Mention Bend and folks say “beautiful” and “beer.” But there’s another descriptor taking the stage. “Central Oregon is...

Anton Yakushev fits in well at Dry Canyon Forge in Bend. His bear-like frame equals the size of...

Artist Maija Kellner-Rode Paints Natural Flora Guided by Intuition In her Gathered Wares studio of Bend’s historic Old...

Suzette Hibble is doing it to discover who she is beyond a wife and mother. Anna Schmitt is...

From roots on a 100-acre Georgia farm to her current status as an acrylic artist, Michelle Schultz’s journey...

Words and Photos Bring the Lives of Oregon Athletes into Clear Focus Some of Ben Kitching’s favorite childhood...

Attend an unforgettable multi-day festival experience at Cascade Equinox. This vibrant multi-modal event offers a highly-curated celebration of...

The artists at this gallery will update throughout the year as new artists come into rotation.  Summer 2024...

The artists at this gallery will update throughout the year as new artists come into rotation.  Summer 2024...

The artists at this gallery will update throughout the year as new artists come into rotation.  Summer 2024...

The artists at this gallery will update throughout the year as new artists come into rotation.  Summer 2024...

The artists at this gallery will update throughout the year as new artists come into rotation.  Summer 2024...

To create their art, macro photographers work with dedicated lenses and an understanding of photography techniques. Meet Photographer...

Megan Nielsen, Canyon and Cove’s whimsical work embodies the solace and magic of Central Oregon’s surroundings and the...

Kristen Buwalda, owner of Chalked Creative, hosts Paint and Sip sessions at Bevel Brewing, providing a relaxed and...

Deena Kamm Strikes a Chord to Amplify Voices of the Community Entering the doors of Immersion Brewing’s Barrel...

Anastasia Zielinski is a multidisciplinary artist and arts educator who explores the beauty of nature in her work,...

Maya Moon Bauer, maker of hand-crafted leather handbags coveted as wearable works of art, are handmade in Bend,...

With textured layers of oil paint, Jacob Norris creates depictions of animals, people and landscapes. His mission to...

Jim and Nathalie Peterson left behind Scottsdale, Arizona, and bought the venerable Mockingbird Gallery in 2007. Sixteen years...

5 Reasons to Visit the Tower Theatre this Spring Sponsored Content: A Celebration of Contemporary Culture in an...

Independent Film Comes to Central Oregon Explore More Films and More Stories, Now Expanded to Five Days. The...

Raina Verhey paints landscapes of the soul Utilizing thick oil paint and textured impasto-style brushstrokes, Raina Verhey unearths...

Revel throughout the streets of downtown Bend during a First Friday Art Walk and listen as each bar,...

Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object in motion, the energy that exists within the flow...

Artist Clara Smith Adds Fresh Style to Western and Equine Themes Clara Smith is an artist of many...

Winter nights may seem cold and dark, but there’s a sultry dance movement bringing heat to Bend. Latin...

On an artist’s journey, natural landmarks can be an essential influence for what comes alive on a canvas....

Pablo Picasso said that every child is an artist—the problem is how to remain one once they grow...

Collage art by Laura Weiler In 1910, engineer and surveyor Robert B. Gould came to Central Oregon to...

Lloyd McMullen’s home studio is up a narrow set of stairs leading to a room crammed with discarded...

On his first visit to Bend in 2008, Erik Hoogen walked through the Silver Moon Brewing alley and...

For Evan Namkung, the pandemic ignited a passion that had been simmering in the background of his life....

Just a few years ago, Anna Amejko Peterson was loving life as a swimwear designer in sunny Southern...

Sponsored Content  Jim Peterson was thrust into the world of fine art a bit by happenstance, as a...

Bend native Valerie Winterholler brings the atmosphere of the high desert to life in acrylics.

“Quintessentially Central Oregon” is just one way to describe Outdoor Ukulele—a local company making stringed instruments that can...

Katie Daisy started her life in a whimsical home surrounded by nature in the small town of Lindenwood,...

The founder and original artist behind Bend’s Hikerbooty, an artist duo specializing in illustrations of public lands, wasn’t...

To capitalize on and create a career that isn’t exclusively relegated to a computer screen, Bork and Ramp...

Nate Decker’s fascination with beautiful wood and the stories behind it started in Hawaii, when he was growing...

“I’ve been folding origami since I was 3 years old. I was given packs of paper to occupy...

Ken Marunowski likes the power of large canvases. On a big surface, he can immerse himself in an...

The program invites students to learn about a new topic within science or history every year, and to...

"My first rule of songwriting is to always have the experience to back up the story,” said Olivia...

She sketches feverishly when inspiration strikes and draws layer upon layer until the paper is saturated in color,...

Growing up 56 miles east of Prineville on a cattle ranch along Beaver Creek, artist Greg Congleton learned...

It’s a brave new world for Bend artist Kristine Cooper, who quit jobs in retail management and the...

Wreaths announce the changing of seasons, celebrate everyday occasions and connect us to nature as well as each...

The 2007 Summit High School graduate headed to Montana State University planning to major in art, but disliked...

Jan Daggett, owner of The Jewel in Sisters, is one of those people. In an era of computer-aided...

This spring, COVID-19 shuttered downtown galleries. While many of these businesses are reopening this summer, the warm season...

The internationally renowned concept artist brings decades of experience in the movie industry, television, video games and advertising.

Each artist, playing type, and creative ability resonates differently. And Butch Boswell has the ability to capture that...

Early summer art exhibits around Central Oregon.

Not all hats are created equal. That’s something you learn the first time you walk into Gene Baldwin’s...

“I don’t start out with an idea,” she said. Instead, she follows the creative impulse wherever it leads...

“I want to capture places people don’t want to see. My realism celebrates things we take for granted.”

“We’re hoping to get as many murals up as possible and then build on that.”—Doug Robertson

Julie Blackman’s landscapes conjure scenes of familiar places visited—national parks or stretches of open highways glimpsed through a...

“The difference between my peers and me is they’re using computers to design, mill and machine their wares,...

Overlooked and frequently under powered, lighting may be one of the most under-appreciated facets of home design, particularly...

Shooting the wild world, bringing it home to Central Oregon.

Matthew Carter of Carter Knife Co. is on a roll making custom knives in a converted bus east...

In 2015, a group of design professionals from various disciplines mustered up a two-day event in Bend, hoping...

Fishing Literature and Modern Westerns.

In the transit center area behind the Redmond Lowe’s home improvement store awaits something unexpected, a four-dimensional sculpture...

Dive into these page-turners while you’re lounging by the lakes or river this summer.

A Bend artisan quietly revives an ancient artform with stained glass installations. In Jerry Johnson’s Bend home, sunlight,...

Water features can provide soothing sounds, respite from heat and a haven for wildlife.

Pendleton Woolen Mills created tapestries based on his work.

His projects include downtown's upcycled bike racks.

His paintings will be in Franklin Crossing in June.

It’s just the latest in a long list of contributions that each have made to bolster Central Oregon’s...

The series of paintings feature female athletes.

The artist's struggles are depicted in his gripping work.

McGregor’s sense of humor is evident in the playful work he creates.

"It's the human exchange, that's the best part."

A designer tackles a project close to home.

"The Sisters Folk Festival is overlooked as an event for world class music."

Reality! Season One is on display at COCC.

Earrings always fit.

A retreat, a remodel and a modern infill project showcase creative approaches to sustainability.

The Sisters artist has devoted decades to the region's arts economy.

Their property could be a contemporary art museum.

On the outdoor design community in Bend and co-founding a nonprofit to save the Deschutes River.

The artist traded in New York for Bend, and her camera for a paintbrush.

"If we are having this good moment for our town, I hope we make sure everyone is on...

McKeown’s life and career have been about as predictable as a Class V rapid.

Its projects range from 10 Barrel Brewing logo cutouts to a kingfisher perch installed near the Whitewater Park.

Artist Dawn Emerson used her past life in the circus as inspiration for her latest art.

To spend an hour with Lisa and Lori Lubbesmeyer is to glimpse into the world of identical twins.

A group of modern blacksmiths are bringing back the traditional craft with raw power and subtle artistry.

After more than a decade glazing tile, it’s still a mystery to Bend tile artisan Justyn Livingston. But...

Artist Courtney Holton honors ancestral Native American photos with bold colors and contemporary designs.

You don’t have to be a professional filmmaker to take part in BendFilm’s 72-Hour Filmmaker’s Scramble.

To understand sculptor Danae Miller, one need only spend an hour at her Tumalo farm.

In 2015, Putnam walked away from his nine-to-five life and auto upholstery business in Salt Lake City and...