2018 artists to be announced!

Fine Artist Promenade

Saturday and Sunday | Wall Street between Oregon and Franklin

Stroll through the more than 150 fine artists and craftspeople as they fill the street with their handwork, design and artistry. Traveling to Bend from all over the state, region and country, these fine artists bring color and life to the Bank of the Cascades Bend Summer Festival Presented by Hayden Homes and The Source Weekly!

It’s an ideal place to find that special gift or one-of-a-kind piece that will bring you (or someone you love) happiness for years to come.

2017 Best of Jury

Ben Newman Designs

Originally from Chicago, Ben Newman began his journey in woodworking by developing a niche business creating mounts for ancient artifacts from Egypt, Asia, and the Middle East. Working with rosewoods, brass, steel, and hardwoods exotic & domestic, Ben grew further intrigued with the potential to explore other facets of woodworking on his own. Drawing inspiration from industrial design and Modern styles from Italy and Scandinavia, Ben directs his passion to hand craft strong, authentic pieces of furniture in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge where he lives with his partner Molly.

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2017 Best of Show

Melissa Burns

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Fine Art Promenade Performance Square

Intersection of Wall & Minnesota

Featuring the Central Oregon Aerial Arts

2017 Featured Artists

A sampling of this year’s artists bringing pottery, photography, fiber arts and clothing, 2D fine art, 3D fine art and sculpture, home and garden adornments, jewelry and more.

Lisa Eldredge		Lisa makes functional and decorative ceramic art.She does about half of her work on a potters wheel, and the rest using textured slabs of clay. Lisa uses a variety of stains and glazes to highlight her work.
Rebecca Trapnell		As a ceramic artist, Rebecca works with stoneware and porcelain. She wheel throws and manipulates with decorative techniques including glaze, slip, appliqué, stamp and sgraffito. Firing pieces w/ electric kiln, pit, and raku.
Pottery by Peter by Peter Roussel		Wheel thrown ceramic art using alternative firing techniques to create individual pieces of art
Blue Spruce Pottery by Michael Gwinup		Handmade functional stoneware and decorative Raku pottery.
Ginza Girl Designs by Elita Hill		Fun, mod, 100% cotton A-line skirts & reversible headbands for girls & ladies of all age, hand-sewn by Elita Hill
Green Gumo by Sam Allen		Sam Allen screen prints his artwork onto American Apparel made shirts to make the Green Gumo line. He does all the design and printing himself, and his theme is active-inspired designs like hiking, cycling, Stand Up Paddle (SUP) and much more.
Owl House Batik by Barbara Holmes		Owl House Batik makes hand batik, fun, high quality cotton clothing for babies and kids using soywax and procion dyes. Each has a design on back and is preshrunk, washable wearable art. Onesies, shirts and dresses are some of the styles made by Owl House Batik
The Dog Pack Collars by Megan Tormey		The Dog Pack Collars are handmade dog collars and bandanas, made by local Bandit Magan Tormey. Megan makes her art here in Bend Oregon at her studio in Willow Lane Artist Creative space. She uses nylon webbing and cotton fabric that is found here in Bend to make all her doggie designs.
Wayward Starfish by Tyler Jarvik		Wayward Starfish is constructed into entirely new garments using my own hand-dyed variegated thread and 100% upcycled fabrics, including white fabrics that are hand-dyed with multiple layers of color.
Klamath River Alpacas by Lynn Roy		Felted Alpaca hats, woven scarves, knitted hats, knitted gloves and socks. All items are made by Lynn Roy. Most of the materials come from their own alpacas.
Jax Hats by Adrienne Priess		Handmade accessories using upcycled clothing and fabrics! Locally sourced, locally made, with local people. There is something for everyone. Infants to Adults sizing for every season!
Mirielle Nett		Mirielle makes kitchen linens and table accessories with fabric from Provence, France as well as makes lavender sachets with that fabric.
Upcycled Sam and Finn by Amy Hekker		Upcycled Accessories for you + your home made from designer upholstery fabric samples and swatches. Pillows, runners, bags, and pouches.
Layers Squared by Summer Pinncik		Layers Squared uses all natural and organic fibers to create a smart fusion of intriguing design elements, artistic significance, and a well-planned fit. All production is done right here in Bend.
Liza Jane Handmade by Liza Schwartz		Liza creates yoga/lounge and festival wear for men, woman and children. fabrics based on comfort and style often using organic cottons, rayon or bamboo rayon blends, laces and upcyled vintage material
Mailekai Creates by Elise Clark		Beautifully crafted slumped bottles with glass inside, made by local artist Elise Clark. Her designs include bottles cut into drinking glasses, vases and more.
Debby Dunnaback		Debby Dunnaback slumps bottles in her kiln then hand beads the bottle necks and matching spreaders. Some are molded into bowls, some have wine labels and some have sport/college logos applied and sealed on the back.
Just a Little Charm by Jen Aylward		Colored pencil drawing on salvaged copper mounted on textured sterling silver. Custom design stamped sterling silver. Custom stamped salvaged copper.
Sheila Walker		Handmade copper artisan jewelry
Denise Sampson		Denise creates copper, sterling silver, and beaded necklaces as well as bracelets, cuffs, and earrings. All of her designs are hand crafted using silver smithing, metal work and bead embroidery.
Christian Gardelle		Each of the Christian Gardelle pieces is hand-made, mainly from copper, sterling silver, and stones. Christian Gardelle begins by cutting, torching, and shaping each component, then solder the pieces to create beautiful and unique designs.
Newmans Design by Barbara and Ken Newman		Newman Designs uses repousse’, mokume gane, construction and casting to create their work from gems, precious metals and found objects. They aim to blend materials, technique, design and a bit of magic into their pieces.
Kinni Creative by Nicole Wilkinson		Nicole Wilkinson uses raw materials such as wire and sheet metal to create all types of jewelry through a combination of cold and hot forging. Most of her pieces are just metal but some include beading.
Junk to Jems by Marianne Prodehl		Marianne uses recycled metals from trays, raingutters and other brass and copper and silver pieces to create earrings, cuffs, and pendants. She also makes gemstone rings and cuffs. Junk never looked so lovely!
Endless Jewelry Arcata by Celia Wilson		Celia Wilson handsets semiprecious and precious cabochons and faceted gemstones using 14 karat gold fill, copper, sterling and fine silver. She then will hand emboss designs onto metals to give texture and add color patinas.
Silver Element Jewelry by Ruly Deen		Silver Element Jewelry is all carved & cast by hand. I fabricate by soldering, detail with burs & gravers to create imagery on every surface. I build mechanisms for complex items including clasps, swivels & hinges.
Joe Christensen		Joe Christensen makes stone jewelry from stones found in the the northwest, and all over the world.
Walter Brown		Walter Brown’s jewelry is simple. It focuses on the gemstone’s brilliance. He facets rough gems using meet point technique, and every facet is cut/pre-polished/polished. He uses sterling silver and 14kt settings that are a mix of metal clay and standard.
Crow Black		Everything is handcrafted by Crow Black himself, in Bend. He cuts and polishes all stones and forges the silver and bronze that are in his designs.
Mopilo Designs by John Akhtar		All of Mopilo Designs are unique but clean and balanced. Materials artist, John Akhtar uses are pearls corals & shells. All of the jewelry is set in fine gauge sterling silver and John makes his own links and hinges to create a lot of motion within the designs.
The Soap Block by Heather Akhtar		Heather Akhtar hand makes her soaps in fun designs
David and Sabine by Sabine Schran-Collings		All of David and Sabine’s work is fabricated in sterling silver and 14k or 18k gold. Etching and roller printing techniques are used to achieve textures on the metals. A variety of stones are set in bezels to add color.
Oregon Jewelry by Brooke Spehar		Handcrafted Bronze, Copper and Silver Metal work Jewelry and Hair accessories. All items are formed using simple hand tools, welded to join, hammered, and polished to a high shine.
Emily Gibbons		All work is handmade from start to finish using gold fill and sterling silver. Classic metal smithing techniques are implemented along with gemstones and wire wrapping.
The Celtic Jewelry Studio by Cynthia Meyers		Handcrafted Jewelry with an Ancient Story. Real gemstones with crystals and quality glass beads hand worked with Celtic symbols. Each comes with story cards explaining the Celtic legends or folklore.
Rusty Birds by Stuart Nelson		Hand designed and created unique metal garden art incorporating beautiful silhouettes in natural forms. The garden art designs have a unique rust or painted patina.
Eel Art by Eric Langeliers		Plasma torch is used to cut out parts. Handheld grinder is used to add texture and detail. Torch heat is used color the steel and accented with solvent dyes. A weather resistant powder coat finish.
Mast Metal Art by Steven Mast		Mast Metal Art is made with 16-gauge steel, found objects and recycled materials to create both 2 and 3 dimensional pieces of art for indoor and outdoor use. Creator, Steven Mast, uses a hand-held plasma cutter, gas torch and welder.
NW Skillet by Peter Clark		Peter Clark makes his skillets by hand using blacksmithing methods to make the handle and the ancient technique of metal spinning to make the pan. The skillets are made from bronze, copper, and steel.
Bend Soap Company by Dwight Johnson		Every bar of our goat milk soap is handcrafted from just 4 main natural ingredients. Fresh raw goat’s milk from Dwight’s very own goats, Coconut oil, Olive oil, Red Palm oil and essential oils in some.
Tularoo Soaps by Laura Nolan		Tularoo is a small artist-run soap company based in Bend Oregon. Creator, Laura Nolan’s delicately hand-sculpted soaps are cast and poured individually using all natural clays, botanicals and essential oils.
Dirty Girl Body Beauty by Jennifer Ross		Creator, Jennifer Ross, hand-makes a variety of bath and body products. Made with all natural ingredients. Some examples are body scrubs, foot scrubs, lip scrubs, body butters, lip balms and massage oils.
Sweet Mama’s Soap by Kimberly Tatum		Sweet Mama’s Soap is made with goat milk soap and lotion using milk from our goats; herbal balms, lip balm, lotion bars, and body butter.
Hans Fang		Hans Fang grows a variety of trees such as Elm, Tea, Ficus, Juniper and succulents etc. He then trims, shapes and bonsais them when they are 2-3 years old. He also designs and makes fountains with natural rocks.
Staci Schubert		Staci Schubert hand-makes her designs by using leather. She creates leather accessories & bags. Starting with a full hide of leather there is a 15 step process to complete her products.
Stem Vases by Mari and Jan Schultz		Aluminum+beveled glass. Cut metal to various sizes, drill holes + countersunk holes. Polish, remove debris. Cure glass and metal. Seal. Clamp overnight.Fasten base. Creatively watertight w/patented insert
Brandon Hubbard Designs by Brandon Hubbard		Best way to describe the work of Brandon Hubbard is mixed media. He combines hand drawings, maps, photography, framing, woodworking & apparel in an interesting & appealing way. Many of which are using repurposed products
Dallin Buchanan		David Buchanan uses watercolor and ink to produce unique and surreal artwork. He will often use interesting color combinations to add to the feel of his work.
Jonathan Sundy		Jonathan Sundy is an illustrator that works in watercolor and oils as well as digitally. Oils are on cradled artboard, watercolors are on cold-pressed, archival paper and digital art is produced as high-quality art prints.
Sachikko Quinn		Batik created on silk, mounted on canvas. Acrylic is applied to add texture, detail, depth and dimension.
Megan Marie Myers Art by Megan Myers		Artwork is created using acrylic paint on wood panels.
Emily Edmunds		All images begin as original pen and ink drawings with the color and backgrounds inserted digitally.
Marjorie Henderson		Marjorie uses high quality acrylic paints on canvas to create her original paintings, using a mix of natural hair brushes and silicone edgers.
Artimals by Nicole Dass		Artimals artist, Nicole Dass, creates her art by creating bold layers of acrylic and varnish on heavy weight canvas.
Owen Klaas		Owen uses acrylic paint on canvas to create a highly symbolic, unique and beautiful surreal world
Teal Arrow by Teal Francis		Teal Arrow produces sustainable hand-printed tea towels, baby onesies, greeting cards and art prints. All goods feature original hand-carved woodcuts designs and are created and printed at home in Bend.
Daniel Gilmour Photography by Daniel Gilmour		Daniel Gilmour is a photographer based out of Redmond, OR. He sells matted and framed prints and works with a local frame maker who hand builds frames out of re claimed barn wood.
Beautiful Oregon by Tim Giraudier		Tim Giraudier has a passionate interest in subject matter. He captures his images by using Nikon dSLR & Hasselblad cameras. Exhibition grade paper, and quality archival materials used throughout framing process.
Giardini Photography by Steve Giardini		Many of Steve Giardini’s images are taken in the Pacific Northwest region. You will find photos of high mountain meadows, waterfalls, creeks and the lakes that dot the Deschutes National Forest and Three Sisters Wilderness areas. Not all of his images are taken locally. You will also find photos of the Columbia River Gorge near Portland, the beaches and lighthouses on the Oregon and California coasts, the Grand Canyon and Wupatki National Monument in Arizona, and National Parks in Canada and Montana.
Holly Fischer Photography by Holly Fisher		Holly’s prints her work on canvas with a laminate overlay with a custom frame. She also offers archival prints that are matted.
Karsten Boysen		Karsten’s art is all about mystery, stealth, and transformation. The welded steel he uses are selected by a twist, a bend, a crumple — emerging from a natural state. The spiral animates his work.
Tease Recyclewear by Kate Carder		Tease Recyclewear makes upcycled knit sweaters, t-shirts, etc. into skirts, shrugs, cowls, scarves, and other accessories. Each item is handmade and one-of-a-kind.
Pops Furniture Co by Kate Levin		Pops Furniture Co make wooden children’s furniture out of birch, hickory, bamboo and marine plywood as well as solid cypress. Everything has a sanding sealer and 2 coats of a non-toxic love VOC clear varnish.
Americana Woodworks by Mike Dolinar		Traditional Adirondack inspired outdoor furniture handcrafted heirloom quality I pride myself on attention to detail furniture is made with hand selected Western Red Cedar recovered/recycle
Hardenbrook Hardwoods by Eric Hardenbrook		Eric Hardenbrook uses hardwoods to create personalized, engraved cutting boards. He has a small variety of other wood products handmade in Central Oregon.
Paul Bianchina		Lathe- & hand-worked items, mostly local recycled juniper, stressing the wood’s raw color & flowing grain.
Lotus Design by Stephanie McCarl		Consciously constructed design with a purpose. Lotus Design is committed to making beautiful, purposeful, and affordable furniture, decor, and design easily accessible
Ben Newman Furniture by Benjamin Newman		Ben creates one of a kind pieces by request. In this collaborative design process, he works with clients to create quality, lasting pieces which suit the aesthetic of each space.
Girlwood Mt by Melissa Burns		Hand made artistic wood burning done with a wood burning tool and several sized torches.
Zax Rax by Zac Soule		Handcrafted Bamboo Sports Storage Racks. Using A carbonized Bamboo Ply, Zac cuts Assemble, Sand, and Stain my products by Hand. He makes storage racks for recreational equipment in Bend, Oregon.
Exotic Hardwood Furniture by Greg Steen		Custom Built Exotic Hardwood Furniture
D and L Woodworking by Dave and Linda Neff		Custom Adirondack furniture. All made with 1-1/4″ thick Clear Cedar. Have a a few coat & key racks also , working on Bamboo water feature.