Visit Art Galleries Featuring:
• 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 Sisters Arts Association’s October Artwalk takes place the Friday before Halloween, so be prepared for lots of treats as you visit the Galleries and ArtWalls of Sisters. Galleries will be open all day, and featured artists and light refreshments served between 4 and 6 or 7 p.m.
GALLERIES
The Campbell Gallery will be open and welcoming visitors to view the artwork of Sheila Dunn. Known for her large-scale oil paintings, Sheila is dedicated to activism, channeling her art to support various conservation and social justice causes. Her contributions benefit organizations such as the Conservation Alliance, Wild Salmon Center, and the ACLU.
Hood Avenue Art features the work of Vivian Olsen and K.C. Snyder. Vivian is a professional wildlife artist and illustrator who’s also worked as a high school art teacher. She recently published a children’s book, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” that is filled with colorful paintings of animals and fun stories about behaving badly. K.C. has also been an illustrator of children’s books for Guardian Angel Publishing. Her western paintings portray American bison.
Makin’ It Local partners with the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank for the gallery’s annual Feed Sisters Food Drive. With demand for food assistance in Sisters more than doubling since 2021, community donations are vital. Drop off nonperishable items at Makin’ It Local during store hours or bring them to special events Fourth Friday Art Walk and Halloween Food Drive. Donors will be entered to win prizes, and raffle proceeds benefit the Sisters Kiwanis Foundation.
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The Rickards Gallery is spotlighting the baskets and gourd art of Leslee Burtt and Chris Warren. They are known for their intricate pieces that blend natural materials like seagrass, reed, and cedar bark into the weaving. They also work with hard shell gourds which are dyed, pine needled, and finished with semi-precious stones.
Sisters Gallery and Frame features the popular paintings of Brad Earl and fall’s finest colors by Randall Tillery. Brad’s gallery, Flying Horse, closed last month so the gallery welcomes him back as a featured artist with original acrylic paintings featuring classic typewriters, vehicles, architecture, and quirky salmon. Randall’s golden fall foliage warms the walls with aspens and landscapes in oil and acrylic.
The Stitchin’ Post features “A Stitching Showcase,” curated fiber arts by Linda Weick, Jean Wells, Tonye Phillips and Sheryl S. Rudolph. These women gather regularly for social time and creative stitching of all kinds, learning from each other and weaving the group together.
Toriizaka Art presents a Fall Spectacular, a collection of beautiful fall colors by many of the gallery artists. The entry and several walls are curated to highlight colorful landscapes. Sip and nibble while enjoying the warmth of the gallery.
Wildflower Studio features the work of Bill Hamilton and Derive Jewelry. Bill paints Central Oregon landscapes in acrylics, and the studio features both originals and prints. There is a new stock of jewelry by Derive, including originally designed sterling silver earrings and necklaces.
And More…
Sisters Arts Association welcomes artists who want to support the arts in Sisters and be part of our thriving creative community. New artist memberships beginning or renewing in October will be good through 2026. SAA also welcomes tax deductible donations from supporters who appreciate the value that the arts add to the culture of our community.
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 Megan Nielsen of Canyon and Cove and her whimsical animals in nature.
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 - Featuring Sisters High School art instructor Bethany Gunnerson and poet/artist Beth Eckert.
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!