The world famous Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show TM Quilters Affair Week, and the Weeks Events are long traditions in Sisters and Central
Oregon. Jean Wells Keenan, Val Wells Kennedy and the folks at the
Stitchin' Post have done a great job these past 33 years! People
from all walks of life come to visit Sisters Oregon, participate in
quilting activities and of course – See over 1200 quilts hanging
from every available building in downtown Sisters on Quilt Show Day.
We hope you can come for the fun as well as visit High Desert Gallery
during Quilter's Affair week. High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon
has three great exhibitions and artist in attendance receptions
during Quilters Affair week. This is a wonderful opportunity to
view and purchase works by Nationally known Oregon Artists, Trisha
Hassler and Paul Alan Bennett (2008 Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Poster
Artist) and Internationally known quilt artist and instructor Libby
Lehman. Artist reception information, dates and times are in date
order and as follows:
High Desert Gallery is pleased and honored to host an artist
reception for nationally known mixed medial fiber artist, Trisha
Hassler. Please join us during the 5th annual "Around the Block" Fiber Arts Stroll in Sisters Oregon and meet Trisha! For our Trisha
collectors and gallery clients this is the best time to see a major
exhibition of Trisha's work.
Artist Reception with Trisha Hassler
Saturday, July 5, 2008 --
4:00 - 7:30 PM
Meet and chat with Trisha while enjoying great art,
lively conversation, live music and refreshments!
About Trisha Hassler: Lifetime
quilter and award winning Oregon Artist, Trisha has enjoyed numerous
group and one woman exhibits in the Pacific Northwest. Former
“Art in the Pearl” board member and former member artist of
L.O.C.A.L. 14, she has been featured in Fiber Arts Magazine and other
national fiber arts magazines. Trisha Hassler embraces
both torch-cut steel and improvisational quilting and through her
artistic abilities combines the two mediums in one art form even
though they are considered being on the opposite ends of the artistic
spectrum. Trisha Hassler’s artwork is available exclusively
in Central Oregon at High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of
Redmond and Sisters, Oregon.
High Desert Gallery is pleased and honored to host nationally
known Oregon Artist, Paul Alan Bennett. 
Paul created the 2008 Sisters
Outdoor Quilt Show poster and will be in the gallery to talk about
his new work. Paul's work is on permanent display at High Desert
Gallery and available for viewing and purchase now. Please join us
for Paul's artist reception during the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show
Quilters Affair week long activities.
Artist Reception with Paul Alan Bennett
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
-- 3:00 - 6:30 PM
Meet and chat with Paul while enjoying great
art, lively conversation, live music and refreshments!
About Paul Alan Bennett: Award winning
professional artist, educator, and art advocate, Paul Alan Bennett
has garnered national attention. Paul's imagery is passionately
detailed and manifests a unique perspective and style resulting in
colorful, vivid imagery sought after and collected nationally. Honors
graduate of Maryland Institute of Art and Master of Arts from The
University of La Verne (Athens Greece), Paul has excelled in the
field of watercolor and most recently in the release of a select
group of Limited Edition Fine Art Giclee Prints and worked closely
with Pendleton Woolen Mills to release limited edition tapestry
blankets. Paul's work has been reproduced for two Sisters Folk
Festival Posters and the 2008 Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show poster. His
style and perspective originate from memories, life experiences and
travels that spark the playfulness in this Sisters artist. Paul Alan
Bennett’s artwork is represented by High Desert Gallery &
Custom Framing of Central Oregon.
High Desert Gallery is pleased and honored to host Internationally
known quilt artist, Libby Lehman for a special exhibition and sale of
her quilts during Quilter's Affair week of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt
Show. The exhibition from July 5th through July 12th at High Desert
Gallery in Sisters will also include:
Artist Reception with Libby Lehman
Thursday, July 10, 2008 --
3:00 - 6:30 PM
Meet and chat with Libby while enjoying great art,
lively conversation, live music and refreshments!
About Libby Lehman: Libby Lehman began making quilts 34 years ago when her mother,
Catherine Anthony, signed them up for a basic class. Over the years
she has evolved from a traditional handworker to one of the leaders
in innovative machine stitching. Her studio art quilts have won many
awards and appear in private, corporate, and museum collections,
including VISA International, Fairfield Processing Corporation and
Cogen Technologies.
She is the author of Threadplay with Libby Lehman
(That Patchwork Place, 1997) and her quilts have appeared in many
books and international publications.
Her quilt Joy Ride was chosen as one of the Best
100 American Quilts of the 20th Century. In addition to making
quilts, most of her time is spent teaching, judging & lecturing
in the US as well as internationally (Japan, Australia, the UK,
Germany, Spain, New Zealand, and Switzerland).
Libby lives in Houston, Texas, her native city, with her husband,
Lester. They have a 34-year-old son, Les, Jr., who is an acclaimed
fly fisherman. Libby and Les have a great time exchanging threads and
gadgets. For more information on Libby and her work please visit her
website: http://www.libbylehman.us
Please join us for the 5th annual Fiber Arts
Stroll -- "Around the Block" on Saturday, July 5th,
Quilters Affair week, the Artist Receptions for Paul Alan Bennett and
Libby Lehman and of course -- The Big Day -- The World Famous Sisters
Outdoor Quilt Show on Saturday, July 12, 2008. The gallery will have
extended hours starting July 1 and running through July 13th.
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events calendar at www.events.highdesertgallery.com
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