DBBA PARTNERS WITH LOCAL ARTIST, PHOTOGRAPHER, MIGUEL EDWARDS

The Dogwood Cocktail Cabin © Miguel Edwards Photography

The Downtown Bend Business Association (DBBA) partners with local artist, photographer, Miguel Edwards
Downtown Bend is growing and so is the Downtown Bend Business Association. As part of this growth, the vision and branding for Downtown are transforming. The DBBA is excited to announce Miguel Edwards as the new Downtown Bend photographer. Edwards is helping the non-profit showcase the history, vibrancy, shops, restaurants, and services in Downtown Bend to a larger community.
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“We are incredibly lucky to live in a City with a thriving Downtown,” says Aisling, Executive Director of the DBBA, “Downtown Bend is the heart of our community – and it has been for over 100 years.  Photos that document and celebrate our history, culture, and vitality are a great asset for not only Downtown Bend but for our entire Bend community.”​

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Revolvr Mensware © Miguel Edwards Photography

The decision to bring on Edwards comes from the request by Downtown Bend business and building owners. He has gained recognition recently from designing and building the cauldron for the Opening Ceremony of Special Olympics USA Games last summer in Seattle. The Cauldron “Hope Rising” will be featured at Oregon Winterfestin February. Miguel has worked with the Cities of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Seattle, and Bellevue… to name a few. This December the book, Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces by Miguel Edwards and Jim Rupp with University of Washington Press hits the shelves (and Amazon). This month Edwards’ photograph is the cover image for Western Home Journal’s first Winter Book.

“I am thrilled to be spending time investing in the culture of Bend.” says Edwards, “Ever since I was in high school I wanted to live in a place like Bend.  To be asked to help grow and illustrate this wonderful place in its’ best light is really a great honor”

The DBBA is a nonprofit dedicated to increasing the vitality of Downtown Bend.  For more information,or to make a donation, please email downtownbend@gmail.com.
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For more information on Miguel Edwards:
​https://www.bendbulletin.com/entertainment/finearts/6339478-151/qa-with-artist-miguel-edwards
https://www.bendsource.com/bend/letters-to-the-editor/Content?oid=6260900
https://www.geekwire.com/2018/miguel-edwards/
http://www.migueledwards.com/
http://migueledwardsphotography.com/

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