Cascade A&E | July 2022 | Volume 28 | Issue 7

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On the Cover Steelhead Falls 30” x 30” oil

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Ghosted, 24 x 30 oil (Old Stage Stop) by Craig Zuger, Oregon artist

High Desert Balsam, 18 x 18 oil Home Is Where You Find It by Stefan Savides, Oregon sculptor by Pamela Claflin, Oregon artist

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RIMROCK GALLERY

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hen visitors enter our door for the first time their jaws drop and they always comment that they “never realized the gallery was so large and that the art was so fine.”

Rimrock Gallery is located in Prineville at 405A NW Third Street, across from McDonald’s drive-in. Off-street parking and entry door is on the west side of the building. You may park in any space that faces our building and the street.

This 2,800-square-foot gallery is owned by Pamela Claflin, who founded and was a long-time owner of Mockingbird Gallery in Bend. Upon selling the gallery in 2007 to the current owner, Jim Peterson, Pamela pursued her own artistic career. She added galleries and many state and national shows to her agenda. As she worked in her home studio, Pamela realized how much she missed having an art gallery, the wonderful people who come to it and the talented group of artists who show in it. She moved to her hometown of Prineville, and when the right space came available she formed the new Rimrock Gallery.

The gallery will celebrate its third anniversary in August of this year. Pamela invites everyone to come visit the beautiful shows which open on the 2ND SATUDAY of each month featuring different artists among the 20 painters and seven bronze artists that she represents. The August show will feature new works by all of our gallery artists from 10am to 5:30pm.

The painting on the cover of this edition of Cascade A&E Magazine is

Rimrock Gallery. Photos courtesy of Rimrock Gallery

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Approaching Winter, 20 x 32 oil by Ralph James, North Carolina artist

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Smith Rock State Park, 30 x 30 graphite by Lane Hall, Oregon artist

In Winter Light, 16 x 16 oil by Steven Homsher, Colorado artist Near Three Sisters, 48 x 48 oil by Robert Moore, Idaho artist

by Ralph James, a very talented and highly respected artist from North Carolina.

Ralph paints our local scenery most of the time and he fell in love with the popular Steelhead Falls east of Terrebonne. After college, Ralph pursued studies and workshops with highly trained artists: David Leffel, Richard Schmid, Heiner Hertling, Scott Burdick and Susan Lyon. He has exhibited in the National Birds In Art exhibit at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum for twelve years and is represented in the museum’s permanent collection. His works hang along with Audubon, the Wyeth’s, Bateman, Kuhn, Morgan and others. His paintings have been juried into numerous juried shows with Oil Painters of America and the American Impressionists Society. He is represented by galleries in North and South Carolina, Washington and Oregon.

The gallery has a cross-section of wildlife, florals, lakes and rivers, waterfalls, domestic and ranch animals, beautiful scenery throughout Oregon and the Northwest, and those very special buildings of character such as the old stage stop, one of Crook County’s oldest buildings.

The gallery also offers to bring art to your home or business ‘on approval’ and will perform or arrange installations of the art. Styles of painters range from colorful impressionist to very realistic with a wide range in price. If you want to see our current inventory in the gallery you can do so in the comfort of your home by viewing our website: Hours are 10am-5:30pm, Tuesday through Saturday. rimrockgallery.com • info@rimrockgallery.com • 541-903-5565

The Road Home, 14.5 x 21.5 pastel by Gretha Lindwood, Oregon artist Looking Back, 20 x 30 oil by Tyler Saunders, Oregon artist

Evening Light At Smith Rock, 28 x 20

by Randall Tillery, Oregon artist

Flying High, 23 x 20 x 14 bronze

by Richard Loffler, Canadian artist

High Desert Hollyhocks, 36 x 24 oil

by Laurel Buchanan, Oregon artist

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FIRST FRIDAY & BEND EXHIBITS The Alexander Soba Noodle Bowl, watercolor and mixed media,

by Rebecca Sentgeorge 1125 NE Watt Way 458-256-6854 thealexanderbend.com Redmond artist, Rebecca Sentgeorge, will continue to be featured in a solo exhibition thru July at The Alexander on NE Watt Way. The show, which is titled Asian Flair, focuses on the beauty of the land, its people and culture.

The artist’s intent was to recreate the essence of people and place. This series showcases Sentgeorge’s exquisite use of color and form and is an affirmation of all our shared humanity through the connections every culture feels to the land and people, regardless to the culture.

Sentgeorge is a member of the High Desert Art League and the Watercolor Society of Oregon.

Bend Senior Center 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. 541-388-1133 • bendparksandrec.org/facility/bend-senior-center The Bend Senior Center at the new Larkspur Community Center is showing art by members of the SageBrushers Art Society. Come visit the new facility and enjoy beautiful paintings in acrylic, oil, pastel and watercolor, as well as outstanding photography. Showing thru July.

Blue Spruce Pottery 20591 Dorchester E. 541-382-0197 • bluesprucepottery.com This family-owned business has been making handmade pottery in Bend since 1976. Call to arrange a time to come shop their large selection of mugs, bowls, casseroles, lamps and more. Shop online and have gifts shipped directly to your family and friends. You can also find Blue Spruce Pottery at Red Chair Gallery in downtown Bend.

COCC Barber Library 2600 NW College Way 541-383-7700 • cocc.edu An exhibition of more than 20 works by Sisters-based painter Brad Earl, titled Just Around the Corner, is showing at Central Oregon Community College’s Barber Library rotunda gallery thru July 31.

An architect and artist who recently relocated to Oregon from Philadelphia, Earl describes his subject matter as urban street scenes, old movie theater facades and antique typewriters. “Decidedly architectural in nature, many of my streetscapes are an amalgam of pieces of different facades, often with restaurants and hotels that exist only on the ‘Main Street’ of my mind,” the artist said in a statement. His work has shown at numerous juried shows and private galleries.

The Barber Library is open during summer term (thru August 28) from 8am to 3pm, Monday-Thursday.

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Some Zombies by Stephen Hendee

High Desert Museum 59800 S Hwy. 97 541-382-4754 • highdesertmuseum.org Continuing at the Museum, Lair: Light and the Art of Stephen Hendee. The New York Times art critic Roberta Smith once reviewed his work as being like a “collaboration between the creators of Spider Man, the set designers for 2001: A Space Odyssey, and maybe Star Trek, and the computer artists involved with Tron.” Now, the glowing, high-tech world of Stephen Hendee is at the High Desert Museum. On display thru November 27.

Vanishing Night: Conserving Dark Skies in the High Desert continues thru July 10, featuring breathtaking large-scale imagery of the changing High Desert skies and information about the harm light pollution causes to wildlife. It also offers simple solutions for all residents to cut back their use of artificial light.

Continuing thru September 25, Imagine a World considers the ambitions, intentions and outcomes (sometimes disastrous) of intentional communities in the High Desert and Western United States over the past half century. It highlights contemporary artists as well, sharing their visions of alternative worlds and futures. Imagine a World invites each of us to reflect on how we are.

Jeffrey Murray Photography Gallery 118 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-325-6225 • jeffreymurrayphotography.com The Jeffrey Murray Photography Gallery features the work of local photographer Jeffrey Murray. Visitors can browse comfortably in the twostory gallery enjoying visually adventurous displays of landscape, wildlife and contemporary work. Open daily Tuesday-Sunday.

Kreitzer Gallery 20214 Archie Briggs Rd. 805-234-2048 • KreitzerArt.com TRADITION LIVES: Find peace and healing in the profound depiction of the waters and lands of the West, as well as vineyards, koi, florals, fantasy and figures in the art of Contemporary Realist David Kreitzer. In the tradition of Turner and Cezanne, painter David’s love of nature, fantasy and

FIRST FRIDAY & BEND EXHIBITS the human form, propels him to create exquisitely detailed, mood-invoking landscapes, figures and striking still life floral studies in a variety of mediums.

A full time artist for 55 years, David’s career began with sold out shows at Maxwell Gallery in San Francisco. David grew up as the son of a Lutheran minister who, due to his vocation, moved his family frequently throughout the Nebraska countryside. Kreitzers’ works are in the collections of Howard and Roberta Ahmanson, Hirschhorn Foundation, Revlon Coporation, Olga Corporation, Barnes-Hind Corporation, Sinclair Paints, Lloyd’s Bank, Cargill Corporation and the San Diego, Santa Barbara, Nebraska and Minnesota Museums. Private collectors include Ray Bradbury, Mary Tyler Moore, Michael Douglas, Pepe Romero, Quinn Martin, Raymond Burr and Robert and Linda Takken.

“David Kreitzer… is a highly traditional figure painter who demonstrates how much poetic intensity the old tradition can still contain.” ~Thomas Albright, San Francisco Chronicle.

Open daily and for monthly First Friday Art Walk.

Layor Art + Supply 1000 NW Wall St., Ste. 110 541-322-0421 • layorart.com This July, Layor Art + Supply is showing art by Zach Filkins. Zach’s exhibit, Atmosphere, instills an overall feeling of nostalgia and mystery in the visual story telling that each painting holds.

Rather than detailing a story or assigning meaning to colors like he has in previous shows; his intention with the content is to remain vague enough to allow the personal experiences of the viewer to fill in a story of their own. These pieces focus on the magic of common spaces. The atmosphere of it all. The show kicks off on July 1 for First Friday Art Walk, 5-9pm and can be Last Call, 24” x 48” by Zach Filkins viewed thruout July during Layor’s regular business hours: Monday thru Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 11am-4pm; and Sunday, 12-4pm.

The Day Ahead, Fiber with overstitching, 26.5 x 32.5”

Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery Old Mill District, second story loft 541-330-0840 • lubbesmeyer.com The Lubbesmeyer twins offer a range of work created in fiber and paint. Thru the twins’ collaborative process, they distill literal imagery into vivid blocks of color and texture, creating an abstracted view of their surroundings. Call the studio for hours and appointments.

Mockingbird Gallery 869 NW Wall St. 541-388-2107 mockingbird-gallery.com Mockingbird Gallery is excited to celebrate First Friday Art Walk on July 1 from 5-8pm featuring work from all our talented artists covering a wide range of subject matter. We will feature paintings, bronze sculpture and mixed media from members of our gallery family. We are fortunate to have so many gifted participants in this month’s show. Our artists are inspired by so many things: nature, wildlife, people and places. So please stop by on First Friday to visit with us, mingle with the artists and enjoy some classical/jazz music. These exhibits will continue thru the end of July.

Fine Art & Contemporary Craft

Presenting Our July Showcase Artists Sue Lyon Manley ~ pastel Sue Dougherty ~ wildlife photography Eleanor Murphey ~ pottery Anne Von Heideken ~ jewelry

HIGH DESERT ART LEAGUE

Featuring Works by Janice Rhodes

Local Artists and Quality Framing 834 NW BROOKS STREET • BEND

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Sue Lyon Manley

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FIRST FRIDAY & BEND EXHIBITS Oxford Hotel 10 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-382-8436 The Oxford Hotel is continuing to feature High Desert Art League member, Rebecca Sentgeorge, in Walk a Mile in My Shoes, featuring watercolor paintings and mixed media pieces during the month of July.

Rebecca said, “All of the shoes depicted in the paintings are empty, just waiting for the viewer to fit them on and imagine where those shoes have been, and the road they have taken.” The world could be a better Welcome Home by Rebecca Sentgeorge place if we all could put ourselves in another’s shoes and try to see their point of view.

Rebecca has a degree in art and was an art educator for 40 years. She has lived and taught in China, Japan, Australia and the U.S., and has artwork in private collections in each of those places as well as having taught workshops in Thailand, Japan, China, California and Nova Scotia. Rebecca teaches occasional workshops in Central Oregon.

In addition to the High Desert Art League, Rebecca is vice president of the Watercolor Society of Oregon and was a Fulbright Memorial Fund Participant.

She was selected to participate in the National Consortium of Teaching about Asia, and the Teachers Institute of Contemporary Art. Peterson Contemporary Art 550 NW Franklin Ave. 541-633-7148 • pcagallery.com Peterson Contemporary Art is excited to celebrate First Friday Art Walk on July 1 from 5-8pm featuring work from all our talented artists covering a wide range of subject matter. We will feature paintings, bronze sculpture and mixed media from members of our gallery family. We are fortunate to have so many gifted participants in this month’s show. Our artists are inspired by so many things: nature, wildlife, people and places. So please stop by on First Friday to visit with us, mingle with the artists and enjoy some classical/jazz music. These exhibits will continue thru the end of July.

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Red Chair Gallery Pottery by Eleanor Murphey 103 NW Oregon Ave. 541-306-3176 redchairgallerybend.com In July, Red Chair Gallery showcases the wildlife photography of Sue Dougherty and plein air landscapes in pastels by Sue Lyon Manley. Pottery by Eleanor Murphey, featuring fruits, flowers and sea creatures, will adorn the pedestals. Jewelry by Anne Von Heideken will also be highlighted.

Located at the corner of Bond Street and Oregon Avenue, Red Chair Gallery is open seven days a week: Monday-Saturday, 10am to 6pm and Sunday, 12-4pm.

Open late on Friday, July 1 for First Friday.

Sage Custom Framing & Gallery Growing Food for Ancients, acrylic

by Sue Vordenberg 834 NW Brooks St. 541-382-5884 sageframing-gallery.com For the month of July, Sage Custom Framing and Gallery is excited to continue to show a diverse and thought provoking selection of acrylic paintings done by local artist Sue Vordenberg. Bold, Curious & Eclectic is showing thru July 30.

In Sue’s own words: “Curiosity and boldness are basic to my representations of the world, through the eclectic selection of subjects, manipulation of colors and compositional elements and varying degrees of abstraction and surrealism. My goals are to be absorbed joyfully in the process and to stimulate lasting delight and curiosity in viewers and collectors.

“Reference photos are usually my starting point for a painting regardless of subject.

Sometimes I work abstractly from the beginning, but more often I begin realistically.

Before long my curiosity leads me to working the idea more unconventionally resulting in more abstraction or surrealism. I want my painting first to stimulate a compelling visceral reaction in viewers and second to stimulate viewers’ curiosity both about my artistic decisions and their own reaction to the painting. The subject portrayal may be boldly bold, or boldly subtle but there nearly always will be some degree of boldness in my interpretation, with color choices often driving the final effect. I paint in acrylic and use both flat brushes and palette knives. Sometimes I add collage or use gel plate. I believe strongly in life-long learning, and so experimenting gleefully with subject, composition, technique and effect.

“Creative problem solving as a community college vice president, and creative expression as a violinist provided experiences and insights fundamental to my curious, bold and eclectic approach to painting. David Kinker, Jane Davies, Scott Gellatly and other artists have contributed to my understanding of visual art history, concepts and techniques.”

Open Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm; Saturday, 12-4pm; and First Friday reception 4-7pm.

FIRST FRIDAY & BEND EXHIBITS Stairway to…, photograph

SageBrushers Art Society 117 SW Roosevelt Ave. 541-617-0900 sagebrushersartofbend.com SageBrushers Art Society presents a show of current works by members working in water media (watercolor, acrylic, pen & ink).

The SageBrushers Gallery is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 1-4pm. Showing thru August.

Muse, watercolor painting by Pam Fortier

Tumalo Art Company Old Mill District 541-385-9144 • tumaloartco.com Adell Shetterly featured in July at Tumalo Art Co. Printmaker Adell Shetterly has followed her own artistic path as defined in ink. P3 Press | Pull | Print, opening July 1, from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk at Tumalo Art Co., features original handpulled prints that investigate various printmaking processes and techniques.

Every print image is pressed onto paper, then pulled by hand with the impression transferred from the plate to paper to create a unique 1/1 image.

Adell unlocks her imagination to the possibilities in print questioning, “What would happen IF?” She presents new work, rich and diverse in wealth of marks, color, layers and lines.

Drawing on imagery — that ranges in style from abstract to deconstructed landscapes — Adell’s creations are inspired by nature, memories and moments of daily life.

Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill Entwined, mixed media monotype

by Adell Shetterly District, open seven days a week.

by Michele McKay The Wine Shop 55 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-389-2884 thewineshopbend.com The W ine Shop is showing photographs by Sagebrushers Art Society member Michele McKay. “I love roaming in all types of landscapes and allowing my attention to be drawn to the unique. My rambles here and abroad are an engaging form of moving mindfulness, and in recent years I’ve practiced capturing singular moments of time, place and perception through photographs and haiku notes. Much of my enjoyment lies in making photographs that are not digitally altered or enhanced, and discovering how these images can express the nature of particular elements and experiences.” Showing thru July.

The Wooden Jewel 844 NW Bond St., Ste. 100 541-593-4151 • thewoodenjewel.com The Wooden Jewel invites Central Oregon to come in and be amazed at the variety of fine art works — both paintings and sculptures — as well as and unique, contemporary, handmade custom jewelry, all by local and international artists.

117 Roosevelt Ave., Bend, OR

541-617-0900

Visit the SageBrushers Gallery!

117 Roosevelt Ave., Bend Open 1-4PM Wed / Fri / Sat

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“Muse,” watercolor painting by Pam Fortier

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FIRST FRIDAY • REDMOND Eqwine Wine Bar 218 SW Fourth St. • Redmond 541-527-4419 • eqwine-wine.com Eqwine Wine Bar invites you to see the wonderful watercolor work of Terri Dill-Simpson during First Friday Art Walk on July 1. Terri devotes lots of time to her love of painting. She makes images that sometimes whisper softly, or otherwise march boldly from the paper. “My paintings show my passion for color and the incredible beauty of nature.” View Terri’s website at 4brushstrokes.com.

Grace & Hammer Pizzeria 641 SW Cascade Ave. • Redmond 541-668-6684 • graceandhammer.com Grace & Hammer invites you to see the beautiful mixed media work of Gina Detweiler. Gina creates multi layered art with an emphasis on calming colors and textures. She created the seaside collection to inspire relaxation and rest and the sense of wonder that comes from traveling to coastal areas. The lovely church building that houses Grace & Hammer was completed in 1912 and declared an historic site in 1976. Listen for the bell on Friday evenings calling you to dinner. Dry Canyon Arts Association (DCAA) presents First Friday Art Walk on July 1 from 4pm to 7pm in downtown Redmond. Come meet with local artists and enjoy their creative works of art.

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Junction Roastery 708 SW Deschutes Ave. • Redmond junctionroastery.com Junction Roastery invites you to see watercolors by local artist, Cathy Huntington, during First Friday Art Walk. Cathy loves to paint still life, pets and flowers. She paints things that make her feel good, either with the colors she uses or the subject matter at hand. Dry Canyon Arts Association (DCAA) presents First Friday Art Walk on July 1 from 4pm to 7pm in downtown Redmond. Come meet with local artists and enjoy their creative works of art.

SCP Redmond Hotel 521 SW Sixth Ave. • Redmond 541-508-7600 • scphotel.com/redmond SCP Redmond Hotel invites you to see the very creative works of Linda Barker during First Friday Art Walk on July 1. Linda is an eclectic, mostly self-taught artist who enjoys working in a variety of media. Her recent focus is creating unique, stylish jewelry and clothing using repurposed materials. Her art reflects her value for protecting the environment through creating art from resources that others have tossed out. Her sense of style is represented in each of her creations.

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Red Chair Gallery Presents

Sue Dougherty

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER

by JULIA KENNEDY COCHRAN — Red Chair Gallery

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s a veterinarian, Sue Dougherty has a special empathy for animals.

As a wildlife photographer, she extends this sensitivity to the wild creatures she captures on camera. “I’m always trying to create intimacy and connection with the animals,” she says.

Dougherty traveled extensively during the COVID-19 pandemic to places as diverse as Alaska and Rwanda to photograph their native species.

The year 2020 “was a bust because of COVID,” she remembers. A number of trips Dougherty scheduled for 2020 were postponed to 2021. Last year, as a healthcare worker, she got her COVID vaccinations early and, armed with negative COVID tests taken just before leaving, and masking in all public situations, was able to travel when many other people would not.

The actual travel was complicated, she reports, since different trip leaders, airlines, states and countries had varying regulations regarding COVID-19. In order to travel she made sure that the guides were all serious about COVID safety.

All trip participants were vaccinated, tested negative before departure and they formed a “pod” of travelers who interacted with each other but exercised caution with others. In Alaska, they never went out to eat, for example, eating only at the hotel, on the boat or ordering room service or take-out food. They spent most of their time outside photographing, so seldom had contact with others.

Dougherty traveled to Alaska to find bald eagles, Yellowstone National Park in the winter, Florida to shoot birds, Arizona for a workshop on photographing hummingbirds, the San Juan Islands for red foxes and British Columbia in

Photography by Sue Dougherty

the fall to snap bears. Trips abroad were to the Galapagos Islands, Kenya and Rwanda. Photographing such different creatures requires different skills.

“It’s more difficult to photograph eagles flying versus a bear standing still,” Dougherty explains. “You never know what you’re going to get.”

In Rwanda, she was impressed by how vigorously the country has rebounded from its nefarious genocide in 1994 (when nearly one million people were killed). Rwanda has embraced eco-tourism for its gorilla population carefully, she says. In the Volcanoes National Park, where the endangered population of mountain gorillas live, a visiting group, accompanied by park rangers, is allowed to view the gorillas for just one hour. Everyone must wear a mask to eliminate the chance of infecting the primates with human diseases. Only one group of visitors is allowed per day. “You are carefully directed to never interfere with them,” she says.

One of Dougherty’s memorable encounters occurred on her Galapagos trip.

While walking on a beach adjacent to sea turtle nests, she noticed a frigate bird flying low and carrying something in its beak, which it dropped on the sand. She hurried to see what it was: a baby turtle, still alive. The tiny creature was stunned at first from being dropped from a height but soon gathered its strength and raced to the ocean to begin its new life. The tiny turtle made a great subject for a few adorable pictures and a happy little video, but the main impact was in watching the little one follow its instinct to the ocean waves.

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Pioneers

Dave Dittman

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by NOAH NELSON — A&E Feature Writer

entral Oregon-based artist Dave Dittman is testament to the fact that it is never too late to pursue something that you love. A long career in political polling and some time in the military took Dittman’s attention away from art for nearly 50 years, but he’s taken up his brush again in retirement, this time focusing on oil paintings of historical people.

“I remember when I was young, my mom had a notepad by the phone for taking notes, and she would occasionally be annoyed to find tanks drawn on her once clean pages,” Dittman said. His art has always come from a place of genuine interest, which is reflected by his first drawings: Sherman tanks, fighter planes, B17 bombers and more military equipment that many young boys born at the beginning of WW2 are drawn to. He recalls receiving support from his parents and teachers, and those compliments pushed him to draw even more. “It created a positive-feedback loop in my mind,” he said. As a child he began sketching figures, and since then his work has focused on the human form in some way.

College took Dittman in another direction, as political polling was becoming more prevalent in society, and he was enamored by the study and application of huge statistics. He would attend Brigham Young University and graduate in 1966 with a bachelor of science degree in Statistics, Accounting, Economics and Art. After college, Dittman joined the Army and was stationed in Alaska where he would eventually become the Commanding Officer of the U.S. Army Advanced Marksmanship Unit, and leader of the Army Mountain Rescue Team, summiting Mt. Denali along the way. In Alaska, Dittman met his wife, Terry (who he has been married to now for 54 years) and started having children.

While he still wanted to pursue art and even got commissioned to paint family portraits of high-level military families, he knew Alaska just didn’t have a large enough population to create demand for his work.

Dittman spent the next 50 years running a political consulting and communications business, raising kids and growing with his family. Over that time, he won 11 Pollies, which were the political equivalent to an Emmy. In 2015, Dittman and his wife sold the business and moved to Sunriver to be closer to their grandkids. This is where Dittman’s life as an artist blossomed.

After the move, Dittman found interest in Pioneer-era figures and stories.

Alaska and Oregon share a wild landscape, one that was explored by everyday

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Cowboy Comfort

Pioneer in Repose

people who we know as pioneers, and Dittman now finds himself interested in the inner-workings of these people’s minds. His newest collection, Along The Oregon Trail, is a collection of 12 oil paintings that share a common theme. Other than Dittman’s use of sepia tones, his avoidance of color and his love of intense shadows and light, his paintings all tell a story about the thoughts and emotions of the fictional people he portrays.

“These people might be fictional, but real people did go through what they went through,” Dittman said, when referencing the scenes in his work, which include a pioneer woman mourning outside a fresh grave, a springboard logger catching some precarious sleep high in a Pacific forest canopy, and two kids taking a rest after becoming orphans on the Oregon Trail.

Each one of the paintings is accompanied by a short narrative that Dittman writes to help explain what each figure might be thinking, signified by the fact that each figure has closed eyes and an expression of deep thought. From undiagnosed mental health issues to a “I have nothing to lose” attitude that helped people press forward, Dittman’s work explores the humanity behind the historic figures that can often be viewed as stiff and distant. “These were real people just like you and me who risked everything for a new life. They must have been thinking ‘Am I really doing this?’ at some point along their journey,” Dittman said.

When asked about his motivations, Dittman provided a refreshing answer. “I don’t really have an artist’s statement in the same way many artists do. I don’t have any prolific or deep reason to be doing things, and I don’t think you need something like that to do what you love. Like ancient cave paintings and hand prints, sometimes humans just do things because it brings them and the people around them joy. I enjoy my art, I enjoy telling the stories I do, and I love to see the smiles on people’s faces when I gift them a piece of art. I always think, ‘Isn’t that all the motivation that should matter?’”

You can find Dittman’s art at various locations through the Sisters Art Association, as well as his website. davedittmanart.com

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Firing

SYNERGY

by KRISTINE THOMAS — A&E Feature Writer

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J Evansen, 29, took a pottery class to relieve stress from his other college classes. Sydney Dickson, 22, discovered her love for ceramics in high school. Their paths crossed in Dickson’s garage when they were “throwing clay.”

Eager to share their love of working with clay to create items with others, they decided to open Synergy Ceramics in June 2021. “Synergy Ceramics is a small yet comfortable community studio for people of all levels,” Evansen said.

“It’s a safe space for people to express themselves in their work, enjoy the moments of working with clay and feel supported to try something new.”

Their business partnership celebrates their opposing strengths and knowledge with the goal to offer “something spectacular” to the growing art community in Bend. “I have known for a while that I wanted to start a business and would need a business partner,” Dickson said. “Since the eighth grade, I have loved the word ‘synergy’ and what it meant. I knew that’s what I wanted to name a business.”

Evansen specializes in crystalline glazes and beautiful vase forms. Dickson is drawn towards the more functional side of pottery — creating travel mugs, flower vases, dish sets and everything in between.

Synergy Ceramics offers five-week classes, memberships and date night workshops. “We both bring different skills to the table and the studio allows us to bring our skills together to benefit our students,” Evansen said. “We allow our students to go whatever direction they want with learning how to work with and shape their clay.”

Dickson encourages people to try a new art form by learning how to work with clay. “Doing something for yourself can be extremely gratifying and healthy,” Dickson said. “The studio is a great place to meet people and be a part of the growing art community in Bend.”

Both Dickson and Evansen have learned their individual techniques from other ceramic artists. Dickson credits a great high school teacher who encouraged her love of

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ceramics by opening the classroom to allow her extra practice time.

While earning her associate degree in business from Central Oregon Community College, she took “one last ceramics class” that led to her being hired as the kiln and fire technician for the COCC studio. She also assisted teaching classes at Pottery by Yvonne in Tumalo. When the pandemic caused things to close in the spring of 2020, she bought a kiln and pottery wheel and began teaching classes in her garage, where she met Evansen, who was eager to move to Bend from Portland.

Working in a solo studio, Evansen felt his creativity being stifled. He enjoys bringing nature into his work, echoing the shapes and colors he discovers in his outdoor adventures.

His work reflects the geometry found in life like the radial symmetry of sunflowers.

While their individual artistic

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ARTS styles differ, Evansen and Dickson share the philosophy of providing a safe and welcoming studio for people to let go of their daily struggles.

In separate interviews, they both said when working with clay, it’s hard to be caught in negative thought patterns or stress because the focus is on just how to work with the clay.

Dickson said the studio has been a “great community builder.” “We see people who take our classes become friends who meet for dinner before classes, plan hikes and do other activities together,” Dickson said. “I think people are looking for something stress-free to do that lets them unwind.”

Dickson and Evansen are grateful to witness the countless ‘aha’ moments when

Synergy Ceramics 1900 NE Division Street Suite 108 in Bend Visit synergyceramicsbend.com to learn about classes, workshops, memberships and more.

They will have a booth at the NW Crossing Farmers’ Market starting in June.

students understand how to guide and form the clay and to see their students enjoy playing with the clay. “A great deal of failure happens when people are throwing clay on the wheel,” Evansen said. “Failure is part of the process of learning and letting go to feel what is going to happen with the clay.”

Owning a business specializing in ceramics is a dream come true for both Evansen and Dickson. They are grateful to their students and members for their support. “We didn’t want to do pottery alone,” Dickson said. “We enjoy sharing the experience and knowledge with the community. Doing what we love just makes it easier to foster an inviting, inclusive workspace for everyone who steps in the door.” synergyceramicsbend.com

Sydney Dickson| Photos by Kristine Thomas

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Festival Faire Returns July 10 to Launch

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t this festive gala, vital funds are raised for the Young Artists Scholarships and Sunriver Music Festival’s world-class concerts.

Come to the iconic Great Hall at Sunriver Resort at 4pm for a multi-course dinner and drinks, entertainment from fabulous Young Artists Scholarship performers, lively auction, and inspiring stories. The in-person event at the Great Hall includes: • Hosted happy hour and multi-course plated dinner from the Resort chefs.

• Performances from virtuosic Young Artists Scholarship recipients.

• LIVE auction and paddle raise to Fund-A-Scholar and support the future of music with the Young Artists Scholarships.

This gala Festival Faire fundraiser kicks off the 45th season of the landmark Summer Festival in Sunriver and Bend. August 8-21 includes four classical concerts, one pops concert, a solo piano concert and the family-friendly Discover the Symphony concert.

Tickets are on sale now at $125 per person. One lively way to enrich your Festival Faire experience is to host a table full of friends or business associates.

Reserve your table of eight today at sunrivermusic.org or by calling 541-593-9310.

2022 Summer Festival Concert Schedule

August 8 — Kick off your season with a special outdoor free Movie Night on August 8. The film highlights the dramatic story of Beethoven’s Third Symphony (Eroica). Why was the Eroica so revolutionary? Why did this symphony provoke political arguments among patrons and performers alike?

How did Beethoven’s Eroica impact the future of classical music then and forever? Join us for movie night and find out!

Classical Concert I | August 10, 2022 Caldera High School in Bend | 7:30pm We open Maestro Mitchell’s tenure with a celebratory concert featuring many of our fine orchestra musicians and Beethoven’s monumental masterpiece, the Eroica Symphony.

Pops Concert | August 12 Caldera High School | 7:30pm The first half celebrates big anniversaries in the world of music for the silver screen. The second half features all that jazz. Come for your favorite film scores and dynamic live arrangements of Gershwin, Joplin, Ellington standards and more! Featuring Timothy Jones, bass-baritone.

Classical Concert II | August 15 Sunriver Resort Great Hall | 7:30pm A brand new Cliburn-winning piano soloist joins the Festival Orchestra in a stunningly beautiful pianocentric evening. Tune into the world’s pre-eminent piano competition at cliburn.org to see who our soloist will be!

Maestro Mitchell leads the Festival Orchestra and world-class soloists Timothy Jones, bass-baritone;William Hagen, violin; and new medalist of the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition | Photos courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival

Solo Piano Concert | August 16 Sunriver Resort Great Hall |7:30pm The historical Great Hall set the scene for a groundbreaking solo performance from one of the best young pianists in the world.

Discover the Symphony Concert | August 17 Sunriver Resort Great Hall | 4pm This entertaining matinee presents orchestral music in a fun and informal setting. Bring the whole family and enjoy a one-hour concert in the beautiful Great Hall with virtuosic young soloists and the full orchestra. Free for kids 18 and under, fun for all ages!

Classical Concert III | August 18 Sunriver Resort Great Hall | 7:30pm Featuring William Hagen, violin. The riveting 28-year-old American violinist, already a seasoned international performer hailed as a “brilliant virtuoso... a standout,” joins the Festival Orchestra for Brahms’ iconic Violin Concerto.

Classical Concert IV | August 21 Caldera High School | 7:30pm Featuring Timothy Jones, bass-baritone, an enthusiastic champion of contemporary works and composers. Equally at home on the opera and concert stage as he is in the more intimate settings of chamber music and solo recital, Jones performs with the Festival Orchestra in a closing concert of Shakespearean grandeur.

Sunriver Music Festival is committed to expanding the audience for classical music by nurturing the next generation of artistic talent and by presenting a world-class musical experience for Central Oregon residents and visitors. sunrivermusic.org • information@sunrivermusic.org • 541-593-9310 Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | July 2022

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Cascade School of Music Announces MAY

RISING MAY STAR Winners & FORTISSIMO Winner May Rising Star Winners

Addison Russell, age 14, is a drum student of Brent Barnett’s. In their first year of lessons, Addison has continued to impress Brent with their aptitude to learn the drums. Addison is always challenging their self to learn new songs and drumbeats. It is apparent in their playing that Addison practice often and that they love to play music. Brent says that it is always a pleasure to have Addison in class and to hear their progress!

Addison Russell with Brent Barnett

Thirteen-year-old Layne Hawbecker has been taking drum lessons from Brent Barnett for about one year. Layne’s natural ability behind the drum set is out of this world! Progressing very quickly, Lane always comes to class eager to lean and with a great attitude. Brent cannot wait to see where Lane’s musical journey will take him.

Layne Hawbecker with Brent Barnett

Louis West, age 14, has been studying electric guitar with Seth Burrows for a little over two years. Louis has a great ear, and is always up for a challenge. He is interested in music of all kinds, and asks great questions. An excellent addition to the Youth Band, Luis always steps up and is not afraid to work hard.

Louis West with Seth Burrows

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MUSIC Nine year old Emma Edwards has been studying acoustic guitar with Seth Burrows for about six months. With her spunky sense of humor, Emma assimilates new information very quickly. Always enjoying music to the fullest, Emma’s great rhythm and reading abilities are very impressive for having only played for six months. When asked what is the difference between practice and performance, Emma said to her teacher Seth, “Practice is like the rough draft and the performance is the final draft.”

Emma Edwards with Seth Burrows

Kove Asman, age nine, is a piano student of Sharon Schwatka’s. Kove has been taking lessons from Sharon for about a year. Kove is eager to explore popular music concurrently with his core studies. He is enthusiastic, inquisitive and has a sweet persona.

Eleven-year-old Kysen Asman has been taking piano from Sharon Schwatka for about a year and one half. Kysen studies music as a second language! His joy of playing piano is readily heard through his style and rhythm.

He is a smart learner!

Brothers Kysen & Kove Asman with Sharon Schwatka

L Radon, age 13, has been styling piano with Sharon Schwatka for about a year. L has enthusiasm and love for music running deep in her soul! She studiously blends her core lessons with her flare for upbeat renditions on quirky pieces. She is fun personified.

L Radon with Sharon Schwatka

Anthony Hadden, age 12, is a cello student of Michael Scott’s. In the past two years of lessons, Michael has come to know Anthony as smart and curious with a great musical ear. Anthony also plays the trumpet! He is a kind human who is doing very well on the cello. Well done, Anthony!

May Fortissimo Winner

Anthony Hadden with Michael Scott

Finley Smith, age 17, has been taking violin lessons from Brenda Simmons for five years. Finley is a hard-working, dedicated student who passionately loves music. Along with violin, Finley has recently added saxophone to his musical experience. Finley plays saxophone in his school jazz band, and was accepted to the All-State Honor Jazz Band. Finley also plays saxophone in the COCC big band and loves branching out to learn new styles of music. With his first passion being classical music, Finley is also active in his High School Advanced Chamber Ensemble, and that group has earned qualifying scores for going on to the State Competition at the recent District Orchestra Festival. Congratulations Finley!!!!”

Finley Smith with Brenda Simmons

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Music Scholarships Awarded to Central Oregon’s

TOP YOUNG MUSICIANS (L-R) Top row: Aaron Goyal, Casey James, John Fawcett, Robert Lassila.

Middle row: Fiona Curley, Kimberly Santaguida, Lucinda Mone, Joel Newman.

Third row: Mateo Garza, Gabriel Reed, Ezra Oncken, Austin Pierce, Nicolas Oncken, Matthias Santucci Photos courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival

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hroughout its 27-year history, Sunriver Music Festival’s Young Artists Scholarship program has awarded almost $650,000 in scholarships to 184 exceptional young classical music students from throughout Central Oregon.

This year alone, 14 musicians ages 12-22 were awarded a combined total of $24,100 in scholarships to aid with expenses related to college/ music conservatory tuition, private music lessons or music camp. These vital scholarship funds are raised through the generosity of individual donors and at the annual Festival Faire gala at the Great Hall on July 10 (tickets still available at sunrivermusic.org). A select few of the scholarship

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recipients will be performing live at Festival Faire this year; don’t miss it!

Announcing 2022’s Young Artist Scholarship recipients: Aaron Goyal, guitar; Austin Pierce, guitar; Casey James, tenor; Ezra Oncken, violin; Fiona Curley, soprano; Gabriel Reed, piano; Joel Newman, baritone; John Fawcett, violin; Kimberly Santaguida, piano; Lucinda Mone, soprano; Mateo Garza, violin; Matthias Santucci, piano; Nicolas Oncken, violin; Robert Lassila, doublebass. sunrivermusic.org • 541-593-1084 information@sunrivermusic.org

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e’ve added the final seven artists to the 2022 Sisters Folk Festival Lineup. We now have over 30 incredible folk, jazz, bluegrass and blues acts from around the world slated to perform at the 25th annual Sisters Folk Festival! Now we’re announcing the final seven artists as the cherry-on-top our already delicious festival sundae. You’re in for a treat!

David Wilcox

More than three decades into his career, singer-songwriter David Wilcox continues to push himself, just as he always has. Wilcox, by so many measures, is a quintessential folk singer, telling stories full of heart, humor and hope; substance, searching and style.

Abby Hamilton Kentucky singer-songwriter Abby Hamilton has garnered a reputation as a can’t-miss live performer, opening for acts like Wynonna Judd, Shakey Graves, Kelsey Waldon, Valley Queen, Arlo McKinley and Justin Wells, as well as performing at festivals including Railbird and Masters Musicians.

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas The musical partnership between consummate performer Alasdair Fraser, “the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling,” and brilliant Californian cellist, Natalie Haas, spans the full spectrum between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy. Over the last 16 years of performing at festivals and concert halls across the world, they have truly set the standard for fiddle and cello in traditional music.

Strain + Worth Drawing from a variety of roots in delta blues, vintage soul and melodic folk with a modern flare, Christopher Worth and David Jacobs-Strain are an inimitable acoustic duo, Strain + Worth. The two began playing together in 2018 after jamming around a songwriters fire and soon after were invited to play a variety of main stage sets at festivals across the west coast.

Graphic courtesy of Sisters Folk Festival

New Artists Added to the

Dave Hause Fresh off the success of his pre-pandemic, 2019 album Kick comes Dave Hause’s fifth solo album, Blood Harmony. At its core, the title is an ode to the musical partnership between Dave and his brother Tim, but there are multiple layers of meaning relating to Hause’s role as a musician, a brother, a husband, a son and a dad.

Justin Farren Sacramento native Justin Farren writes multidimensional songs that are both enchanting and seemingly effortless. With his fourth album, Pretty Free, Farren has masterfully crafted and recorded 11 original songs in a shed in his own backyard — songs that are uniquely personal but endlessly inventive and highly relatable, filled with the kind of sudden twists and turns that you never see coming but will never forget.

Jenner Fix Band Central Oregon artist Jenner Fox comes from a family of river guides. He followed the family river trade and recorded his debut album to make some extra money selling CDs on the boat ramp after rafting trips. Five albums later, after a decade of cutting his teeth on the river and road, Jenner tells the stories of people and places with unparalleled compassion and respect. His artful tone, poetry and fluency on his guitar do something only the brave ones do: let us in.

View full lineup at sistersfolkfestival.org/artist-types/2022-festival. sistersfolkfestival.org Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | July 2022

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Central Oregon Stars in

JULY FILM FEST

FILM/THEATRE

Major Movies Shot Regionally Introduced by Local Historian & Reviewer

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ver found the locales in a movie more impressive than the plot or the settings more alluring than the actors? Well, that happens regularly in films shot in picturesque Central Oregon! The Tower Theatre Foundation joins the Deschutes Historical Museum to present a different kind of film festival this July. Titled Made in Central Oregon, the Tower screens three examples of our region’s claim to cinematic fame Wednesdays, July 13, 20 and 27 at 7:30pm.

“There have been nearly 40 films since 1919 shot in and around our forests, mountains and rivers,” explains Kelly Cannon-Miller, executive director of the Museum. “The area became a popular Hollywood destination starting in the 1950’s because of its eye-catching surroundings and naturally stunning vistas.

Sometimes, our landscape turns out to be the best part of the movie!”

Cannon-Miller will share local anecdotes and historical accounts of when each movie was on-location in the region. Co-host Source Weekly movie reviewer Jared Rasic will set the films in their point in time and proper artistic context. Together, Kelly and Jared will guide viewers through the photographic countryside of Central Oregon and, hopefully, have you appreciating the background scenery just as much as the foreground action.

All three movies are free, but with an uncommon twist: moviegoers determine the value of the evening’s entertainment and can pay what they decide after the film. towertheatre.org • All photos courtesy of Tower Theatre

The Made in Central Oregon movies are: Rooster Cogburn (…and the Lady) 1975; rated PG; 108 minutes July 13 | 7:30pm Two of the most popular stars in movie history are together for the first time. John Wayne reprises his Oscar-winning True Grit role as a rascally, eye-patched, whiskey-guzzling U.S. Marshal. Katherine Hepburn, playing a prim reverend’s daughter, joins the grizzled gunfighter to avenge the murder of her father by a band of drunken thugs. What develops is a tenderhearted relationship as unpredictable as the Wild West itself.

Up The Creek 1984; rated R; 96 minutes July 20 | 7:30pm Bob McGraw (Tim Matheson) is in his 12th year of college, goofing his way through life. That is, until he and three loser friends are bribed to represent the university in an intercollegiate raft race. Their amateur and adolescent antics impress a few co-eds but make enemies of a team of Marines and preppy Ivy-leaguers who stop at nothing to win the waterlogged competition.

The Postman 1997; rated R; 117 minutes July 27 | 7:30pm In a post-apocalyptic 2013 America, a mysterious drifter (Kevin Costner) happens upon a postman’s uniform and an undelivered bag of mail. He poses as a mail carrier and representative of a restored U.S. government, handing out the old letters to nearby townsfolk and tricking them into feeding him. He soon becomes a symbol of hope to survivors who remember the world that was and decides he must give his followers the courage to revolt.

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Heising-Simons Foundation Awards Grant in Support of

REACH FOR THE STARS Documentary Film

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he $295,000 grant advances production of the film, which explores one woman’s dogged pursuit of her dream to be an astrophysicist in the face of unthinkable tragedy.

Production and distribution of the documentary Reach for the Stars is moving ahead, thanks to the generous support of the Heising-Simons Foundation in the form of a $295,000 grant. At the center of the documentary is Charity Woodrum, a woman of unparalleled determination and strength who stands as a role model for girls and young women around the world in her passion for science and

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pursuit of becoming an astrophysicist.

At the time, Woodrum was a nontraditional student at the University of Oregon. She was a first generation high school graduate from Canyonville, Oregon who returned to school to study physics after becoming an RN and starting a family. She was thriving and had completed a NASA internship. Her life felt perfect and the possibilities ahead — just like the galaxies she studied — seemed limitless. Then came what Woodrum describes as, “the worst day.” On a weekend trip to the Oregon coast in 2017, Woodrum lost her family to a sneaker wave that dragged both father and son

out to sea. Woodrum survived and was hospitalized for shock and trauma.

Slowly, and with help from friends, university staff and complete strangers who rallied to her side, Woodrum began a journey to emerge from her anguish. Fighting panic attacks and PTSD, she returned to school and devoted herself to her studies. Upon graduation, she earned a National Science Foundation fellowship and is now a fourth year Ph.D. candidate in astrophysics at the University of Arizona. When the James Webb Space Telescope begins transmitting images and data this summer, Woodrum will be one of the astrophysicists conducting unprecedented research on neverbefore-seen pictures from space. “I study the history of star formation in galaxies and JWST will enable us to see a currently missing piece of this history, back to the early universe when the first galaxies were formed.” She is most excited about the discoveries they can’t right now even imagine.

Today, Woodrum is still navigating her way through her grief and uses the stars as well as connecting with others as her guide. “My resilience comes from telling my story, finding community, pursuing my passions and trying to help others who are struggling,” she says.

The film is currently in production.

In addition to the support from the Heising-Simons Foundation, the film is made possible by Roundhouse Foundation, The Starview Foundation and Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Fiscal sponsorship provided by The International Documentary Association.

To learn more about the film visit tvstoryteller.com/reach-for-the-stars.

New Murder Mystery Features Bend’s Own

LITERATURE

POLE, PEDAL, PADDLE RACE

Ted Haynes

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ole Pedal Murder, the fourth book in Ted Haynes’ Northwest Murder Mystery series set in Bend, will reach bookstores on July 12, 2022.

Continuing characters from the previous books joyously compete in the annual Pole Pedal Paddle race (downhill ski, cross-country ski, bike, run, kayak and sprint) while attempting to solve two puzzling murders — a champion skier who seems to have hung herself for no reason and a prominent citizen who has no apparent enemies.

The killer, or killers, have hidden their tracks well and Sheriff ’s Detective Carl Breuninger is challenged to find not only the murderers, but any reason for anyone to pick these victims. Sarah Chatham, the first victim’s attorney and reluctant executor of her estate, struggles to find where the woman hid a fortune she apparently embezzled.

Author Ted Haynes says, “The Pole Pedal Paddle is such a terrific event I couldn’t resist plunking down a story right in the middle of it. Thousands of people enjoy it so much, whether they are seriously competing or racing in crazy costumes or having fun with their families or a group of friends. They train for it and anticipate it for months. It takes a tremendous amount of planning and training for everyone involved — racers, their support teams, the organizers, the sheriff ’s department and all the volunteers. The race shows off the unique breadth of Bend’s outdoor sports opportunities. And it is sort of rite of spring, coming as Bend is emerging from winter, even starting in the snow and ending on a grassy lawn by a river. When I watched the race this year, every leg of it, I was struck by how much people were enjoying it. Setting a good mystery in the midst of such a great event has been a treat for me, and I hope it will be for everyone who reads the book.”

The book introduces us to an egotistical doctor, an accidentally rich computer geek, a not-too-bright gang member, a scheming accountant, an athletic astronomer, a fishing guide in over his head with career criminals and a strict but gracious banker. The mix of characters, some honorable and some not, will keep readers guessing right up to the twist at the end.

Pole Pedal Murder is the fourth book in the Northwest Murder Mysteries series, all set in Central Oregon. The first three books in the series — Suspects, The Mirror Pond Murders and The Mt. Bachelor Murders — received enthusiastic reviews from readers, bookstores, libraries and the press. A fifth mystery set in Sunriver is in the works. Anyone who loves mysteries and the Pacific Northwest will thoroughly enjoy these stories.

Ted is an accomplished author of both history and fiction. In addition to the Nortwest Murder Mystery series, books by Ted Haynes set in Central Oregon include Vandevert — The Hundred Year History of a Central Oregon Ranch (nonfiction written with Grace Vandevert McNellis) and On the Road from Burns — Stories from Central Oregon (short stories).

Ted and his wife first visited Bend in 1975, and built a log house on the Little Deschutes River in 2007. Ted is a member of Mystery Writers of America and a founding board member of the Waterston Prize for Desert Writing, recently

adopted by the High Desert Museum. He is a fly fisherman and competitive master swimmer. Ted has studied fiction writing with Hillary Jordan, Lynn Stegner, Nancy Packer and Martha Conway.

Pole Pedal Murder will be available in bookstores and in electronic versions on July 12, 2022. The book is distributed to bookstores by Ingram. The price is $14.99 and the ISBN is 978-1-7331544-4-4. tedhaynes.com • ted@tedhaynes.com Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | July 2022

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New Exhibition at

THE MUSEUM AT WARM SPRINGS

Leona A Ike (Mi-twi) (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Wasco,Yakama) Copyright 2007, photo by Ben Marra

Kevin Haywahe (Assiniboine) Copyright 2007, photo by Ben Marra

Come Experience the Energy of Nature!

Geothermally Heated Cabins Hot Mineral Baths 541-943-3931

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Teri, Epaleckt and Jeffery Scott (Blackfeet, Colville) Copyright 2007, photo by Ben Marra

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Travis Ike (Omaha) Copyright 2007, photo by Ben Marra

aces from the Land: A Photographic Journey Through Native America

by Ben and Linda Marra is a traveling exhibition that documents the proud spirit and identity of Native American powwow dancers throughout the United States and Canada. The exhibition will be on view through September 24, 2022.

The exhibit features 36 of Ben Marra’s large color portraits of powwow dancers. Each photograph is accompanied by personal written narratives written by the subject, compiled by Linda Marra, describing the tribal significance of their regalia and dance. The striking images, along with the text, vividly detail the beauty of the powwow, which juxtaposes tradition and modern culture.

Working together as photographer and producer/documentarian respectively, Ben and Linda began to document powwows in 1988. The powwow is an integral part of Native life, offering the opportunity for peoples to gather and celebrate their spiritual connections to their ancestors, the earth, community and traditions through drumming, dance and song.

The Marras produce two international calendars annually — Native American Dance and Powwow: Portraits of Native Americans — that are available at a discount to Native youth groups for fund-raising projects. Their award-winning book, Powwow: Images Along the Red Road, was published by Abrams in 1996 and is in its eighth printing. The Marras’ work has been featured in numerous museums, national magazines and was included in The Handbook of North American Indians published by the Smithsonian Institution. Their second book, Faces from the Land: Twenty Years of Powwow Tradition was published in 2009 by Abrams. benmarra.com • museumatwarmsprings.org • 541-553-3331

Escape the Ordinary & Discover

CENTRAL OREGON

THREE CREEK LAKE

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by KRISTINE THOMAS — A&E Feature Writer

arinda Boone knew it was a long shot when she submitted her application.

She was keenly aware she would be one of many buyers wanting to purchase Three Creek Lake Store and Marina, near Sisters.

“I had moved home from Nicaragua where I had been working for three years and went to see the lake,” Boone said. “As a child, I spent time at the lake during our family vacations at Black Butte Ranch. I have always had fond memories of my time spent there.”

When she inquired with owner Jan Keyser about the property in 2020, Boone was told “good luck” because there were more than 20 people who had submitted applications. “Jan didn’t want to sell to the highest bidder but to someone who truly cared about the lake and who wanted to continue the traditions of the previous owners of Three Creek Lake being a place to go boating and fishing,” Boone said. “It’s a place where people can escape the ordinary hustle and bustle for a magical experience.”

She was surprised when Keyser called her and asked if she was still interested in purchasing the property.

Summer of 2021 was her first summer as the “lucky new owner of the lake.”

“As native Oregonians, our family is excited about creating special memories for our community and keeping this traditional boat rental activity alive — it’s definitely a labor of love,” Boone said. “We are blessed to be able to call ourselves stewards of the lake.”

Three Creek Lake is a quiet, heart-shaped lake nestled in the Cascades Mountains, off a long gravel road. It’s near the hiking trail for Tam McArthur Rim. The rustic store has snacks, soda pop, beer, ice, sundries, food and Three Creek merchandise including sweatshirts and tin coffee mugs. There is a small library for anyone looking for a beach book or to learn more about hiking trails or the lake. Guests can rent rowboats, peddle boats, canoes or stand-up paddle boards to explore the lake or go fishing. The Tatum family built the general store and boat rental in the late 1960s so they could enjoy summers with their local friends and family fishing at the lake, stocked with Rainbow and Brown trout.

Laughing, Boone shared her favorite movie is Under the Tuscan Sun. “Instead of remodeling an Italian villa, I remodeled a fishing shack.

After purchasing the store, Store & Boat Rentals: Daily from 4th of July I gutted it down to the through Labor Day weekend, 7am to 7pm, studs with the help of James closed on Wednesday. and Terry Dunn, longtime Driving: From Hwy. 20, head south on friends and homeowners in Elm for 18mi. Elm turns into Tollgate,” Boone said. “Guy Forest Service Rd. 16/Three Creek Lake Rd. Selig, a retired maintenance Email: threecreekslake@gmail.com manager for the Sisters Phone/Text: 541-318-0123 or 541-647-8901

Three Creek Lake Store & Marina

Photo courtesy of Three Creek Lake

School District, completed the remodel with a beautifully done tongue and groove pine ceiling and a new wood floor.”

There is no electricity at the lake, so all the power tools were powered by a gas generator. “Guy’s passion for the lake and preserving the history and charm fueled his passion for helping me, and his patience was unmatched,” Boone said. “Guy has been fishing the lake for over 20 years and knows all the secret spots.”

Boone enjoys hearing guests share their stories about proposing at the lake or catching their first fish. “I love listening to stories from people who first went to the lake as a child, then brought their children and now their grandchildren,” Boone said.

She had planned to work full-time at the lake this summer but received an incredible job offer that requires her to work out of the state. She’s hired her son, Niklas Anders Hedlund, 28, and longtime friends Sara and Greg Ausman to manage the store.

Pondering their favorite vacation, Greg and Sara listed Jackson Hole, Gearhart Beach and Sun Valley, landing on Three Creek Lake as the winner.

“When Karinda called in February saying that she wanted us to have the first choice of running the store and boat rentals as she took on her new adventure out of state, we were thrilled,” Sara shared.

Greg and Sara said Boone’s love for the lake is apparent in the amount of work she has done.

“Karinda’s tent across from the store is evidence of her commitment,” Greg said.

“She slept on the ground much of the summer last year as she repaired boats, greeted guests and ran the store and shared a beverage in the evening hours with those who wanted to chat.”

Guests can rent a classic rowboat, pedal boat, canoe, fishing pontoon boat, fishing raft or a paddleboard. A dozen fishing worms cost $5. The store sells iced cold beer, water, packaged food and soda. She also sells camping and fishing supplies and amazing floatation rafts — watermelon island, dragons and turtles to name a few.

She is dedicated to promoting Sisters’ businesses and artists at the Three Creek store.

Jeff Perrin at the Fly Fisher’s Place in Sisters hand-tied flies, especially for the lake. “Jeff has been one of Central Oregon’s most renowned fly fishing guides for over 30 years and knows the lakes and rivers better than anyone,” Boone said. And there is a small yet growing collection of local art, including featured artists Paul Allen Bennet and Rachel D’Antona.

A fourth-generation Oregon, Boone said she envisions Three Creek Lake Store and Marina as being a place for people to get outside and explore the beauty of nature, whether it’s hiking, fishing, camping or boating. Her master business plan includes adding summer camp services and special events including music, arts and sports. “This is truly my passion project. I didn’t buy the store and marina expecting to get rich but instead to have a piece of Oregon history that I can give to my children,” she said. threecreeklake.com Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | July 2022

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Madras / Warm Springs

Oregon and the Western States, Canada and New Zealand.

Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5:30pm.

Prineville

LTA Gallery 611 NE Jackpine Ct., #3, Redmond 541-316-0362 • darrenklingart.net LTA is an aviation acronym that stands for Lighter Than Air, referring to aircraft that are able to float in aerostatic equilibrium such as a hot air balloon. Darren Kling is an Aeronaut, also known as a hot air balloon pilot.

For nearly 30 years flying balloons has been Darrens’ profession and during this time he’s also been making art. “The ongoing expression of flying balloons and making art has been the consistent thread my life has followed.

Since the beginning I’ve searched out ways to show the connection between these two seemingly separate activities. For me, flying balloons is an art form in every way, and I’ve always challenged myself to show how these two expressions can overlap, merge, and provide perspectives that I would never have otherwise.”

LTA Gallery is a project by Darren which now incorporates his two passions into a space where his artwork can be viewed and the “art of flight” experienced. Darrens’ artwork is primarily landscape based, rendered with a fluid and abstract style, he works in various mediums including oil, acrylic, ink, as well as reclaimed wood pieces.

The Museum at Warm Springs 2189 U.S. 26 • 541-553-3331 • museumatwarmsprings.org Faces from the Land: A Photographic Journey Through Native America by Ben and Linda Marra is a traveling exhibition that documents the proud spirit and identity of Native American powwow dancers throughout the United States and Canada. The exhibition will be on view thru September 24, 2022.

The exhibit features 36 of Ben Marra’s large color portraits of powwow dancers. Each photograph is accompanied by personal written narratives written by the subject, compiled by Linda Marra, describing the tribal significance of their regalia and dance. The striking images, along with the text, vividly detail the beauty of the powwow, which juxtaposes tradition and modern culture.

Rick Steber & Company — MAKERS 131 NE Fifth St. • 541-447-3115 • rickstebermakers.com On display in the retail showroom at Rick Steber – MAKERS is the incredible work of over 160 artists and artisans from Central and Eastern Oregon. Designated as an Oregon Scenic Attraction, this unique collection of one-of-a-kind items has become a destination for many, and an opportunity to introduce your family to the creative culture of the High Desert. Here you will find Native bead work, metal sculptures, leather tooling, saddle making, wood working, silversmithing, original artwork, whittlings, carvings and the complete collection of books by popular author, Rick Steber.

Open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am to 5pm.

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Rimrock Gallery Wet Spot, 12 x 16 acrylic by Randall Tillery 405A NW Third St. 541-903-5565 rimrockgallery.com 2nd Saturday Event! 2-5pm; Randall Tillery & Laurel Buchanan.

Gallery owner Pamela Claflin invites you to come enjoy new works by our Central Oregon artists, Randall Tillery and Laurel Buchanan! We also represent 20 painters and seven bronze sculptors from

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Schoolhouse Produce 1430 SW Highland Ave., Redmond 541-504-7112 Mainly in Maine, watercolor painting by Barb Crislip schoolhouseproduce.com Schoolhouse Produce is featuring the work of SageBrushers Art Society member Barb Crislip.

Barb’s transparent watercolor paintings capture light and color and shape in her varied subjects.

“Painting provides me with a path to satisfaction and pleasure,” says Barb. “If my paintings bring something positive to others, even better.” Stop in for that positive experience, while you stock up on local fresh food! Showing thru July.

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SISTERS EXHIBITS Hood Avenue Art Art by Vivian Olsen 357 W Hood Ave., Sisters hoodavenueart.com info@hoodavenueart.com 541-719-1800 Featured artists are Gin Laughery mono printmaker, watercolors and multimedia artist Vivian Olson, jewelry artist Sharon Reed and artist Danica Cartwright. Join us July 22 from Earrings by Sharon Reed 4-7pm for 4th Friday Artwalk in Sisters.

Gin Laughery, with her landscape imagery though abstraction and subtle use of color and texture, brings a joy and sense of tranquility to any space.

Watercolors and multimedia artist Vivian Olson, who captures the animals she paints making you see into the eyes of the animals and its soul, will be showing her love of animals and nature.

Jewelry artist Sharon Reed will be showing off her great use of stones. She makes one-of-a-kind jewelry that will become an heirloom for years to come.

Danica Cartwright is also featured with her sense of color and design showed in her glass beads. Danica will be doing a demo from 4-6pm, come see what it takes to make these great beads at the July 22 4th Friday Artwalk.

All artists work will be displayed thru the month of August, along with the 40 local Central Oregon artists represented by Hood Avenue Art, music by Mark Barringer and Celtic fiddle Jana Nvotny and appetizers and wine.

Can You Resist This Face?

Humane society of central oregon to volunteer or donate call 541.382.3537 • www.hsco.org

Featuring Artists Gin Laughery, Vivian Olsen Sharon Reed and Danica Cartwright

541.719.1800 | 357 W Hood Ave. Sisters | hoodavenueart.com

Raven Makes Gallery 182 E Hood Ave., Sisters 541-719-1182 • ravenmakesgallery.com New works at Raven Makes Gallery this July include oil paintings from Raymond Nordwall of Santa Fe, and the spectacularly colorful beaded works of the Huichol, which had been unavailable during the last two years.

Stitchin’ Post Gallery 311 W Cascade Ave., Sisters 541-549-6061 • stitchinpost.com Currently at the Stitchin’ Post Gallery thru July 18: Two Voices in Textile Art, featuring Jean and Valori Wells.

Opening during the Sisters 4th Friday Art Stroll, 4-6pm on July 22, Possibilities with Cloth & Stitch! featuring art quilts by Betty Davis Daggett.

Floating Kelp by Betty Daggett

Autumn Leaves by Betty Daggett

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A Busy Second Saturday for

ART IN SUNRIVER

by JIM FISTER

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s summer comes to Sunriver, art is in bloom. In the last year, the Sunriver Village, Lodge and Business Park have greatly grown the footprint of arts and crafts available to residents and visitors.

All of this will be on display on Second Saturday, July 9. Come for the art, but stay for all that Sunriver has to offer.

The Artists’ Gallery Sunriver in the Sunriver Village continues to anchor art appreciation with its regular Second Saturday reception from 4pm to 7pm.

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30 local artists

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Peter Roussel: Alternative Pottery

Jesica Carleton : Mosaic Art

Tim Burnett: Woodwork

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Come see art from over 30 artists, artist demonstrations and sample a variety of food and drink. The gallery also will have maps of other participating art displays throughout the area.

Recently, Cascade Southeby’s has also hosted Second Saturday artists and will continue to do so through the summer. This month, photographer Dan Price is scheduled to be in the Cascade Southeby’s office. Dan’s work covers a variety of landscape with a slight abstract feel. Other businesses will also participate with a mix of their regular art and jewelry and also demonstrating artists.

The Sunriver Lodge continues its display of two fine artists. Mark Shelton is an honorary Chinook tribal artist who creates with paper and acrylic. The uniqueness of this process creates a visual texture that has to be experienced. Andries Fourie, likewise, uses a variety of panel, silk-screen, paint and other texture to build a modern look that fits in any environment.

The Lodge also offers a variety of activities. Stop by the Artists’ Gallery for a discounted coupon to experience the Lodge’s putting course.

The Sunriver Business Park will also have some art. Houser House Creations is often open on Saturdays supporting a pop-up environment for makers and artists. For the July 9 event, they will host the pop-up in the evening. Other businesses will be open and featuring their regular art in addition to visiting artists.

Make sure to mark your calendar for a fun afternoon as you explore the Sunriver Area on your bike or in your car to visit all the art. The event runs from 4pm to 7pm, with plenty of time to get dinner from our local restaurants and still be home before dark.

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Artists’ Gallery Sunriver Village 57100 Beaver Dr., Bldg. 19 541-593-4382 • artistsgallerysunriver.com Artists’ Gallery Sunriver is pleased to announce that our 2nd Saturday Art Reception events have returned! Join us Saturday, July 9 from 4-6pm to meet many of the gallery artists and enjoy light refreshments.

There will be an artist demonstration — Pet Portrait Deni Porter Custom Pet Portraits. The demo will

by Deni Porter feature Deni’s expressive pet portraits. She will have samples of past portraits for you to see, as well as doing a demo of a new custom project. Her work is in watercolors and can be created from photographs you will send to Deni. Deni truly captures your special pet and brings them to life on the canvas!

Sunriver Resort Lodge - Betty Gray Gallery 17600 Center Dr. • 503-780-2828 The Betty Gray Gallery continues to feature two globally-themed artists with unique styles. Artist Mark D. Shelton in the Upper Gallery has a technique he refers to as, “painting with paper,” where he layers paper, acrylic and other media to make a brilliantly-textured picture. He focuses on highlighting his Native American heritage though reproductions of historical photographs.

South African native Adries Fourie uses his years of art experience to mix board, silk-screening, painting and metal work in a colorful style.

Andries is featured in the Lower Gallery with a variety of approachable pieces. Both artists on display thru the middle of July.

SUNRIVER Garden Gazing Ball, mosaic by Jesica Carleton

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t is time to let the regional Sunriver visitors in on the great secret that all the long-distance visitors already know about the Artists’ Gallery located in the Sunriver Village. Sunriver locals and our summer guests have known for years that the gallery is the place to purchase wonderful gifts and quality art pieces. Even if you are just picking up a thank you gift for the dog sitter or a loved relative’s birthday, you will find the perfect thing. No doubt you will find many items that would also be perfect for your own home — everyday use pottery, woven goods, things that just make you happy. The gallery also provides beautiful fine art. If you are visiting Sunriver on the Second Saturday of the month ( July 9) please stop in to share appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks with all the artists from 4-7pm. Several artists will be providing art demonstrations.

Of the 30-plus local artists that provide original art for the gallery, this month we are featuring potter Peter Roussel. Roussel refers to himself as an alternative pottery maker. We sometimes wonder if that term also applies to the artist himself because he is just as unique as his art pieces. The alternative techniques that Roussel refers to are slip resist, crawl glaze, and sagger and horsehair. Each of these methods produces a bit of serendipity as well as a beautiful piece of art. The artist produces large and small decorative vessels and large plates and bowls with metal stands. It is worth coming on the July 9 Second Saturday just to hear what kind of jokes Peter can come up with about his methods. Regardless of the story, the pieces are fantastic.

Also featured is glass artist Jesica Carleton. It is very difficult to give a reasonable description of the variety of subjects and pieces that Carleton produces. They might all use similar ceramic materials in a mosaic technique, but the similarity ends there. The artist admits “I have discovered that I’m happiest when creating a piece that is vastly different from the last, either in subject, style, colors, materials, shapes, or best of all, all of the above.”

During her career, Carleton has utilized mosaic techniques to transform some pretty odd things into incredible works of art. She has even modified her own refrigerator door handle.

Many visitors purchase her garden gnomes and garden hearts. These pieces must be seen in person to really be appreciated.

Woodworking artist Tim Burnett is new to the gallery. Specializing in handcrafted functional art, his wood pieces include sushi sets, wine bottle stoppers, carved wooden writing pens and beautiful keepsake boxes. He also produces beautiful wall art. One of his most interesting art items is advertised “Need to entertain a kid? Try one of these art kits!” The kits are fun, creative and skill-building. Each kit utilizes wood material upcycled from the Breedlove guitar manufacturing process and helps support a nonprofit to boot. As both a maker and an artist, Tim’s unique approach to using wood to create art has to be seen to be understood.

Watercolor painter Deni Porter specializes in local Sunriver and Central Oregon outdoor scenes as well as animal portraits. Some of those portraits depict wild animals, but most of them are well-loved pets. It is so easy to have your pet’s portrait painted. Just e-mail Porter a photo. Prices are pre-set so that you know exactly how much you will spend. What a wonderful gift for someone that you love! The artist will be providing a painting demonstration at the July 9 event.

Our summer hours are 10am to 7pm daily, and we’re here to serve you. Come in and see the artists.

Artists’ Gallery Sunriver Village, Building 19. artistsgallerysunriver.com • 541-593-4382

Pet Portraits by Deni Porter

Pottery by Peter Roussel

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ART WORKSHOPS

There is a charge of $20 to list classes and/or workshops or they are free with a paid display ad. Email AE@CascadeAE.com for more information.

CASCADE FINE ART WORKSHOPS

Contact Sue at info@cascadefineartworkshops.com for more information.

2022 WORKSHOPS ARE FILLING! REGISTER TODAY! To register, contact Sue at info@CascadeFineArtWorkshops.com.

Local COVID regulations at the time of workshop will apply.

Colley Whisson’s only workshop on the west coast in 2022 is in Bend!!

This workshop is a ‘go’! Register today, only a few spots left!

Modern Impressionism in Action with Colley Whisson Plein air & studio workshop. Oil & acrylic artists welcome — Demos in oil.

4-day Workshop.

October 19-22 — $675

CALL TO ART

UUFCO ART RESOURCE TEAM

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon’s (UUFCO) Art Resource Team will present Up Close and Personal: A Show of Photography, to be featured in our Linus Pauling Gallery, from August 7 through October 2, 2022. We invite photographic artists to submit up to three digital images for consideration in this upcoming exhibit.

Images may be submitted from any of the following three categories: 1) Intimate Landscapes: A small part of a landscape scene that includes no sky, or very little.

2) Portraits: Human or animal in which the entire body is generally not included, and the portrait fills most of the frame.

3) Macro Photography: Images in which an object or objects entirely or mostly fill the frame.

Secure wire hangers are required to accommodate hanging on our gallery wires. Early submissions are appreciated, and all images are due for consideration

by July 18, 2022.

For each image, include the following information: Title; Medium — photographic print on paper, photographic print on metal, etc.; Framed

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sagebrushersartofbend.com • 541-617-0900 All classes listed below held at 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend Wise Woman Emerging – Mixed Media Collage with Maria Wattier & Mattie Swanson July 10, 1-5pm Join Maria Wattier & Mattie Swanson for a monthly gathering of women creating and expressing feminine soul wisdom through mixed-media collage.

No experience necessary, instruction and encouragement available as needed!

Cost: $20 for workshop and $14 for journal. Please come join us for a delightful afternoon in a circle of women. For more information contact Mattie at swany139@hotmail.com or 541-610-2677.

Field Sketching in Watercolor with James Adams July 16, 10am-3:30pm Join James Adams (jamesadamsart.com) for this monthly 4.5-hour watercolor class. The first two and a half hours will be spent in the classroom covering introductory elements and a monthly theme. Following an hour lunch break, the group will meet at a location in or close to Bend to explore and employ the skills and techniques developed during the morning session.

Cost: $75. For more information or to register, email james@jamesadamsart. com or visit jamesadamsart.com. All levels of experience are welcome. dimensions; Price (may list as not for sale). Send images to: Kristina Ziegler at hummingbird@bendcable.com.

UUFCO is located at 61980 Skyline Ranch Road in Bend — 541-385-3908.

RED CHAIR GALLERY

Red Chair Gallery, an award-winning art gallery located in downtown Bend, is seeking a new 2D artist. All 2D mediums are welcome to apply. If you are interested in joining us, stop by the gallery (at the corner of Bond St. and Oregon Ave.) and pick up an application for jurying.

103 NW Oregon Ave., 541-306-3176, redchairgallerybend.com.

NEW PERSPECTIVE FOR JULY

ake the high road on the 1st and you will set the tone for the month. Make a decision on the 2nd and then hold yourself to it.

A significant shift on evening of the 4th could change many things from that point on. Notice how good your heart feels on the 6th and realize there has been a healing. An abundance of information on the 8th could take time to fully understand. By the 10th life starts to make more sense.

The Full Moon on the 13th is surrounded by a lot of conversations to help you know what to do. Pay attention to the rules on the 16th and realize they are necessary guidelines. Find some quiet time on the 18th and keep your opinion

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to yourself. Challenge yourself to continue this behavior over the next two days.

Think about yourself on the 22nd and watch for opportunities to have a good time. Use moderation on the 24th or you could have some explaining to do later. Conversations are challenging on the 26th when you are asked to be honest about your actions. The New Moon on the 28th invites honesty and change. Keep an open mind on the 30th and realize things may be different than what you think. Notice that new beginnings are already surfacing on the 31st and let yourself celebrate the future.

Love and Light Always, Eileen Lock

Eileen Lock, Clairvoyant Astrologer / Spiritual Medium 1471 NW Newport Ave., Bend, Oregon 97703 • 541-389-1159 eileenlock.freeservers.com • oneheartministry.freeservers.com Listen for the song in your heart, f ind the melody and dance to the music.

Check out Eileen’s radio programs online at blogtalkradio.com. Cosmic Lunch Break on Mondays at 8am, What’s Up Wednesday at 8am and Talking With Spirit on Fridays at 8am.

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