Artist Reception "Celebrate Oregon" Plein Air Painters of Oregon Friday, October 2, 2009 at High Desert Gallery, Bend October 2, 2009

High Desert Gallery is honored to host the 2009 Annual Exhibition of the Plein Air Painters of Oregon. The Annual Show, titled “Celebration Oregon!”, is sponsored by the Plein Air Painters of Oregon and features 40 paintings selected by juror, Cindy Briggs. The exhibit will be showcased in High Desert Gallery's new location at the Oxford Hotel, located at 10 NW Minnesota at Lava, in downtown Bend.

The opening reception will be held during the First Friday Gallery Walk, October 2, 2009, from 5-9PM. The evening promises to be lively as we exhibit some of the finest plein air painting in the state, along with live music by the Anvil Blasters, plenty of refreshments, and artful conversation.

The Plein Air Painters of Oregon have partnered with Oregon 150 and are proud to announce that the 2009 Annual show, titled "Celebration Oregon," has been been selected as official Oregon 150 sesquicentennial partner. The exhibition of plein air paintings, executed on location through Oregon, will run from Oct 1 through the 31, 2009.

Official Website: http://www.highdesertgallry.com