High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon

Press Release: Lillian Pitt represented by High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon

For Immediate Release

Lillian Pitt represented by High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon

High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon is pleased to announce the representation of Oregon Native American artist Lillian Pitt .   An artist feature showcasing Lillian Pitt's recent works will be open to the public through December 31 at the High Desert Gallery, 281 W. Cascade, Sisters, Oregon.   Work on display includes "Crow Takes Leave of the Family" a limited edition Pendleton Tapestry; original anagama masks and sculptures; limited edition bronzes "Dreamer", "She Who Watches" , and "Wasco Coyote"; raku masks and jewelry; and sterling silver jewelry. For more information including hours of operations, please call High Desert Gallery at 866-549-6250 x 3.

2007 Earle A. Chiles Award recipient and recipient of the Governor's Award for the Arts, Oregon, in 1990, Lillian's work is both nationally and internationally recognized from Germany to Canada to New Zealand to Siberia to Japan!  Most identified with Lillian are her Shadow Spirits and Petroglyph Series, including "She Who Watches". Lillian writes, "I have continued to use shells, cones, and other natural objects to create textural surfaces on the pieces in my Shadow Spirit Series, again a collaboration with Nature.  The petroglyph and rock paintings of the Columbia River Gorge inspire the form and energy of these works".

Lillian's most recent recognition, The 2007 Earle A. Chiles Award, will be presented on December 4, 2007 at the Benson Hotel in Portland Oregon. The Earle A. Chiles Award, established in 1983, is a cash award given annually by the High Desert Museum.  This years recipient, Lillian Pitt is acknowledged for creating images that sustain ancient Columbia Plateau cultures and beliefs, and promoting harmony within people, communities, and nature.  The award is funded by the Chiles Foundation.

Using traditional images and non traditional art techniques, Lillian Pitt's work shares emotion and energy with people who find "spirits keep whistling me home" their own journey.  Lillian's work is now on permanent display and sale at the High Desert Gallery for all to visit.  Gallery Director, Myrna Dow,  says:"We are truly honored to work with Lillian and are pleased that through our representational partnership her work will continue to be showcased in a professional gallery setting here in Central Oregon.”

About Lillian Pitt:  In her book "Spirits Keep Whistling Me Home", Lillian writes, "My early work began as a playful interaction with clay...I felt that I needed to make work that represented my own culture and who I am (knowing) that my people had a 10,000 year history of living in the Columbia River Gorge...I felt privileged to begin making images in clay of the pictographs, petroglyphs, and legendary beings of my ancestral homeland".

Born in 1943 of Warm Spring/Yakima/Wasco heritage, Lillian often features Stick Indians in her masks, sculpture, and jewelry. "Growing up on the Warm Springs Reservation, we were told Stick Indians living in the mountains would whistle to guide a good person to safety if lost in the woods, and would lead a bad person deeper into the forest.  Because my life has been enriched by so many good people, I picture the Stick Indian  I make whistling people to good fortune and well being".  Lillian Pitt is represented in Central Oregon by High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon.

About High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing: High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art and custom picture framing gallery with retail locations in Bend, Oregon (Opening Fall of 2008), Redmond and Sisters Oregon specializing in Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ and Stellar Custom Framing.  High Desert Gallery has been honored in 2005, 2006 and 2007 by Decor Magazine as one of the top 100 Art and Frame Galleries in America and voted “Best Art Gallery” in Redmond, Oregon (2006 & 2007) and Sisters, Oregon (2005, 2006).  High Desert Gallery's online sales gallery can be found at www.highdesertgallery.biz .  For more information please visit: www.highdesertgallery.com or call toll free 1-866-549-6250.   High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon content copyright 2007.  The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ and Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ are trademarks of High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon.

Press Release Contact:
T Dow, High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon
PO BOX 519 Bend, OR 97709-0519  Gallery Phone: 541-388-8964.
Web Site: www.highdesertgallery.com Gallery Blog: www.highdesertgallery.info

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The Oxford Hotel Taking Shape in Downtown Bend Oregon

If you have recently driven or walked by NW Minnesota and Lava Street in Downtown Bend Oregon  you have likely noticed the new construction of the Oxford Hotel.  Although we haven't released an official press release on our upcoming expansion it is a known fact that High Desert Gallery is expanding.   When the Oxford Hotel opens in the fall of 2008 we will occupy about 1800 square feet of retail storefront on the corner of the building.

We love Minnesota Street, especially the shops and our soon to be neighbors.  If you haven't been down Minnesota Street lately please take the time and explore – Thump is a great coffee establishment that shouldn't be missed.  Kent and his wife do a great job on the coffee side of the house and have some thoughtful art exhibitions normally rotating monthly.  Check them out and drink some Stumptown Coffee.  Douglas Fine Jewelry and Design, Staccato at the Fire Hall and more await you during your stroll.  Pegasus Books (Duncan's Blog) , Karen Bandy Design Jewelry and The Book Barn are just across Bond on Minnesota, Kebanu Gallery is around the corner on Bond and down the way at Wall and Minnesota is MockingBird Gallery, another fine art gallery concentrating on Original Art.  Don't forget to walk down the breezeway and visit the nonprofit Mirror Pond Gallery.  You can spend a good portion of your visit on Minnesota Street and capture a good essence of Downtown Bend.  Great shopping and original art can be found at Kebanu, High Desert Gallery, Mockingbird  and Mirror Pond as well as others in downtown.

This week, Jeff McDonald, Business Report for The Bend Bulletin had a nice article with Curt Baney of The Baney Corporation and their expansion to downtown Bend and the building of the Oxford Hotel.  The Hotel Image is a rendering from the Mandala Agency that was published in the Bend Bulletin's article:  Hotelier takes it up a notch. 

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From the Bend Bulletin's article with a quote from Curt Baney ...

The rooms of the downtown hotel will range in size from 450 square feet to 850 square feet and will be priced between $150 and $300 per night, he said. It will cater to customers who are seeking a personalized level of service and luxurious accommodations, he said.

High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon, which has locations in Sisters and Redmond, will be located at street level in the hotel and a full-service restaurant also is planned, Baney said.

“The timing is right because of the parking structure, which spring-boarded development of the hotel,” Baney said. “We love the activity in downtown Bend. It’s so vibrant and active.”
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The new upscale hotel is a great asset to downtown and will really “finish off” Minnesota Street.  We truly look forward to opening in Bend and are very excited with the location, the building and the ambiance of Minnesota Street.  More information will follow and look for a “Heck of a Gallery Opening” come the fall of 2008. Until then please continue to visit High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing in Downtown Sisters and Redmond.  The gallery features Fine Art & Stellar Customer framing where we are -- The Art and Soul of Central Oregon!

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Last of the Season at Three Pines House Concerts, Bend Oregon - Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart

In a previous post we highlighted a new concert venue in Bend Oregon -- Three Pines House Concerts managed by Jim and Susan Holmes.  Great people, great venue and great music.  The 2007 music series is just about to end with the final show of the year. 

Don't miss ...  Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart

WHEN: Sunday November 18, 2007 6:00PM (Doors open at 5:30PM)

WHERE:  At a house concert in The Three Pines subdivision in Bend, Oregon

Suggested Donation:  $15 (The performer receive 100% of the door.)

RESERVATIONS & DIRECTIONS:  call 541-617-8930 or visit:  Three Pines House Concerts

About Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart

Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart blend folk, country, blues and old-timey jug band music. Their music mixes whimsy and wisdom, from the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, to the Philadelphia Folk Fest, Kerville, Merle Fest and many more.

Theirs is a musical marriage and they both come from musical families. Stacey's older brother is country rocker Steve Earle. She spent a year and a half on tour with her brother, and then returned to Nashville to start a career of her own. Mark Stuart grew up in Nashville, playing in his father’s honky tonk band while in high school. He also spent time in Steve Earle’s band in the late 90s.

Their songs are the diaries of their life - good times and bad, a commentary on the love they share.   Soundclips at: http://www.staceyearle.com

Cheers!
Todd & Myrna
High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing
Redmond and Sisters Oregon
www.highdesertgallery.com

The Art and Soul of Central Oregon

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Press Release -- High Desert Gallery Advances to International Frame Design Competition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

High Desert Gallery wins Frame Design Award at Regional Competition and advances to International Competition.

Bend, Oregon – November 6, 2007 -- Myrna Dow, Gallery Director of High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon took 3^rd place at the PPFA^® Pacific Northwest Cascade Chapter Print Framing Competition on November 4, 2007 held in Portland Oregon. 

Each year framers from across the U.S. and Canada enter their Regional Professional Picture Framers Association^™ (PPFA) Chapter Print Competition. All contestants frame the same piece of artwork. Those entries that place first, second, third and/or honorable mention are eligible to advance to the PPFA International Print Framing Competition held at the PPFA Annual Convention.

The PPFA International PRINT Framing Competition entrants are vying for international recognition of technical framing expertise, artistic design, and cash awards. PPFA Annual PRINT Framing Competitions bring out the very best in the art and framing industry's framing designs.

PPFA International PRINT Framing Competition judging will take place at the 2007 PPFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.  All entries will be displayed for Popular Choice voting as well.  Winners for first, second and third places along with honorable mention and popular choice awards will be unveiled during the PPFA 2007 International Framing Competition Reception and Farewell Party.

About the PPFA:  For 35 years, Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA) has served as the trade association for professional custom picture framers, art galleries, and framing and art manufacturers/distributors. With more than 3,200 members, PPFA provides a growing array of services and benefits including the professional designations, CERTIFIED PICTURE FRAMER^® (CPF^®) and MASTER CERTIFIED PICTURE FRAMER^™ (MCPF^™).   PPFA serves the art and framing industry as an advocate for its members and by offering programs that elevate professional standards, enhance profitability, and expand sales.  PPFA affiliated with Photo Marketing Association International^® (PMA^®) in October 2001. PMA® has more than 20,000 members in 100-plus countries and provides an annual convention and trade show typically drawing more than 650 exhibitors and approximately 25,000 to 30,000 registrants.

About High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing: High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art and custom picture framing gallery with retail locations in Bend, Oregon (Opening Fall of 2008), Redmond and Sisters Oregon specializing in Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ and Stellar Custom Framing.  High Desert Gallery has been honored in 2005, 2006 and 2007 by Decor Magazine as one of the top 100 Art and Frame Galleries in America and voted “Best Art Gallery” in Redmond, Oregon (2006 & 2007) and Sisters, Oregon (2005, 2006).  High Desert Gallery's online sales gallery can be found at www.highdesertgallery.biz .  For more information please visit:   www.highdesertgallery.com or call toll free 1-866-549-6250.   High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon content copyright 2007.  The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ and Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ are trademarks of High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon.

Press Release Contact:
T Dow, High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon
PO BOX 519 Bend, OR 97709-0519  Phone: 541-388-8964
Web Site: www.highdesertgallery.com  Gallery Blog: www.highdesertgallery.info 

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