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• Artist Talks
• Demonstrations
All You Need to Know:
Who? You and your friends
What? Fourth Friday Artwalk
Where? Galleries of Sisters
Cost? FREE
Our May Artwalk happens this Friday, May 27, and features new artists to Sisters Country plus a showing of the best student art from Sisters High School.
Hood Avenue Art this month has work by Mixed-Media Painter Sandy Dutko, Enamels by Alisa Looney, and is introducing Artist Layne Cook, a Northwest native. In addition to a livelong interest in the arts, Cook’s career has included time as a counselor for adolescent girls, a home builder and remodeler and explorers of a variety of art media. Her work is in private collections, major hospitals, hotels, and corporate institutions. Currently her work centers around painting, textile printing and design. She continues to be fascinated by all aspects of painting: the power of a good composition, the role of light and shadows, the use of color, and the value of restraint using color.”
The Clearwater Gallery will showcase work by Mosaic Artist Mare Schelz. She creates beautiful glass pieces that range from familiar landscapes to abstract patterns, and often does so with a reclaimed window or door. Each piece tells a story and has a history to be shared. Wine and light appetizers will be served from 4 to 6 p.m.
The Stitchin’ Post Fiber Arts Gallery features “Friendship Throughout the Seasons,” a collection of quilts by Kris Lang and Patti Steward. There will be works by both artists as well as a collaborative piece. While Kris and Patti have different creative styles, they appreciate and learn from each other.
Here is a peek at what you will find on the Artwalk.
Raven Makes Gallery continues to feature The Homelands Collection, original art by Indigenous artists on antique maps that once showed their traditional homelands. This unique art form combines the long established practice of using pages from antique ledgers with contemporary Native American Art.
At Metals Jewelry Studio, Bryan Brown creates one-of-a-kind custom jewelry, all made on site. Featured this month is a palladium and sterling silver wedding set with a 14-karat white gold insert and blue diamonds. In addition, to his custom work he offers expert jewelry repair.
Wildflower Studio’s featured artist is John Runnels. He paints with both a palette knife and a brush – large landscapes depicting all seasons. Wine and appetizers will be served between 4 and 7 p.m.
The Campbell Gallery at Sisters Art Works is hosting Sisters High School’s AP Portfolio Showcase and the 2022 Scholastic Art Awards. This is a presentation of work by Advanced Placement (AP) students who have been pursuing a sustained investigation and creative process in an area of their choice. They research, plan, experiment, create and revise throughout the process. The AP artists are Sidney Sillers, Lexie Miller, Marieke Jeffrey, Anya Shockley, Brynn Beaver, Bailey Knirk, and Ariya Grummer. The Scholastic Awards Artists are: Brooke Blakelock, Brooklyn Liddell, Anya Shockley, Charlotte Seymour, Angelina Chistensen, Katie Ryan, Erik Ryan, Mary Lapray, Daisy Draper, Layla Hicks, Kaleb Woods, Lilly Sundstrom , Dominc Martinez, Kiana Mendoza, and Hollie Lewis.
Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop will host a scratchboard demonstration by Jennifer Hartwig, and feature new work by clay artist Ann Grossnickle. Both artists have been busy creating and are looking forward to sharing their new work. Selected pieces by both artists will be available at spring sale prices..
Sisters Cascade at 150 W. Cascade Ave., a supporting business, pays tribute to our four-footed friends this month as artist Sana Hayes shows her upcycled jewelry called “Licensed to Love.” These pieces are made from the tags of former shelter dogs. Proceeds from sales support Three Rivers Humane Society in Madras. Sisters Cascade will be open until 7 p.m., serving cookies and fudge samples.
SAA happily celebrates the 30th Anniversary of long time supporter and a favorite local hangout: Paulina Springs Books. Saturday May 28 marks the official date.
As you visit each gallery, sign up for SAA’s Quick Draw. These gift certificates may be redeemed in any of our participating galleries.
Sisters Gallery Maps are available HERE or get them in galleries, at the Chamber of Commerce, and at many businesses in town.
Supporting businesses that are always ready to serve you on 4th Fridays include:
The Open Door
Sisters Coffee Company
Paulina Springs Books
Oliver Lemon’s
Philladephia’s Steaks Cottonwood Cafe
Spoons
The Gallery Restaurant
Sisters Bakery
June’s Asian Kitchen
Sisters Meat & Smokehouse
SnoCap
Sisters Depot
Martolli’s of Sisters
The SweetEasy
Zosel Harper Realty
Rancho Viejo
Sisters Saloon
Cascade Sotheby’s
Chops Bistro
Suttle Tea
Angeline’s
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