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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
‘Tis the day after Christmas and all through the town, locals and visitors are out walking around. They may be out shopping, having coffee, or exchanging some gifts. Sisters Arts Association welcomes all to the last Fourth Friday Artwalk for 2025. Quit scrolling and start strolling! There will be light refreshments in the galleries, and even some music, between 4 and 7 p.m. Here’s a look:
GALLERIES
The Campbell Gallery features work by Austin Quattlebaum. It’s a wild ramble through nature, music, and storytelling, blending the whimsical with the wonderfully weird. His artistic roots trace back to building theater sets and crafting puppets in his youth, which sparked a love for bold designs and intricate details. His work draws inspiration from his southern upbringing, years spent guiding trips through whitewater rapids, and a deep connection to the natural world. He’s crafted massive plywood art pieces and even a 13-foot rainbow trout puppet for the Big Ponderoo Music and Arts Festival.
Hood Avenue Art is featuring a gallery-wide show that includes new works by Kathleen Keliher called “Late Autumn on the River.”
Makin’ It Local features work by ceramic artist Darrah Lundberg, known for crafting functional pottery with a sculptural, organic sensibility. Blending stoneware, porcelain, and atmospheric firings, her work reflects the quiet rhythms of the natural world while offering pieces meant to be used, held, and enjoyed every day. Darrah teaches ceramics at Portland Community College and Radius Art Studio, where she helps students build a relationship with clay through experimentation and craft. She participates in Oregon’s clay community, from wood-firing events to regional shows and open studio tours.
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The Rickards Gallery will re-open after the Christmas holiday with a special retrospective collection from Dan Rickards entitled “Fire and Ice.” This curated collection focuses on the forces that created our dramatic and ruggedly beautiful landscape. Expect sweeping vistas of the Three Sisters and Mount Bachelor along with fiery sunsets and intimate campfires. Many of the featured pieces for this show have not been shown publicly for over a decade. Visit the gallery from 4 to 6 p.m. to meet Dan, hear about his artistic journey and inspiration along with wine and light bites.
Sisters Gallery and Frame’s multi-talented artist, Caroline Stratton, is also an astrologer and psychotherapist. Through the practice of astrology in the ‘70s and ‘80s, Caroline pursued a degree in psychology and practiced as a mental health therapist until her “mostly retirement,” about 10 years ago. She has continued to study astrology and create amazing artwork in watercolor, acrylic and three-dimensions. This Friday, she will offer brief astrological chart readings for $25. You will need to know your date of birth, but the time is not essential, though it will add depth and accuracy. Caroline is a transpersonal or humanistic astrologer, and she does not do predictive charts. Stop by the gallery and have fun exploring who you are.
The Stitchin’ Post’s Staff Handcrafted Gift Boutique is full of wonderful items including quilts, bags, pincushions, ornaments, and holiday décor. See the wide variety of wonderful things our creative and talented staff have created.
Toriizaka Art’s holiday cheer is evident as The Renaissance Sisters, under the leadership of Lola Knox, will perform holiday favorites starting around 4:30 p.m. All art will be offered at a 10 percent discount between 4 and 7 p.m.
Wildflower Studio will be closed for the Fourth Friday Artwalk and the following week for a well-earned holiday for the owner.
Check out The Art Walls locations, businesses that feature art on their walls. SAA encourages you to visit them during their regular business hours. That includes The Barn, Fika Coffee, Sisters Bakery, and The Hub.
And More…
SAA’s Fourth Friday Artwalks will take a break in January and February, but come back in March to see new art, meet new artists, and make new friends. Happy Holidays, everyone!
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 and her whimsical animals and landscapes.
The Barn - Featuring celebrated local artist, Sheila Dunn and her vibrant wildlife and landscapes
Sisters Bakery - Featuring art by Michele Michael, inspired by the playful spirit of the outdoors.
The Hub - Work by Juliana Madrone starting January 5; emotional, atmospheric and vivid.
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!