Artist residencies can be excellent opportunities for artists to spend focused time on their work in an environment away from the demands of daily life. In addition to studio facilities or basic work space, they can offer place-based inspiration: an environment in which artists working in divergent fields can exchange ideas and give artists a […]
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A Downtown Art Forage
A stroll through town to find art currently on display
I often hear people say, “I don’t understand art—I just know what I like.” As an arts educator, this is always my opportunity to jump in, because the truth is, knowing what you like is the point of art. It gives us language to see ourselves and the world and how we go together. This week, […]
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Central Oregon and the Space Race
High Desert Museum Opens Moon Country Exhibit
Fifty years ago, on July 20, 1969, the Apollo Moon Module Eagle landed on the moon and Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong took some big steps for mankind. To commemorate the 50-year anniversary of that event, the High Desert Museum has a new exhibit, titled “Moon Country: Oregon and the Space Race,” which highlights Central […]
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Bend Art Center and Atelier 6000 to leave Box Factory
In the meantime, two exhibitions from the unique lens of Andries Fourie
The Bend Art Center and Atelier 6000 will be leaving the space in The Box Factory Aug. 18. For now, Bend Art Center won’t reopen, but will work as a “de-centered function as a de-centered art center,” according to a letter sent July 5. In the letter, the board of Bend Art Center explained the […]
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Get That Money
It’s never too soon—or late—to know about grant opportunities
For artists, it’s time to start thinking about grant season. (Isn’t it always grant season, really?) Great opportunities to fund art have either just passed or are on the horizon. The Oregon Arts Commission—Oregon’s leading agency working in policy development and advocacy for the arts—has three grant deadlines fast approaching. The Art Builds Communities Grant […]
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Vital Art Degree
OSU-Cascades offers new bachelor’s program in arts, media and technology
Following the trend of growth in Central Oregon’s arts and culture and related industries, Oregon State University-Cascades is offering a new “Arts, Media, and Technology,” degree program, exclusive to the campus in Bend. With degree-related courses being offered as early as summer term—that’s right now, folks—the program officially begins fall term and enrollment is already […]
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Un-Fest Northwest 2019
Non-festival looks forward to new season of nothing
Un-Fest 2019 is a non-gathering of people doing nothing but lying in the grass, staring at the sky. Children of all ages are welcome to attend. We guarantee their boredom and delight. Please feel free to share. Everyone welcome. Location : Wherever you feel like doing nothing Time : Whenever you feel like doing it […]
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Artist Panel at Volcanic Theatre Pub
Bend Creative Laureate continues to grow community
Local artist and musician Jason Graham, aka MOsely WOtta, is almost halfway through his tenure as Bend’s inaugural Creative Laureate. For much of the past year, Graham’s been all about town, meeting with artists one on one, gathering them in groups to ask them about their experiences, trying to understand how best to bring the […]
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Art Walk Picks
Headed to First Friday in downtown Bend? Here’s what to put on your radar. OPEN HOUSE & ART EXHIBIT BODY ART Check out a fun night of food, drink (bring your own cup if possible), art and LIVE body painting by Zoey Lane and music from Kylan Johnson. 5-9pm. Hawthorn Healing Arts Center. 39 NW […]
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Employee Art Shines at Deschutes Brewery
An eclectic art show that highlights pub employees
June is anniversary month at Deschutes Brewery. To honor that, they’re showcasing the creative talent of 23 of their pub employees in a group art show. The eclectic showcase is hanging throughout the month of June. Sarah Cook, a server at the pub for 11 years, took over managing the art that hangs in the […]