Art Watch

The Art of Burning Man

The good news: you don't have to travel to the playa at Burning Man to finally see what everyone goes on and on about.

By Teafly Peterson Sep 19, 2018

High Desert Museum Christine Kristen Burning Man Larry Harvey

Big Ink II at Bend Art Center

If you missed the first Big Ink that came through Bend Art Center last month, you get a second chance!

By Teafly Peterson Sep 12, 2018

High Desert Museum Bend Art Center Edward Curtis

Raising up the Community with Art

When artists decide to join together to raise awareness and money for worthy causes, often the result is maximizing inspiration in a way that can build community.

By Teafly Peterson Sep 5, 2018

Haling Reins Therapeutic Riding Center JM Broderick Kelly Thiel

Dennis McGregor's Sisters Folk Fest posters run the gamut from political and silly, to art inspired by traditional themes

It’s been 18 years since Dennis McGregor painted his first Sisters Folk Festival poster. Over the years, the annual image has become a moment captured in time, honoring a town and its dedication to the arts.

By Teafly Peterson Aug 29, 2018

Newport Market Dudley's Books Roundabout Books Paulina Springs Books

Cover Artist: Darrell Driver

One of many artists on display at Art in the High Desert

This weekend, Bend's Old Mill District will see artists from around the country descend upon the banks of the river for the annual Art in the High Desert. This week's cover artist, Darrell Driver, will be in attendance for the third year, making the trip from his home in Salt Lake City.

By Teafly Peterson Aug 22, 2018

Darrell Driver Art in the High Desert Old Mill District

Northwest Stone Carving Symposium

Awesome local art, found on Instagram

By Teafly Peterson Aug 15, 2018

Ryan Choate Northwest Stone Sculptures Outdoor Show

Two New Shows at Bend Art Center

This month, Milly Dole is showcasing her most recent work on the Atelier 6000 featured members wall.

By Teafly Peterson Aug 8, 2018

Milly Dole Bend Art Center

Artwatch: Brandon Walsh

At first glance at the cover art this week, you may notice right off that the portraits of legendary country musician Willie Nelson doesn't have the typical images you might regularly see: weed, guitars, American flag bandanas.

By Teafly Peterson Aug 1, 2018

Brandon Walsh EMW Fusion

Christian Brown: The Hidden Hypotenuse

Often the question for the artists is, "What do you do?"—meaning the viewer needs the world wrapped up in a tight little bow labeled watercolor, painter, sculptor, or something equally vague and understanding.

By Teafly Peterson Jul 25, 2018

Christian Brown The Hidden Hypotenuse

Sheila Dunn: Painting Bikes

Bend artist Sheila Dunn has a new canvas these days: bikes!

By Teafly Peterson Jul 18, 2018

Sheila Dunn David Marchi Crow's Fet Commons Paula Bullwinkel

Mark Edward Fuller at Art in the Atrium

Mark Edward Fuller has a new series of work called "New Coordinates," which he describes as an exploration of chaos and confusion while searching for unity and integration.

By Teafly Peterson Jul 11, 2018

Mark Edward Fuller Susan Luckey Higdon Sara B. Hanson Marty Stewart Danica Curtright Helen Brown Tumalo Art Co.