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All You Need to Know:
Who? You and your friends
What? SAA Fourth Friday Artwalk
Where? Galleries of Sisters
Cost? FREE
The Sisters Arts Association’s Fourth Friday Artwalk is filled with the colors of Fall. Stroll through the Galleries of Sisters before the Sisters Folk Festival, or just enjoy a nice evening out on the town. Galleries will be open all day, though several may confine Artwalk hours from 4 to 6 p.m. in order to partake in the music.
GALLERIES
The Campbell Gallery features work by Sheila Dunn. This year, Sheila took over the creation of the Sisters Folk Festival poster art from long-time predecessor Dennis McGregor. Hanging in this month’s Campbell Gallery show, the poster depicts an unnamed musician set against the backdrop of majestic Mount Jefferson, symbolizing both the universality of music and its deep roots in the Oregon landscape. The original artwork is available in this year’s JAM Auction and Raffle – bid on it now through September 28 at https://givebutter.com/c/JAM2025. The gallery will not be open during Artwalk, however, due to the concurrent Festival event.
Makin’ It Local features newly released fine art prints by Susan Luckey Higdon, who is known for capturing the essence of Oregon’s dramatic landscapes, in what she calls natural abstractions. Folk music will be by Erin Cole-Baker.
The Rickards Gallery hosts Garth Williams, a fly fisherman who translates that joy to canvas. With palette knife, he entwines colors and textures to create eye- catching aspens and dramatic landscapes. Garth will be at the Rickards Gallery from noon to 7 p.m. painting live. Stop by and watch it all come together.
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Sisters Gallery and Frame has new work by Lynn Brush and Linda Wolff. Known for her iconic street scenes, Lynn paints city views from frequent travels to Europe and the Middle East, and recent landscapes inspired by the colors and wide-open vistas of Central Oregon. Linda Wolff turns plain white tissue paper into colorful collage landscapes that probe the layers beneath us, the mountains around us, and the skies above us.
Toriizaka Art shows new landscapes from internationally renowned Cambodian-Vietnamese artist Lim Khim Katy, created during her residency here Sept. 17 to 23. Katy is celebrated for her figurative works that reveal the resilience of daily life, as well as her radiant landscapes filled with imagination and tranquility. She is known for her meticulous brushwork, evocative color palettes, and balance of realism with poetic sensitivity. Alongside Katy’s work, the gallery unveils five new wood-burn and mixed media figurative pieces by celebrated Vietnamese artist Ngo Van Sac. A profound theme in Van Sac’s art is his use of Hanzi scripts, tied to his family history. When Vietnam’s language was modernized under French colonial rule, his grandfather—a poet and professor—was forced to burn his manuscripts, but secretly buried them instead. By integrating these preserved texts into his art, Van Sac honors his grandfather’s resistance while bridging history and creativity.
Flying Horse Gallery, moving from its gallery location at 161 South Elm for the Winter, is holding an End of Season Sale. Selected artwork is reduced from 10 to 30 percent. This includes works by Brad Earl, Sloane Earl and several guest artists. Enter the gallery’s sweepstakes (no purchase necessary). There will be two drawings: the first is for an original print by either Brad or Sloane and second for a certificate for 60 minutes of Stretch Therapy with Mel Marth at Mellness Whole Body Wellness. Two Trick Pony will be performing on the green space at the back of the gallery from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 27.
The Stitchin’ Post continues to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show and founder Jean Wells with “Golden Memories,” a gathering of quilts from the Central Oregon Studio Art Quilting Associates (SAQA).
Hood Avenue Art’s featured artists are Carolyn Platt and Paul Alan Bennett. Carolyn’s printmaking journey is one of constant exploration. She loves loose marks and gestural approaches to form, so translates those drawing impulses to printmaking. Nothing preplanned, she lassos her gestures into a loose organization which can include layering, color saturation, transparency and muting through overlapping, scale, and textural variations. Paul creates lava-like textural effects on a printing press using a technique called collagraphy. He works back into these textured papers with gouache paint to create new continents, world maps, islands, sea creatures, pathways, and dwellings.
Wildflower Studio is featuring new paintings by Sandy Melchiori. Sandy recently had the opportunity to paint plein air at an event in the beautiful Wallowa Mountain town of Joseph, Oregon. The studio has also restocked jewelry, skin care, candles, diffusers and art supplies.
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 Amy Drews, a Northwest abstract artist who favors lively color and texture
The Barn - Featuring celebrated local artist, Sheila Dunn and her vibrant wildlife and landscapes
Sisters Bakery - Featuring the spooky and fall themed art of Gloria Enchanted
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!