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Sunriver's growing gallery scene celebrates local artists
August is a time to enjoy art
in Sunriver. The advent of the
annual Sunriver Art Fair in The
Village at Sunriver joins the
existing galleries in Sunriver
to provide enjoyment for all
art lovers. In addition to the
Artists’ Gallery, the Betty Gray
Gallery and the Nancy McGrath Green Gallery, there are
increasing places to enjoy art
when you’re in the area.
Centrally Oregon
Centrally Oregon, the newly
opened arts and coworking studio in Sunriver, is offering up
space for both remote workers
and artists alike with desks,
tables and comfy conversation
corners providing an environment for quiet inspiration.
Centrally Oregon provides
members with 24-hour access while encouraging the
community to join in classes,
workshops and other exciting
activities. The space also is
working as a local art gallery for
those interested in showcasing
their work.
Currently, owner Stephanie
Gregory is displaying her own
work, a series of mixed media,
acrylic collage works of poetry. Find more information at
www.centrallyoregon.com or
visit the gallery in the Sunriver
Business Park.
veals something extraordinary.
Rather than simply documenting a scene, Evanson builds his
photography around patience,
timing and presence.
He returns to the same places
again and again, waiting for the
light, mood and movement
that transform a moment into
fine art.
Crooked River Gorge by Helen Brown
Betty Gray Gallery
At the Betty Gray Gallery,
photographer Kristina Zieglar
is showcasing her landscape
works. As a young child, she
loved visiting the woods near
her home in Illinois and staring
up at the night sky. This led to
many adventures hiking, backpacking, climbing mountains
and international travel. Zieglar
started serious photography
upon her retirement in 2016.
She specializes in what is called
“astro landscape photography.”
Her aim in her photography
of the night sky is to combine
the scientific, artistic and spiritual aspects of studying and
photographing scenes that
many people are unable to see.
Zieglar will be featured through
the summer.
Downstairs, the gallery
features photographer and
Sunriver resident Paul Evanson.
His photography is rooted
in his deep love for Central
Oregon, its landscape and
wildlife. His work focuses on
the region's high desert light,
forests, rivers, mountains and
native wildlife, capturing the
brief moments when nature re-
Nancy McGrath
Green Gallery
The Nancy McGrath Green
Gallery features 12 artists from
the High Desert Art League in
Every Picture Tells a Story.
The show offers a sampling
of mediums including watercolor, photography, acrylic,
mixed media, pastels and encaustic painting.
Visitors to the gallery can
view each piece, then engage
further by reading the accompanying story.
Sunriver resident Helen
Brown’s watercolor painting
on rice paper was inspired by
the view from the fifth tee at
Crooked River Ranch. Brown
is part of the High Desert Art
League’s "Every Picture Tells a
Story" exhibit at Nancy McGrath Green Gallery.
Every Picture Tells a Story
runs through Sept. 30. Nancy
McGrath Green Gallery is open
weekdays, 1 to 4 p.m. and
Explore art
in Sunriver
Artists’ Gallery Sunriver:
The gallery features more
than 30 local artists. Open
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily in The
Village at Sunriver.
Betty Gray Gallery of Art:
Open daily during business
hours at the Sunriver Resort
Lodge.
Centrally Oregon: Offers
space for remote workers
and artists plus writing
and art classes. Visit
centrallyoregon.com to
learn more.
Nancy McGrath-Green
Gallery: Open 1 to 4 p.m.
weekdays and 11 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday
at Sunriver Christian
Fellowship.
Sunriver Public Safety
Building: Open 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. weekdays.
directly after church service on
Sundays. The gallery is located
at 18139 Cottonwood Road in
Sunriver, across from the Marketplace. We thank visitors and
locals for exploring the galleries
and enjoying art in Sunriver.
With the increasing variety, we hope to see you
this summer.
4 World-Class Orchestra Concerts
Pops & Family Concerts
Guest artists include:
Michelle Cann, piano
William Hagen, violin
Tessa Lark, violin
Central Oregon Mastersingers
Timothy Jones, bass-baritone
Concerts at Sunriver Resort Great Hall
& Tower Theatre in Bend
AUGUST 10-20, 2026
49th Season in Bend & Sunriver
sunrivermusic.org
541.593.1084
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