Sunriver: Naturally Inspiring
Imagine the conversation if American modern artist Georgia O’Keeffe, Spanish painter and sculptor Pablo Picasso, Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, and American author and editor Toni Morrison were to have a picnic in a meadow filled with wildflowers, bordered by a babbling brook.
To provide a clue about what they would discuss about being surrounded by the abundance of inspiration found in Sunriver and Central Oregon, here are quotes from each of them:
“Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – Pablo Picasso
“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” – Aristotle
“If there’s a book you really want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” —Toni Morrison
Writers, painters, sculptors, woodcarvers, photographers, philosophers, musicians and other creatives will discover countless sources of inspiration when exploring the harmony of art and nature in Sunriver and Central Oregon.
Art Galleries
The Artists’ Gallery in The Village at Sunriver highlights the artwork of more than 35 artists who masterfully capture Central Oregon’s beauty. Community members are invited to attend Second Saturday at the Artists’ Gallery every month, 4 to 6 p.m. while enjoying beverages and food.
The Betty Gray Art Gallery at Sunriver Resort’s Lodge features the work of Central Oregon artists.
The Nancy McGrath Green Gallery is inside Sunriver Christian Fellowship, 18139 Cottonwood Road in Sunriver.
Three art events in August
The Sunriver Quilt Show kicks off the celebration of art in August, followed by the two-week Sunriver Music Festival and the three-day Sunriver Art Fair.
