Art in the High Desert Museum
Published 12:00 am Thursday, January 16, 2020
- Mary Evelyn Belgarde photographed by Matika Wilbur is part of the "Natural Wanderment" exhibit opening March 28 at the High Desert Museum in Bend.
High Desert Museum 2020 offerings — Due to an oversight by this reporter, the High Desert Museum and its upcoming art happenings were omitted from GO! Magazine’s 2020 preview last week. Let’s remedy that now: First up, Sara Siestreem, who joined the museum late last year as curator of art and community engagement, is conducting a winter art series that includes lectures and workshops focusing on Native American works in the collection. The February lecture is Feb. 6, followed by a workshop on Feb. 8. February will also see the opening of “Infinite Moment: Burning Man on the Horizon,” created with the consent of the Burning Man organization, shares the art and culture of Burning Man, which draws 80,000 people and fosters a unique culture in the Nevada desert. “Natural Wanderment: Stewardship. Sovereignty. Sacredness. A Selection of Photographs by Matika Wilbur” comes to the museum March 28-July 12. You’ll also want to keep an eye peeled for the annual juried art exhibit “Art in the West,” which returns July 18-Aug. 29. Unlike other works you’ll find in the museum, “Art in the West” pieces are available for sale, with proceeds benefiting the museum. Look for more coverage of these and other shows in the weeks and months ahead.