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Art and Farm Life

Spend an unforgettable summer evening on Boundless Farmstead, in collaboration with the Open Arts Center, where local food, art, music, and community come together in a beautiful rural setting. Stroll through the fields with a refreshing handcrafted cocktail in hand, enjoy a behind-the-scenes guided farm tour with farmers David & Megan Kellner-Rode, and discover the stories of the people growing food in our region.

Throughout the evening, relax to live music while browsing a featured collection for sale from local artist, Rachel Binah, celebrating the creativity that thrives alongside our local agricultural community. Rachel’s artwork is also being featured at the Open Arts Center Gallery, opening August 7th and running throughout the month of August and September, so be sure to check her out there as well! Bid on a unique and sought after piece in a silent art auction, with proceeds supporting programs that strengthen local farms and improve access to fresh, nutritious food for neighbors across Central Oregon.

Thoughtfully prepared seasonal bites showcasing locally grown and prepared ingredients, will be served as you mingle with fellow community members. Whether you’re passionate about local food, inspired by the arts, or simply looking for a memorable evening in a stunning farm setting, this one-of-a-kind event offers a meaningful way to connect with the people and places that make our region so special.

Raise a glass, explore the farm, support local art and music, sustainability, and help cultivate a stronger, more resilient local food system. Raise a glass, explore the farm, support local art and music, sustainability, and help cultivate a stronger, more resilient local food system. For all information, click here.

Sunriver Art Fair

Sunriver Art Fair: August 7 – 9, 2026. Sunriver, OR. Ranked as one of the best smalltown art fairs in the country, the Sunriver Art Fair features 90 booths of fine arts and craft, set amidst the boutiques, cafes and children’s attractions at the Village at Sunriver. Thousands of one-of-a-kind works of art – including ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, sculpture, textiles, woodworking, drawing and mixed media – attract art lovers and collectors with a range of tastes and budgets.

Parking is free, but the fair is also easily accessible via Sunriver’s network of bicycle and walking paths. Proceeds from this juried art fair support the Sunriver Women’s Club Community Grant Program.

Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Proceeds from this juried art fair support the Sunriver Women’s Club Community Grant Program. See sunriverartfair.org.

Plein Air Paint n Sip – Tumalo Lavender Fields

Join Sarah Swoffer of Let’s Paint and Bend Tea Lounge for an evening of painting in the lavender fields. This beginner-friendly plein air workshop guides you step by step through creating your own acrylic canvas — no experience needed.

All instruction and materials are included. Farm-fresh lavender lemonade and other beverages will be available for purchase to sip while you paint. For all information and to sign up, click here.

A Benefit for Megan Marie Myers with Joel Chadd & Friends

The Workhouse and Café des Chutes
Present
A Benefit for Megan Marie Myers
Enjoy Live Music from Joel Chadd & Friends on the Patio!- Music starts at 6:30pm
Enter the raffle to win an Old Bend Iron Works gift bag and Shopping Spree!
Bid to win her only available original painting!
Buy Megan’s Art! 100% of proceeds go directly to her!
Many Local Artists have also donated to an Art Sale for Megan and you can purchase their work for her as well!
Drink Beer for the cause from Cascade Lakes Brewing and Crux NA!
Grab coffee, dinner, and snacks at Café des Chutes- 10% of all sales go to Megan!
We can’t cure Megan’s cancer, but our donations are an incredible support for her during this time!
Saturday June 13 from 5-9pm
FREE! At The Workhouse 50 SE Scott St, Bend
A very special thanks to Cascade Lakes Brewing

Sunday Sessions With Deschutes Brewery

Enjoy the sunshine with a variety of free live music at our outdoor beer garden every Sunday through the end of August!

Sunday Sessions with Deschutes Brewery

Enjoy the sunshine with a variety of free live music at our outdoor beer garden every Sunday through the end of August!

David Kinker—”Rippling Echoes” June Exhibit

Painter David Kinker’s images of water are featured in his exhibit, “Rippling Echoes”, opening June 5, from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District, First Friday Gallery Walk.

Avid river rafter and guide, David Kinker paints plein air wherever he goes, and then creates the ‘memories reflected’, in his studio. Many are large format. His intimate knowledge and experience on streams and rivers all over the world is the subject of the art in this exhibit…a rippling echo of the majestic country he has had the privilege of floating through.

See the Tumalo Art Co. website for all information.

Summer Solstice Popup Dinner Series at Put a Cork In It

We invite you to celebrate summer with an intimate pop-up dinner on the summer solstice, June 21 and again on June 27. As part of Chef Adrien Calmels’s Pop-Up Restaurant Series, guests will experience the season’s abundance through a refined tasting menu that captures the essence of Oregon’s summer terroir.

Created by award-winning chef Adrien Calmels, whose career spans Michelin-starred kitchens in Paris, New York, and Hong Kong, the menu highlights the vibrancy of Oregon’s summer harvest, showcasing exceptional local ingredients.

Hosted by Ron at Put a Cork in It Wine Bar, the evening features a thoughtfully curated ten-course dining experience accompanied by optional wine pairings selected to complement the menu.

With very limited seating, these exclusive evenings offer a rare opportunity to share an unforgettable summer dining experience where refined technique, seasonal expression, and warm hospitality come together in an elevated and intimate setting.

DATES: June 21st (6 pm)
June 27th (5 pm and 8 pm)
at Put A Cork In It Wine Bar – Bend

The Open Arts Center – First Friday Grand Opening!

Start your First Friday by celebrating the Grand Opening of The Open Arts Center, a new non-profit creative arts center located in the Bend Central District!

You’ll have the opportunity to tour our Teen Center, meet and explore 20+ artist studios, view our community gallery art show, enjoy live music, and create art together!

To learn more and to get involved click here.

This event is free to attend and is also a fundraiser. If you’re able to support, please offer a donation for your ticket. This is a family friendly event! All are welcome.

artHouse LTA First Friday: Heavy Hearts Club

Not all coping mechanisms look destructive.

Heavy Hearts Club, a moody new exhibition by Gabriel LTA at artHouse LTA, trades optimism for atmosphere through dark palettes, reflective gloss, and emotionally charged textures. Equal parts beautiful & bruised, the paintings explore why we cling so tightly to the things that hurt us.

Free and open to the public.

May Group Exhibit ”Bloom” at Tumalo Art Co.

Our May Group Exhibit, “Bloom”, moves past the garden gate to celebrate the many ways we unfold. The show opens May 1, from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk.

Beyond the petal and the vine, “blooming” is a state of being.
A courageous, quiet riot of becoming exactly who and what we were meant to be. The works gathered in the show from our group of artists, in all media, and expressions of the theme, and sizes from small to large, capture those fleeting, beautiful seconds of transition, exploring the gentle strength it takes to open up after a long winter. Both metaphorically and physically.

Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District, open seven days a week. tumaloartco.com; 541-385-9144.

Your Art Here Premiere at Tower Theatre

Step into the studios of Oregon artists in season 2 of Your Art Here, a documentary series of short films by independent filmmaker Bec Ellis. This exclusive live premiere invites you to mingle with artists, experience the film, and engage in a live artist panel discussion featuring Lisa Congdon and other artists.

Base tickets are $10, with the option to give toward a treatment fund for local artist Megan Marie Myers, who was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer during the production of this film. Megan is a beloved artist whose whimsical illustrations can be found throughout our city, bringing beauty and joy to many. As a small thank you, donations of $40 or more will receive a hand-signed 5×7 print of Megan’s artwork, available for pickup at the premiere.

Featured artists include: Lisa Congdon, Sheila Dunn, Megan Marie Myers, Alicia Renner, Jessica Swift, MaryLea Harris & Krista Brenner.

First Friday at artHouse LTA

artHouse LTA presents ‘Almost Alive’, a First Friday exhibition by Gabriel LTA exploring the illusion of movement within stillness.

Featuring over fifty paintings and several brand new large scale works, this exhibit transforms the gallery into a floor-to-ceiling field of color, texture, and energy. ‘Almost Alive’ accentuates the tension between stasis and evolution, inviting viewers to experience static motion with an undeniable pulse.

Known for statement-driven abstract work, Gabriel LTA continues his shift toward immersive environments that define a space rather than simply occupy it.

Free and open to the public.

artHouse LTA
113 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR
Follow on instagram @arthouse.lta

Thrown Together Dinner Party II

Join us for Thrown Together II, our second handmade dinner party in collaboration with The Winery at Manzanita, Boundless Farmstead, and Chef Eva Berg.

Each dinner party consists of a 4 course meal highlighting locally grown ingredients, served on 4 piece custom place settings created by Mud Lake members. Each unique setting will be chosen by you, the guests, and yours to take home, washed, dried, and wrapped, at the end of the night. Your place setting will consist of one large plate, one smaller plate, a bowl, and a drinking vessel, all carefully designed by a local potter and made to last. Guests will have a half hour upon arrival to admire all of the set options and chat with artists before making their selection and finding their seats.

Find the menu and more information on our website, mudlakestudios.com.

“The Gift of…” group exhibit held over through March

Our group exhibit, “The Gift of…”, which opened in February is being held-over through March, with a First Friday reception March 6, from 3-7pm in the Old Mill District. Come see the art, talk to artists, relax and enjoy yummy food and libations.

The artists at Tumalo Art Co. often challenge themselves in the winter and early spring months with group exhibits that have a theme that lends itself to many interpretations. Creativity emerges as artists work with their chosen mediums and techniques, looking inward to express their own unique vision of the idea. Seeing what others in the group bring forward is a “gift” as well.

For more information see our website, tumaloartco.com or call 541-389-9144.

SAA 4th Friday Artwalk in Sisters, OR, All-Day 10am-7pm

Map, Galleries & More details at
https://www.SistersArtsAssociation.org/4th-friday-artwalks
Who? You and your friends
What? SAA 4th Friday Artwalk
Where? Sisters Oregon Downtown
When? 4th Fridays, 10AM-7pm
Cost? Complimentary-Free

Visit the SAA-Sisters Arts Association Galleries of Sisters featuring: A great time, beautiful art, good company, demonstrations, plus additional sponsoring restaurants and food venues for during and following the walk. Visit with actual artists and their work including: Fine art and contemporary paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass artistry, jewelry, and many more types of artistry.

SAA was formed in 2015 by a group of artists and supporters that believe the arts are an important part of a healthy community and an essential component of the enrichment of culture. The association exists to provide its members with a unified voice for the nurturing and enriching of the arts and to create a spirit of togetherness among artists, community and all who visit Sisters, Oregon. More at https://www.sistersartsassociation.org/4th-friday-artwalks

Downtown Sisters Oregon
222 West Hood Avenue
Sisters, OR, 97759
541-719-8581, SAA-Sisters Arts Association
events@sistersartsassociation.org
@SistersArtsAssociation

Art Meets Wine in Sunriver

Join us for an unforgettable experience at Art Meets Wine in Sunriver, 3 – 7 p.m. on May 30, 2026, at SHARC in Sunriver, Oregon. Get ready to indulge in tastings from carefully selected wineries representing different varieties and regions of Oregon.

Immerse yourself in a unique experience featuring wine, art, food, and camaraderie. Your all-inclusive ticket includes tastings from 10 premier Oregon wineries, a three-course chef-prepared meal, decadent desserts, live auction, artists’ demonstrations and our famous wine wall.

Art Meets Wine in Sunriver benefits the Sunriver Women’s Club philanthropy program.

All attendees must be at least 21 years of age.

Art Meets Wine in Sunriver

Art Meets Wine in Sunriver benefits the Sunriver Women’s Club philanthropy program.

All attendees must be at least 21 years of age.

Downtown Bend’s First Friday Art Walk

JOIN US THE FIRST FRIDAY EVERY MONTH FROM 5PM – 8PM FOR ART, CULTURE, COMMUNITY, AND FUN!

Monthly Themes:

June

Prideful Creations – In honor of Pride Month, we’ll be giving shoutouts and features to artists from the LGBTQ community.

July

Hot Nights, Cool Sights
(Moved from July 4th to July 11th – First night of Summerfest)

August

Wild West

Let’s show our countryside!

September

Welcome Back, Locals!

Specials all weekend for locals only!

October

FallFest Art Walk + Haunted Downtown Tours

November

Día de Los Muertos

December

Tis the Season Art Stroll

Sunriver Art Fair

Seeds of Intention: Solstice Garland Workshop

Celebrate the winter solstice and the arrival of the darker months with a creative, mindful, intention-setting evening of floral play. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore seasonal botanicals and design your own wall-hangings, along with a guided activity to plant seeds of intentions to germinate during the dormant season and to grow and flourish as we cycle towards the increasing light.

Participants will leave with their beautiful creations, clarity about intentions and growth, and seeds to plant during warmer months.

No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity!

What’s Included:

All materials for your floral creation
Guidance from our instructors
A cozy, welcoming space for creativity and reflection
Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today and bring the spirit of the solstice into your home!

$30 per person | Only 15 spots available

artHouse LTA presents “Freeze Frame” a First Friday Event

BEND, OR — December 5, 2025 — Bend’s newest creative space, artHouse LTA, announces its latest First Friday event, Freeze Frame, a vibrant, winter-themed night of contemporary art, color, texture, and community connection. The event takes place on Friday, December 5th, from 5 – 9 pm at 113 NW Minnesota Ave., right in the heart of downtown Bend.

Since their Grand Opening on November 7th, Freeze Frame marks the first step in artHouse’s mission to bring a refreshing, modern alternative to Bend’s long-established fine-art landscape. In a city known for galleries that can feel buttoned-up, beige, and politely predictable, artHouse stands defiantly on the other end of the artistic spectrum. artHouse is loud where others are quiet, disruptive where others play it safe, and deeply human where others lean into pretense.

At the center of Freeze Frame is gallery owner and artist Gabriel LTA, whose large-scale, layered, highly-textured paintings have quickly become recognizable for their bold palettes, emotional transparency, and signature surreal motifs, including the beloved “Angelephant” figure featured in the event artwork.

Visitors can expect:
– Brand-new winter-inspired works created specifically for the event
– Immersive textures and abstract landscapes that reflect Bend’s coldest season in unique & unexpected ways
– Light refreshments and a carefully curated atmosphere designed to highlight the coolest of tones contrasted against frozen motion
– An exhibition space intentionally designed to be un-stuffy, un-pretentious, and deeply welcoming

“Bend has incredible artists, but the gallery experience here has been stuck in the same temperature-controlled box for too long,” said Gabriel LTA. “artHouse is about breaking that mold—giving people a space that feels alive, accessible, and artist-first. Freeze Frame will capture that energy: like seeing your breath on a cold, crisp evening against the vibrance of a full moon.”

Since opening, artHouse has quickly become a creative hub for artists, collectors, community members, and visitors who crave something different—something with a pulse.

Event Details
Freeze Frame — First Friday at artHouse LTA
Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
Time: 5 – 9 pm
Location: artHouse LTA — 113 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend, OR 97703
Instagram: @arthouse.LTA

About artHouse LTA
Founded by painter and recording artist Gabriel LTA (Like The Angel), artHouse LTA is a contemporary gallery & creative studio pushing Bend’s art scene forward through bold expression, immersive color, and unapologetic individuality. Focused on large-scale textured works and a modern, approachable gallery experience, artHouse challenges the traditional fine-art atmosphere by replacing pretense with authenticity and connection.

Media Contact
Gabriel LTA Founder & Artist, artHouse LTA
Instagram: @gabriel__LTA
Website: yrstruly.co
Email: yrstruly.LTA@gmail.com

Bend Artist Erin Bodfish | Abstract Art & Emotional Journeys

Erin Bodfish’s work invites viewers on a personal, visual and emotional journey shaped by color, movement, shape and form. Free of recognizable imagery, it opens a visceral, imaginative path of discovery, one that is quietly guided by the artist’s experiences.

Her latest series of work, created at her studio in Bend, draws from her early life, growing up in northeastern Oregon as part of the third generation of a family-run flower shop. Using encaustic paint, a beeswax-based paint mixed with pigments, she encases dried floral matter into the works, exploring themes that have always been integral to her process: how we locate and feel grief in the body.

That was also the driving force behind her previous project, a collection of paintings for the solo exhibition, “At the Altar of My Own Love,” held in May at after / time, an artist-run gallery and experimental curatorial platform in Portland. “Themes were centered around grief and love and cycles of the ends of friendships and relationships … chapters in our lives as we move forward into new spaces,” said Bodfish.

She’s carrying that same emotive tonality into her new work. “It’s really important to me to have those different layers present in the pieces,” she said. She seeks to create artwork offering places of solace. Following intuition and instinct, she draws on her own experiences, particularly moments of deep grief juxtaposed with moments of joy.

Those included the death of two relatives with whom she was close: her grandmother, 10 days before she graduated from high school with honors, and her great uncle, just before she was going to study abroad in London for a summer. She went on to complete a dual master of fine arts in visual studies and a master of arts in critical studies at Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland. Three days before her graduation, her partner abruptly ended their relationship.

“I had these big moments of grief accompanied by accomplishment, where it was this severing of a past life,” she said. “The ending of my time in my hometown, me going off to a new place for the first time and really stepping fully into myself, then finally completing my education after seven years and having this abrupt end to a relationship that had been there with me through all of it. So, the past lives that I reference [in the work] are in relation to those different versions of myself that I’ve been through in these major chapters of my life,” she said.

A new chapter in Central Oregon brought connection. She moved to Bend three years ago to teach art history and studio art at OSU-Cascades. In the summer of 2023, she was awarded an artist residency at the Scalehouse Gallery downtown.

“I had a studio space with them for about six months, and that really allowed me to be connected more to the arts community here and our faculty at both colleges,” said Bodfish, who now also teaches painting at Central Oregon Community College. “They’re wonderful people and are so passionate about the work that they do, so I feel incredibly supported in the space that I’ve been in,” she added.

Bodfish’s work continues to evolve, rooted in both loss and renewal. By embedding dried flowers in her work, she reflects on life’s impermanence—an ephemerality she finds deeply beautiful, and one that reminds her, and us, to always seek moments of presence. See more of Erin Bodfish’s art at erinbodfishart.com.

Thrown Together Dinner Party at Mud Lake Studio

Mud Lake Studios is teaming up with chef Eva Berg to bring you the Thrown Together dinner series! Each dinner party will feature a luxurious 3-course meal, dreamed up and skillfully prepared by Eva, and served up on custom 4-piece place settings by Mud Lake members. Each setting will be beautiful and unique and yours to take home, washed and dried, at the end of the night.

For our inaugural candlelit dinner, we will be hosting outdoors under the hawthorn trees on the charming patio of our Old Ironworks neighbor, Cafè des Chutes*. This will be a family-style meal, so come with friends and family, or come and meet someone new. Your place setting will consist of one large plate, one smaller side plate, a bowl and a drinking vessel, all carefully designed and crafted by a local potter. The menu can be found on our website and Instagram!

September Exhibit at Tumalo Art Co—Adell Shetterly “Throughline”

Printmaker Adell Shetterly opens “Throughline”, September 5, with a reception from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk.

Throughline speaks not only to what connects these works, but also what connects Adell to the practice of printmaking itself. It’s about trust in process, in repetition, in growth and progression; a celebration of the tactile language of printmaking. “There’s no single narrative here, but perhaps, in the rhythm, the spaces or the edges where the shapes meet you’ll discover a thread in the spaces between that resonates quietly or feel unexpectedly familiar echoing your own story.”

Adell works in a range of printmaking techniques, including monotype, monoprint, collagraph, and linocut, at times integrating mixed media. For her, the heart of her work lies not only in the finished piece but in the journey of discovering it—a pursuit of creativity, curiosity, and connection.

Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District open 7 days a week. tumaloartco.com; 541-385-9144.

Untamed Bloom in August with Sarah B. Hansen

Sarah B. Hansen opens her August exhibit, “Untamed Bloom”, at Tumalo Art Co. on August 1, from 3-7 pm during the Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk.

“Untamed Bloom” is a series that celebrates the wild, resilient energy of nature and the human spirit. Inspired by wildflowers that thrive in unexpected places, these paintings explore emotional depth through color, movement, and the use of negative space. Each piece reflects a different state of being—vibrant, unraveled, quiet, or bold. This series is a tribute to resilience, to beauty that refuses to be contained, and to the emotional wilderness we all carry within. The mixed media paintings in this exhibit are large format, creating a strong presence.

Tumalo Art Co. is an artist run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District, open 7 days a week. tumaloartco.com; 541-385-9144.

Bend Handmade Market

We are SO excited to be returning the Bend Handmade Market to Downtown Bend this June! You’ll find over 100 makers and artists selling handmade goods. For those of you who have never been to an Urban Craft Uprising show, our events feature handcrafted goods including jewelry, housewares, clothing, toys, art, bath & body products, paper goods, fiber arts, candles, and so much more!

Urban Craft has been producing craft markets since 2005. We have a large following in the Pacific Northwest–primarily in Seattle and Portland–and we are eager to be expanding our horizons these past few years, bringing new shows to Bend, to the Oregon Coast, and to other new locales around the PNW. We are so excited to showcase the local talent of Bend artisans, and to introduce you to some of our favorite vendors from all around the Pacific Northwest. The Bend Handmade Market will be free to attend, and a great way to support small businesses while finding unique gifts for wedding presents, housewarming gifts, birthdays, decor for your home, treats for others, and fun goodies for yourself!

AD Glass and Design Handblown Glass Egg Scavenger Hunt Giveaway

Bend’s First Glass Scavenger Egg Hunt Giveaway.

Find and bring these special tags in to AD Glass & Design to receive your free limited edition glass egg!

Rooted Botanics Eco-Printing with Flowers Workshop at Casa de Stela Studio

Join Allie of Rooted Botanics at Casa de Stela Studio for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of eco-printing—transforming fabric into botanical masterpieces using flowers!

Saturday – March 15, 2025

Time: 4pm-6pm

Location: 838 NW Bond Street (Casa de Stela Shop)

BEND, OREGON

Course description:

In this class, we’ll explore the science behind scouring and mordanting, essential processes that prepare fabric to absorb natural dyes. You’ll also learn the intricate techniques of eco-printing to create stunning, one-of-a-kind designs.

Each student will receive:

A pre-mordanted silk scarf to work on
A curated selection of pressed flowers for printing
A detailed take-home packet with recipes, techniques, and sourcing tips
Perfect for beginners and textile enthusiasts alike, this workshop is a beautiful way to connect with nature and creativity. Come ready to experiment and leave with a unique, wearable work of art!

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Charcuterie provided by our friends at Wild Petals

Wine and N/A options are included in price of ticket

Nancy P’s Handmade Holiday Pop-up Market

Join Nancy P’s for a delightful outdoor holiday pop-up event in the heart of Bend. Bundle up in your coziest winter wear, grab a warm beverage and a delectable treat from Nancy P’s Cafe & Bakery, and immerse yourself in a world of unique, handcrafted treasures. Discover a curated selection of exquisite handmade art, ceramics, textiles, apothecary goods, jewelry, and more. Support local artists and small businesses that contribute to our community’s vibrant tapestry.

Portland Winter Light Festival 10th Anniversary

Join us for the 10th annual Portland Winter Light Festival, celebrating a decade of illuminating art and creativity.

This free and inclusive event will take place from February 7 – February 15, 2025, at various locations throughout the city.

Event Highlights:

Theme: “A Light For Tomorrow: A Technicolor Future”—For our tenth year, we invite you to dive into the boundless world of technicolor transformation and explore how light shapes our future.

Festival Dates: February

Anchor Sites Open: February 7 & 8 and February 14 & 15 (Fridays and Saturdays only)
6 – 10 PM at Pioneer Courthouse Square, World Trade Center Plaza, and Electric Blocks.
Performances and Live Events: Times and specific locations will vary; see the schedule for details.
All Other Festival Pop-Up Locations: February 7 – 15, 6 – 10 PM unless otherwise noted
A comprehensive map with all locations and hours will be released in January.

Admission: Free for all, welcoming everyone. If anyone tries to sell you tickets, say NO!

Event Details:

Prepare to be captivated by a decade of dazzling light displays, performances, and interactive art installations. This year’s theme, “A Light For Tomorrow,” invites you to explore the future through the lens of light, celebrating how creativity and innovation will guide us forward.

Admission: All events are free and open to all ages and abilities.

Accessibility: The festival venues are accessible to people with disabilities.

Contact Information:

Organizer: Portland Winter Light Festival
Email: info@pdxwlf.com
Website: www.pdxwlf.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pdxwlf/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portlandwinterlightfestival/

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a luminous journey celebrating ten years of creativity and wonder. Mark your calendars and invite your friends and family to experience the magic of the 2025 Portland Winter Light Festival. We can’t wait to see you!

The Portland Winter Light Festival is a Willamette Light Brigade Event.

Bend Artists Studio Tour sponsored by SageBrushers Art Society of Bend

13 Bend artists look forward to welcoming you into their studios and gardens to learn first-hand the inspiration and process of their artistic creations.
Painters, Photographers, Sculptors, Glass and Metal artists will be sharing their work in 7 different locations in Bend. There is no entry fee and visitors are encouraged to design their own itinerary over the two day event. More information can be found by scanning the QR code on the event flyer or going to www.sagebrushersartofbend.com/artists-studio-tour.

Sunriver Art Fair

The Sunriver Art Fair returns to the scenic Village at Sunriver Aug. 8-10, with over 80 fine artists bringing unique, juried art to Central Oregon. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, this “Village within the Village” has been a popular destination for visitors and locals alike for over 15 years, and has been voted the Best Small Town Art Fair in America.

There will be something for everyone at the fair, with a range of prices, including jewelry, ceramics, paintings, woodwork, photography, and metalwork. Many perennial favorites return, and some exciting new artists are joining the fair this year. Set in the popular Sunriver shopping venue, this is a family-friendly event with great dining and fun games for kids.

A special drawing for adventures and other great gifts will be held for those visitors who pick up a “Sunriver Art Fair Passport”, get their passport stamped by artists, and return it during the fair.

This year’s commemorative Sunriver Art Fair poster, featuring Bend artist Dave Fox’s work, “The Destination,” will be on sale. Dave will be on site to sign posters upon request.

Sponsored by the Sunriver Women’s Club, all proceeds from the fair help support nonprofits in the south Deschutes County.

Draw-a-thon at Freak’n Art

Unleash your inner artist at Freak’n Art Studio’s all-ages drawing event on Thursday, August 22nd. This fun and casual gathering invites artists of all levels to explore their creativity. Various engaging prompts and challenges will inspire participants, who can choose from various art mediums, including pens, pencils, charcoal, conte crayons, and ink. Experimentation is encouraged! All art supplies are provided, so attendees only need to bring their enthusiasm. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking for a fun night out, this event offers a relaxed atmosphere for artistic discovery.

Date: Thursday, August 22nd
Time: 5:15-7:00
Location: Freak’n Art Studio

Sunriver Art Fair

Don’t Miss The Sunriver Art Fair August 9-11

The 14^th Annual Sunriver Art Fair returns August 9^th to 11^th at the Village at Sunriver. The fair, voted one of America’s Best Art Fairs, features more than 70 juried artists who will display their original work in this vibrant outdoor setting surrounded by great restaurants and shopping. Their talent includes a variety of mediums, such as painting, photography, ceramics, mixed media, wood, drawing, metalwork, jewelry, sculpture, and textiles at a variety of price points for everyone.

Pick up a Passport to Art at a local merchant or at the fair. Visit artist booths to collect stamps on your passport to enter a drawing for a great travel prize or a signed 2024 Commemorative Poster by Bend artist Michelle Adams.

The Sunriver Art Fair supports the Community Grant Program of the Sunriver Women’s Club which supports south Deschutes County nonprofits.

Downtown Bend’s First Friday Art Walk

JOIN US THE FIRST FRIDAY EVERY MONTH FROM 5PM – 8PM FOR ART, CULTURE, COMMUNITY, AND FUN!

Monthly Themes:

June

Prideful Creations – In honor of Pride Month, we’ll be giving shoutouts and features to artists from the LGBTQ community.

July

Hot Nights, Cool Sights
(Moved from July 4th to July 11th – First night of Summerfest)