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Plein Air Competition at Smith Rock State Park Photo courtesy of HDAL
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he High Desert Art League and Smith Rock State Park have come together to create an event celebrating the creativity of the human spirit and the spectacular beauty of Central Oregon’s Smith Rock. On June 22 the public and plein air artists of all kinds will experience the amazing scenery, geography and wildlife of Smith Rock State Park. The Smith Rock Paint Out was created to bring the Smith Rock experience to new audiences. Known for its world-famous rock climbing, Smith Rock State Park is also host to many miles of hiking and mountain bike trails, the meandering Crooked River and views of the volcanic peaks of Oregon’s Cascade Range, a perfect setting for artists, photographers and nature lovers of all kinds. Organizers have a great deal planned. They have partnered with Arts Central and the Art Station to create an area of free family art activities. Several well known Central Oregon artists will be on hand for artist demonstrations including Helen Brown and Vivian Olsen. Also on the schedule is a Park Ranger presentation about the history, geology and wildlife of Smith Rock State Park. The plein air competition is open to all artists working in 2-D media that can be created from start to finish in the park, in the allotted time. A juried exhibition of work created during the event will be held at the Redmond Air-
Demonstrations, art activites and more at the Smith Rock Paint Out
port June 25-August 18. The event hours are 8am-2:30pm. www.smithrockpaintout.com.
Caldera Student Showcase at Edwin Brown Education Center
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aldera will present its 2013 Student Showcase at Edwin Brown Education Center in Redmond. The Showcase features artwork created during Central Oregon Caldera classes, workshops and intensive weekends with our middle and high school students. “This is a wonderful opportunity for the community including the families of our youth to experience the talent and creativity of our students and the diversity of our programming,” said Caldera’s Executive Director Tricia Snell. All of the artwork in the Student Showcase was produced during the rich activities provided year round and free of charge throughout the school year. Middle school students involved through one of five partner schools take part in Caldera classes once a week. Every year Caldera brings a professional artist to its partner schools to work for a week with all the students of the school. High school students take part in Saturday workshops with Caldera’s Artists in Residence and in unique arts acPhoto courtesy of Pronghorn Chef Brandon Carter
tivities. Both middle and high school students are transported to Camp Caldera twice a year to immerse in a variety of arts workshops for a weekend. Artwork at the Showcase includes illustrative self-portraits using the techniques of American contemporary graphic designer and illustrator who emerged from the skateboarding scene, Shephard Fairey; a time-lapsed video of the Elton Gregory Middle School mural project with Sam Slater; plein air drawings; live stop-animation films; 180 Panoramic Photos; and prints made using a steamroller as a press. Established in 1996 by Dan Wieden, co-founder of the Portland, Oregon-based international ad agency Wieden+Kennedy, Caldera is a nonprofit arts organization that supports children with limited opportunities through long-term mentoring and arts learning, as well as provides fully subsidized residencies to professional artists. Caldera’s mission is to be a catalyst for transformation through innovative arts and environmental programs. www.CalderaArts.org.
Auberge Resorts Chefs to Visit Pronghorn
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he Auberge Resorts Guest Chef Series continues throughout the summer at Pronghorn. The Series consists of an exciting two-day culinary event featuring the talents and regional specialties of guest chefs from the Auberge Resorts portfolio. Each chef has a regional style or specialty that makes his property’s cuisine unique and he will bring that taste of his individual resort
to Pronghorn. For example, Chef Brandon Carter of the Inn at Palmetto Bluff will bring a Taste of the South to Pronghorn and provide those in attendance with a chance to be transported to a new place through food and drink. Participating resorts include the Hotel Jerome, the Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Esparanza, Solage Calistoga, Auberge du Soleil and Pronghorn. Contact Pronghorn regarding two night/two day packages including accommodations, Guest Chef Series events, golf, spa and many extras. Individual tickets to Guest Chef Series events are also available. RSVP to 541-693-5300, www.pronghornclub.com. www.facebook.com/CascadeAE | June 2013
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