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. Driver is a […]
Art in the High Desert
Summer Events
(Looking for music events? See our comprehensive guide of summer music at BendSource.com. Bike and other outdoor events? Those are on our website and our calendar, too….) SATURDAY 6/23 CENTRAL OREGON PRIDE An annual celebration of LGBTQ equality, diversity, education, social justice, community and family. This family-friendly event features Dykes on Bikes, live music and […]
The Art of Summer
Summer break can be a source of anxiety for many parents and caregivers of young children. Visions of bickering siblings, tantrums and constant outcries of “I’m bored!” can give even the most experienced parent cold sweats. Have no fear, even if you’re not a so-called “crafty” person, I’ve got your back here. Taking as many […]
High Art Comes to Bend
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 […]
Picks 8/24-8/31
Thursday 25 Metal Mulisha Rocks Redmond MOTORCYCLES—The Metal Mulisha people have been behind some of the most entertaining riding exhibitions of the last few years. Their clothing line bears a bit too much of a resemblance to the symbols and iconography of the Schutzstaffel (SS), but they mostly just ride motorcycles around and act extreme. […]
Summer Fair & Arts Events
June 25 Central Oregon Pride FESTIVAL—In the wake of the devastating massacre in Orlando, Central Oregon Pride is here, offering an opportunity for a deeply wounded group of people to come together and celebrate with friends, family, and allies. “Pride has always been the time for people to say, ‘We’re here; we live here too. […]
Artwatch 3/23-3/30
Art in the High Desert is an annual non-profit art event in Bend recently ranked 12th in the nation among fine art fairs. This summer, from August 26 to 28, art lovers and collectors will gather to see the the best art selected by the jurors. Hand-picked artists from across the continent, including 37 states, […]
High Art in the High Desert
Among the featured artists at this weekend’s Art in the High Desert—what is billed as Central Oregon’s premier juried art and craft show—is Bend’s own Darryl Cox, whose Fusion Frame art will be included in the exhibit. Cox combines woodworking, painting and sculpting to create beautiful frames that integrate both man-made and natural elements, such […]
Art Watch 3/25-4/1
Now in its eighth year, Art in the High Desert (AHD) has become a popular destination for art buyers, making it one of the many local organizations whose efforts are putting Bend on the art tourism map. Ranked 12th in the nation for sales by Art Fair Sourcebook, AHD is surpassing many of the area’s […]

