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“Crossroads” Roundabout Sculpture Installed at Columbia and Colorado Avenues

“Crossroads” Roundabout Sculpture Installed at Columbia and Colorado Avenues

One of the newest sculptures in Bend’s public art collection was recently placed at the roundabout located at Colorado Avenue and Columbia Street. Created by Albuquerque artist Karen Yank, the piece, named “Crossroads,” is crafted from Corten and stainless steel. Yank said that her piece was designed to honor the visionary individuals who transformed Bend from a historic lumber mill town into a vibrant hub of art and culture. Her design reflects Bend’s timber heritage,… more >

Community Spotlight: Art in Public Places

Community Spotlight: Art in Public Places

If you’ve driven through a roundabout, you’ve likely seen some of the work completed by nonprofit organization Art in Public Places. With a mission of enhancing the cultural environment of Bend, Oregon, the group facilitates the selection and placement of accessible, high-caliber art throughout our community. What better time to shine a spotlight on Art in Public Places (AiPP) than when the organization is in the middle of collecting community input for a new piece of public art? Right… more >

Brooks Resources Annual Wall Calendar Takes an Artistic Turn

Bend, Oregon real estate company’s free 2012 calendar features region’s public artwork For more than 25 years, beautiful Central Oregon nature scenes have graced the walls of businesses and residences in the form of the Brooks Resources annual wall calendar. In 2012, the much-anticipated calendar takes a slightly different approach with a tableau of public art from around the region, installed over the last few decades by non-profit group, Art in Public Places. Art… more >

Romy Mortensen Joins Board for Art in Public Places

Brooks Resources vice president to advise nonprofit arts organization in marketing and outreach Bend, Oregon – Art in Public Places, which has been placing art in the Bend, Oregon community since 1973, recently announced the addition of Romy Mortensen as a member of its board of directors. Mortensen will be working with the rest of the board to fulfill the organization’s mission of enhancing the cultural environment and quality of life for the citizens of Bend and… more >