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• A great time
• Beautiful art
• Good company
• Artist Talks
• Demonstrations
All You Need to Know:
Who? You and your friends
What? SAA Fourth Friday Artwalk
Where? Galleries of Sisters
Cost? FREE
Stroll through the galleries of Sisters this week during the Fourth Friday Artwalk from 4 to 7 p.m., sponsored by Sisters Arts Association. Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening!
Sisters Gallery and Frame welcomes printmaker Denise Kester and ceramic artist Mary Moore. Kester’s “Drawing on the Dream” includes original artwork, books, note cards, reproductions, and figurines. She specializes in monoprint and monotype viscosity printing as well as mixed media, drawing and painting. Moore’s new whimsical ceramic sculptures have human or animal heads attached to bodies primly posed on pedestals. On Thursday, April 24, Kester will be featured in a special “Meet the Author” event at 6:30 p.m., joined by singer and songwriter Kathy Marshall. Seating is limited due to the size of the venue, and a suggested donation of $5 will be given to the Kiwanis Food Bank.
Wildflower Studio features oil paintings by John Runnels and ceramics by Hunter Teig. Runnels’ brush, palette knife and rich colorful oils express his Aspen filled landscapes. Teig’s pottery includes mugs, cups, and bowls with dripped and blended glazes.
The Flying Horse Gallery features a group exhibit, “Into the Woods,” with more than 10 guest artists showing their love for the forest, the magical world hidden in the trees, and all things made of wood. Works range from oil paintings and watercolors to one-of-a kind wood crafted items. Look for twisted pine, walnut weavings, paintings of druid dreams and secret creatures peeking out from a Juniper. As always, there are works by resident artists Brad Earl and Sloane Earl. See Special Event below.
The Campbell Gallery continues to display the work of Karen Z. Ellis, a retrospective called “(De)Signs of Spring,” selected early and recent pieces celebrating rhythms and patterns of Nature dancing through the seasons, water-media and soft pastel works, and original hand-pulled prints, including intaglio and monotype.
Hood Avenue Art features landscapes by Anne Gibson and Patricia Freeman-Martin. Gibson layers, scrapes, glazes and adds marks with various media and tools to depict a special place. Freeman-Martin shares her impressions of the local landscape using symbolic and emotional colors and pattern.
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The Rickards Gallery is “Bursting into Bloom with Colors of the Northwest,” a spring art showcase featuring work by Dan Rickards and friends. From delicate blossoms to sweeping vistas, each piece captures depicts renewal, energy, and the stunning hues of our region.
Makin’ It Local welcomes glass artist Cheryl Chapman of Silly Dog Art Glass and Sisters’ own Outlaw Jazz Combo for an evening of art and music. Chapman paints glass enamels onto the back of a sheet of clear glass, and then layers another piece of glass behind the enameled piece before fusing the two pieces together. The painting is done in stages, with each stage, including creation of a bowl or other shape, requiring separate firing in a kiln.
The Stitchin’ Post hosts the Journeys Art Quilters’ annual exhibit, “Ten Artists, Ten Voices.” Using a variety of design elements, these masterpieces feature hand dyed fabrics, intricate piecing and innovative techniques that express individual creativity. It is a journey of sharing, learning, and intentional support for each artist among the group that includes Jean Wells Keenan, June Jaeger, Judy Beaver, Jan Tetzlaff, Donna Rice, Helen Brisson, Betty Gientke, Marion Shimoda, Martha Sanders, and Mary Stiewig.
Toriizaka Art owners are away, but the gallery, featuring contemporary Asian art and works by local artists in two- and three-dimensions, can be accessed through Sisters Gallery and Frame.
One more thing - The Barn will be hosting a special meet-and-greet reception for Jacob Norris, a celebrated Central Oregon artist known for captivating works that blend elements of nature with abstract expressionism.
Flying Horse Gallery - Special Event On Saturday, May 10, Sloane Earl hosts a workshop called “Paint Your Mom.” Both participants will be painting, and Sloane will spend the first part of class teaching some portraiture skills to get your started. Sit across from your mother, or any mother, and go home with your masterpieces/future family heirlooms. It is a double gift since they will treasure the time spent together having fun as much as the actual painting. This event is for ALL levels. Young humans, ages 8-13, are half price. Want your masterpiece to be a surprise? Bring a photo for reference. Reservations are required. For more information and reservations for this workshop and future events, go to www.flyinghorsegallery.com/events.
Gallery Maps: Available at each gallery and online at sistersartsassociation.org, where you can find out more about this month’s Artwalk and join the Arts Association as a contributing member, artist, or local business.
QuickDraw: At the close of the Artwalk, a drawing will b held for two $50 gift certificates, good at any participating gallery. Visitors may sign up once per gallery. Winners will be notified by phone and email, so it is important that all fields be complete. Thanks to Stellar Realty Northwest for their generous sponsorship.
SAA is a 501(c)3 organization that welcomes new members: individuals who love art, artists, students, and businesses. Annual memberships range from $50 to $150, and now is a great time to join for 2025. More information is available at sistersartsassociation.org. SAA does not sell your info, but uses the numbers of visitors as a measure of the importance of The Arts in the vitality of our community!
Supporting businesses that are always ready to serve you on 4th Fridays include:
Alpaca By Design
Big Chief Vintage
Cottonwood Cafe
Dixie’s
Gypsy Wind Clothing
Hardtails Bar & Grill
June’s Asian Kitchen
Paulina’s Bookstore
Philladelphia's Steaks
Thompson Guitars
Ponderosa Lodge
Rancho Viejo
Sisters Bakery
Sisters Cascade
Sisters Coffee Company
Sisters Folk Festival
Sisters Movie House
Sisters Saloon
Snow Cap
Suttle Tea
The Gallery Restaurant
The Open Door
The SweetEasy Co.
The Jewel
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