Trains: You may see them as ruthless interrupters of traffic flow. You may curse them as they wake you in the middle of the night with their long horn blasts. Me, though, I love them. For me, trains are a reminder that there are places outside our little bubble. They don’t remind me of this […]
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Trashformations is back!
Two local events turn old items into new treasures
Staring in 2000, a unique, day-long, annual event began bringing artists together, creating things using only what they found at what was once Bend’s premiere junkyard wonderland, Pak-It. Pat Korish, owner of Pak-It, paired with Artists Local 101, a now-defunct nonprofit art group, to put on the event. The event was always held around Earth […]
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Tumalo Art Company
Artist-owned gallery still going strong
Alive and thriving in Bend are a number of arts collectives where artists come together to work and sell their art. While it’s not uncommon to find in cities, it’s a testament to the creative culture that Central Oregon has so many. Founded in 2001, Tumalo Art Company has been a collective that has housed […]
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Art Walk Picks
Headed to First Friday in downtown Bend? Here’s what to put on your radar. MARK RANSOM & THE MOSTEST CD RELEASE CD RELEASE PARTY When First Friday rolls around, the first thing that comes to mind is fine art exhibits — but Bend showcases all sorts of artists during Art Walk. Join local musician Mark Ransom […]
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Low Risk, High Reward Art Classes
Try out your creativity Watercolor Wednesdays with Sagebrushers Art SocietyKnow Jo(e): Painting
with Coffee Workshop
Recently, I directed a stage performance of The Vagina Monologues. We had a cast of almost 30 women, approximately half of whom had never in their lives set foot on stage to perform. Brave. The process reminded me how risky it feels for some people to create art. I forget, as I create art every […]
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Biennial Artist Book Exhibition: Construction / Deconstruction
A group show, currently on display at Bend Art Center, features an eclectic mix of work from a variety of artists who each interprets the idea of “books” in a unique way—including a variety of sculptural forms that step outside the traditional format. The show is made up of pen and ink illustrations from printed books, […]
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Artist Profile: Jeanette Small
It could be safe to say that Jeanette Small is an artist of the world. Born in Moldova, Small and her family fled the country as asylum seekers after the collapse of the Soviet Union. By the time she was 18, she had lived in three different countries with three very different political and social […]
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Teeny Tiny Works of Art
Nail artist’s award-winning creations inhabit the smallest of canvases
Nail art, to a person who doesn’t often visit salons, may seem like it only appeals to women on their wedding day. But increasingly, it’s a way for people to create and share art in yet another form. With that in mind, Bend nail artist Shannon McCown could be like the Rodin of the phalanges […]
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Picture Perfect Landscapes
Photographer captures the magic of Central Oregon and beyond
Taking in the landscapes and wildlife that adorn the walls of Jeffrey Murray’s downtown Bend gallery, it’s hard not to be taken aback by the sheer beauty he’s captured in each frame. Entering the gallery means being met with a stoic bison, covered in snow, followed by shots from the Oregon coast and aerial photos […]
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Artist Profile: Steve Stevens
Doodling as resilience
Yes, his real name really is Steve Stevens. It’s not one he was born with, but rather, acquired when he was adopted at age 13. He was already Steve, but when he became Steve Stevens, things got interesting. People wanted to know him and talk to him. When I asked him how that affected him, […]