For seven years, Visit Bend has had people drawing on the walls, but they’re not vandals. They’re artists sought after to create unique chalk art on the cement pillars in the lobby of the Bend Visitor Center through the Pillars of Art program, and Visit Bend just unveiled the newest … Continue reading
Pillars of Art in the Adventure Journal
Sweet Pea Cole is the new featured artist for Visit Bend’s Pillars of Art program
At the Bend Visitor Center, we not only let people draw on the walls—we encourage it! Once a year, Visit Bend chooses a local artist to create unique chalk drawings on the cement pillars in the Visitor Center lobby. The artist also has his or her framed work displayed and … Continue reading
Megan Phallon is the new featured artist for Visit Bend’s Pillars of Art program
At the Bend Visitor Center, we not only allow people to draw on the walls—we encourage it! Once a year, Visit Bend chooses a local artist to create unique chalk drawings on the cement pillars in the Visitor Center lobby. The artist also has his or her framed work displayed … Continue reading
Sheila Dunn is the new featured artist for the Pillars of Art program
You know how your mom used to get mad when you’d draw on the living room wall? Here at the Bend Visitor Center, we don’t get mad at all. In fact, we pay artists to do it. Every six months, Visit Bend chooses one local artist to create unique chalk … Continue reading
Avlis Leumas is the new featured artist for Visit Bend’s Pillars of Art program
At the Bend Visitor Center, we not only allow people to draw on the walls—we encourage it! Every six months, Visit Bend chooses one local artist to create unique chalk drawings on the cement pillars in the Visitor Center lobby. The artist also has his or her framed work displayed … Continue reading
Just in time for October Art Hop! Visit Bend features artwork by Kaycee Anseth in new Pillars of Art installment
Oh, Bend Visitors—you’re in for a special treat this Friday. Well, pretty much any day you stop by the Bend Visitor Center during the next six months, but let’s focus on the October 4 Friday Art Hop for now, shall we? This Friday, we’re unveiling our newest Pillars of Art … Continue reading
Visit Bend unveils new artist for Pillars of Art Program: Introducing Katie Daisy
Warm weather might be months away, but the lobby of the Bend Visitor Center is looking rather springy, thanks to Katie Daisy. Katie is the latest artist chosen for Visit Bend’s Pillars of Art program, which features one local artist every six months. The chosen artist creates unique chalk drawings … Continue reading
Visit Bend gears up for an awesome June 1 Art Walk with a new featured artist and a special guest signing custom-illustrated Bend playing cards!
It’s shaping up to be an incredible First Friday Art Walk this week, and Visit Bend is thrilled to be part of it. First off, artist Aaron Trotter will be on hand signing and selling copies of his custom-illustrated playing cards featuring 52 Bend landmarks. You might remember Aaron from … Continue reading
Meet an artist who shares our passion for winter landscapes & recreation in Bend, Oregon
At the Bend Visitor Center, we want people drawing on the walls. Well, not just people. Artists, specifically, and talented ones at that. Visit Bend launched the Pillars of Art program to introduce tourists to Bend’s unique arts and culture scene, and to support emerging local artists. We pick one … Continue reading