Gallery openings and exhibits in Central Oregon
Published 12:01 am Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- "Stillness Before the Storm," by Nancy Becker, is on display at Tumalo Art Co. through May.
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Art exhibits
Amejko Artistry: Nomadic woven artwork hand-made by artist Anna Amejko Peterson using materials such as macramé and wood; “The Little Red Shed,” 321 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; amejkoartistry.com or 714-757-3427.
Artists’ Gallery Sunriver: Featuring the works of 30 local artists; 57100 Beaver Drive, Building 19, Sunriver; artistsgallerysunriver.com.
Canyon Creek Pottery: Featuring pottery by Kenneth Merrill; 310 N. Cedar St., Sisters; canyoncreekpotteryllc.com or 541-390-2449.
Deschutes Historical Museum: “Cruisin’ 97: Travel and Tourism, 1930-60,” an exhibit honoring a time of neon signs, drive-ins and roadside attractions; 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend; deschuteshistory.org or 541-389-1813.
High Desert Museum: “Endangered in the High Desert” calls attention to species in the region that are either facing or recovering from the threat of extinction, through July 7; “Near, Far, Gone: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his Family Foundation,” features works by Wangechi Mutu, Matthew Day Jackson, Ann Hamilton and Kiki Smith, showcase explores the relationship between humans, wildlife and the environment, on display through September; “Sensing Sasquatch” explores Sasquatch’s past, present and future in the High Desert region through an Indigenous lens, works by five Indigenous artists will be on display through the year; 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754.
Hood Avenue Art: Exhibiting original paintings, sculpture, jewelry, functional and decorative pottery, metal work, woodcraft, textiles, water features and more from local artists; 357 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; hoodavenueart.com or 541-719-180.
Jeffrey Murray Fine Art Photography: Featuring photographs by Jeffrey Murray; 118 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; jeffreymurrayphotography.com.
Jill Neal Gallery: Featuring works by Jill Haney-Neal, open by appointment; 220 S. Ash St., Suite 11, Sisters; jillnealgallery.com or 541-410-8880.
John Paul Designs: Featuring custom jewelry, open by appointment; 1006 NW Bond St., Bend; johnpauldesigns.com or 541-318-5645.
Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio: Contemporary realism oils and watercolor, landscapes, vineyard hills, figures, koi, Midwest heritage, floral, fantasy, healing and meditative; open for First Friday and daily by appointment, text ahead; 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend; dkreitzer.com or 805-234-2048.
Lubbesmeyer Fiber Studio: Featuring fiber art by Lori and Lisa Lubbesmeyer; 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 423, Bend; lubbesmeyerstudio.com.
Makin’ It Local: “Deep Impressions/Perfect Print/Wonderful Feeling,” letterpress prints from Green Bird Press and Quail Lane Press, on display through May 23; Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday (weather permitting) 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 281 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters; makinitlocal.com or 541-904-4722.
Nancy McGrath Green Gallery: Photography, watercolors, oil, acrylic, pastel and mixed media by Ken Marunowski, Rebecca Baldwin, Sue Dougherty, Linda Swindle and Mike Putnam will be on display through June; Sunriver Christian Fellowship Church, 18139 Cottonwood Road, Sunriver; weekdays 2-4 p.m. and Sunday noon-1 p.m.; mcgrath.green.gallery@gmail.com.
Raven Makes Gallery: Featuring Native American and First Nations artwork and jewelry 182 E. Hood Ave., Sisters; ravenmakesgallery.com.
Red Chair Gallery: Featuring encaustic paintings by Janice Rhodes and landscape photography by Mike Putnam, also on special display are stoneware pottery by Blue Spruce Pottery and jewelry by Mary Jo Weiss; 103 NW Oregon Ave., Bend; Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday noon-4 p.m.; redchairgallerybend.com or 541-306-3176.
Rimrock Gallery: Featuring paintings and bronze sculptures by artists of the Northwest and beyond; 405A NW Third St., Prineville; rimrockgallery.com.
SageBrushers Art Society Gallery: Features art from gallery artists; 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend; sagebrushersartofbend.com or 541-610-6059.
Sage Custom Framing and Gallery: “Wild, Beauty of Nature,” works by Telma Setti, brings together different subjects: landscapes, seascapes and wildlife in oil, reception Friday 4-7 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday noon-4 p.m.; 834 NW Brooks St., Bend; sageframing-gallery.com or 541-382-5884.
Scalehouse Gallery: “Art+Life+Grief+Joy,” works by artist, musician and activist Kaycee Anseth, mediums include collage, painting, drawing and more, opens Friday; 550 NW Franklin Ave., Suite 138, Bend; scalehouse.org or 541-640-2186.
Scalehouse Annex: “Spring Awakening,” featuring abstract paintings by Maija Kellner-Rode, will be on display through June; located in the Franklin Crossing atrium, 550 NW Franklin Ave., Bend; scalehouse.org or 541-640-2186.
Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop: Charles Chamberlain captures the solicitude and antiquity of rural America in his paintings; 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; 541-330-6018.
Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery: Featuring rotating work from local artists; 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver; 541-382-9398.
Tumalo Art Co.: “Stillness,” new landscapes by Susan Luckey Higdon and hand-blown glass by Nancy Becker opens during the first Friday, from 3-7 p.m.; 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 407, Bend; tumaloartco.com; 541-385-9144.
The Wooden Jewel: Featuring works from local sculptors, jewelry makers and painters; 844 NW Bond St., Bend; thewoodenjewel.com.