High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon

Upcoming Artist Receptions at High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon

Artist Reception - Lillian Pitt -- High Desert Gallery -- Sisters Oregon
Saturday, May 24, 2008  4 – 7:30pm
Location: High Desert Gallery, 281 W Cascade Avenue, Sisters Oregon 97759
Contact: www.highdesertgallery.com or 541-388-8964.  The event is free and open to the public

High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon is proud and honored to feature work by Nationally known artist, Lillian Pitt.  The exhibition and sales of Lillian's work is scheduled from May 1 through May 31 with an artist in attendance reception on Saturday, May 24 from 4:00pm to 7:30pm. Please join us live music by Jacob French, great art, lively conversation and meet and chat with Lillian!

Artist Reception -- Rowdy Barry -- High Desert Gallery -- Sisters Oregon
Thursday, June 12, 2008    5 – 8:30pm
Location: High Desert Gallery, 281 W Cascade Avenue, Sisters Oregon 97759
Contact:  www.highdesertgallery.com or 541-388-8964.  The Event is free and open to the public

Special Exhibition of artist and nationally known rodeo bullfighter! Rowdy has created the 2008 Sisters Rodeo Poster and we are honored host Rowdy and his original paintings in the gallery from June 1 to June 15th. A special Artist in Attendance reception will be held at High Desert Gallery in Sisters Oregon on Thursday, June 12th. Plan on attending the reception and the world famous Sisters Rodeo. For more information on Rowdy please visit: www.rowdybarry.com and www.sistersrodeo.com

A Hoot For Sure!

Artist Reception -- Kathy Deggendorfer -- High Desert Gallery -- Sisters Oregon
Saturday, June 21, 2008  4 – 7pm
Location: High Desert Gallery, 281 W Cascade Avenue, Sisters Oregon 97759
Contact:  www.highdesertgallery.com or 541-388-8964.  The Event is free and open to the public

Join Us for a wonderful month of new work by Kathy Deggendorfer! Nationally collected and regionally acclaimed the work of Kathy is bright, fun and often with a bit of humor!

A special Artist in Attendance reception for Kathy on Saturday, June 21, 2008 -- Meet Kathy -- View new work and enjoy lively conversation, great art, live music by Bellavia and refreshments!

Artist Reception - Kimry Jelen - High Desert Gallery -- Redmond Oregon
Friday, June 27, 2008   5 – 8pm
Location: High Desert Gallery, 453 SW 6th Street, Redmond, Oregon 97756
Contact:  www.highdesertgallery.com or 541-388-8964.  The Event is free and open to the public

Join us for an Artist in Attendance Reception on Friday, June 27th from 5-8pm in Redmond Oregon. Meet Kimry, view great art, enjoy lively conversation, live music and refreshments.  Join us for Kimry's artist reception and Walk The Art Beat, a Redmond Oregon community arts event.  A Hoot For Sure!

Save the Date for other “Walk The Art Beat” community art events in downtown Redmond Oregon!

Friday September 12th 5-8pm – Artist Reception for Grace Bishko
Friday November28th 5-8pm – Artist Reception for Danae Bennett-Miller, Ingrid Lustig and Glen Corbett.

For additional information about the artists and the gallery please visit: www.highdesertgallery.com or call 541-388-8964 and toll free 1-866-549-6250. High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art gallery with retail locations in Bend (Opening December 2008), Redmond and Sisters Oregon specializing in Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ and Stellar Custom Framing.  High Desert Gallery's online sales gallery can be found at www.highdesertgallery.biz .

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Wishin' I Was Fishin' -- Kathy Deggendorfer releases a new fine art print!

Nothing says Camp Sherman Oregon more than Kathy Deggendorfer.  Wishin' I was Fishin' a new fine art giclee print by Kathy is available at High Desert Gallery for a special release price valid through May 26, 2008.  The release price is a limited time offer and subject to availability.  Kathy's original watercolor of the fine art print is available at High Desert Gallery in Sisters Oregon and online at:  Original Watercolor.

To order, visit High Desert Art Gallery in Sisters or Redmond Oregon or call the gallery toll free at 1-866-549-6250. Online orders prior to May 27^th qualify for free shipping and the special release pricing.  Visit:  Wishin' I Was Fishin' Special Release.  Stellar Custom Framing options are available at either gallery. 

For additional information about the artist and the gallery please visit: www.highdesertgallery.com or call 541-388-8964 and toll free 1-866-549-6250. High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art gallery with retail locations in Bend (Opening December 2008), Redmond and Sisters Oregon specializing in Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ and Stellar Custom Framing.  High Desert Gallery's online sales gallery can be found at www.highdesertgallery.biz .

Original artwork by Kathy Deggendorfer.  All rights reserved and copyright 2008. Use of image is restricted and prohibited without prior written permission.  High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon content copyright 2008.  The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ and Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ are trademarks of High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon.

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Art Gives Back At All Costs

The Source Weekly and The Nugget News, both weekly newspapers covering their local communities have some nice articles referencing two of High Desert Art Gallery's artists.

Jonas Cohen a writer for The Source Weekly crafted a story on Cristina Acosta and her evolution as an artist and her current direction.

I'll borrow from Jonas:  Acosta said she had stuck with her art because she loves what she does. “It’s like a religious calling for me” she elaborates, “because even when it seems completely, rationally stupid to continue… I am intrinsically driven to go on.”

It's a great article – Read The Source Weekly Post at:   Life as Art: Cristina Acosta is making her art at all costs. 

Image:  Bark In The Park - Acrylic and hard pastel on Paper by Cristina Acosta

It's interesting how “art at all costs” flows nicely into the theme of the Nugget News blog post.

Jim Cornelius, Editor for The Nugget News, has started a blog for the newspaper and in his most recent post:  Art gives back he mentions Kathy Deggendorfer.  The post really isn't about Kathy but more about the impact that Kathy has made in the community and how her “Deggendorfer kool-aid” (my term) has trickled down and now an economic engine to be considered. The Sisters community is better off due to the direct impact of the arts in our community.  We have a number of people to thank for their contributions with Kathy being one of many.  In fact this month we have a whole boat load of artists to thank .... I'll borrow from Jim's blog post:  “Just this month alone artists and musicians will inject tens of thousands of dollars into the school system through My Own Two Hands and Starry Nights."

We can't all contribute cash to all organizations but for some artists and businesses their way of giving back is through their art and services.  It's a win-win for the contributor, the beneficiary and the community.  As parents of Sisters Oregon School District children participating in the art, music and American Project we (as parents and the community) have benefited in ways most of us take for granted.  Please don't take the arts (and its impact) for granted.  Create, give back, support, volunteer, buy art,  buy a ticket and be involved – Then enjoy!

If you would like to view artwork by both artists visit:  Cristina Acosta and Kathy Deggendorfer.

Cheers,

Todd

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High Desert Gallery Guide Now Available

The High Desert Art Gallery Guide is hot off the press and available for your online viewing!

If you would like a full color printed copy mailed to you please let us know by calling the gallery at 1-866-549-6250 or visiting:  Email High Desert Gallery.  Make sure to include your contact information and mailing address and we'll get one to you in the mail about mid April.

The guide includes our 2008 events, artist bio's, images and some great information on the gallery and our services.  To view a PDF version of our High Desert Gallery Guide online visit:    Download HDG-2008GalleryGuide-Web.pdf (897.4K)

Looking to keep in touch with High Desert Gallery?  To stay in touch and not miss new events and gallery activities we suggest that you follow us by one of many available means:  Call toll free 866-549-6250 x 3, visit our art gallery events calendar at www.events.highdesertgallery.com or subscribed to the following: Twitter, subscribe to our blog, RSS, or our events calendar.

High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art gallery with retail locations in Bend (Opening December 2008), Redmond Oregon and Sisters Oregon specializing in Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ and Stellar Custom Framing.  High Desert Art Gallery's online sales gallery can be found at www.highdesertgallery.biz.

It's winter now but I still like to paint bits of summertime from memory -- Kathy Deggendorfer

Spot Sits on The Cabin Porch...

We've been spending quite a bit of time out at the cabin this year. It's winter now but I still like to paint bits of summertime from memory.  I love the places where the creeks flow into the main river and you can catch little glimpses of those charming little cabins that are upstream.  These little cabins are quiet now but full of life all summer long.

"Spot Sits on the Cabin Porch" includes a little bit of what makes the Camp Sherman Oregon and the Metolius River area so special...  it's a place where a friendly pooch, like Spot ,can sit and soak up the sun and watch the river flow.  A place where you know it must be midday because the neighbor down the way came in for lunch and left his fishing vest hanging on the hook outside the door... he won't come out until dusk when the bugs come out and the fish jump.  Oh, and did you notice the neighbors got new sky blue cushion covers for their old comfy bench?

Kathy Deggendorfer – February 2008

“Spot Sits on The Cabin Porch,” an original watercolor on Paper by Kathy Deggendorfer.  Image: 21.75" x 7"  Professionally and Archival framing by High Desert Gallery with Frame size:  33" x 18.5" +/-   All rights reserved and © copyright 2008.

View More Kathy Deggendorfer Originals (including: Wishin' I Was Fishin' )

For inquiries please call High Desert Gallery at 1-866-549-6250  or purchase online at  Kathy Deggendorfer. For additional information about the artist and the gallery please visit: www.highdesertgallery.com or call 541-388-8964 and toll free 1-866-549-6250. High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art gallery with retail locations in Bend (Opening Fall of 2008), Redmond and Sisters Oregon specializing in Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ and Stellar Custom Framing.  High Desert Gallery's online sales gallery can be found at www.highdesertgallery.biz .

About Kathy Deggendorfer:  Kathy Deggendorfer lives on a cattle and hay ranch just outside of Sisters, Oregon. Inspired by the color, pattern and texture of her surroundings, she creates vibrant and colorful watercolor paintings. Whimsical images of flowers and ranch life fill the paintings with color and life. "Folks tell me they just feel happy when they look at my work-- that makes me happy." 

Raised in Portland, Oregon, in a clothing manufacturing family, she says ,"Sewing skills skipped a generation with me... but I love fabric. I like to call my creations 'Painters Quilts.' I can prowl around the rounders full of prints at the Stitchin' Post with the best of 'em... I just put my fabrics in with a paintbrush."  Kathy's collaborative work with master quilter, Tonye Belinda Phillips, is another fun combination of painted image and textile interpretation.

Kathy is currently working on a project about Oregon Specialty Farming and sustainable farm practices.  This project takes her out into the fields of Oregon farms to paint and learn about what makes Oregon agricultural practices and people unique.  Trips to the cattle ranches of Eastern Oregon and vineyards of the Willamette Valley provide her with plenty of rich and colorful images.

Kathy's work is collected throughout the Pacific Northwest and reaches out to all corners of the United States. Represented by High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon, she has pieces in the permanent collection at Redmond Airport, 2007 Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Poster Artist, she wrote and illustrated a children's book for St. Charles Medical Center, and her work has been translated into clothing and fabric for Columbia Sportswear.  In 2005, Kathy was awarded 'Citizen of the Year' in Sisters Oregon for her contributions to the community and the arts.  High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon is honored to represent Kathy Deggendorfer exclusively in Central Oregon.

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Looks like the CASA Auction for Children was a big success!

In a previous post we mentioned that we donated the custom picture framing for Kathy Deggendorfer's beautiful watercolor of a Portland Oregon city scape titled “Big City View.”    Kathy relayed to us that the “Voices for Children” auction and dinner had gone well and they (the organization) had raised some good funds for the cause. To refresh your memories ... CASA For Children is an organization that supports and acts as advocates for children, through no fault of their own, are under the protection of the Juvenile Courts.   The annual auction plays a significant role in raising critical funding to help abused and neglected kids in Multnomah and Washington Counties.  According to the letter we received yesterday, the 17^th annual CASA Voices for Children Auction & Dinner raised over $350,000 after expenses – the most ever!

If you want to get in on the action and support – Save the date for next year's auction:  January 31, 2009 at the Oregon Convention Center.

About CASA:  Each year, thousands of children in Multnomah and Washington (Oregon) Counties become wards of the juvenile court system because they have been victims of abuse and neglect. While many of these children remain at home while efforts are made to provide safety, others are placed in foster or other substitute care placements.  Due to complex home situations and lack of resources, some children can spend years in foster care until they are reunited with their birth families, or placed in an adoptive home. Oregon's child welfare system can only devote so much time and attention to each individual case. That’s where CASA steps in.  To Read More visit About CASA.  Beth Hohnstein created the artwork (image above) to help children.

For additional information about Kathy and the gallery please visit: www.highdesertgallery.com   or call 541-388-8964. High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art gallery with retail locations in Bend (Opening Fall of 2008), Redmond Oregon and Sisters Oregon specializing in Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ and  Stellar Custom Framing.  High Desert Art Gallery's online sales gallery can be found at www.highdesertgallery.biz . 

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Save The Date: High Desert Gallery 2008 Events Calendar Online

Save The Date – Don't Miss A Thing – Plan Ahead – Make Your Hotel Reservations Now!

2008 looks to be a stellar year for events, functions and artist in attendance receptions at High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon.  A boat load of great activities including the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Poster Preview Party with Paul Alan Bennett, Patrick Horsley artist reception in Redmond Oregon, Lillian Pitt's solo show on May 24^th in our Sisters Oregon Art Gallery  and many many other great events – We have it all.

Artist Receptions:  Paul Alan Bennett and Patrick Horsley in April, Lillian Pitt in May, Kathy Deggendorfer, Rowdy Barry and Kimry Jelen in June, Trisha Hassler, Paul Alan Bennett and Libby Lehman in July, “Where Rivers Meet” with John Simpkins, Paul Alan Bennett and Cary Weigand on July 26, Glen Corbett, Nye Bennett-Miller, Ingrid Lustig, Grace Bishko, Group Shows and many more!  And don't forget that High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing in Redmond Oregon celebrates “National Art & Framing Month” each October – Some not-to-miss great events are scheduled.  To print the complete events calendar visit: High Desert Gallery's 2008 Event Calendar (64 Kb PDF)

The printable pdf file is ready for your refrigerator magnet  -- Print and stick it to your Amana (or Sub-Zero) so you don't miss an event!

You can always find up-to-date gallery events online at www.events.highdesertgallery.com or you can download our printable events calendar at: High Desert Gallery's 2008 Event Calendar (64 Kb PDF)

Plan on attending!  Meet the Artists, enjoy lively conversation, refreshments, cheer and live music!  To stay in touch and not miss new events and gallery activities we suggest that you follow us by one of many available means:  Call 866-549-6250 x 3, visit our art gallery events calendar at www.events.highdesertgallery.com or subscribed to the following: Twitter, subscribe to our blog, RSS, or our events calendar.

Thank you for supporting the arts in Central Oregon!

For additional information about the artists and High Desert Art Gallery please visit: www.highdesertgallery.com or call 541-388-8964 and toll free 1-866-549-6250. High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art gallery with retail locations in Bend (Opening Fall of 2008), Redmond and Sisters Oregon specializing in Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ and Stellar Custom Framing. High Desert Gallery's online sales gallery can be found at www.highdesertgallery.biz .

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CASA Voices for Children Auction, January 19, 2008

For the past several years Kathy Deggendorfer has donated a wonderful work of art to the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) organization and their annual auction to raise funds for Portland Oregon Children. In a previous post we blogged about the very success  “Home is Where The Heart” auction last year and Kathy's donation. Again this year we have donated the framing for Kathy's artwork donation. Kathy really out did herself and provided a wonderful donation for CASA. Here's your chance to bid on and win a great Original Deggendorfer!  It's not too late to get tickets  -- Visit CASA for more information. 

Plan on attending and place your bids on Kathy's “Big City View,” an original watercolor professionally framed by High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon.

The 17th Annual Voices for Children Dinner & Auction
"Home is Where the Heart is”
Dinner & Auction Benefiting CASA for Children
January 19, 2008 Portland Ballroom Oregon Convention Center

To Reserve your Ticket to this great event and fundraiser visit: Tickets

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) makes a difference in the lives of children in the Portland Oregon area.  Attend the event .. Bid on great auction items and raise funds for CASA. 

About CASA:  Each year, thousands of children in Multnomah and Washington (Oregon) Counties become wards of the juvenile court system because they have been victims of abuse and neglect. While many of these children remain at home while efforts are made to provide safety, others are placed in foster or other substitute care placements.  Due to complex home situations and lack of resources, some children can spend years in foster care until they are reunited with their birth families, or placed in an adoptive home. Oregon's child welfare system can only devote so much time and attention to each individual case. That’s where CASA steps in.  To Read More visit About CASA.

For additional information about Kathy and the gallery please visit: www.highdesertgallery.com or call 541-388-8964. High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art gallery with retail locations in Bend (Opening Fall of 2008), Redmond and Sisters Oregon specializes in Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ and Stellar Custom Framing.  High Desert Gallery's online sales gallery can be found at  www.highdesertgallery.biz

Original artwork by  Kathy Deggendorfer.  All rights reserved and copyright 2008. Use of image is restricted and prohibited without prior written permission.  High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon content copyright 2008.  The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ and Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ are trademarks of High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon.

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Silent Sentinels -- Kathy Deggendorfer

Jefferson in Early Spring — Some thoughts on why this scene popped off the paintbrush…

Did you know aspens have eyes?   A friend pointed it out to me one day while we were walking.  They form in places where branches once were…. scars healing over with kohl black "tree eyeliner."  Now when I pass a grove of aspens I look to see what they see--silent sentinels watching the seasons pass. 

In my opinion, this particular group of aspens has an exceptional view. Before the leaves of summer fill in the picture, these trees have the opportunity to watch the spring storms come in and cover Mt. Jefferson with a fresh coat of white snow.   I bet the water in the foreground brings in lots of ducks and Canadian geese for company.  These migrant waterfowl wing in with tales to tell of other places they have seen but the aspens just nod in the wind and say… "Thanks, we'll stay right here and watch this show."

Kathy Deggendorfer, December 2007

About Kathy Deggendorfer:  Kathy Deggendorfer lives on a cattle and hay ranch just outside of Sisters, Oregon. Inspired by the color, pattern and texture of her surroundings, she creates vibrant and colorful watercolor paintings. Whimsical images of flowers and ranch life fill the paintings with color and life. "Folks tell me they just feel happy when they look at my work-- that makes me happy."

Raised in Portland, Oregon, in a clothing manufacturing family, she says ,"Sewing skills skipped a generation with me... but I love fabric. I like to call my creations 'Painters Quilts.' I can prowl around the rounders full of prints at the Stitchin' Post with the best of 'em... I just put my fat quarters down with a paintbrush."

Kathy's work is collected throughout the Pacific Northwest and reaches out to all corners of the United States. Represented by High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon, she has pieces in the permanent collection at Redmond Airport, 2007 Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Poster Artist, she wrote and illustrated a children's book for St. Charles Medical Center, and her work has been translated into clothing and fabric for Columbia Sportswear.

For additional information about the artists and the gallery please visit: www.highdesertgallery.com or call 541-388-8964. High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art gallery with retail locations in Bend (Opening Fall of 2008), Redmond and Sisters Oregon specializes in Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ and Stellar Custom Framing.  High Desert Gallery's online sales gallery can be found at www.highdesertgallery.biz . 

Original artwork by  Kathy Deggendorfer.  All rights reserved and copyright 2007. Use of image is restricted and prohibited without prior written permission.  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.

To purchase online visit:  Jefferson In Early Spring – Fine Art Giclee Print.  Or call High Desert Gallery at 1-866-549-6250 x 3 .

 

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Bennett-Miller & Deggendorfer Reception Saturday, September 22 -- Sisters Oregon

A very nice and well written article from the September 19, 2007 edition of the Nugget News is online and highlights Danae Bennett-Millers' work and her artistic background.  The article includes a picture of Danae and her "Jack Rabbit" and reference to many more wonderful works!  This is Danae's first Sisters Artist Reception and joint show with regionally acclaimed Oregon Artist, Kathy Deggendorfer.  Kathy has created wonderful new original paintings, including "Round Town" picture to the right (click on to enlarge).  This Saturday should be a great time and please do plan on attending!

Artist In Attendance Artist Reception with Kathy Deggendorfer and Danae Bennett-Miller on Saturday, September 22nd! -- 4PM to 7PM  Live music by the Anvil Blasters! Join us for:  New original paintings by Kathy Deggendorfer  -- New one-of-a-kind cast bronze sculpture by Danae Bennett-Miller -- Refreshments, Lively Conversation,  meet and chat with Kathy and Danae!

High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing
281 W Cascade Avenue at Oak  Sisters, Oregon
541-388-8964 or toll free at 1-866-549-6250

Pictured to the right is Danae's public art at the corner of NW Minnesota and Lava Streets in downtown Bend Oregon and right next to High Desert Gallery's new Bend Gallery scheduled to open in the fall of 2008.

For more information on Kathy and Danae please visit our recent Artist Reception Post!

About High Desert Gallery: 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'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.  Original artwork by listed artist(s).  All rights reserved and copyright 2007.  Use of image is restricted and prohibited without prior written permission.

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