Annette Benedetti
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Art on the Walls

High Desert Mural Festival aims to change the rules to allow more street art
Annette Benedetti

If you make it beautiful, they will come. That’s what Douglas Robertson, founder of the High Desert Mural Festival (HDMF), believes. Unfortunately, a quirk in the wording of the Oregon Constitution is restricting where the event can display its art—a hurdle Robertson is hopeful will soon be overcome. An accomplished artist with over 25 years […]

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Into the Dark

Local gallery dims it down to offer a rare art experience
Annette Benedetti

Take a look at most prints from before Japan’s introduction to the West and you’ll likely find them quite pale and muted. But with the opening of Japan to the West and the introduction of different dyes, all that changed. If you want to see the contrast for yourself, start at the A6 Studio & […]

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High Art Comes to Bend

Art in the High Desert
Annette Benedetti

Creating a high-caliber art show that’s distinctive and accessible to a variety of budgets is no small task—but that’s where Art in the High Desert comes in. On Aug. 26, 27 and 28, 115 artists will line the Deschutes River at the Old Mill. Co-founders Dave and Carla Fox, now in their ninth year, have […]

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Central Oregon Loses Its Home for the Arts

Arts Central closes its doors
Annette Benedetti

On Friday, Aug. 19, Arts Central—the hub for arts education and advocacy services in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties—closed its doors due to lack of funding. Local art students of all ages and financial means will feel the impact of the loss of the beloved nonprofit that provided hands-on learning opportunities to the community for […]

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BendFilm Future Filmmakers Festival

Giving a Voice to Central Oregon’s Future
Annette Benedetti

Every year, BendFilm gives independent filmmakers the exposure they deserve—even if those filmmakers are still in grade school. Now in its 11th year, the Future Filmmaker Festival coincides with the Bend Film Festival and celebrates the talent of young Central Oregon artists. It gives contributors the opportunity to share their talent and receive recognition and […]

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Runnin’ to the Oldies

Race has runners working to run faster than Beethoven’s 5th
Annette Benedetti

Runners listen to all types of music to help them keep pace, especially during a race. You might find hip-hop, pop and even heavy metal on a runner’s playlist—especially when energy runs low on the last mile. But on Aug. 21, Beethoven’s 5th Symphony will be the only tune lighting the fire for racers as […]

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Honoring History with Art

McMenamins Old St. Francis School Expands
Annette Benedetti

On July 30, McMenamins Old St. Francis School celebrated its recent expansion, which more than doubled its number of rooms. Through the use of distinct design elements and artistic applications, the iconic lodging and entertainment venue showed its commitment to historic preservation when it unveiled two new buildings aptly named the Education House and the […]

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Best Home Decor

1st place | Lark Mountain Modern
Annette Benedetti

Lark: n. A merry, carefree adventure; frolic; escapade. That description was the inspiration behind owner Karen Letourneau and general manager Jessica Pollard’s decision to open a companion shop to their popular Lone Crow Bungalow store. Mimicking the carefree adventure that Bend embodies, Lark opened less than a year ago with the goal of offering home […]

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