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Wednesday, November 22, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Sisters Arts Association Fourth Friday Art Stroll By Helen Snhmidling Correspondent They call it Black Friday, but in Sisters, November 24 is the very colorful Fourth Friday Art Stroll. Grab your friends and head out to any or all of the galleries for a fun evening of art, music, and light refreshments. Have you ever met a wart- hog? Gary Cooley is sculpting one in his Collection Gallery. The warthog is a wild mem- ber of the pig family, found in grassland, savanna, and wood- land in sub-Saharan Africa … and in Cooley’s gallery on Hood Avenue. Raven Makes Gallery highlights contemporary and traditional works, including fine pottery, select jewelry and Plains ledger art from recent art visits through the South- west and Dakotas. Arctic sculptures and limited-edition Inuit prints from Cape Dor- set’s 2017 release are also on display. This month’s featured artist is Zuni Kachina carver Gregg Lasiloo, showcasing his stunning “Blue Corn Maiden.” Enjoy the fire pit and warm cider. Twigs features mixed- media collage by Cheryl Crawford. Hood Avenue Art features its Small Wonders show. Its 25 gallery artists exhibit small- format, highly collectable fine art. Jim Cornelius will per- form during the Art Stroll. Sisters Gallery & Frame Shop will feature more of Dennis McGregor’s “You Stole My Name” original paintings, giclee prints, and samples of assorted merchan- dise that are part of his Kick- starter campaign, currently in progress. Stop by for some Cat Fish, Aligator Lizard, and that PHOTO PROVIDED Gary Cooley’s Warthog. November treat, the Turkey Buzzard. For November, Clearwater Gallery will be featuring Tom Browning “Spirit of Santa” paintings and kicking off “It’s a Wonderful Friday,” the once- a-year art sale that will be every weekend until the New Year. Appetizers and wine will be served from 4 to 6:30 p.m. In Ken Scott’s Imagina- tion Gallery, watercolorist Don Zylius is giving a paint- ing demonstration showcas- ing his pouring and spatter- ing techniques. Don is recog- nized for his evocative nature scenes and has been featured in many periodicals, such as Gray’s Sporting Journal and Trout Magazine. Come by for refreshments and nibbles, and chat with Don. Owner Ken Scott will also be unveiling two fantastic new chandeliers. Cowgirls and Indians Resale will have local author PHOTO PROVIDED Tom Browning’s Santa. Jill Stanford, War Pony Leath- erworks, Kate Aspen Red Necklace Series, bronze art by M Barbera, and music by The Hood Street Ramblers Nature’s Bling has new col- laborative jewelry with Marc Taylor’s lapidary and Candy Park’s silversmithing. Bling is now carrying photographs by Austin James Jackson. Wi l d f l o w e r S t u d i o 5 Quick Draw Be sure to sign up for this month’s Quick Draw. It’s five $20 gift certificates from Sisters Coffee Co. Just in time for Christmas gifts or to treat yourself for the holidays! Check out their holiday coffees. celebrates the start of the holi- day season with handmade hats, scarves, jewelry and ornaments by local artisans and new paintings by local artists David Rock and John Runnels. Chris Nelson’s flo- ral, dog, and bird original paintings are also on display in the computer room at Sis- ters Library. While at the library, don’t miss the annual show and sale by the Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild. This month, Sisters Arts Association welcomes two new business sponsors: Sis- ters Coffee Co. and Hayden Homes. Besides donating the $100 Quick Draw this month, Sisters Coffee will be hosting a Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. with traditional drinks and live music by Rhonda Funk. Hayden Homes displays art- work from Sisters Arts Asso- ciation members in its gallery at their model home, 1310 W. Hill Ave., 4 to 6 p.m. Other galleries open are Beacham’s Clock Company, Grizzly Ridge Upcycle, Dyrk Godby and Jill Neal. Maps are available in all galleries and at www.sistersarts.org.
