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• 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
The weather may be HOT, but this month’s Fourth Friday Artwalk, sponsored by Sisters Arts Association, is COOL! It kicks off with a Marimba Band concert; more on that later. This is what you can look forward to in the galleries of Sisters, between 4 and 7 p.m. July 25.
GALLERIES
The Campbell Gallery hosts “Expressions in Fabric: Color, Pattern, Play, and Passion” by Judith Beaver. Starting with a single inspirational piece of fabric, she builds a color palette, using contrast and value as key design considerations and working intuitively as the piece evolves.
Flying Horse Gallery’s group show “Unidentified Flying Objects,” entertains the concept of UFOs (or UAPs), other-worldly visitors, mysterious lights in the sky, the belief in something unbelievable. Spotlight artist Abby Williams introduces her darkly romantic paintings and Mary Jean Ruhnke made ten gold-embellished wolf prints just for Flying Horse Gallery. Figure drawing workshops with a nude model will continue in August, suitable for adults of all skill levels. Space is limited. More information and reservations are at flyinghorsegallery.com/events.
Hood Avenue Art has three featured clay artists: Susan Yokoyama, Linda Heisserman, and Ceydi Prie, and one painter Layne Cook. Susan and Ceydi both create in the raku style, but each are unique. Linda works in porcelain, carving designs on leather-hard clay before firing with green, blue and celadon glazes. Layne’s paintings show the power of good composition, the role of light and shadows, the use of color, and the value of restraint in using color.
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Makin’ It Local’s show, “Painter’s Quilt” features newly released giclee prints by Kathy Deggendorfer, music by the Outlaw Jazz Combo, and wines curated by Friends & Vine wine shop in Sisters. Kathy’s paintings are often referred to as “Painter’s Quilts,” and the 2025 Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Poster was the sixth one she’s created for the event. Her vibrant and colorful watercolor paintings are whimsical representations of ranch life, her travels, and the environment.
The Rickards Gallery is filled with “Brilliance and Light,” the paintings of David Mensing. This selection of paintings is a celebration of the sky in all its moods. “Acause,” a large oil on canvas, captures the silent splendor of backlit clouds over the Three Sisters in the depth of summer. David worked with layers of paint, and neutral colors (grays) over bright colors, in order to capture the semi-transparent character of clouds.
Sisters Gallery and Frame introduces two new artists, Kathleen Branch and Charley Phillips. Kathleen’s abstract paintings reimagine the mid-century modern movement, but with a twist. Her paintings are influenced by the era’s furniture and characterized by linear designs and functional materials. She pairs vintage hues to recreate woven textiles and adds geometric and organic shapes with fluid strokes of acrylic paint. Charley is known for her delicate floral carvings and unique wood turned vessels. A decorative painter for many years, she switched to woodcarving in 1995 for new challenges. She will demonstrate her unique carving style and original designs that combine wood turning and burning with watercolor.
The Stitchin’ Post displays nature-inspired stained glass and botanical prints by Terry and Belinda Batchelder. Terry’s stained-glass pieces are inspired by nature and make use of light to reveal their beauty. Belinda botanically prints on natural fibers, letting the actual plant express itself as a print on the fabric.
Toriizaka Art features abstract works by Henriette Heiny and kinetic sculptures by Donald MacLane. Henriette works with acrylics and fluid media, and her unconventional techniques allow motion and gravity to direct the flow and layering it with mixed textures. Don couples his mechanical engineering and welding skills with his keen aesthetic sense of balance and form to create pieces that oscillate and move based on human input. Viewers are welcome to explore the rhythmic interplay between the moving parts. Featured wines will come from Knoll vineyards, with Henriette’s artwork on their labels.
Wildflower Studio features the work of printmaker Mark Seekins. He starts with a block, hand carves, presses, and then pulls the original prints of landscapes, animals, and people, all collected from his own outdoor experiences. Mark’s cards and giclees, made from the original relief prints, are available.
SOMETHING EXTRA
Two Marimba Bands, Baduku and Bahuru, will take the stage between 5 and 7 p.m. at Fir Street Park. Marimba is a dynamic music style that originates primarily from Africa and South America, as well as a large wooden xylophone style instrument. The bands are from the Tri-City Steel Drum Band Association of Richland, Washington. Their visit to Sisters is sponsored by Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture. The bands, made up of middle- and high-school students, play original works and cover music ranging from native cultural pieces to ‘80s rock classics. These talented young musicians strike their percussion instruments with fierce speed, building upon each other’s beats to create harmonic melodies.
Near Fir Street Park are two of Sisters’ Art Walls, local businesses supporting the arts. The Hub, headquarters of Citizens4Community (C4C), features the art of interior textile and wallpaper artist Megan Kelso and wooden jewelry and decorative objects by Timber Lark. The Barn showcases art by Raina Verhey, a self-taught oil painter who captures the distinctive landscapes of the American West and its unique humanity. Other Art Walls can be seen at Sisters Bakery, where Megan Myers’ work depicts our connections to the natural world around us, and at Fika, where you can see photography by Jerod Gatley and a collection of quilts based on shared blocks by local quilters.
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 of Sisters for their generous sponsorship
ART WALLS
Fika Sisters - Featuring Jarod Gatley Emmy Award Winning photographer and local quilters
The Barn - Featuring celebrated local artist, Raina Verhey and her American West Landacapes
Sisters Bakery - Featuring the paintings of very popular and widely collected Megan Meyers
The Hub - interior textile and wallpaper artist Megan Kelso and Wooden Jewelry artist Timber Lake
MORE SUPPORTING BUSINESSES
Always ready to serve you on 4th Friday Artwalks
Alpaca By Design
Big Chief Vintage
Cottonwood Cafe
Dixie’s
Gypsy Wind Clothing
Hardtails Bar & Grill
Paulina’s Bookstore
Philladelphia's Steaks
Thompson Guitars
Ponderosa Lodge
Rancho Viejo
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
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!