Sunriver: Naturally Inspiring

Naturally Inspiring Sunriver:

Photo by Chad Copeland

French painter and the founder of impressionist painting, Claude Monet once declared, “The richness I achieve comes from nature, the source of my inspiration.

Ponder how the Ponderosa Pine’s bark looks like a jigsaw puzzle or meadow wildflowers like an artist’s palette. Take a moment to listen to the birds’ morning and nightly concerts or admire how the sunlight playfully bounces off lakes and rivers. There are countless opportunities to find inspiration in Sunriver’s harmonious nature.

A MUST VISIT

The Artists’ Gallery in The Village showcases the work of more than 30 artists who masterfully capture Central Oregon’s beauty. Celebrate Second Saturday at the Artists’ Gallery for its art walk to participating businesses.

The Sunriver Lodge Betty Gray Art Gallery in the Sunriver Resort’s main lodge features Central Oregon artists.

Learn about Central Oregon’s history and ecology at the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory, and the High Desert Museum.

AUGUST CELEBRATES ART IN SUNRIVER

The Sunriver Quilt Show kicks off the celebration of Art in August, followed by the two-week Sunriver Music Festival and the three-day Sunriver Art Fair. Be sure to plan to purchase tickets to the Sunriver Music Festival.

CREATE YOUR OWN ARTWORK

Visit Live Laugh Love Art Sunriver to take a class on glass fusing, canvas painting, paint pouring or wood sign painting.

The Artists’ Gallery also offers classes, including Sip and Paint.

BOOKS AND BOOK CLUBS

Whether you are looking for a specific book or not sure what to read next, be sure to visit Sunriver Books & Music in The Village. The knowledgeable staff can recommend several books, after learning what you like to read. Ask about the book clubs too.

CELEBRATING TEN YEARS OF COMMUNITY THEATER

For performing arts lovers, the community theatre troupe the Sunriver Stars delivers hilarious and inspiring productions multiple times a year. Visit sunriverstars.org for the schedule.