The Sisters Arts Association’s Fourth Friday Artwalk is in a holiday mood this Friday. In between shopping, baking, and giving thanks, take a few moments to stroll through the galleries and see what’s happening this month. Galleries are open during the day and the featured artists’ receptions generally take place between 4 and 7 p.m.

Makin’ It Local features three Central Oregon artists in a pairing of art, wine and food on this Friday as well as next week – Friday, 3 to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m. Featured art and artists are raku pottery by Terri Axness of Muddy Creek Studio in Haines, Oregon, new fine art prints by Susan Luckey Higdon of Bend, and Kathy Deggendorfer of Sisters. Pairings and receptions feature Oregon wines curated by Mark Clemens of Friends and Vine in Sisters.

Wildflower Studio has prints, cards, stickers and Christmas card packets by Megan Nielsen, a local artist with a design and illustration background.  Pick up new art supplies, ready-made frames, seasonal soaps and room sprays, among other sustainable, consumable and affordable gifts.

The Cindy and Duncan Campbell Gallery continues with the joy of “Hugs”, monoprint images by Sisters’ artist Paul Alan Bennett that recall the time after the pandemic when we could finally exchange hugs. Monoprints are available as is the artist’s self-published book, “Hug.”

Hood Avenue Art will be warmed by the fiddle music of Bob Baker, while visitors stroll through art by the gallery’s many fine artists. As with the other locations, there will be light refreshments, great conversations, and time to share with friends.

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At Space in Common, S. Randy Redfield will display a collection of mostly new work through November and December.  He is a noted regional painter who has lived and worked in Sisters for 35 years.  He says, “The best part of painting is to teach myself to see the world around me and translate that into something real. Interior space blends with the surrounding landscapes we are all part of.”

The Rickards Gallery showcases new jewelry by Wendy Vernon. She has been making jewelry for more than 40 years. This show will include new shapes, colors and interesting geological tidbits with stones and gems including citrine, labradorite, kyanite, amethyst, garnet, and prenite.

The Stitchin’ Post’s Staff Handcrafted Gift Boutique opens during the Artwalk from 4 to 6 p.m. The boutique is full of wonderful items including quilts, bags, pincushions, ornaments, and holiday décor. Explore the wide variety of wonderful things the creative and talented staff has made.

The Flying Horse, Sisters’ newest gallery at 161 South Elm Street, spotlights artist Megan Nielson from Canyon Cove and unique creature displays from Hailey Nelson, along with Small Works of Whimsey from more than 20 local and global artists. Resident artists are Brad and Sloane Earle. Brad is known for his paintings of typewriters, cameras, and iconic spots; Sloane’s oil paintings and prints whisk you off to a fantasy world.

Sisters Gallery and Frame has new work by several artists. Sandy Melchiori’s colorful chickens strut their stuff, Antonia Carriere’s soft pastel landscapes take you to Northeastern Oregon, pen-and-Prismacolor fantasies on board by Steve Mathews, and Linda B. Wolff’s tissue paper landscape collages are just dreamy! Speaking of dreams, the second edition of printmaker Denise Kester’s popular book, “Drawing on the Dream,” has just arrived and there are several signed copies in stock. Check out the colorful multi-artist wall as you stroll alongside the gallery.

Toriizaka Art will be closed during Fourth Friday Artwalk, but will return in December.

Sign up for SAA’s Quick Draw, once in each gallery. Thanks to a generous donation from Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty in Sisters, two $50 gift certificates will be awarded. Gallery maps are available in all of the galleries.

SAA is a 501(c)3 organization that welcomes new members: individuals who love art, artists, students, and businesses. Annual memberships range from $50 to $150, and now is a great time to join for 2023. More information is available at sistersartsassociation.org. SAA does not sell your info, but uses the numbers of visitors as a measure of the importance of The Arts in the vitality of our community!

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Sisters Arts Association’s Fourth Friday Artwalk will have plenty of sweet and a little bit of the unusual. Visit the galleries in Sisters to see what’s new this month – including a brand new gallery in town!

The Flying Horse Gallery at 161 South Elm Street is a new artist-owned gallery that brings a unique twist to Central Oregon. Resident artists, Brad Earl and Sloane Earl (father and daughter), bring you to a world of fantasy, whimsy and playful nostalgia. The gallery will also spotlight artists from all over the globe throughout the year. The opening exhibit features the premier of original paintings by local Canyon and Cove illustrator Megan Nielsen, and Hailey Nelson’s unique creature displays.

Sisters Gallery and Frame is featuring new landscapes by Mike Stasko titled “The Deschutes Plateau Suite.” The images portray views on a single day’s drive leaving the rugged Deschutes River canyon from Maupin and heading south to Sisters. Stasko explores the effects of light over distance and ever changing vistas during stormy weather. The renderings are done on four-ply rag museum board with Prismacolor Premier pencils that are thick and soft, lay down evenly and provide good saturation of color.

Wildflower Studio is featuring framed original paintings by Bill Hamilton, Sandy Melchiori, and Mark Davis. Subjects range from local landscapes to impressionistic atmospheres and mid-century modern designs. Celebrate the autumn season with replenished scents in both diffusers and candles.

Makin’ it Local highlights Central Oregon jewelry designer Ashley Scholtes of Mitch Jewelry. Scholtes took a leap of faith to start Mitch Jewelry in 2010 to highlight the fine art of metalsmithing, and create quality pieces that emphasize longevity and design that is somewhere between organic and geometric.

The Rickards Gallery’s main attraction is fine gourds and woven baskets by Leslie Burtt and Chris Warren. Burtt’s weaving techniques combine traditional styles with contemporary methods, and the focus of her work is the use of found materials such as naturally shed antlers, cherry bark, reeds, and grasses. She considers her work to be odes to the primitive containers first used by humans. Warren studied and taught basketry, but her real love was weaving. The main emphasis in her baskets is the use of natural materials including bark, kelp, and driftwood.

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The Stitchin’ Post’s new exhibit is “The Stitching Showcase,” a collection of fiber arts by individuals who regularly gather for social time and creative stitching of all kinds. Sharing and stitching and learning from each other is what weaves together this eclectic group of women.

The Campbell Gallery brings us joy through “Hugs,” monoprint images done by Sisters artist Paul Alan Bennett after the pandemic. When the covid vaccine came out, people dropped their masks and they could hug again! The collection includes self-hugs, hugs of grief, and hugs of objects and pets – all made into “Hug,” a book published by the artist.

As we approach the darkest days of the year, Taylor Manoles has painted a collection called “Sundown,” at Space in Common. The paintings explore the deeper rhythms of life that ebb and flow like the setting sun. Just as the seasons change, bringing both storms and calm, our lives are marked by a series of beginnings and endings. Each sunset signifies a close, a need for rest, as well as an invitation to pause and reflect. But in the darkness, there are whispers of hope—a reminder that with every closing chapter comes the potential for renewal.

At Hood Avenue Art, the featured artists are bowl maker Bill Lind and landscape painters Anne Gibson and Barbara Cella. Lind reveals the natural beauty hidden in found and recycled Oregon woods, sourced from arborists, downed trees and wood mill “extra” piles. Known for her plein air landscapes, Cella captures the energy and exhilaration of painting in the wild. She has been experimenting with what she calls her ecstatic landscapes, pushing color and mood filled with exuberance. Autumn days bring quieter trails, warmer colors and crisp night to Gibson’s autumn palette. Skies turn deep azure, unless they are choked with smoke. This “new normal” reinforces the importance of making choices to preserve our natural world.

Toriizaka Art will be closed during Fourth Friday Artwalk, but will return in December.

Remember to sign up for Quick Draw in each gallery that you visit. Two gift certificates, each for $50, will be awarded after Artwalk, thanks to a generous donation from Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty in Sisters.

SAA is a 501(c)3 organization that welcomes new members: individuals who love art, artists, students, and businesses. Annual memberships range from $50 to $150, and now is a great time to join for 2023. More information is available at sistersartsassociation.org. SAA does not sell your info, but uses the numbers of visitors as a measure of the importance of The Arts in the vitality of our community!

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The Sisters Arts Association invites you to visit the Galleries of Sisters on Friday, Sept. 27, during the day and early evening, as you get ready for the Sisters Folk Festival. It’s our Fourth Friday Artwalk. We are delighted to celebrate the art and music that makes our town so special! The usual Artwalk hours are 4 to 7 p.m., with some locations offering Artwalk from 3 to 6 this time in order to accommodate the music!

Wildflower Studio is featuring several new framed paintings by Bill Hamilton, who depicts local landscapes in acrylics. The studio has also restocked diffusers, candles and lotions with a new season of scents, and Brittany’s Bees has replenished a gift selection of local Central Oregon honey.

The Campbell Gallery at Sisters Artworks continues to show drawings by Maren Inga Veloso. Inspired by her mother’s Norwegian heritage, Maren created many of these images in the public library on Orcas Island last September, after she came across a digital archive of antique embroidered shawls (Halskläde) from the 1800s, and a book about traditional Norwegian knitwear.

Hood Avenue Art features four artists. Paul Alan Bennett’s paintings feature night scenes along the rivers in Central Oregon. Sharyl Parker McCulloch is a fiber artist who designs and creates unique wearable art using natural fibers. Vivial Olsen’s wildlife paintings capture the beauty of animals as nature’s gift. She recently illustrated a children’s book, “The Good, The Bad and The Goofy,” filled with wild animals and stories of their whimsical behaviors. Art Blumenkron dedicates himself to creating fine furniture from beautiful Northwest hardwoods.

Makin’ It Local features “Our Extreme Oregon,” work by Central Oregon adventure photographer James Parsons. An avid hiker, James heads off the beaten path to capture iconic landscapes from unique perspectives. He says, “Oregon is a state of extremes. No other state has as much beauty and natural diversity, from the coastal temperate rainforests and the alpine areas of the Ring of Fire to the high deserts of southeast Oregon. Extreme Oregon is my lifetime photographic project to document all that is out there in this amazing state.”

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Rickards Gallery features “Shades of Light,” the work of Sarah B. Hansen. A lifelong outdoor explorer, Sarah’s paintings express her connection to the natural world. She pushes colors and plays with shapes, and textures to suggest landscape elements. Leaving certain areas undefined, she creates an atmosphere that allows the viewer’s imagination to fill in the rest. Sometimes she adds words from journal excerpts or long-ago poets to create a conversation with nature.

Sisters Gallery and Frame shares “Colorful Autumn Aspens” by Barbara Berry, along with and a few newly delivered works by other gallery artists. Berry is a longtime Sisters painter and art instructor whose acrylic paintings have consistently been admired in the galleries that have been at 222 West Hood, going back four generations of owners. Her paintings are “gallery wrapped,” that is, Barbara paints enhanced borders and frames directly on the fronts and sides of her artwork.

Space in Common continues to exhibit paintings by Reina Verhey and Taylor Manoles, two artists who were part of the Artist Studio Tour last weekend. Reina’s new work is an emotional deep dive into the spirit of stone and sand in ancient and sacred places, and explores new texture and color. Taylor continues to paint contemporary Oregon landscapes, including scenes from Eastern Oregon, Madras, and Warm Springs.

The Stitchin’ Post’s exhibit is “The Whisper Challenge” by the Central Oregon Studio Art Quilt Associates  (SAQA). This project is modeled after the childhood game of “Telephone.” Thirty quilt artists were randomly divided into six teams of five participants. The first person on each team has one month to make an art quilt of their choice, measuring 18-by-30 inches, which they hand off to the next person with no conversation about their intent. That person responds to the quilt (theme, color, line work, or concept) and has one month to create their own quilt, which they hand off to the next person, and so on. Each person sees only the previous quilt until the Team Reveal at the end of the challenge, when all can see and marvel at the quilting conversations.

Toriizaka Art will not be participating in the September 27 Fourth Friday art walk. Please mark your calendars for an intimate talk and reception in the gallery with Lawrence Stoller on October 17, 4 to 6 p.m. This special event titled “Crystals and the Power of Beauty” promises to give us a glimpse of Lawrence’s extensive thoughts on beauty, love and creativity.

Please be kind, and remember to “shop local.” All of the galleries and most of their artists are local, and welcome your support. Sisters Arts Association reminds you to sign up for its Quick Draw – two tickets will be selected at random, each good for a $50 gift certificate. Gallery Maps are available HERE or get them in galleries in town.

SAA is a 501(c)3 organization that welcomes new members: individuals who love art, artists, students, and businesses. Annual memberships range from $50 to $150, and now is a great time to join for 2023. More information is available at sistersartsassociation.org. SAA does not sell your info, but uses the numbers of visitors as a measure of the importance of The Arts in the vitality of our community!

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Summer is winding down, temperatures are cooling, and families are heading back to school. Where has the summer gone? Sisters Arts Association’s final Summer Fourth Friday Artwalk on August 23 offers one more opportunity to explore the galleries of Sisters with friends.

Hood Avenue Art this month features three artists. Ceramic Artist Susan Yokoyama’s clay artistry began in the rich soils of Kula, Hawaii and is now inspired by the colors of Central Oregon. Her interest is in the structure of Japanese tea bowls created using the raku process. Ruth Carroll paints dramatic landscapes of Oregon and her native California, primarily in oils. Pastel and oil painter Kathleen Keliher is known for her plein air studies that she develops into larger studio paintings.

Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop’s featured artist, Caroline Stratton-Crow, works in two- and three-dimensional realms from dancing junipers in watercolor and acrylic, to clay figures, spirit masks, and astrological projections. Her horses are an expression of freedom, strength and power. Owls, symbolic of wisdom, and crows, which are quick-witted and smart, represent magic.

Toriizaka Art spotlights work by Nguyen Thanh Binh (Vietnam). Born in 1954, he graduated from the fine art university in Saigon in 1983. His paintings are rendered with subdued hues of creams, browns and whites, punctuated with reds and blacks. Binh’s preference for simplicity in composition and design reflect his own way of life. The paintings often express his sorrow and the sorrow of many in his generation. The elegance of his nudes and women in traditional Ao Dai moves beyond the form of his subjects to capture their grace and beauty. Japanese haiku inspires Binh. Just as a haiku contains only three lines, its meaning is profound. Similarly, art can have great meaning with minimal color and detail.

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Space in Common hosts oil painter Raina Verhey, whose impressionistic landscapes of the high desert and stone are a modern depiction of ancient and sacred spaces. Raina moved west from Georgia as a teenager. Her work is based on travels through Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico.

The Campbell Gallery at Sisters Artworks displays drawings by Maren Inga Veloso. Inspired by her mother’s Norwegian heritage, Maren created many of these images in the public library on Orcas Island last September, after she came across a digital archive of antique embroidered shawls (Halskläde) from the 1800s, and a book about traditional Norwegian knitwear. She grew up around piles of sweaters and a collection of carvings made by generations of her family. Maren’s work also adorns ceramics by her childhood friend, ceramist Laura Campbell.

Wildflower Studio features signed and numbered limited edition prints by local artist Norma Holmes. Norma works in pastel, and paints both plein air and in her studio. Wildflower also carries Norma’s book, “Land Escapes,” where she explores in depth several eastern Oregon destinations. The gallery also has new prints, cards and stickers by Kelly Rae Roberts.

The Rickards Gallery welcomes mosaic glass artist Mare Schelz. Mare’s new show, “Optic Flow,” is filled with colorful glass depictions of nature that flicker and catch your eye as you wander through them. Some are familiar, some are abstract; all are eye-catching.

Makin’ It Local features newly released giclee prints by Kathy Deggendorfer, one of Sisters’ favorite artists. Inspired by her surroundings, color, and texture, Kathy’s vibrant and colorful watercolors are whimsical representations of ranch life, her travels, and the environment.

The Stitchin’ Post’s guest artist is Sharon Carvalho, whose “Piece by Piece” collection is free-flowing, organic, and improvisational. Starting with the vaguest of ideas, Sharon’s art is inspired by shape, color, and serendipity. It involves piecing, applique, and mixed media, including fabric she designed and printed, commercial prints, and decorator textiles with lots of texture. It often consists of melding photographs she has taken and repurposed to her own style of mixed media. Using photo-editing software, she mixes images with other art and prints on cottons, silks and other media.

Please be kind, and remember to “shop local.” All of the galleries and most of their artists are local, and welcome your support. Sisters Arts Association reminds you to sign up for its Quick Draw – two tickets will be selected at random, each good for a $50 gift certificate. Gallery Maps are available HERE or get them in galleries, at the Chamber of Commerce, and at many businesses in town.

SAA is a 501(c)3 organization that welcomes new members: individuals who love art, artists, students, and businesses. Annual memberships range from $50 to $150, and now is a great time to join for 2023. More information is available at sistersartsassociation.org. SAA does not sell your info, but uses the numbers of visitors as a measure of the importance of The Arts in the vitality of our community!

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As the heat wave continues, the Sisters Arts Association assures you that some of the coolest places in town are the Galleries of Sisters. The July 28 Fourth Friday Artwalk, between 4 and 7 p.m., promises new featured work by artists along with light nibbles and good deals.

At Sisters Gallery and Frame, look for raven figures by Michelle Deaderick, and functional pottery pieces by her husband, Mitch Deaderick. Mitch and Michelle met at the Sisters Rodeo 45 years ago and have made a career of turning clay into fun and functional objects together ever since. Michelle’s “Raven Woman,” is a work in progress, as she is studying bronze sculpture with Gary Cooley in Sisters. Mitch’s mugs, bowls, and serving dishes are glazed and fired with extreme care and remain durable for daily use for decades.

Toriizaka Art celebrates its Two-Year Anniversary in Sisters with two special artists. Nguyen Minh Nam’s paintings depict the conflict and confusion between traditional and modern mores and values. Transparent colorful figures symbolize modern life and future generations. Previous generations are depicted in black and white - simple, rustic, discreet and honest with a dedication to a spiritual life. By bringing both the old and the new together, he hopes to raise questions about the changes in morality in contemporary society. Last year, Lim Khim Katy visited the gallery and demonstrated some of her brush techniques when painting figurative works. This show features 22 of her new landscapes, inspired by her time in central Oregon. The time she spent here, meeting and interacting with friends of the gallery, was motivational for her and led to these new works characterized by and painted with joy.

Makin’ It Local features regionally acclaimed artist Susan Luckey Higdon. The show, called “Color, Light, Texture, And Shapes,” features nine newly released giclee prints.  Susan’s son, Jackson Higdon of Sisters’ own, Luckey’s Woodsman, will provide some massive flavor bombs - with light hors d’oeuvres and appetizers. Susan Luckey Higdon is known for dramatic landscapes in complex interactions of color and pattern that she describes as natural abstractions.

The Rickards Gallery presents new work by Garth Williams, a Sisters favorite and longtime friend of the Rickards family. He loves fly fishing and the great outdoors, so he often finds himself translating his favorite environments to canvas. He has a unique concept of realism that weaves shapes and colors together, using palette knife to create dramatic portrayals of aspens and landscapes.

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Space In Common’s featured artist is Alex Drury, a young artist who lives with chronic health issues. Her creative escape and therapy uses watercolor, torn and collaged in layers and finished with touches of mixed media to add detail and depth. She says “The tearing of paper is as important in the process as it is for the finished aesthetic. The destroying or breaking in this step is a symbolic act of rebuilding. I hope these paintings bring you as much peace as they have brought me.”

Hood Avenue Art spotlights three of its artists: printmaker Carolyn Platt, jewelry artist Sharon Reed, and painter Sandy Dutko. Platt layers various and multiple forms of printmaking to create her images.  She prefers to imply forces and capture their vitality economically, rather than illustrating things or scenes. Reed creates one-of-a-kind hand wrought jewelry. Dutko works with water media but sometimes experiments with oils and pastels. Her work varies from semi- to pure abstract depending on the subject matter.

Wildflower Studio encourages the arts by carrying art supplies and ready-made frames. Pick up a travel watercolor set, sketch book and watercolor pencils to take on a hike. The studio also offers art by local artists, gift products and cards.

The Stitchin’ Post’s Art Wall has “Landscapes and Dress for Less” by Judy Hoiness. Two themes emerge – landscapes on paper, canvas or bisque-fired plates with recycled mixed media, and garments with an emphasis on mending, with a wire figure as hanger. This is Hoiness’s quest to find, salvage and design materials that might otherwise find their way to the landfill. Media includes horsehair, cloth, paper, canvas, wire, construction wire mesh, thread, ink, watercolor paint, acrylic paint and ceramic bisque plates.

The Campbell Gallery continues to show artwork by Caprial Hope.

Sisters Makers is sitting this this month, but look for something new and exciting from them during the August 23 Artwalk and beyond.

Remember to sign up – once per gallery visit – for the SAA’s Quick Draw. Thanks to a generous donation from Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty in Sisters, two $50 gift certificates will be awarded at the conclusion of the Artwalk.

Gallery Maps are available HERE or get them in galleries, at the Chamber of Commerce, and at many businesses in town.

SAA is a 501(c)3 organization that welcomes new members: individuals who love art, artists, students, and businesses. Annual memberships range from $50 to $150, and now is a great time to join for 2023. More information is available at sistersartsassociation.org. SAA does not sell your info, but uses the numbers of visitors as a measure of the importance of The Arts in the vitality of our community!

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Sisters Arts Association partners with SFF Presents to kick off the best part of summer with the Fourth Friday Artwalk and Ponderoo Arts Experience on June 28.

Galleries will generally be open from 10 to 6:30 or 7 p.m., and the family-friendly Artwalk and Ponderoo event begins with live music and art at 13 venues around town from 4:30 to 6 or 7 p.m.

Art Walkers are invited to pick up a “Ponderoo Passport” and map from any of the participating locations, and have it stamped at each of the businesses they visit. Completed passports can be redeemed for a “Little Ponderoo,” a miniature wood rainbow trout created by Jason Chinchen and the Sisters High School Woods II students, and decorated by local artists and art lovers. Redeem passports at the Village Green check-in tent.

Also, be sure to sign up for the Sisters Arts Association’s “Quick Draw,” whereby two $50 gift certificates will be awarded, for use in galleries participating in Artwalk. This is made possible thanks to a generous donation from Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty in Sisters.

 Here’s a rundown on this once a year event!

 At Toriizaka Art, Henriette Heiny’s abstract poured art is featured in the June issue of Cascade A&E, where writer James Morris calls it “a vibrant testament to the enduring allure of abstract expressionism.” Also, being shown are Dominique Rovers, a wildlife artist from the Netherlands, explores the soul of each animal she paints, and Karen Ehart’s sculpted fused glass,  a unique, multi-dimensional piece created with heart and soul. Music will be by singer-songwriter-guitarist Alicia Viani, performing with Lilli Worona, a vocalist who also plays guitar and fiddle.

Sisters Gallery and Frame hosts multi-talented artists, singer-songwriter-poets Beth Wood and Dennis McGregor, and artist Jennifer Hartwig-Klingbiel, aka The Scratchboard Lady. Some of McGregor’s original artwork, from his forthcoming book “You Stole My Name Tool!” will be shown in person for the first time. Hartwig’s “Sunflower Chipmunk” will join half a dozen never-before shown works of delicate scratchboard. She has taken a year to focus on perfecting the combination of scratchboard with added color, and to revise simple black-and-white shadows for depth on fur and features. She will have 19 new cards and mugs.

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The Stithin’ Post’s own Valori and Jean Wells combine talents in a show called “Two Voices Speaking Creatively.” Val’s block printing and Jean’s freeform quilting take textile art to the next level, with bold colors, new designs, and shapes. Always experimenting and working intuitively, they let their pieces take on a life of their own. Two Smoke Drifters will provide music.

Hood Avenue Art spotlights Alisa Looney, Susie Zeitner and Scott Cordner. Looney’s original fused enamel images depict such natural events as seedlings sprouting through lava rock, water bubbling over snags and fungi fruiting near tree roots.  Zeitner has been working in fused glass for more than 25 years, making hanging light fixtures, mosaic glass yard sculptures and glass enamel paintings. Her latest commission is a 13-piece lighting installation on the Oregon Coast. Cordner’s fine art landscape photographs are printed on canvas and presented in handmade frames using renewable hardwoods. Bob Baker and Mark Barringer will keep the tunes rolling.

Space In Common’s artist, Taylor Manoles, shows “Among The Mist,” paintings that explore themes of hope, longing, and the unknown life. They invite the viewer into their current moment, and, though the future may be unknown, there is joy in the waiting and beauty to be embraced. John Shipe Duo will accompany.

The Rickards Gallery presents “Light as a Virtue,” new work by David Mensing. “Capturing the character of light is one of the most daunting challenges a painter will face, because there is no source of light on the canvas. A painter can only create a sense of light by skillfully reflecting the light that is available in the room,” Mensing explains. “As a result, creating a painting that accurately captures the light is profoundly gratifying.” See how he’s done this while listening to music by The Overhollers.

Wildflower Gallery has new work by oil painter John Runnels and stained glass artist Mitch Saba. The Bunkhouse Two, musical duo of Gabrielle and Jordan, will be playing on the front porch.

Makin’ It Local hosts Cheryl Chapman of Silly Dog Art Glass. She employs traditional glass painting techniques to create shadowing and texture, then combines it with opaque high-fire glass enamels for detail and color. Each piece is kiln-fired as many as five times. Her artwork is featured on the 2024 Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show poster. The Kelcey Lassen Duo will keep the music rolling.

Sisters Makers joins the Artwalk this month. Located in the former Chamber of Commerce Building, 291 E. Main Ave. Christie Lower, an artist in residence at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture, is featured. Coinciding with the theme, “Traditions and Migrations,” and inspired by the forced migration of birds due to forest fires, Lower is creating a full-scale barn owl sculpture from needle felting. The size and details of her work are a rarity in the world of needle felting. Melanie Rose Dyer Trio will perform their original music.

The Campbell Gallery’s artist Caprial Hope draws inspiration from Central Oregon’s rugged landscape and varied wildlife. From palette knife to fine detailed brushwork, her work spans the range from might to serenity and includes original paintings, prints, and stickers. Mike Biggers and Jim Cornelius will entertain.

At Canyon Creek Pottery, potter Ken Merrill has completed 10 new Raku murals, in addition to a variety of other new work. Sisters High School’s Americana Project student performers will be featured.

 There will also be live music at other stroll locations, Thompson Guitars and Nechville West.

The Big Ponderoo will feature a preview venue at the Village Green Park. There will be activities including a community weaving project, fish painting, a creativity table, and puppet theater, with food and drinks from local vendors.  A sneak peek concert from festival bands The East Pointers and Sam Chase and the Untraditional will take place on the Ponderoo stage from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Bring your Silipint or SFF stainless still cup from a prior event if you plan to enjoy a beverage at the venue. Weekend ticket holders can pick up their festival wristband and a new Silipint at the box office tent, starting at 5 p.m. Vintage Silipints will be sold for $5 to those who need them.  

Gallery Maps are available HERE or get them in galleries, at the Chamber of Commerce, and at many businesses in town.

SAA is a 501(c)3 organization that welcomes new members: individuals who love art, artists, students, and businesses. Annual memberships range from $50 to $150, and now is a great time to join for 2023. More information is available at sistersartsassociation.org. SAA does not sell your info, but uses the numbers of visitors as a measure of the importance of The Arts in the vitality of our community!

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The Sisters Arts Association’s May 24 Fourth Friday Artwalk will unveil amazing art and showcase some of Sisters’ up-and-coming talents and veteran artists. Galleries are generally open all day and receptions with featured artists begin at 4 p.m. Walk through nine galleries and sign up for Quick Draw, to win two $50 certificates to the galleries, thanks to a generous donation from Cascade Sotheby’s Realty of Sisters.

Hood Avenue Art features painter Layne Cook, who says, “I like to try to catch the energy in human motion or, by contrast, the quiet moments of contemplation. When I am not painting people, I usually paint buildings. They also have personality and gesture – the same things that attract me with humans. And they suggest the presence of humans. I have tried to paint landscapes, but so many people do it better than I do. You must paint what moves you.”

Makin’ It Local has a showcase of fine pottery by Kara Frampton of KF Stoneware. Hawaiian-born and Oregon-based, Kara draws her inspiration from outdoors experiences and celebrates human existence in the natural world. Her stoneware vessels are designed with plants and organically symmetric patterns.

The Rickards Gallery’s own Dan Rickards will unveil a brand new landscape of our beautiful Three Sisters and a couple of other wild surprises! When asked the inspiration behind his newest works he said, “Throughout my career as an artist I have been fortunate enough to glean my most treasured inspirations right from my backyard.” Dan invites the community to help name this stunning new work. Stop in between 4 and 6 p.m. and enter to win a free print if your name is chosen.

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Toriizaka Art showcases the petroglyph-like style of celebrated artist Chas Martin in an exhibition called “Abstract Illusions: Faces in Art.”  Prepare to stretch your imagination through his sculptures and masks. Martin studied at the Pratt Institute in New York City and was an artistic and creative director with agencies in Boston and San Francisco before moving to Oregon, eventually turning to art full time. At his Multnomah Village studio, he creates, mentors artists, and offers classes. Chas will discuss his work at Toriizaka on Saturday, May 25, at 4 p.m.

Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop features the work of Two Lindas. Linda Wolff creates multi-layered colorful collage landscapes from white tissue paper. This collection, created during two late winter months in Sedona, emphasizes images with night skies, full moons, and deep, vibrant colors. Linda Barker is an eclectic, mostly self-taught artist who enjoys working in a variety of media. She makes unique, stylish jewelry and clothing using repurposed materials from thrift stores, garage sales, scrapyards, and the occasional street find. The art reveals her value for protecting the environment by using resources that others have tossed out, and her sense style.

The Campbell Gallery has the 2024 AP Art and Design Showcase on display through June 5. Sixteen Sisters High School art students worked all year to build a ten-piece portfolio that demonstrates their exploration and experimentation in a sustained investigation of their choice using a variety of media. The artists are Presley Adelt, Hailey Asson, Ellie Bates, Timber Bionda, Jay Bolam, Abby Christopher; Araiya Grummer, Ezer Harris, Riley Kerkmann, Bryant Leaver, Sam Liddell, Parker Miller, Ava Riehl, Lilly Sundstrom, and Kaleb Woods.

Space In Common hosts Clairen Stone of Stonefolk Studio, a visionary fiber artist whose goal is a more sustainable clothing industry. Her love of the natural world and an insatiable desire to create meaningful items channel her creative path. She sources thoughtfully grown and produced natural fibers and creates relationships with the people who produce them. Her art resides the creation of simple, beautiful garments for people to enjoy wearing.

 The Stitchin’ Post is featuring “Color, Pattern, Play and Passion!” by multi-award winning quilt artist Judy Beaver from 4 to 6 p.m. Her work is filled with rich saturated colors and bold patterns, unusual design elements and color palettes that are playful and express a spirit of passion and joy. She often begins with one inspirational piece of fabric and builds a color palette around it. She seldom pre-plans her work, but intuitively makes the various patterns and motifs play well together as she just lets the piece flow in its own direction.

Wildflower Studio features art supplies, leather bags, and pottery. Paints, travel watercolor sets, pencils and journals pair perfectly with spring and summer hikes. Leather hip purses and bags by Triumph Outpost come in a variety of styles and leather tones. Potter and teacher Hunter Teig makes small bowls, cups and mugs using his own unique glazes.

   Pick up a map in any of our galleries, or online at www.sistersartsassociation.org. Remember to sign up for Quick Draw, once per gallery. Two lucky registrants will each win $50 gift certificates, good for purchase in any of the above listed galleries. Quick Draw is made possible thanks to a generous donation from Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s Realty in Sisters.

Gallery Maps are available HERE or get them in galleries, at the Chamber of Commerce, and at many businesses in town.

SAA is a 501(c)3 organization that welcomes new members: individuals who love art, artists, students, and businesses. Annual memberships range from $50 to $150, and now is a great time to join for 2023. More information is available at sistersartsassociation.org. SAA does not sell your info, but uses the numbers of visitors as a measure of the importance of The Arts in the vitality of our community!

Supporting businesses that are always ready to serve you on 4th Fridays include:

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With Mother’s Day just a few days away, mothers and grandmothers play a significant role in the April 26 Fourth Friday Artwalk in the Galleries of Sisters. Local galleries will be open all day, and most will serve light refreshments and feature guest artists between 4 and 7 p.m. New Gallery Maps are available in all galleries to help you navigate.

Space in Common’s “Motherline” is a collection of work by Sisters artist Amelia Morton as well as her maternal grandmother Nasha Tischinsky (1932-1970), and her step-grandmother Diane Olsson (1932 - present). The creative spark was passed down from Nasha, whom Amelia never met, and was nurtured by Diane, who was her first creative idol and an early mentor. The paintings in “Motherline” are all pieces Amelia grew up with or watched Diane paint. In her own work for the show, Amelia explores the connection to her maternal grandmothers through a series of original line drawings and watercolor paintings on watercolor paper in handmade cherry frames.

The Rickards Gallery’s Christine Joy learned to paint from her grandmother, Norma Peterson. They painted together through Christine’s early childhood chronic illnesses, with Norma providing encouragement and inspiration. Christine went on to earn a degree in fine art from George Fox College, and to study with master oil painters. She paints mostly en plein aire, and teaches at Chehalem Center in Newberg.

Hood Avenue Art features pastel artist JoAnn Burgess and ceramicist Annie Dyer. JoAnn’s love of nature is reflected in her artwork, and her love of teaching the fine art of pastels to beginning artists. For more than 30 years, Annie has been bringing clay to life in the form of pots that are friendly, intimate, and grow more personal with everyday use. Her distinctive pieces are thrown or hand-built, then sculpted, scored, stretched, smooshed, and/or flattened to resemble bark, perforated rock, a twisted piece of wood or the swirl and knot of burl. She finds success in loving the process of making things with her hands, and having a few people along the way really like what you’re doing.

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Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop welcomes printmaker and author Denise Kester, creator of “magical realism.” Denise specializes in viscosity printmaking using oily lithography inks on Plexiglas plates and printed on fine-art papers. Her studio in Ashland is a safe place where she opens her heart to connect with the world, to celebrate joy, lend support to others in difficult times, and touch people’s hearts and souls. The second edition of her popular book, “Drawing on the Dream,” is in progress and she will take prepaid orders for signed copies, in addition to showing original work, giclee prints and note cards. As an extra treat, oil painter Sandy Melchiori will show new paintings of spring flowers in all their glory.

Makin’ It Local proudly displays “Deep Impressions / Perfect Print / Wonderful Feeling” – Letterpress prints from Green Bird Press and Quail Lane Press. The two Oregon-based artist studios capture the beauty of Oregon through fine art prints inspired by nature, local area geographical maps, and artistic interpretation of the high desert. Letterpress is a relief printing technique in which the raised surface from a printing plate or handset type is inked and pressed into paper. The pressure from the press, combined with a thick paper stock, creates a deep impression in the paper, giving each piece a unique tactile quality.

The Campbell Gallery continues a show of work by Melanie Whedon of Bend. Originally from Philadelphia, Melanie is a full-time architect who uses watercolor as a medium to express her ideas of the world. She regards scale in nature and strikes a balance between abstract texture and crisp detail. Outside of painting, she is an avid hiker, yogi, reader, and most recently, rock climber.

Wildflower Studio introduces original acrylic paintings and new prints with sweeping landscapes and Cascade Mountain views by Bill Hamilton. The prints are matted to ready-made frame sizes. Also, for Mother’s Day, check out the natural handmade sustainable products from Rough Cut Soap Co. The lineup includes soaps, shampoo bars, lotion bars and lip balms.

The Stitchin’ Post Gallery shows “My Own Back Yard,” themed pieces by the Journeys Art Quilt Group. Their “Back Yard” is filled with forests, flowers, bluebird skies, rivers, lakes and mountains. Or perhaps it is a back yard from another place, another life. Celebrate the artistic voices of Judith Beaver, Helen Brisson, Betty Gientke, June Jaeger, Jean Wells Keenan, Donna Rice, Martha Sanders, Marion Shimoda, Mary Stiewig, and Jan Tetzlaff.

If all that’s not enough to fill your art’s desire, be sure to visit Art(ifacts) 2024, Sisters High School’s annual high school art showcase, from 6 to 8 p.m.. It will feature live music, upcycled t-shirts (or BYO), hands-on art fun, and a silent auction. The action is in the SHS Commons.

Remember to sign up for Quick Draw, once per gallery. Two lucky registrants will each win $50 gift certificates, good for purchase in any of the above listed galleries. Quick Draw is made possible thanks to a generous donation from Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s Realty in Sisters.

Gallery Maps are available HERE or get them in galleries, at the Chamber of Commerce, and at many businesses in town.

SAA is a 501(c)3 organization that welcomes new members: individuals who love art, artists, students, and businesses. Annual memberships range from $50 to $150, and now is a great time to join for 2023. More information is available at sistersartsassociation.org. SAA does not sell your info, but uses the numbers of visitors as a measure of the importance of The Arts in the vitality of our community!

Supporting businesses that are always ready to serve you on 4th Fridays include:

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This will be the last Sisters Arts Association Fourth Friday Artwalk of 2023. It’s a great opportunity to find gifts that may be just what you’ve been looking for.

Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop has a brand new selection of gourds and framed gourd shards by Kim Black of Beaver Meadow Arts arriving on Friday. Also new framed art by Paul Alan Bennett and Brad Earl, and more hand knitted and crocheted hats by Helen Schmidling. Bennett’s “Moons Over the John Day River” series combines printmaking and painting. Earl plays a nostalgic chord with two jukeboxes and four classic typewriters. Black decorates gourds with traditional carving or wood burning, and then applies transparent ink dyes, metallic paints, and botanicals. There will be sweet refreshments between 4 and 7.

Hood Avenue Art Gallery’s focus will be their jewelry artists during the holiday season, through the end of February. The jewelry artists are Alisa Looney, enamel jewelry; Karen Evans, fine hand-woven beaded bracelets and necklaces; Danica Curtright, glass beads using a century-old process; Sharon Reed, hand wrought items; Sunstone Store, sunstone earrings, necklaces and rings; and Zantana Design, dichroic glass jewelry.

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Toriizaka Art invites art lovers to the gallery during this festive time, and will be open on Friday from 11 to 7, with refreshments from 4 to 7. Look for a selection of affordable ceramics and woodcarvings along with contemporary art.

Raven Makes Gallery wishes everyone Happy Holidays and a rejuvenating New Year. New pieces for Christmas include Navajo jewelry, Zuni fetishes and miniature Kachinas..

The Rickards Gallery features gifts made by local artisans and light appetizers from 4 to 6 p.m. The Gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Items include jewelry from Wendy Vernon, pottery from Nomadic Ceramics, fused glass from Edie Shelton, mosaic glass from Mare Schelz, hand painted gourd ornaments from Chris Warren and Leslie Burtt, and, of course, beautiful artwork. Gift cards and complimentary giftwrapping are available.

Canyon Creek Pottery will feature “Raku After Dark.”  Master Potter Ken Merrill will be pulling pots from the raku kiln, starting at 5:30 p.m. at his gallery at 310 N. Cedar in Sisters. It will be a lively and exciting demonstration, and you get to see beautiful pottery created in real time. From red-hot to beautiful finished pots in minutes. The gallery also has a wide selection of gifts and stocking stuffers.

Wildflower Studio has small batch candles, diffusers, linen sprays and lotion collections in unique seasonal blends. The studio is stocked with oringinal paintings, prints, handcrafted gifts, artisan and felted soap  and shampoo bars.

The Campbell Gallery has artwork by Jill Neal displayed through the end of December, but will not be open during Artwalk.

Space in Common is home to lots of gift items: pottery, candles, soaps, hand-made jewelry, and more. In addition, look for some lovely small paintings from Taylor Manoles and watercolors from Amelia Morton. Stay tuned for announcements of upcoming workshops in 2023.

Makin’ It Local, a new gallery in Sisters, celebrates Oregon at 281 West Cascade Avenue, with art, photography, fine crafts, jewelry, ceramics, and more. Featured artwork is by Megan Marie Myers, Lindsay Gilmore, Rachel Dantona (Hikerbooty), James Parsons (Extreme Oregon), letterpress by Quail Lane Press and Green Bird Press, Julie Hamilton, Sheila Dunn, Susan Luckey Higdon, and more.

Quick Draw is supported by a generous donation from Coldwell Banker Bain Realty in Sisters, which will also be open during the Artwalk. We encourage visits to more than one gallery during the Artwalk. Fill out a blank ticket at each gallery, for a chance to win one of two $50 gift certificates that can be used toward purchase at any of the participating galleries. Also, a reminder to those who have won these gift certificates during this year to use them up before the year ends.

Gallery Maps are available HERE or get them in galleries, at the Chamber of Commerce, and at many businesses in town.

SAA is a 501(c)3 organization that welcomes new members: individuals who love art, artists, students, and businesses. Annual memberships range from $50 to $150, and now is a great time to join for 2023. More information is available at sistersartsassociation.org. SAA does not sell your info, but uses the numbers of visitors as a measure of the importance of The Arts in the vitality of our community!

Supporting businesses that are always ready to serve you on 4th Fridays include:

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It’s not just Black Friday in Sisters, it’s the Sisters Arts Association’s Fourth Friday Artwalk this week. What’s out there to supplement your holiday décor, fulfill a gift wish, or create that special element for your home? Gather the family, the visiting friends, and the kids for some fun and good treats between 4 and 7, in the galleries of Sisters. Most galleries will be open all day, with QuickDraw tickets available. Sign up for the monthly drawing one time in each gallery. Two $50 gift certificates will be awarded, thanks to a generous donation from Coldwell Banker Bain in Sisters.

Canyon Creek Pottery will feature “Raku After Dark.”  Master Potter Ken Merrill will be pulling pots from the raku kiln, starting at 5 p.m. at his gallery at 310 N. Cedar in Sisters. Western style raku involves removing pottery from the kiln while red-hot and placing it into a container with combustible materials. Once the materials ignite, the container is closed, producing an intense reduction atmosphere, which creates the colors in glazes and produces deliberate crackling. It will be a lively and exciting demonstration, and you get to see beautiful pottery created in real time. From red-hot to beautiful finished pots in minutes. You can see a video of the Ken doing a RAKU firing HERE

The Stitchin’ Post Staff’s Handcrafts Boutique opens from 4 to 6 p.m. with a variety of fiber arts and hand made crafts for sale – everything from holiday decor like Christmas ornaments, gnome bottle toppers, and embroidered tea towels, to great gifts like quilts, little wallets, zippered bags, and earrings. Also featured are block printed panels and other items by Valori Wells.

The Campbell Gallery will continue to show the colorful works by Jill Neal all month at the Sisters Art Works building.

Hood Avenue Art Gallery will be featuring jewelry artists during the holiday season, from November through the end of February. The jewelry artists are Alisa Looney, enamel jewelry; Karen Evans, fine hand-woven beaded bracelets and necklaces; Danica Curtright, glass beads using a century-old process; Sharon Reed, hand wrought items; Sunstone Store earrings, necklaces and rings; and Zantana Design, dichroic glass jewelry. Below are Sharon Reed’s jewelry piecs. She is a studio artist living in Bend, who creates one-of-a-kind jewelry and contemporary abstract paintings.

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Raven Makes Gallery is stocked with new Hopi Kachina dolls, Navajo jewelry and weavings acquired during late summer buys from Native artists. The gallery will be open regular hours during Fourth Friday. Please see the website for hours and new arrivals.

Toriizaka Art will not be open for the Fourth Friday event, but will be available by appointment during December. The gallery, featuring contemporary Asian art and works by local artists, has a lovely selection of affordable items, perfect for the holiday season. Call 650-580-6551 or email info@toriizakaart.com to make an appointment.

Wildflower Studio is ready for the gift-giving season. Small batch candles, diffusers, linen sprays and lotion collections are made in-house and boast unique seasonal blends. The studio is also stocked with new products from Rough Cut Soap Co. Handcrafted artisan soaps, felted soap, soap bars and shampoo bars. Shop local art, prints, original paintings, and handmade works by local artisans. Art, consumables and locally made products make unique and affordable gifts.

At Space in Common, Taylor Manoles will display a series of paintings inspired by “October Skies.” This moody collection reflects the colors of late autumn and the vastness of the Central Oregon skies. Manoles is an oil painter whose work explores themes of faith and the human experience through contemporary landscapes.  Space in Common will hold a Small Business Saturday sale all weekend. Purchases over $60 will get a $10 gift card; purchase over $100, a $15 gift card, and over $200 will get a $30 gift card.

The Rickards Gallery’s Wendy Vernon has been designing and making jewelry for decades and her jewelry has been a fixture there for many years. Color, line, stones, and gems – including their healing properties – are all part of Vernon’s design story. More than 50 new pieces have been added for this show, and Vernon will be in house to help select just the right piece for you or your special someone.

Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop welcomes the colorful work of Sandy Melchiori, an oil painter and landscape designer who paints bold canvases and boards with liberal brushstrokes. This show features mostly Pacific Northwest landscapes with some colorful still life for good measure. Also new are hats, cowls, and scarves to keep you warm or gift to a friend. They are all made by owner Helen Schmidling. During Artwalk, pick out a hat and then draw a ticket for $2 to $22 off the price of your item, in celebration of our new gallery location at 222 West Hood Ave.

Quick Draw is supported by a generous donation from Coldwell Banker Bain Realty in Sisters, which will also be open during the Artwalk. We encourage visits to more than one gallery during the Artwalk. Fill out a blank ticket at each gallery, for a chance to win one of two $50 gift certificates that can be used toward purchase at any of the participating galleries.

Gallery Maps are available HERE or get them in galleries, at the Chamber of Commerce, and at many businesses in town.

SAA is a 501(c)3 organization that welcomes new members: individuals who love art, artists, students, and businesses. Annual memberships range from $50 to $150, and now is a great time to join for 2023. More information is available at sistersartsassociation.org. SAA does not sell your info, but uses the numbers of visitors as a measure of the importance of The Arts in the vitality of our community!

Supporting businesses that are always ready to serve you on 4th Fridays include:

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Colors decree, “It’s Fall” in the leaves, in the skies and in the Galleries of Sisters. It is time for Fourth Friday Artwalkers to bundle up, slow down, and appreciate the more relaxed pace of this month’s event.

At Canyon Creek Pottery, Ken Merrill will be firing Raku in front of his gallery at 310 N. Cedar Street, just north of the library. This is a must-see experience, happening live between 5 and 7 p.m. The gallery, features beautifully crafted ceramics, all made on site.

The Stitchin’ Post is featuring work by the Journeys Art Quilters in a show called “Mélange” meaning a mixture of incongruous elements. The show explores a mix of new and traditional techniques. Artists include Jean Wells Keenan, June Jaeger, Judy Beaver, Jan Tetzlaff, Donna Rice, Helen Brisson, Betty Gientke, Marion Shimoda, Martha Sanders, and Mary Stiewig. The exhibit opens with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m.

Space in Common owner Amelia Morton is a featured artist in her own gallery this month. She started watercolor painting at age four in Ashland, Oregon. Her work looks simple, but is deceptively complex, as she explores the relationship between color and emotion, and translates “felt moments” into landscapes inspired by the high desert. Her new work explores a combination of acrylic and watercolor techniques in a larger scale than her ealier work. Also featured in the gallery are new works by Taylor Manoles.

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At Rickards’ Gallery, visit with Bob Bousquet, a local, self-taught woodworker who learned his trade by trial and error, creating a lot of firewood along the way. Woodworking has been Bousquet’s passion since grade school. His objective is to build practical pieces that are pleasing to touch and beautiful to see.  

Toriizaka Art features three artists – Robert Paulson, Lieu Nguyen, and Rae Holton – and refreshments from 4 to 7 p.m. Paulson, a talented wood artist who is a gallery favorite, will be on site from 1 to 7 p.m. His work begins with collected snags, driftwood, blowdowns, and fire or storm damaged trees. Using basic hand tools, sandpaper, oil and wax, he turns found objects into refined wood art that is elegant and captivating. Vietnamese artist Lieu Nguyen often paints while in a dreamlike state. He dreams of his images in vivid color and then recreates his dreams on canvas. Other than some initial brushwork to create the framework or structure of some branches or a tree trunk, Lieu Nguyen does not touch the canvas with either palate knife or brush. Instead he drops paint onto canvas, a  technique was pioneered by Max Ernst and popularized by Jackson Pollock. Tens of thousands of single points of color are applied with a precision, creating flawlessly balanced vibrant landscapes. Rae Holton was born and raised in Oregon among a family of artisans. After experimenting in a wide variety of media, she now works primarily in clay, stone, and metals. Rae has studied raku, saggar, and pit fire techniques, sculpture and three-dimensional design.

Hood Avenue Art welcomes Sharyl McCulloch and her one-of-a-kind wearable fiber art. She will demonstrate the use of a Rigid Heddle Loom. She uses merino, alpaca and organic plant-base yarns – mostly hand-dyed – to create treasured wearables that are perfect for fall. Vivian Olsen has a new “gang” of wildlife paintings – otters, foxes, and more – and a newly published book, “The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy.” Sandy Dutco’s experimental mixed-media art is inspired by the natural world. There will be refreshments and music by Mark Barringer and Jana Novotny.

Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop hosts two beloved Sisters artists: Steve Mathews and Barbara Berry. Mathews started his art career as an illustrator but soon moved on to teaching at the high school and college level. Now retired he still volunteers in the art department at Sisters High School. He’s known for his whimsical creatures – both human and other – rendered on wood slabs with fine-line markers and colored pencil. Berry is best known for colorful acrylics on board or canvas. Aspens and the striking colors and textures of fall in the high desert  are featured in new paintings of favorite scenes from Sisters landscapes.

The Campbell Gallery at Sisters Artworks Welcomes Jill Neal. Recent work includes impressionistic Western images with bold colors and strokes. But she is best known for her “Wild and Tasteful Women” who embody a diversity of color, size and ethnicity and show power, sexuality, joy, and good humor. They are soul enhancing and joyful. Her work will be hanging in the gallery for two months.

Wildflower Studio welcomes new potter Hunter Teig, who lives and teaches in Bend. He mixes and creates his own glazes in various styles and colors, and will show small bowls, mugs, and cups at the studio.

Autumn arrivals at Raven Makes Gallery include jewelry and art from American Indian, Alaska Native and First Nation artists. This month, the gallery will be closed during Fourth Friday but you can visit the collection online at ravenmakesgallery.com.

Quick Draw is supported by a generous donation from Coldwell Banker Bain Realty in Sisters, which will also be open during the Artwalk. We encourage visits to more than one gallery during the Artwalk. Fill out a blank ticket at each gallery, for a chance to win one of two $50 gift certificates that can be used toward purchase at any of the participating galleries.

Gallery Maps are available HERE or get them in galleries, at the Chamber of Commerce, and at many businesses in town.

SAA is a 501(c)3 organization that welcomes new members: individuals who love art, artists, students, and businesses. Annual memberships range from $50 to $150, and now is a great time to join for 2023. More information is available at sistersartsassociation.org. SAA does not sell your info, but uses the numbers of visitors as a measure of the importance of The Arts in the vitality of our community!

Supporting businesses that are always ready to serve you on 4th Fridays include:

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Experience “Art All Weekend” in Sisters. Start with the Fourth Friday Artwalk through the Galleries of Sisters. Galleries are open during the day and most will offer light refreshments between 4 and 7 p.m. Then, continue with the Seventh Annual Artists Studio Tour, from 10 to 4 on Saturday and Sunday. Studio Tour Guides are available in local galleries and businesses and online at sistersarts.org. Since not everyone has a studio that can be easily accessed, several galleries will host artists on Friday and continue through the weekend. It’s a great time to meet your favorite artists, up close and personal.

Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop features the street scenes of photographer Bill Birnbaum, as well as the exquisite Prismacolor pencil landscapes of Mike Stasko, and the pastels and plein air oil paintings of Kay Baker. Stasko will be working on images to be unveiled in the gallery in coming months. Birnbaum, who is president of the Sisters Photography Club, will share stories of his travels and how he arrived at “street photography” as his specialty.

Space in Common will host three artists: Taylor Manoles, Raina Verhey, and Maren Burck. Mini-studios will be set up so folks can walk through and meet the artists and see their work as they create it. All three artists will be present on Saturday and Sunday for the Studio Tour.

Canyon Creek Pottery will be set up for demonstrations on Friday and during the Studio Tour and Saturday and Sunday. Watching Ken Merrill create pottery on the wheel is like poetry in motion, so be sure to take the time to cross Cascade Avenue and visit him at 310 N. Cedar Street. You won’t regret it.

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The Rickards Gallery presents “Me, Re-imagined” from Dan Rickards, a nationally and regionally celebrated professional landscape artist. In his own words, “This show, in so many ways, is a reflection of my journey to now, everywhere I have been and desire to go, the things I have learned and all the ways I still want to grow. This is an exploration: a way to see the beauty around me in a new way: new dimensions, new colors, letting a line begin and end at the edge of imagination. I am excited to share this next season of my work with you.”

Toriizaka Art is hosting Lim Khim Katy from  September 20 to 29. Katy recently immigrated to the United States from Vietnam and is currently settling into her new life. Over the past two decades, Katy has been painting with immense passion and dedication, in two very different styles – realistic portraits that depict the lives and struggles of the urban poor in Saigon and the surrounding Mekong Delta, and eye-popping landscapes that represent dreams of peace and tranquility. In her words, “The series of paintings that I have made since 2019 are my best to date. When my technique was still ‘young,’ there were certain visual and academic things that limited me. I needed to paint, to read, to be sensitive and get hurt by life; all these factors were absorbed and helped build the reserve of compassion I called upon to create this body of work.”

Hood Avenue Art’s featured artists are Anne Gibson, Layne Cook and Bill Lind. Gibson’s acrylic paintings often encompass water and the rocks it flows over. She hopes it will remind people to treasure and protect the places we have left. Cook’s art captures people’s personalities, from quiet moments of contemplation to the energy of human motion that depicts personality and gesture. Veteran wood turner Bill Lind reveals the color, texture and grain patterns of nature. His vessels are produced from found and recycled Oregon woods, sourced from arborists, downed trees and wood mill “extra” piles from central and western Oregon.

The Stitchin’ Post is featuring work from a theme challenge titled, “Meandering,” sponsored by the Central Oregon Chapter of Studio Art Quilt Association (SAQA). Meandering can be defined as “moving slowly and not in a straight line.” The quilts by 31 SAQA members interpret the concept of meandering using design elements – contrast, color, line, value, repetition, placement of focal point – to move the viewer’s eye around their work.  In addition to the theme, each quilt must conform to the 18” x 40” size and also include the highlight color turquoise.

Wildflower Studio celebrates the fall season with new scents in soaps, lotions, linen sprays, and candles. Local company Triumph Outpost is featuring new leather hip bags, earrings, and bracelets. Aster Raine skincare has new all-natural soaps, in addition to the original line of facial products.

Take a tour through the western art of Buckaroo artist Len Babb at Bub Warren’s Sweetgrass Leather Shop, 183 W. Hood Ave., Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 to 4 on Saturday and Sunday. This is a one-time only show, so you don’t want to miss it.

The Campbell Gallery continues to feature the work of Karla Diaz Cano. She uses different media to explore and deepen her creativity and inspire others to open their hearts to the creative magic within and around us.

Raven Makes Gallery will not be open during the Artwalk this month, but they are featuring some wonderful new original work the week following through October. They will see you on the next Artwalk.

Quick Draw is supported by a generous donation from Coldwell Banker Bain Realty in Sisters, which will also be open during the Artwalk. We encourage visits to more than one gallery during the Artwalk. Fill out a blank ticket at each gallery, for a chance to win one of two $50 gift certificates that can be used toward purchase at any of the participating galleries.

Gallery Maps are available HERE or get them in galleries, at the Chamber of Commerce, and at many businesses in town.

SAA is a 501(c)3 organization that welcomes new members: individuals who love art, artists, students, and businesses. Annual memberships range from $50 to $150, and now is a great time to join for 2023. More information is available at sistersartsassociation.org. SAA does not sell your info, but uses the numbers of visitors as a measure of the importance of The Arts in the vitality of our community!

Supporting businesses that are always ready to serve you on 4th Fridays include:

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Who? You and your friends
What? Fourth Friday Art Stroll
Where? Through the Galleries of Sisters
When? Friday, Nov. 24, 4 to 7 p.m.

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They call it Black Friday, but in Sisters, Nov. 24 is the very colorful Fourth Friday Art Stroll. Grab your friends and head out to any or all of the galleries for a fun evening of art, music, and light refreshments.

Have you ever met a warthog? Gary Cooley will be sculpting one in his Collection Gallery. The warthog is a wild member of the pig family, found in grassland, savanna, and woodland in sub-Saharan Africa ... and in Cooley’s gallery on Hood Avenue.

Raven Makes Gallery highlights contemporary and traditional works, including fine pottery, select jewelry and Plains ledger art from recent art visits through the Southwest and Dakotas. Arctic sculptures and limited edition Inuit prints from Cape Dorset’s 2017 release are also on display. This month’s featured artist is Zuni Kachina carver Gregg Lasiloo, showcasing his stunning “Blue Corn Maiden.” Enjoy the fire pit and warm cider.

Twigs features mixed-media collage by Cheryl Crawford.

Hood Avenue Art features its Small Wonders show. Its 25 gallery artists exhibit small format, highly collectable, fine art. Jim Cornelius will perform during the Art Stroll.

Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop will feature more of Dennis McGregor’s“You Stole My Name” original paintings, giclee prints, and samples of assorted merchandise that are part of his Kickstarter campaign, currently in progress. Stop by for some Cat Fish, Aligator Lizard, and that November treat, the Turkey Buzzard.

The Clearwater Gallery will be featuring Tom Browning “Spirit of Santa” paintings and kicking off “It’s a Wonderful Friday,” the once-a-year art sale that will be every weekend until the New Year.  Appetizers and wine will be served from 4 to 6:30.

In Ken Scott’s Imagination Gallery, watercolorist Don Zylius is giving a painting demonstration showcasing his pouring and spattering techniques. Don is recognized for his evocative nature scenes and has been featured in many periodicals, such as Gray’s Sporting Journal and Trout Magazine. Come by for refreshments and nibbles, and chat with Don. Owner Ken Scott will also be unveiling two fantastic new chandeliers.

Cowgirls and Indians Resale will have local author Jill Stanford, War Pony Leatherworks, Kate Aspen Red Necklace Series, bronze art by M Barbera, and music by The Hood Street Ramblers.

Nature’s Bling has new collaborative jewelry with Marc Taylor’s lapidary and Candy Park’s silversmithing. Bling is now carrying photographs by Austin James Jackson. 

Wildflower Studio celebrates the start of the holiday season with handmade hats, scarves, jewelry and ornaments by local artisans and new paintings by local artist David Rock and John Runnels.  

Sisters Library, in the Computer Room, Chris Nelson’s floral, dog and bird original paintings will be on display till December 1 . While at the library, don’t miss the annual show and sale by the Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild.

This month, Sisters Arts Association welcomes two new business sponsors: Sisters Coffee and Hayden Homes. 

Besides donating the $100 Quick Draw this month, Sisters Coffee will be hosting a Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. with traditional drinks and live music by Rhonda Funk. 

Hayden Homes displays artwork from Sisters Arts Association members in its gallery at the Model Home, 1310 W. Hill Ave., 4 to 6 p.m.

Other galleries open include Beacham’s Clock Company, Dyrk Godby Gallery, Grizzly Ridge Upcycle, and the Jill Neal Gallery.

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