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What? Fourth Friday Artwalk
Where? Galleries of Sisters
Cost? FREE
It’s happening – the day after Thanksgiving. Some call it “Black Friday” and if we get snow, it may be a “White Friday,” but Sisters Arts Association still calls it “The Fourth Friday Artwalk.” This month’s Artwalk offers excitement and variety. Put away your leftover turkey and trimmings, and walk through the Galleries of Sisters.
Toriizaka Art welcomes two soulful artists – both working equally with their head, hands, and heart. Lawrence Stoller is a world-renowned crystal and bronze sculptor. His quest for finding beauty in natural crystals has taken him to all corners of the world in search of amazing and unique stones. Once the stones are in his possession, he and the artisans who work with him study the stones over an extended period to determine how to best cut and present them to reveal their inner secrets. Lawrence’s mega-crystal and bronze sculptures have been featured in galleries from Fifth Avenue in New York to Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles as well as in museums around the world. AJ Evansen is a ceramicist specializing in delicate porcelain vessels finished with crystalline glazes. All of AJ’s vessels are thrown on a potter’s wheel and high-fired for an extended period for the crystals to form in the glaze. The process is arduous, and results in a significant number of lost pieces. The result for the surviving pieces is unique and stunning with unpredictable crystalline shapes in iridescent hues. Both artists live and work in central Oregon, and both artists will be featured through mid-December.
Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop will focus on photography, with late fall and early winter images by Greg Davidge, Dennis Schmidling, Gary Albertson, and Steve Giardini, and “Reciprocity,” a display of work depicting wildlife and daily life of the Turkana and other tribes from Kenya, by Wendy Birnbaum. Wendy realized a 50-year dream last June when she was able to travel to Africa on a photo safari. She met the Turkana, semi-nomadic tribes who live in a very remote area of the Northern Kenya Rift Valley not far from Ethiopia. They rarely interact with the Western World. Currently, they are suffering from a major draught, which threatens their health, food, and livelihood. Their cattle, goats, sheep, animals and people are becoming ill and dying from the severe lack of food and water. In a spirit of reciprocity, a percentage from the sale of her photographs will be sent back to these tribes.
Raven Makes Gallery is open again. The gallery's ever-growing range of fine art and jewelry from the Southwest, Plains, First Nations and Alaska Native artists range from museum quality masters to innovative new talent. They continue to offer positive energy and beauty to art lovers worldwide.
The She Show at the Cindy and Duncan Campbell Gallery aims to raise money for Saving Grace of Oregon, a local women’s shelter and support center. The organization helps survivors of domestic and sexual violence to find safety and healing. Under the direction of Kit Stafford, local artists have created artwork with titles including an uplifting phrase or sentence that begins with “she” or “her,” to send a message of hope to women who need it. All pieces are $40, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Saving Grace.
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Here is a peek at what you will find on the Artwalk. Click on any image to enlarge the view.
Hood Avenue Art celebrates its one-year expansion anniversary. The added space allowed for more local artists including Glen Corbett, Barbara Cella, Diane L. Farquhar Hallstrom, Gary Cooley, K.C. Snider, Ruth Carroll, and Lyne Cook. In celebration, a gallery-wide group show explores the theme “Peace’d Together.” Some artists piecing together their art or adding on, while others contemplated peace together for all, families, or just a sense of peace in a place.
Featured at The Clearwater Gallery is local jewelry artist, Wendy Vernon. Wendy meticulously hand makes each piece using a variety of fine gemstones and crystals including druzy agate, labradorite and geode slices. Every creation is unique, with distinctive characteristics. Wine and light appetizers will be served from 4 to 6 p.m.
Opening on Friday and running through Christmas is The Stitchin’ Post Staff’s Handcrafted Gift Boutique. Items range from quilts and stuffed animals through everyday items, as well as ornaments and holiday decorations.
Wildflower Studio welcomes the holiday season with love and gratitude for all things that bring us appreciation for life, family and the beauty around us. Wildflower features local art prints, handmade leather bags, stained and fused glass, cards, candles, diffusers and more! Stop by for your holiday gifts this season! Celebrate Art Stroll from 12-4 at Wildflower Studio.
Sisters Arts Association wishes everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful holiday season to come.
All of the galleries welcome you to visit and sign up for Quick Draw. Fill out one ticket in each gallery, for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate that can be used in any of the participating galleries. The Quick Draw is sponsored by SAA, thanks to a generous donation from Coldwell Banker Bain 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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