Gallery openings and exhibits in Central Oregon
Published 12:00 pm Tuesday, September 24, 2024
- "Summer Fields," by Jacqueline Newbold, is on display at Red Chair Gallery in Bend.
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.
Barber Library Rotunda Gallery: “Summer Mares” features the work of Portland surrealist Paula Bullwinkel with an opening reception 4-5:45 p.m. on Oct. 3, on display through Nov. 24; during library hours; 2600 NW College Way, Central Oregon Community College, Bend; 541-383-7425.
Betty Gray Gallery: Contemporary Realist David Kreitzer’s figure, water and landscape masterworks on display through Monday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunriver Lodge, Building 19, 57100 Beaver Drive, Sunriver; artistsgallerysunriver.com/betty-gray-gallery or 541-593-4382.
Canyon Creek Pottery: Featuring pottery by Kenneth Merrill; 310 N. Cedar St., Sisters; canyoncreekpotteryllc.com or 541-390-2449.
Deschutes Historical Museum: “Klunkers and Stumpjumpers — A History on Two Wheels,” invites visitors to step back in time when there were only trails to be blazed using journals, sketches, early prototypes and gear from the pioneers of this now modern sport; “Cruisin’ 97: Travel and Tourism, 1930-60” honors a time of neon signs, drive-ins and roadside attractions; 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend; deschuteshistory.org or 541-389-1813.
High Desert Museum: “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 Monday; “Rick Bartow: Animal Kinship,” features work connected to Bartow’s Indigenous heritage and upbringing in Newport, where he maintained strong ties to the Siletz community, on display through Feb. 9; “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 541-719-1800.
Jeffrey Murray Fine Art Photography: Featuring photographs by Jeffrey Murray; 118 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend; jeffreymurrayphotography.com.
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 oil and watercolor water, landscapes, vineyard hills, figures, koi, Midwest heritage, floral, fantasy. Kreitzer Gallery open daily by appointment; 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend; dkreitzer.com or 805-234-2048. Works will also be at the Betty Gray Gallery, 57100 Beaver Drive, in Sunriver through Monday. New Show: St. Charles Gallery in Bend through Sept. 1, 2025.
Lubbesmeyer Fiber Studio: Featuring fiber art by Lori and Lisa Lubbesmeyer; 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 423, Bend; lubbesmeyerstudio.com.
Makin’ It Local: Features regionally-acclaimed Central Oregon adventure photographer James Parsons, opens Friday with reception 4-7 p.m., on display through Oct. 22; 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: “Near and Far” will feature works in watercolor, oil, acrylic, encaustic, pastel and photography by the 13-member group comprised of Helen Brown, Pamela Beaverson, Barbara Cella, Jan Dow, Janet Frost, Liz Haberman, Michelle Lindblom, Jean Lubin, Karen Maier, Jacqueline Newbold, Vivian Olsen, Janice Rhodes and Joren Traveller, runs through Monday; An all photography exhibit including work by Robert Davis, Patty Dirienzo, Sue Dougherty, Karen Maier, Steven Warner, and Kristina Ziegler opens Tuesday, on display through December; Sunriver Christian Fellowship Church, 18139 Cottonwood Road, Sunriver; Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-4 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: Pastels by Lise Hoffman-McCabe and watercolors by Jacqueline Newbold, also on special display are ceramic sculptures by Joran Traveller, soft sculptures by Tammy McCullough and jewelry by Denise Harrison, on display through Monday, on special display in October are ceramics by Justin LeBart and hand woven garments by Stephnie Stanley; 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: Watercolor artists, Kathleen Kaye & Bette Butler, on display through Saturday; Works by Plein Air Painters of Oregon, a regional organization for artists who are passionate about painting on location, opens Wednesday, on display through Oct. 26; 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 Annex: “Dear Mind Fuzz,” featuring paintings by Allie Blanchard, on display through Oct. 28; in the Franklin Crossing atrium, 550 NW Franklin Ave., Bend; scalehouse.org or 541-640-2186.
Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop: Artwork by 30+ Oregon artists, custom framing, fine art photography and print reproduction and more; 222 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; 541-549-9522.
Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery: Featuring rotating work from local artists; 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver; 541-382-9398.
Tumalo Art Co.: “Improv: Creating spontaneously without a plan,” new abstract mixed-media works by Dee McBrien-Lee, on display through Tuesday; 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.