Paintbrush on palette, elevated view

by Molly Hover, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Art at the Ranch

Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 30-31

Once again Black Butte Ranch (just 7 miles west of Sisters) will be alive with art and people throughout Labor Day weekend for the annual Art at the Ranch event. Host to live music, a silent auction, kids’ activities and, of course, art, the event is free and open to the public.

For the 28th year, the Black Butte Ranch Art Guild will sponsor Art at the Ranch which, through various scholarships, supports the arts in the Sisters School District.

The event begins Saturday, Aug. 30 with live music by local musicians Katie Yates and Dakota Wagner and ends its first night with a silent auction and music from Brent Alan, sponsored by Deschutes Brewery. Sunday features Wagner again as well as Dennis McGregor during the live music segment followed by children’s crafts and face painting in the afternoon.

The art is available for purchase throughout the event, with proceeds supporting local artists. The event will also allow participants to vote on the murals that have been created by Sisters high and middle school students to be used on the construction fence for the remodeling of the Lodge Pool.

For more information on this event, call Black Butte Ranch at 541-595-6211.

Photography in the Aspens

Friday-Sunday, Oct. 17-19

Breathtaking visuals are not hard to come by among the aspens and nature of Black Butte Ranch. Those who can capture such moments with a camera can expand their talent with the 10th annual Photography in the Aspens.

The workshop is led by Rick Schafer, a professional photographer based out of Portland. His expertise will be at the disposal of those attending the weekend workshop among the varied nature that surrounds Black Butte Ranch.

The workshop is intended for intermediate to advanced digital photographers and will focus on techniques in Adobe Photoshop to create photos that have a professional and finished quality. Students should bring their personal cameras and computers.

A registration fee of $295 includes the workshop with photography instruction from Rick Schafer, meals from Friday evening dinner through Sunday morning breakfast and access to the Ranch and its amenities. Lodging is not included in the total cost.

To learn more about Photography in the Aspens and for pre-registration, call Black Butte Ranch at 541-595-1506.