First Friday Art Walk June 3rd
Businesses stay open late showcasing art!
Friday June 3rd, 2011 5-9pm
Stroll downtown and enjoy art, wine, music, food and fun as we celebrate our community and the arts.
Need childcare while you enjoy Art Walk???
Check out Drop & Hop, a youth arts & music event where you drop the kids while you check out Art Walk!!!
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Alleda Real Estate
25 Minnesota Avenue #1
The June Art Walk features artwork by Norman K. Frater and Vivian Olsen. Norman K. Frater is a Central Oregon sculptor who portrays the character of life in his figurative and portraiture works in clay and bronze. Along with nature’s inspiration Vivian
Olsen is aided by a rich imagination and an ability to paint subjects that seem
to come alive and glow with vibrancy and light. She uses oils, pastels, or
watercolor and paints in a loose, but realistic style.
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Arts Central
875 Brooks Street
The June Art Walk features: Participants in the Figure Drawing Open Studio Workshop at Central Oregon Community College will present a variety of work celebrating the human figure at Arts Central (875 NW Brooks St., 97701). All work represented in the exhibit will have been completed or begun during the weekly sessions held on campus. The selection of works on display will depict the human figure rendered in a wide spectrum of mediums including drawing, painting, and sculpture. Over two dozen artists will be displaying work in this exhibit.
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Azu
842 Wall Street #1
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Azura Studio
856 NW Bond Street #3
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Bella Moda
1001 Wall Street
The June Art Walk features the work of Jill Haney-Neal during Art Walk, June 3rd. Jill Neal is an accomplished artist with formal training who utilizes her lifetime experience in drawing and sculpting to emphasize the female form, exaggerating the feminine side with the use of shape, color and body language thereby capturing the spirit and humor of women, from a woman’s perspective. Her work is truly a celebration of the diverse, universal and the joyous nature of life’s shared experiences reflected in art valued for its fundamental integrity as well as its fun nature! Please join us for an artist reception from 5-9 pm at Bella Moda, 1001 NW Wall St., in Downtown Bend. Contact Karen at 541-550-7001 for more information.
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Bend Premier Real Estate
550 NW Franklin Avenue Suite 100
The June Art Walk Features “Carrying the Load”, a Photography Exhibit of the World’s Women by Sandra Steele Kunz. Sandra is a Central Oregon photographer with her lens trained on the world. Her love of travel and diverse cultures has led her to photograph around the world, especially Asia and India. Her favorite photographic subjects are Buddhist cultures and environmental portraits of women and children. None of her portraits are posed. She prefers those that result from a mostly unspoken communication, through eye contact, smiles, gestures and laughter.
“Carrying the Load” is a benefit exhibit with 50% of proceeds to be donated to Ten Friends Himalayan Education Center in Nepal. Join us for a joyous celebration of the World’s Women. Bend Premier Real Estate is a boutique real estate firm specializing in the listing and sales of Central Oregon properties in all price ranges. Contact Laura Curry 541-408-3464
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Blue Star Salon
1001 Wall Street #103
The June Art Walk Features: This Art Walk marks a special chapter for all of us at Blue Star Salon, is is the Anniversary of our Grand Opening Art Walk! One Year ago we first opened our doors to Art Walk and we continue this June with the work of Seven Peaks School. There will be self-portraits and masks by the 5th grade class, Art classes are taught by Susan Wilheim. Their talent and enthusiasm for their work is contagious.
Blue Star Salon will be serving Wine/Beer/Punch and some snacks in honor of these artists and families from 5 to 9. Stop by and see these fresh Artists perspectives and help us CELEBRATE being part of Downtown for our first year!
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Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty
821 Wall Street
The June art walk features: Our featured Development will be Pronghorn, who will be serving appetizers as well as libations. Enjoy the cool and slick jazz music of Warren Ziggler playing with a trio. Our Gallery for the month of June will be filled by works from two artists; Local artist Cindy Briggs, and Seattle Artist Theresa Goesling show “Side by Side”, Italian themed paintings, travel journals and sketches, including watercolors, oils & pastels from the Northwest and throughout Europe.
Both artists started with careers as art directors then changed focus to fine art and have since become nationally recognized for their captivating colors and dynamic designs.
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Clutch
124 NW Minnesota Street
Come join local artists of The Mosaic Guild of Central Oregon in celebrating the
ancient art of mosaics, a medium that turns little pieces into fine art, high crafts and functional furniture.
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Common Table
150 Oregon Avenue
The June Art Walk features art from students at River Song School. Please celebrate with us at Common Table, Bend’s non-profit restaurant and public house, for an exclusive showcase of River Song’s student artist collection of acrylic on canvas paintings, featuring vibrant colors, texture, and reflections from the world around them. Enjoy the fresh and entertaining jazz performance of Ben Macy and his trio that evening from 6pm-9pm, as well. Come for the inspiring art, stay for the delicious food and great music!
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Cowgirl Cash
924 Brooks Street
The June Art Walk features Sarah Ferguson, a local artist who does amazing large sized horse paintings. She will be the guest artist at Cowgirl Cash in June. Perfect timing for those of you who think you need a new pair of vintage boots or a new painting prior to the Sisters rodeo. Cowgirl Cash is located in the alley near the great parking and the breezeway. Stop in.
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Deschutes Brewery
1044 NW Bond Street
The June Art Walk features a back alley bbq! Join the fun pub crew for barbeque, art, live music and, of course, beer, just behind the pub in downtown Bend. June’s employee artists are Emily Phillips & Katie Uselman and there will also be back-alley beer specials and local live music by Justin Lavik + 1 (5:00-6:30pm) & Boxcar Stringband (7:00-9:00pm).
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Douglas Fine Jewelry
920 Bond Street Suite #106
Kim Kimerling’s work has been exhibited in over 100 one-person shows throughout the U.S., Canada, Nigeria, Mexico and Belize. He is considered a Multicultural Symbologist from his attempt to capture the changing moments of his life, preserving them in art. He works in mixed media, acrylic, watercolor, ink, pencil and in three dimensional pieces of clay, wood, metal and fabric. We will have a nice variety of his styles in various media on display.
As always, music will be provided by the talented Lisa Dae singing her smooth jazz tunes with Robert Lee joining her on guitar. Maybe we can get Elyse to do a tune or two too.
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Dream Pebbles Bath
1012 Wall Street #170
The June Art Walk features: Dream Pebbles Bath an organic soap shop located in The Penny Galleria (next to Sidelines Bar & Grill) will be serving wine for the June 3rd Art Walk. We have been told our soaps are works of art. Freshly made soap for healthier skin!
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Dudley’s Book Shop Café
135 NW Minnesota Avenue
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The Franklin Crossing Building
550 NW Franklin Avenue
The June art walk features “Art in the Atrium” at Franklin Crossing. They will celebrate with paintings by the Oregon State University – Cascades (Bend) 2011 Bachelor of Fine Arts candidates: Sarah Geurts, Lynne Magnuson, Roslyn Riley, Breanne Uriz and Britanny Zendejas. Typhoon! will serve wine and Thai appetizers and the Tommy Leroy Jazz Trio, will perform.
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The Frugal Boutique & Tres Chic Lingerie
206 Oregon Avenue Suite #1
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Glenroe Antiques & The Jewell Box
841 Bond Street
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H. Davies Studio & Shop
930 Brooks Street (former Wabi Sabi)
The June Art Walk features works by Heidi Davies. We will be showing beautiful mixed media photography printed on canvas with multiple layers of tinted acrylic glaze applied over the top, also on display, a collection of nude work using antique mirror reflections, creating a dreamy distant effect. You will also find one of a kind handmade trays, a fabulous collection of vintage dresses, and other exceptional treasures. Discover this new hidden gem, while sipping on homebrew Chardonnay from the family vineyard.
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High Desert Gallery
10 NW Minnesota Avenue at The Oxford
The June Art Walk features: “Neologism” with Central Oregon Artist, Valerie Winterholler. The Artist Preview Day opens the exhibition and sale on Thursday June 2, from 10am to 6pm and provides an opportunity for visitors and collectors to see the new work prior to the opening Artist Reception to be held during First Friday Gallery Walk, June 3rd from 5 – 9 pm. The artist will be present during First Friday Gallery Walk, refreshments will be served and both the events are free to attend and open to the public. High Desert Gallery, located at 10 NW Minnesota Avenue in downtown Bend, Oregon is open daily.
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John Paul Designs
1006 NW Bond Street
John Paul Designs. Custom Jewelry + Signature Series. Specializing in unique, one of a kind wedding and engagement rings in a variety of metals.
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Karen Bandy Design Jewelry
25 Minnesota Avenue
The June Art Walk features: This month Karen has added some exciting new pieces to her collection of custom one-of-a-kind jewelry and paintings. Come in and browse the new pendants, rings and earrings and see how the paintings and jewelry complement each other.
Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and First Fridays 5-9pm and by appointment.
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Liberty Theater
849 NW Wall Street
The June Art Walk features: A new addition for June- is a chance to visit to the Liberty Theater, and, to spend time with haiku, and many forms of Japanese traditional art.
Featuring Oregon grown/processed Sake, and Deschutes Brewery beer, and a 1,000 haiku wall of submissions from around the world. This is day one of a three day event at the liberty, be sure to review the website for this event ! Free Classes on Sunday, drawings, and a lot more. http://sites.google.com/site/haikuoregon/hsa-meeting
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845 Tin Pan Alley
Venture down Tin Pan Alley to enjoy housemade treats and paintings by Gary Vincent.
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The Lowes Group
920 Bond Street Suite 107
The June Art Walk features the art of Rhonda Conley and Beryl Hovey.
Will be serving wine and cheese
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Mockingbird Gallery
869 Wall Street #120
The June Art Walk features “American Masters” – new works by Utah artist Joseph Alleman, Washington artists Delbert Gish and Eric Jacobsen, and Oregon artist Fran Kievet. This four person show opens June 3, 2011 during First Friday Art Walk from 5 to 9 pm. Please join us for a glass of wine at the reception, meet all four artists and view their exceptional work. Music will be provided by Rich Hurdle and Friends. The exhibit will continue through the end of June.
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North Soles Footwear
800 Wall Street
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Red Chair Gallery
103 Oregon Avenue
The June Art Walk features Eleanor Murphey ’s functional and decorative high fired stoneware. From vases to casseroles she calls her work ”Contemporary Craftsman” combining beauty with the function of utilitarian pottery. Also featuring, Sue Goman Honnell watercolors. Sue gets inspiration from the beautiful area we live in and her travels around the country.
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Sage Custom Framing and Gallery
834 Brooks Street
The June Art Walk features the 10 year anniversary of Sage Custom Framing & Gallery! This June, Sage Custom Framing & Gallery celebrates ten years in historic downtown Bend. Gallery owner and artist, Denise Rich will be the gallery’s featured artist, with a special First Friday reception and celebration June 3rd from 5 to 9 pm. To honor this occasion, Denise has painted and will be raffling a special original watercolor, “Nesting Doves”, all proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Sage Custom Framing and Gallery is conveniently located on Brooks Street between the breezeway and the Tower Theatre, adjacent to Mirror Pond parking lot.
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Taj Palace
917 NW Wall Street
The June Art Walk features a special all you can eat dinner buffet for $14.95 starting at 5pm.
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Thump Coffee
25 NW Minnesota Avenue
The June Art Walk features :Human Dignity Coalitions “We Live Here, Too,” A Central Oregon Portrait Series By Teafly Peterson. Throughout June, Thump Coffee in downtown Bend will display “We Live Here, Too,” a portrait series of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community of Central Oregon and their friends, family and allies, created by artist Teafly Peterson in conjunction with Human Dignity Coalition.
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