May First Friday Art Walk
Businesses stay open late showcasing art!
Friday May 6th 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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Arts Central
875 Brooks Street
‘Journeys and Impressions’
The High Desert Art League will showcase their artworks at Arts Central in Bend for the month of May in the exhibit, ‘Journeys and Impressions’. The twelve artists of the High Desert Art League have developed and refined their artwork to achieve a reputation for a high level of artistic excellence in Central Oregon. These members will display their diverse artwork ranging from paintings and fine prints to sculpture and photography . The public is welcome to attend the Opening Reception to be held on First Friday May 6, at Arts Central from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. View the exceptional art and meet the HDAL artists who will be present to discuss their artwork.
Participating artists include: Vern Bartley, Pam Jersey Bird, Cindy Briggs, Helen Brown, Pat Clark, Norman Frater, Richard Frederick, Cameron Kaseberg, Jacqueline Newbold, Vivian Olsen, Barbara Slater, and Joren Traveller.
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Azura Studio
856 NW Bond Street #3
Live music by the Prairie Rockets
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Bella Moda
1001 Wall Street #102
Bella Moda presents the music of Dan Leonardo, and Wine Tasting with Sno Road Winery at Art Walk, May 6th.
As a founding member of the Smooth Jazz group Avenue H, Saxophonist Dan Leonardo has been writing and recording music, and entertaining audiences for over a decade. After the release of the band’s first album last year, Dan is excited to have the opportunity to share his own solo material with audiences this year. Dan’s contemporary, passionate sound blends his Soprano Sax and Flute with elements of R&B, Jazz, World Bean and Instrumental Pop.
Forty + years raising grains, vegetables, flowers, grass seed, beans and livestock which has led Farmer Lloyd and Luii to the beauty of “viticulture”, the raising of wine grapes on a bluff overlooking the Umatilla River on their Historic Ranch and Estate Vineyard Echo West. Their Award Winning Wines include a 2006 Viola V Cabernet Sauvignon at the 2010 Portland Indie Wine and Food Festival and Silver Medals for their 2007 “2B” Cabernet Sauvignon and 2007 Sno Road Pinot Noir at the 2010 North West Wine Summit.
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Bend Brewing Company
1019 Brooks St.
This month the Bend Brewing Co. is extremely excited to be presenting our most awarding winning beer, Outback X, in 22oz. bottles. Outback X is an imperial version of our Outback Old Ale, and was originally brewed by our fabulous brewmaster Tonya Cornett in honor of our 10th anniversary. It has since been a consistent medal winner. The label for this amazing brew is a print from the extremely talented local photographer, Mike Putnam. Mike’s phtos are very bright and beautiful, and his extra large prints make them even more amazing. Mike will have the original print for the Outback X label on hand in the brewery Friday night, as well as other works along the hallway for the entire month of May. He also has photos that are on constant display throughout the restaurant. Tonya and Mike will be in the brewery from 5 until 7 for tastings and Q and A. Please come join us for breathtaking photography and award winning brew!
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Bend City Hall
710 NW Wall Street
City Walls at City Hall is a uniquely-themed quarterly juried art show at Bend City Hall, built around the overall theme of inspiring community with art. The first show, PLACE:TWELVE, explores how Bend’s past inspires our present and future. Opening night reception May 6th, 5-9pm. Ribbon cutting 6:30pm.
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Blue Star Salon
1001 Wall Street #103
We are so very excited to be hosting the collective works of the A.P. (Advanced Placement) Art Class at Mt. View Highschool taught by Shannon Carroll. The photo shown was taken by Rhiannon Cates and she will be traveling to Carnegie Hall in N.Y. the end of May. This piece is called ‘Dyeing is an art’
To find out more about Ms. Carroll’s class pick up a Cascades A&E this month as they have an article about it.
With the drastic cuts schools are having to make due to lack of funding, it is ever so much more important to take stock in the incredible talents these young locals have. They are the future of our Art Community.
Please come and join us from 5 to 9pm to meet these artists and for appetizers, beer, wine and of course some N/A beverages.
The Blue Star Beauties will be on hand to answer any questions about our salon services.
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The Blvd.
1002 Wall Street
We will have beautiful Photography by Sandy Thompson. Art, friends, wine, treats, and fashion!!! That’s right, you’re in Downtown Bend!!! Don’t miss the party at The Blvd.
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Boken
852 Brooks Street
Jeff Thompson artist-
local glass blower doing multi-layered wall pieces.
Drink special- Kimchee Bloody Mary
house made kimchee puree, vodka, special spices and house made pickles
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Cascade Cottons
909 Wall Street
Its Cascade Cottons GRAND RE-OPENING PARTY@ 909 NW WALL ST (formerly Donners) with Live Music by
The Quons 6-9pm
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Cowgirl Cash
924 Brooks Street
Cowgirl Cash loves artwalk and has new Eli Halpin paintings on exhibit. Look us up in the Brooks St alley near the breezeway!
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Dalia & Emilia
855 Wall Street
At Dalia & Emilia you will be enjoying the music of Claire Clarke and Kylan Johnson. As usual we will be serving our Handmade dark chocolate Truffles! Arriving daily is our Spring and Summer wear. Check out our new Hat Collection! There’s still time to find that Special Gift here for Mother’s Day. New jewelry in, and of coarse Chocolate is always a good idea.
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Deschutes Brewery
1044 Bond Street
BBQ out back of pub! Including live music by Greg Botsford, Tom & Kari. A local atrist. Exciting beers including Twilight, Prima Chela, and a Firkin of Horesridge! Specialty BBQ from our own, Chef James Ludwicki.
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Douglas Fine Jewelry
1012 Wall Street
Lisa Dae and the Robert Lee Trio will be performing.
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Dream Pebbles Bath
1012 Wall #170
We have organic Shea butter soap loaves and slices, candles, incense, jewelry, specialty soaps, essential oils, bath bombs, bath salts, fairies and gifts for every Goddess! Tarot Card readings, Astrology & Numerology with purchase from 12:00 to 8:00 pm. We will be serving wine so stop by and have some fun at Dream Pebbles Bath!
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The Feather’s Edge Finery
113 Minnesota Avenue
“You are my honey, I am the bee”. Copper Art Tiles by artist Houston Llew.
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Footzone
845 Wall Street
Featuring local photographer Rand Shoaf
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The Franklin Crossing Building
550 NW Franklin Avenue
“Art in the Atrium” at Franklin Crossing, with an exhibition of contemporary photography by Paula Bullwinkel, Carol Sternkopf and Beth Yoe.
Paula Bullwinkel shows B/W photography of women and children, of her concept (both narrative and allegorical) and composition, that evoke humor and reflection. She lived in New York City and London for 25 years where her notable professional career included photography commissioned and published by Vogue, British Elle, GQ, Interview Magazine, The London Sunday Times Magazine, The Face and others.
Carol Sternkopf presents B/W photography of nuanced floral still life and stark beach scenes that elicit deep emotion, fostering a sense of calm and identification with the image. A B/W photographer for over 25 years, her credits include an exhibition at the Milwaukee Children’s Museum and publication in Milwaukee Magazine, Bend Living and Central Oregon Living magazines.
Beth Yoe exhibits non-traditional color photography influenced by a 30-year career in architecture and graphic design. Captivated by suggested narrative, her aesthetic involves a vision of the beauty of things overlooked or about to be lost – intriguing contrasts of objects from the present or disappearing remnants of the past. The artist’s photography appeared in the High Desert Journal and other publications.
Franklin Crossing also premiere’s Big City Blues & Soul with Richard Taelour, guitar and vocals, Tom Freedman, bass, and Jaxon, drums and lap steel guitar. Typhoon will serve wine and Thai appetizers.
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The Frugal Boutique & Tres Chic Lingerie
206 Oregon Avenue Suite #1
Thea Schreiner of Thea Jeanne Designs will be displaying her tutus and her t-shirt earring designs. Bring your own favorite t-shirt in and for $7.50, she will make a pair of custom earrings for you. Fun and wine guaranteed!
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Glenroe Antiques & The Jewell Box
841 Bond Street
Erin Kerley of Geek Chic Arts is a lowbrow pop artist that takes inspiration from pop and geek culture. Featured in both geekgems and momsbasement blogs for her paintings she loves making art that speaks to the nerd in all of us. Her website www.geekchicknits.etsy.com features some of her work. Her work has also been seen in local zines and newspapers.
Please stop in at Glenroe Antiques & The Jewell Box @ 841 NW Bond St. and have a glass of wine and some chocolate and browse our amazing selection of Antiques and Vintage Jewelry.
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The Good Drop Wine Shoppe
141 Minnesota Avenue
Wine tasting with Melrose Winery First Friday May, 6th 3:00 to 8:00pm
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High Desert Gallery
10 NW Minnesota Avenue at The Oxford
Ingrid Lustig, a long-time Oregon artist based in Bend, will present her most recent work in “From the Land: Animals and Place” at the High Desert Gallery, May 5 – 31, 2011. A reception for the artist will be held on First Friday Gallery Walk, May 6 from 5 – 9 pm. In addition, a special painting demonstration by the artist will be held on Thursday, May 5, from 5-7 pm. The artist will be present at both receptions, refreshments will be served and the event is free to attend and open to the public.
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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
Not everything that sparkles is made of diamonds. Karen has a new collection of jewelry made from geodes… from the earth! They are backed with recycled gold and accented with gems but the true sparkle comes from the micro-crystals in the geodes themselves.
See Karen’s new paintings and new jewelry at 25 NW Minnesota, Suite 5 by Thump and Alleda Real Estate.
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Lester Newell’s PERSPECTIVES Fine Art Gallery
130 Minnesota Avenue
Lester Newell’s Perspectives fine art gallery presents Barbara Dorsey Speck as the featured artist for May. This new work has been a very personal journey for Barbara. She wanted to try new techniques to broaden her creative growth and to challenge herself. This show will feature works of different styles including acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, and small clay sculptures.
Barbara’s love of art began at an early age. Her determination to study began in her early twenties and decades later she still gets excited just squeezing the color out of the paint tube! Most of Barbara’s ideas are triggered by nature; however she says she must experience the situation, the wind, sunlight, the snow, or just standing in a field of flowers. Sometimes she sketches and most always she takes many pictures so she can get a sound understanding of the forms. If she is outside painting, there is a fresh loose and direct approach. In the studio she is transported back with the sensations of the day and she lets her “art spirit” lead her on with a more creative and intuitive expression while deep in concentration.
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Mockingbird Gallery
869 Wall Street #100
Please join us on First Friday, May 6th from 5 to 9 pm when we present “Oil on Canvas,” new works by Utah artist Steven Lee Adams. Come meet Steven and listen to Rich Hurdle and Friends who will provide jazz music from 5 to 9 pm during the First Friday Art Walk. The exhibit will continue through the end of May.
Steven Lee Adams is a master at seeing what ordinarily goes unseen. His goal is not to portray the majesty of Nature, but rather to bring to our attention the majestic in the deceptively ordinary. If one studies a scene in Nature long enough, certain subtle but captivating elements begin to reveal themselves. This is the realm that Steven loves to explore. He chooses to look past the spectacular vista, and focuses instead on the quiet but equally spectacular scenery nearby. His strong sense of color and composition carry his paintings toward a deafening crescendo that barely makes a sound. This is the paradox of a Steven Lee Adams oil painting. The reward comes if you allow the painting to quietly emerge and reveal itself to you.
Steven is a poetic painter and his images and colors relate to an emotional or spiritual sense that he feels. He allows room for the viewer’s life experience to fill in the gaps, often creating a personal and emotional bond between the viewer and the painting.
Check out the April 2011 Southwest Art Magazine for a feature article on Steven Lee Adams.
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Nature of Words
224 NW Oregon Avenue
The Nature of Words is pleased to feature Eugene painter and mixed media artist Judith Sparks at First Friday on May 6th from 5-8 pm, at our downtown literary arts center (224 NW Oregon Ave). NOW will feature Spark’s paintings, as well as healing Mandalas in anticipation of The Nature of Words’ Literary Festival’s 2011 theme of healing. The Literary Boutique will also be open.
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The Oxford Hotel
10 Minnesota Avenue
The OXFORD hotel will be highlighting artwork in its Minnesota Ballroom during the May 6th Artwalk that was created by a unique group of accomplished self-taught artists: all prison inmates, some who will never be released. The prisoners are creating these works for the benefit of a group of Ugandan orphans, children they have never met. Likely never will.
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Poppy Massage
1045 Bond Street Suite 210
I will be offering chair massage for $1.00 a minute. And offering one hour gift certificates, a $65 value, for $45 during Art Walk, at my office.
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Red Chair Gallery
103 Oregon Avenue
We will have 3 artists featured: Gabrielle Taylor, who makes fine silver jewelry; Kim McClain a water color artist; and Linda Swindle who works in watercolor and silk painting.
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RE/MAX Key Properties
431 Franklin Avenue Suite 3
Place your bets for fun! We’re expanding our “stable of horses” so we’re hosting a good ol’ fashioned Kentucky Derby BBQ this First Friday.
Our office is literally busting at the seams – so we’re tearing down walls to create more space and want to kick it off right.
We look forward to welcoming our new team members and you with some delicious barbeque grub, cake and fabulous beverages including traditional Derby mint juleps, beer and wine.
LET’S PLAY THE PONIES!
• Bring your business card to enter our drawing for a $60 Derby Bet!
• Dress up Derby Style with your best Derby Hat to enter a drawing for a $30 Derby Bet!
So, come on Downtown! Join us this First Friday for some great fun, great food and great people. The band will be “Soul Benders” featuring rock, soul, funk and classic rock. They’ll be playing from 5:30 – 7 ish.
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Riverfront Plaza
NW Brooks Street
Join R.A.M.P. and Arts Central this First Friday in the Riverfront Plaza to celebrate All the best arts and crafts that Central Oregon has to offer. In collaboration with the Downtown Bend Business Association.
Amy Yilick and Derek Reed Will be performing
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Sage Custom Framing and Gallery
834 NW Brooks Street
Featured artist for May, Abigail Merickel, “New Prints” Whimsical images from Central Oregon and Italy.
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Tart Bistro
920 Bond Street Suite 105
First Friday Night Under the Covers – Neil Young! Featuring local covers for a local cause. Free show Friday, May 6th in the St. Clair Building/Tart Bistro Lobby. 21+ 5-9p—
• Benefiting Icon City and BeRemedy Bend | www.iconcity.us
• If interested in participating or for future First Friday NUTC (Michael Jackson Tribute Night, Bob Marley, Grateful Dead, U2 and Madonna) contact Ryan Huffman, ryan@thewhitebull.com
• Solos, duos, trios and full bands all embraced and encouraged. All sound/pa and lighting provided.
• Map/Directions: www.bit.ly/beatlesbendmap
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TechSpace Bend
906 Harriman Street
Join us at TechSpace Bend from 6 – 9pm for our May artist reception with photographer Brian Bulemore:
“My work generally has a way of capturing and presenting the wonders of quirky urban grittiness and tends to involve unique portrayals of individuals and objects, often in strange and comical situations.”
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Thump Coffee
25 NW Minnesota Avenue
Mixed media works by Christopher Glenn Allison are the featured art exhibit throughout May.
“I favor a creative process of mixed mediums with a strong intent to reuse discarded scraps of wood, found objects and forgotten about print such as newspapers, books and pamphlets,” says Allison. “I use old and mis-matched house paints, spray paints and acrylic in conjunction with pencils and colored sharpies to portray the world I see with my minds eye. My work is ever evolving, celebrating the mirrored realms of the morphing fields of consciousness that we all face on a moment-to-moment basis.”
Allison is “deeply interested in and fascinated by the perceived dualities that shape our shared existence.” His work focuses on the physical and metaphysical contrasting the natural and spiritual.
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Tres Jolie de Bend
933 NW Wall Street
We will feature several of our local Artisans who make jewelry, hats and scarves, some of which are also Etsy artisans. Go on line to etsy.com and search for local artisans.
We will also be serving Margueritas for Cinco De Mayo and First Friday.
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Umpqua Bank
828 Wall Street
Umpqua Bank is having the following photographers:
Robert Curzon
Jill Duncan
Gary Callicot
Ed Endsley
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Wabi Sabi
830 NW Wall Street
Jumpin’ Respess AND Japanese eraser dioramas!
Wabi Sabi, purveyor of cool Japanese stuff, is thrilled to announce that this Art Walk will be UNFORGETTABLE! Jumpin’ Respess will be filling wabi sabi with mellow tones emanating from this singer/songwriter’s guitar and harmonica as she plays an eclectic mix of originals and favorite covers. But wait! There’s more! Japanese eraser dioramas! Come vote for your favorite as local dioramists aspire to win prizes for the best in their divisions: K-2nd grade; 3rd-5th; Middle School; and Old Guys. (Dioramas must be turned into wabi sabi by 5:00pm Friday for entry. Awards presented at 8:00pm) As always, sake and snacks will be served.