Base Camp Studio Darlene Becker, Executive Director/Founder Why is art training so important for kids? Making art is a great way for young children to engage their senses, learn and explore their world. Our philosophy is to offer open-ended art experiences that enable children to be creative while gaining self-awareness, confidence and independence. The focus […]
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Ways to Support Art in Central Oregon
Bend Art Center Continuing the great work started by Pat Clark, ScaleHouse and Bend Art Station, Bend Art Center provides a place for artists to gather, learn, grow and exhibit their work. The space offers a variety of workshops for beginner to advanced students and is often a place where artists find and connect with […]
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The Art of Summer
How to create, play and explore with your kids
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 […]
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Picks 10/5-10/12
Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 BendFilm Festival FILM—BendFilm is back for its 13th annual festival and the event is more impressive than ever. With some of the finest narratives, shorts and documentaries of the year, combined with master filmmaker John Sayles in attendance showing two of his finest films, this is an embarrassment of riches […]
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Creating Something From Nothing
The Helio Sequence show caps off a weekend of painting and community engagement in the arts
It’s been more than a year since the release of The Helio Sequence’s last record, and once again the buoyant pop duo are finding inspiration in the endless possibilities of a blank canvas. With the last record, the shimmering Portland-based rockers found themselves embracing a new creative process. Rather than meticulously laboring over every little […]
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PICK: First Friday
friday 5 First Friday ART—Take a stroll downtown filled with art bites and booze samples. Make sure to swing by Crow’s Feet Commons, hosting a slew of great events including Base Camp Studio’s painting marathon and On Ensemble, forward thinking taiko (Japanese ensemble drumming) artists. Bishop’s Barber Shop will host work from the Source’s artist […]