Some creative partnerships come naturally. That was the case for Mehama Kaupp and Leah Rutz, the founders of Bend Burlesque Co. They met on a boat and were immediately drawn together by a shared artistic passion in the form of burlesque. Five years later, they are still at it, with a whole troupe of talented […]
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The Best and Brightest of Student Art
COCC partners with regional art teachers to showcase student work
Right now, the Pence Pinckney Gallery at Central Oregon Community College is filled to the brim with bright inspiration and hope. This time, every year, you can find some of the best and most wonderful art from teenagers in the community bursting along the walls and filling every nook. This year marks the 10th anniversary […]
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Two female artists are being featured this month at Bend Art’s Center during the month of February.
Jeannette Small and Ann Kresge are on display through February
Bend artist and A6 studio member, Jeannette Small, is showcasing a series of mixed-media work that combines etching, linocut, chine collé, painting and stenciling. The elegant work features images of women intertwined with images of bees and cathedrals—an interesting mix, commenting on the nature of the hive. In her soft, dreamlike images, Small showcases the […]
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The “Exposure” Carrot
How to NOT ask artists for things
It’s the third week of the new year and yesterday I opened my third email asking for a donation of my art for a fundraiser. That means, if I keep at this pace, I should expect 49 more emails in the coming year. Recently, a young artist in Bend was telling me, very excitedly, that […]
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Lynn Rothan: Listening to Nature’s Rhythm
Local artist’s sculptures on display at COCC
Lynn Rothan lets the world speak to her, showing itself and its beauty. Then she takes it from there. Intuition is key for Rothan, which you can see in her retrospective show currently on display in the Pence Pinckney Gallery at Central Oregon Community College. The quality of life and the colors of the high […]
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Winter Wonders in the Art Landscape
Creative events all year long
Bend Art Center Events When the days are short and cold, people find themselves staying in, hunkering down, getting cozy. Unless, of course, you live in Central Oregon, home to outdoor people year-round. The result: there are always wonderful events featuring art, even in the winter. The Bend Art Center is offering some upcoming events […]
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See What Aunt Gertrude Drew?!
Art games for your holiday gatherings
My artist friends and I often hear from our patrons and admirers things like, “Oh, I’m not creative at all,” or “I wish I was artistic.” The truth is, as artists we spend years developing our crafts and skills. These are hard-earned qualities, ones to which we devote a lot of time in order to […]