September First Friday Art Walk
Businesses stay open late showcasing art!
Friday, September 2nd, 2011, 5-9pm
Downtown will be buzzing with activities including Art Walk, Masters’ Nationals Cycling Championship bike race and The Little Woody Craft BrewFest. Make your plans to be downtown Friday!
__________________________________________
Need childcare while you enjoy Art Walk???
Check out Drop & Hop,
a youth arts & music event where you drop the kids
while you hop @ Art Walk!!!
__________________________________________
Alleda Real Estate
25 Minnesota Avenue #1
Alleda Real Estate features acrylic paintings from Pam Jersey Bird. Pam Jersey Bird’s work originates in observation, yet she paints from imagination. As an intuitive painter she wants to take her work beyond realistic portrayal, from what is perceived to what is experienced.
__________________________________________
Arts Central
875 Brooks Street
Kid’s Art! Arts Central and Art Station are proud to present our summer art class exhibition. Summer classes at the Art Station consist of week-long skill-building and project-based curriculum. See how some of our students created masterpieces in all mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics and print-making. Over sixty works of art from approximately fifty children ages 2-14 will be on view September 2nd -October 1st.
Classes represented include: Painting Studio, Deep Sea Clay, Wheelworks, Large Colorful Painting, Clay Expedition, Make it Pop!, Incredible Clay, Experimental Drawing, Clayzilla and more!
___________________________________________
Bend City Hall
710 NW Wall Street
“Bend Inspires Its Children: Our Future” is the theme of the newest art exhibit at City Hall beginning on the First Friday, September 2nd. GROWING::UP, the title of the new show, is the second in a series depicting Bend as an inspiration for artists. Organized by the City of Bend Arts, Beautification & Culture Commission (ABC), artists will gain insight by being paired with one of 15 child-focused organizations in our community.
GROWING::UP will also include an exhibit of drawings created by children who attended Bend Park & Recreation District’s Summer Day Camp. These drawings, about the children’s family, will be archived by the Des Chutes Historical Museum, for exhibiting when they grow up.
___________________________________________
Blue Star Salon
1001 Wall Street #103
Blue Star Salon is very excited to be hosting the vibrant art of Megan McGuinness. This first friday will be a plethora of possibilities of fun and we should be high on that list! Stop by during the bike race for a snack, nip of wine or beer, and feast your eyes on Megan’s whimsical visions.
Born in Portland, Ore in the first month of 1990, Megan McGuinness grew up in a land of vast opportunity and creativity. Addicted to doodling and the love of the art world, Megan’s passion to create bloomed at a young age. Her work involves bright colors and the love for experimenting. She focuses on using abstract realism to portray her world.
Now Megan calls Bend Oregon home. She has been a resident at the Poet House since April 2011 and can be found frosting up cupcakes at Ida’s Cupcake cafe, or wandering this vast, beautiful, high desert whenever the sun is out.
Don’t miss out this first friday, this is one you won’t want to miss!
___________________________________________
Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty
821 Wall Street
Luminous colors, exquisitely designed lines and shapes featuring extraordinary attention to detail are just a few of the qualities immediately engaging a viewer to the floral and botanical watercolors and acrylics of Annie Ferder.
Annie’s artistic mastery of both mediums is incomparable and unique, employed elegantly to communicate her passion for the subject, an open invitation to share her spiritual connection with nature.
___________________________________________
Cowgirl Cash
924 Brooks Street
___________________________________________
Dalia & Emilia
855 Wall Street
Fall is just around the corner! Get ready with us at Dalia & Emilia.
Be perfectly prepared with our warm cardigan sweaters and designer denim. Settle in for the evening with hand-dipped chocolate truffles; a perfect complement to our cozy throws- just add wine!
Dalia & Emilia has everything you need for the changing season, from fun solar lanterns for those last garden parties to the best selection of accessories including leather handbags and colorful jewelry!
___________________________________________
Deschutes Brewery
1044 Bond Street
Deschutes is back on board for the popular downtown Bend First Friday Art Walk! Join the fun pub crew for barbeque, art, live music and, of course, beer, just behind the pub in downtown Bend. Art Walk has become a focal point for cultural activities in the Bend community and a much anticipated festive beginning to every month of the year. Deschutes will be participating with a back-alley party with live music from Voodoo Highway this month!
___________________________________________
The Dog Patch
120 Minnesota Avenue
We will be hosting Dorota Nowak Fine Arts and her special dog photos from all over the world.
___________________________________________
Douglas Fine Jewelry
920 Bond Street Suite #106
Douglas Fine Jewelry owners Steve and Elyse Douglas are in the store conversing about designing trends and Sunstone mining. The featured artist for September is Rod Frederick, wildlife artist, and Rod will be talking about his hiking expeditions for his show called “Life on the Pacific Rim”. Light jazz is in the background with Elyse on vocals and Mark Wild on guitar. On Minnesota Ave next to Tart.
___________________________________________
Dream Pebbles Bath
112 Minnesota Avenue
Organic, all natural & vegan soaps!
We have over 60 different soap fragrance’s to choose from. All Handmade to promote healthy skin & repair damaged skin.
We have been told that our soaps are works of art. Stop by & check out our new soap additions, Picasso & Monet, they are real beauties to artsy up your bath!
Mix your own soak with our bulk dead sea bath salts or take a luxury bath with our essential oil bath bombs.
We always have new item’s coming in, so stop by to check us out & grab a free soap sample.
___________________________________________
Faveur
714 Franklin Avenue
Faveur eclectic unique boutique is hosting the Western themed art of oil painting master Karen Cain -Smith. As always, complimentary champagne and brownies will be served.
___________________________________________
The Feathers Edge Finery
113 Minnesota Avenue
We will be featuring artist Jason Waldron known for combining his passions for art, nature, and outdoor activities such as hiking and rock climbing. Jason has taken a unique approach to wood sculpting. He uses juniper, sage and pine – piecing together or carving forms and figures that speak of their origin and gesture toward their purpose. With a decade worth of experience as a sculpture in multiple mediums – a genuine desire to create a positive impact on the world around him.
___________________________________________
The Franklin Crossing Building Atrium
550 NW Franklin Avenue
Art in the Atrium at Franklin Crossing, 550 NW Franklin, celebrates First Friday, September 2, 2011, from 5 – 8 pm with photography by Vern Bartley. The exhibition continues through September 30.
Vern Bartley, Bend artist, shows images from his 2010 fall four of Central and Eastern Oregon. Fulfilling a long-anticipated desire, he traveled to Christmas Valley, Ft. Rock and points south then onward to the Alvord Desert. Heading east he visited the Owyhee River, Pillars of Rome, Leslie Gulch, the Oregon Trail, Hells Canyon, Zumwalt Prairie and many other remote and historical sites.
Shooting NIKON digital cameras in color, b/w and b/w infrared (to record invisible spectrums of light and greater detail), the award-winning artist captured both Oregon history and beauty. He journeyed the path less traveled with washed-out roads, days of little human contact, cattle herds to navigate and other travails – all to create the spectacular photos seen in the exhibit.
During the art walk, Typhoon! serves wine and Thai appetizers and the popular Prairie Rockets blue-grass band will entertain with the local vocal trio featuring Shirley Walkey on guitar and vocals, Patty Meehan on 5 string banjo and vocals, and Aspen Clayton on mandolin and vocals. Billye Turner, art consultant, provides additional information at 541.382.9398.
___________________________________________
Glenroe Antiques & The Jewell Box
841 Bond Street
Our featured artist for September Art Walk is Barbara Higgins. She is a self taught painter who loves animals and incorporates them into her landscapes. She has lived in beautiful Bend Oregon for about six years with her husband and just started seriously painting since she moved here. Living in Bend continues to inspire her to paint. Stop in and see some of her beautiful work and have a taste of wine and chocolate.
___________________________________________
High Desert Gallery
10 NW Minnesota Avenue at The Oxford
Come celebrate with us as we host “Introducing…”, a group exhibition showcasing our new artists and their works to the gallery. The exhibition runs from September 1 through October 4, at High Desert Gallery’s downtown Bend, Oregon art gallery located at 10 NW Minnesota Avenue at The Oxford.
The Artist Preview Day opens the exhibition and sale on Thursday, September 1, from 10am to 6pm and provides an opportunity for visitors and collectors to see new artist’s work prior to the opening reception to be held during First Friday Gallery Walk, September 2 from 5 – 9 pm. Come see our new artist’s work and enjoy refreshments. High Desert Gallery is open daily and the events are free to attend and open to the public.
Our new artists: ”Introducing…” Painters, Jody Katopothis, Judy Hoiness and Alexandra Becker Black, Bronze artist, Jeff Brown, Ceramic Artists, J & R Gumaelius, Liza Halvorsen and Kim Murton, and Jewelery artist, Judy Clinton. We are proud and excited to be able represent their works.
___________________________________________
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. www.johnpauldesigns.com
___________________________________________
Karen Bandy Design Jewelry
25 Minnesota Avenue
Karen Bandy’s new work is done mostly on a larger scale, her latest work is more expressive and employs a different color palette. Keeping to her true self “it is still colorful and bold, yet is freer, just like a party”, Karen says, “the work is reminiscent of jazz and cocktails and fun at the beach”. Expressive line, shape and texture help create the mood. “These abstract paintings conjure up a happy time, a good place to be”.
Karen’s new jewelry this month is a little more fun too. Her latest pink sapphire ring is reminiscent of a floral shape, and is accented with rich grass green Tsavorite garnet, some purple, and a splash of blue. If it were a cocktail it would be a Manhattan!
___________________________________________
Kariella
750 Lava Street Suite 120
Grand Re-opening! 4pm-8pm champagne, wine, appetizers and a special discount!
___________________________________________
Mockingbird Gallery
869 Wall Street #120
On Thursday, September 1, 2011, Mockingbird Gallery presents “Wild & Free” a new exhibit of work by two artists devoted to wildlife conservation. Zimbabwe artist Lindsay Scott and Texas artist T.D. Kelsey’s show will open on Thursday night, September 1st from 5 to 8 pm, and it continues on First Friday, September 2nd from 5 to 9 pm. Please join us both evenings to meet the artists. Jazz music will be provided by Rich Hurdle and Friends on First Friday. The exhibit will continue through September 30, 2011.
Internationally renowned artist Lindsay Scott grew up in her home country of Zimbabwe and developed a love and respect for the natural world. In her oil paintings and drawings, she captures the many moods of the magnificent creatures that go about their daily lives in the vast and fascinating arena of Africa. Her early training as an illustrator, botanical researcher and biologist allows her to capture in exact detail the life and spirit of the wildlife. Her primary objective is to preserve this beauty for future generations.
T.D. Kelsey’s work also reflects a keen interest in wildlife conservation. His expressive bronze sculptures come to life and reflect the energy, personality and movement of range animals and wild horses in Texas. His love of sculpture is based on his rodeo career and ranch life. T.D. raises Longhorn cattle on his Texas ranch, and he is passionate about seeing the wildlife and range animals firsthand. He then recreates his vision in a bold and impressionistic style.
___________________________________________
Pave Fine Jewelry
101 Minnesota Avenue
For the September First Friday, Pavé Fine Jewelry in downtown Bend will be featuring the works of artists Gabrielle Taylor and Chris Eckberg. This husband and wife duo share a studio in their home, and though they pursue different mediums, creativity has always been a focal point in their life together.
Gabrielle is a jewelry artist working in .999 fine silver. Using Precious Metal Clay (PMC) she creates uniquely individual pieces displaying beautiful shapes and textures. Her silver work is then often combined with a variety of quality gemstones to further enhance its artistic appeal.
Chris is a watercolorist, and will be showing a number of his recent works. Whatever might catch his eye can become the imagery for one of his paintings, whether a scene from his travels or from outside the kitchen window. One of these pieces was recently included in the Northwest Watercolor Society’s 71st Annual Open Exhibition.
Join us at Pavé Fine Jewelry for September First Friday, meet these artists and enjoy their
work.
___________________________________________
103 Oregon Avenue (541) 306-3176
We will be featuring Barbara Werdell large colorful acrylic paintings, Jim Dailings jewelry and Joanie Callen’s glass work. Come see us, reception is 5 to 9 and the show will be up for the month of September!
___________________________________________
Sage Custom Framing and Gallery
834 Brooks Street
For September, Sage Custom Framing and Gallery will be showing the latest work done by Artist Ron Raasch, mixed media. Live music and refreshments will be served for First Friday, Come and enjoy!
___________________________________________
Silverado Quartet
Singing Throughout Downtown!
SILVERADO QUARTET: Hope Bridges, Lead; Rebecca Wagner, Tenor; Debi Fooks, Bass; Janice Wheeler, Baritone.
We sing a cappella barbershop style harmony with a varied repertoire including old favorites, songs like CRAZY, and humorous numbers.
We have competed in Regional Competition and in the Bend’s got Talent Show. We also have sung the National Anthem, in an original arrangement by our baritone, to open for the Bend Elks ballgames and other events in the Central Oregon area.
___________________________________________
Thump Coffee
25 NW Minnesota Avenue
Artist, designer and activist Euijin Gray will exhibit a collection of mixed media works — entitled “being. small. simple. green.” — throughout September at Thump Coffee in downtown Bend. Thump Coffee also will be open late for First Friday Art Walk on September 2.
According to Gray, her recent work is derived from spending several months in the temperate rainforest of Tennessee, where it is much greener than her high desert home of Bend. Inspired by many continuous days spent in the forest, the work displayed is very small in scale and utilizes acrylics, photos, drawings, handmade paper, wood, canvas and board.
Gray also works as a freelance visual designer under the name alpie design, primarily focused on logo design. In addition, Gray recently helped create a non-profit organization, theBedouins, an “artivism” for peace in the Middle East.
For more, visit alpie design at www.alpiedesign.com and theBedouins at www.thebedouins.org.
___________________________________________
True Adams Company
750 Lava Road Suite #100
True Adams Company is showing the photography of Caitlin Ducsik at 750 Lava Road, Suite 100, just around the corner from the Oxford Hotel.
Through the viewfinder of her camera, Caitlin captures life’s simple truths with the magic of light and the beauty of people and landscape. Sometimes a raft guide and sushi chef, often a traveler, Caitlin is always a photographer.
___________________________________________
Urban Beauty Bar
5 Minnesota Avenue
Karen Bandy’s Rubies and Garnets… oh my! series will be displayed at Urban Beauty Bar through the month of September.
The Urban Beauty Bar is located at 5 NW Minnesota Ave Downtown Bend, 541-382-4800 They will be open for First Friday September 2nd from 5-9pm
“Travel” by Karen Bandy 24×24 Acrylic on Canvas
___________________________________________
Wabi Sabi
830 NW Wall Street
Wabi Sabi will be hosting Local Geek Chic Artist Erin Kerley Sake and interesting Japanese snacks will be served.