Entering through the doors to the enchanting Art Station is like a visit to the atelier of a famous artist. There are tall shelves full of mysterious supplies, large work tables, open space and lots of light. Art Central’s creative learning center is a nonprofit visual arts school in the heart of Bend for all […]
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High Desert Museum
Open ’til Dark Dance
Open 'til Dark is a 1930s dance at the High Desert Museum with a live jazz band, dance lessons and tastings from Oregon Spirits Distillers. It's a rare way to pass a Friday evening, with admission just $7 ($3 for members), and a chance to dance and explore the museum and its latest exhibits after […]
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“Faces of the Deschutes”
This year, Deschutes County turns 100. For its birthday party celebration, the county and the Deschutes County Historical Society are throwing a year-long celebration that will focus on the area's, past, present and future. Local actor and playwright Clinton Clark has been commissioned to write a three-part look into the area's history called “Faces of […]
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Rayni Williams’ Unique Vision
Rayni Williams’ photography tells a story, calmly. Her nature work, cityscapes and portraits find the ghosts hidden within regular perception. For example, a rain-drenched bench downtown late at night doesn’t just convey the chilly expanse of the evening; instead, her lens finds the isolation of the moment. A photo of Smith Rock doesn’t just capture […]
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Jacob J. Norris
Dancing with Nature
Jacob Norris is a plein-air oil painter, meaning he paints in the open air. His portfolio is filled with owls, trees, power lines, scenes and colors of Central Oregon, but there is also a magnificent transcendent nature to his work, beyond the range of mere human experience. It is as if he is able to […]
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“Art for a Nation: Inspiration from the Great Depression”
During the Great Depression, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) included a federal art program called Federal Project Number One, commissioning artists to create visual art, music, theater and literature. This Saturday, April 16, the High Desert Museum will open “Art for a Nation: Inspiration from the Great Depression.” The exhibition will combine original work of […]
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CRAFT Bend: Bringing Art to Life
CRAFT Bend is a local nonprofit that teaches kids the importance of art in everyday life. Recently, through a grant from the Environmental Center of Central Oregon and materials donated by Habitat ReStore, CRAFT Bend was able to bring art to life for Juniper Elementary fourth and fifth graders through a series of collaborative art […]
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Art Watch 3/30-4/6
First Friday Highlights for April 1
The first Friday of every month is always a good excuse to wander downtown into the early hours of the morning. If an excuse is something unnecessary then it’s a good opportunity to score thimbles of free booze and see some shops that aren’t on the usual go-see list. The Art Walk could absolutely have […]
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Artwatch 3/23-3/30
Art in the High Desert
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, […]
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Art Watch 3/16-3/23
Caldera Open Studios
Caldera’s Artist Residency Program at Blue Lake will host an open house on Saturday, March 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. Artists in residence and the youth participating in the program will share their creative processes and creations with the community in a friendly, warm environment. The beautiful Caldera Arts Center in the foothills of […]