State of the Art Presence Art Center – September 2025
AS EARTH WIND & FIRE recently sang on the Britt stage, We’re dancin’ in September with new artists and a bunch of fun and educational events as the days cool. First, we’re holding a special “Y’art Sale” for a great cause.
Y’art Sale: September 20th—We’re holding our first Y’art Sale—A Children’s Art Education Fundraising Party on Saturday, September 20. Every penny goes towards our Children’s Art Education program. For every $2500 we raise, we can offer another After School Art Club for our budding student artists!
The sale runs 4-7pm on the gallery’s front lawn, and features a large selection of pre-loved works of art for sale, a raffle, music, fine wine, finger food, and great conversation. Also, starting September 3, you can preview the art during regular gallery hours and participate in a silent auction for several pieces of art including a signed Salvador Dali etching. Please join us for this wonderful event.
Guest Artist: Shelli Walters,
“Of the Earth”—Explore this amazing collection of mixed media paintings by lifelong Oregonian and Bend, Oregon artist, Shelli Walters. Hear the voices of nature come through each piece. Shelli shares her love for art and nature with a hope to lift your spirit and offer respite from the challenges of daily life, expressing her love for PNW landscape and wildlife through her mixed-media art. Meet the Artist: Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, September 6, 1-4pm. Exhibition Dates: September 3-28.
Member Artist Exposé: Nancy Darte, Painter—Enjoy the light-hearted explorations of member artist, Nancy Darte, right down to the microscopic realm. Nancy is known for her paintings of bugs, rocks, and plants to viruses under a microscope! This will be an interesting show indeed.
Messy Hands: Crystal Bracelets with Jan Van Ek—Jan will introduce you to the world of natural crystals and the art of bracelet making. A variety of natural crystals and unique glass beads will be supplied to help you create a one of a kind bracelet of your own. When: September 13, 1:30-3:00pm (Upstairs Classroom). Register: art-presence.org/messy-hands (Education > Messy Hands).
Third Saturday: Journals with Deanna St Martin—Deanna brings an inspiring hands-on workshop where creativity meets craftsmanship! You’ll learn to make beautiful, one-of-a-kind journals using decorative papers, ribbons, and simple bookbinding techniques. You’ll leave with a personalized journal that reflects your unique style, and the skills to make more. When: September 20, 1:30-3:00pm (Upstairs Classroom). Register: art-presence.org/third-saturdays-at-art-presence (Education > Third Saturdays).
Book of the Month: “No This, But This” by Christin Lore Weber.
Dance away at Art Presence this month!
Featured image: “The unicorn laser disintegrates the horns of the cosmic rhinoceros,” by Salvador Dali