for others. His end tables feature legs enhanced by the inside texture of the barrels.

It is always good to keep an eye on mixed media painter Dottie Moniz because her painting style is always evolving. Drawing inspiration from her surroundings in nature, the artist captures the textures, colors and lines in that palette. Moniz uses multiple techniques and materials to complete each piece. The artist likes to combine abstraction and realism Art by Dottie Moniz

in her work to create artwork with an “edge.” Two of her newest pieces, Of Mt. Bachelor and Woodland Mystery (both 16 x 20 inches), demonstrate the collage technique well.

Artists’ Gallery Sunriver Village • Building 19 artistsgallerysunriver.com • 541-593-4382

Whiskey Barrel Table by Travis Cope

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Please call or visit each venue website for updated information.

to volunteer or donate | call 541.382.3537 | www.hsco.org

Elegence by Gary Cooley

Featuring our Jewelry Artists for February 541.719.1800 | 357 W Hood Ave. Sisters | hoodavenueart.com

Grise by Glen Corbett

Hood Avenue Art 357 W Hood Ave., Sisters hoodavenueart.com • info@hoodavenueart.com • 541-719-1800 The walls came down, the lights went up and the dust has settled! Hood Avenue Art has grown to over 2,000 square feet of gallery space and added four new artists: Glen Corbett with her botanical watercolors and prints; Barbara Hudler-Cella with her acrylic plein air and studio paintings; Gary Cooley with his masterful bronzes; and Diane Faraquhar-Hallstrom with oil and acrylic abstracts and representational works. We are excited to have them as part of the Hood Avenue Art family and can’t wait for you to see their work in person.

Raven Makes Gallery 182 E Hood Ave., Sisters 541-719-1182 • ravenmakesgallery.com Offering Native American and First Nations artwork and jewelry. Contemporary and meaningful first market works from Southwest tribes, Northwest Coast Peoples and the Far North. Check our website for current hours.

Image by Mark Martins from Pixabay

Stitchin’ Post Gallery 311 W Cascade Ave., Sisters 541-549-6061 • stitchinpost.com Shop, Create and Learn — Come Feed Your Passion. You can also check out our online items such as books and patterns, fabrics, gifts and kits, mixed media and more. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 11am-4pm.

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CALL TO ART SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL CALL TO ARTISTS

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Sunriver Music Festival invites a Central Oregon artist to create the commemorative 45th season poster.

Here’s your opportunity to join the ranks of esteemed artists by submitting your artwork to the selection committee, which is comprised of a jury of accomplished artists from the Artists Gallery Sunriver.

The only requirement on medium and size is that it is able to be reproduced successfully into an 18x24 poster. Works larger than 18x24 are not recommended. You can view past posters at sunrivermusic.org and at the Festival office in the Village at Sunriver, Building 13.

Artist Benefits: • Expert reproduction and printing of the original artwork ensures staying true to the artist’s colors and medium.

• 300 posters are displayed on storefronts all over Bend, Sisters, Redmond and Sunriver.

• Posters are sold at the Sunriver Music Festival office and select galleries and shops in Sunriver and Bend.

• A press release published in multiple local publications (Cascade A&E, Bend Bulletin, Sunriver Scene and others) with artist’s photo, bio and artwork.

• A full page article about the artist in the Sunriver Music Festival summer program book.

• The selected artwork is featured on the front cover of the Festival’s summer program book, the annual ticket brochure, notecards, audio CDs and more.

The brochure is mailed to over 5,500 Festival patrons and Central Oregon residents and visitors. The notecards are used by the Festival as invitations, thank you notes, gifts and are also available for purchase at the Festival office.

• A framed poster is gifted to every Festival sponsor, which often ends up on office walls all over Central Oregon and beyond.

• The original work of art is custom framed by Eastlake Framing and auctioned at Festival Faire, the Festival’s premier fundraiser.

Contact the Festival as soon as possible if you are considering submitting

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SUNRIVER MAGAZINE CALL TO ART/PHOTOGRAPHERS

The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce and Cascade Publications Inc. are seeking a photograph to appear on the front cover of the annual Sunriver Magazine — which serves as the Sunriver area visitor’s guide.

The photo should capture the area’s spirit of Family, Fun and Adventure, or just a beautiful photo of the landscape. The chosen photographer will receive a profile in the magazine as well as in Cascade A&E Magazine, $250 and a half page ad in Sunriver Magazine.

Photographers are invited to submit a low-resolution photo for the contest, with the understanding the winning photograph must meet the minimum requirements of 8.875 inches wide by 11.375 inches high and 300dpi.

The deadline to submit a photograph is 5pm February 4. Please send photos to jeff@cascadebusnews.com and include your name and phone number.

Questions? Call 541-388-5665.

HDAL CALL TO ARTISTS

High Desert Art League (HDAL) is currently accepting applications for new members. HDAL is a professional artists’ group working to support the advancement of its member artists thru exhibitions, education and related outreach. Please refer to the HDAL website for information about our League, submission for membership and to view work by current members.

We strive to have a varied group of 2D artists in regard to art style, subjects and mediums. If your art will contribute to our group’s diversity, you may contact us thru our website at highdesertartleague.com.

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art for consideration. Final submission must be received by February 28. The chosen artwork is considered a donation to the Sunriver Music Festival; all other submissions will be available for pick-up by early March.

Deadline is February 28 For more information visit sunrivermusic.org, email information@ sunrivermusic.org or call 541-593-1084.

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ART WORKSHOPS printmaking • watercolor

There is a charge of $20 to list classes and/or workshops or they are free with a paid display ad.

Email AE@CascadeAE.com for more information.

CASCADE FINE ART WORKSHOPS

Contact Sue at info@cascadefineartworkshops.com for more information.

2022 WORKSHOPS ARE STARTING TO FILL! Register today!

To register, contact Sue at info@ CascadeFineArtWorkshops.com COVID regulations at the time of workshop will apply.

Workshop with Michele Usibelli Oil, acrylic, gouache students welcome — Demos primarily in oil.

May 16-18 — $500 Painting the Figure from Photographs with Ted Nuttall Watercolor Portraits June 20-24 — $795

Painting In Action with David Kinker Thursdays, February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 9:30am-12pm Improve your creative outcomes by learning to approach painting as a process. All mediums are welcome. Lecture, acrylic painting demonstration and hands-on individual instruction. $35/ class. For more information contact dkinker@ bendbroadband.com.

Field Sketching In Watercolor with James Adams February 19, 10am-3:30pm Join James Adams (jamesadamsart.com) for this monthly 4.5-hour watercolor class. The first two and a half hours will be spent in the classroom covering introductory elements and a monthly theme. Following an hour lunch break, the group will meet at a location in or close to Bend to explore and employ the skills and techniques developed during the morning session. Cost: $75.

For more information or to register, email james@ jamesadamsart.com or visit jamesadamsart.com. All levels of experience are welcome.

541-617-0900 • sagebrushersartofbend.com All classes listed below held at 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend

Landscape Deconstructed with Sarah B Hansen March 26-27, 9am-3pm Join award-winning local artist Sarah Hansen (sarahbhansen.com) for this two-day watercolor workshop where students will learn to identify and suggest form in the landscape using various tools and methods. Loosen up, while incorporating the importance of composition, value and color study, and create paintings with a gestural and semi-abstract quality. Cost: $200 for Sagebrushers Art Society members; $225 for non-members. COVID-19 vaccination and masks required. For more information or to register, contact Barbara Crislip at barbjc45@yahoo.com.

Some experience with watercolor suggested.

Registration deadline: March 19.

Wise Woman Emerging — Mixed Media Collage with Maria Wattier & Mattie Swanson February 13, 1-5pm Join Maria Wattier & Mattie Swanson for a monthly gathering of women creating and expressing feminine soul wisdom through mixedmedia collage. No experience necessary, instruction and encouragement available as needed! Cost: $20 for workshop and $12 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.

Workshops at PLAYA are a unique experience.

Set against Winter Rim on one side and expansive views of the Summer Lake playa on the other, participants stay on campus and enjoy meals together creating ample opportunities for connection and collaboration.

Workshop packages come with cabin rentals.

Some meals are included and each cabin includes a kitchen to prepare additional meals. Registration now open at playasummerlake.org.

Impressionism in Action with Colley Whisson Plein Air & Studio Workshop Oil & acrylic artists welcome — Demos in oil October 19-22

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PLAYA SUMMER LAKE 2022 WORKSHOPS

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS: Video Diary: Using Video to Increase Your Awareness March 24-28 Artists of all practices can benefit from learning to use video as a tool to increase awareness of the present moment. Video also provides artists with another way to create notes and capture ideas, much like a notebook or sketchbook.

Developing Your Creative Superpowers April 28-May 2 Do you ever wish you could use your art, your writing or your study of nature to save the world?

In this workshop gently collaborate with a cohort of like-minded artists, writers and naturalists while simultaneously developing your own personal practice and advocacy voice.

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS WITH JACQUELINE NEWBOLD

Contact Jacqueline at newbold0505@ bendbroadband.com for more information Art and Soul Retreat, Portland, Oregon Watercolor Toolbox March 14, 2022 This workshop will teach you everything you need to know to get you started on your watercolor journey.

Windows & Doors March 15, 2022 Discover how to create old-world charm by painting quaint Italian and French windows and doors.

Playing With Color March 16, 2022 In this workshop we will be experimenting with watercolor paints to learn how to successfully mix colors.

The Painted Garden March 17, 2022 Using our watercolor paints, we will paint lively and colorful garden flowers.

Painting Trip to Italy with Jacqueline and Adventures in Italy May 22-28, 2022 Orvieto, the charming Italian village perched on a rock cliff in Umbria is our home base as you paint and have fun creating art in your watercolor journal!