Nice shop featuring crafts and other local art made by resident artisans. Reasonable prices with a…read morewide variety of merchandise. Located in the same small cluster as Cafe des Chutes.

Went in to ask if they could fix the clasp on my chain and they were very nice and Kate from Wyld…read moreTerra fixed it for free!! Wonderful people in there and gorgeous art!

Stumbled upon this gallery while visiting Bend and was blown away. One of the cooler galleries I've…read morebeen in and a very "vibey", low-key environment. The artists here are incredible, and the person working that day pulled out pieces from the back, which was a blast. A must if you're in the Central Oregon area.

An amazing collection of art in a light filled space in the heart of town. The works are…read morethoughtfully arranged to give them each "breathing room". Most of the artists are local. I usually play a game in galleries in which I can have one or two pieces to take home. In the current Peterson collection I easily found ten pieces I would love to own. Talk with the gallery folks--they are unpretentious, good humored, open and have stories and anecdotes that enhanced our viewing.

Wow. Let me say that again, wow. Some of the sculptures here have an originality that is hard to…read morefind, ok one more time, wow. The women who runs this gallery is great, she knows details on all of the artists and shows a lot of appreciation for their skills. The selection of art & sculptures will fit everyone's taste for those who appreciate the arts. You get what you pay for, while the purchase price may be high for many of the items there I can definitely understand why, oh yeah did I say wow!

Excellent gallery with the most knowledgeable and friendly staff. Some of the most profoundly…read morebeautiful art I've ever experienced. The owner will actually bring art to your home to see what feels right. We met the most lovely woman named Madeline who says she is there only on Sundays so we make sure to always stop by Mockingbird when we're in town.

For a town of only 80 thousand "ish" in population, Bend has a wealth of art galleries. If you can…read morevisit only one, the gallery that is Tumalo Art Co. and run by a collective of local artists would be a very good choice. Artists in the managing collective, and other artists who also display at the Tumalo Art Co. gallery, run the gamut of media and styles. From watercolor artists, to those who work in oil or acrylic, to photographers, to bronze sculptors, to glass artists, to mixed media artists to those who create jewelry, there is something for everyone to appreciate. From more whimsical to more traditional to more interpretative pieces. Price points are good and the cost of items runs the spectrum. We've made purchases of local artists' work who display at the gallery from greeting cards to commissioned large scale paintings. (Framing the greeting cards is an inexpensive way to add little art accents in your home as a friend of mine did - for herself and to give as gifts. Neat art is within everyone's reach! ;-) ) We're been visiting Tumalo Art Co. since its inaugural year, around 2001, when it operated out of space in Tumalo Junction and we so appreciate that this great gallery is more conveniently located for visitors and Bend locals alike now that it has moved to the Shops at the Old Mill District. Great location (with very good parking) with lots of space for display of the artists' work...but seems to get overlooked by visitors who are more focused on the galleries located in downtown Bend. But if you seek out this great gallery, you'll be glad you did for a sampling of some of the most interesting art in Central Oregon all created by local artists.

Great local gallery with a wonderful variety of art. Excellent monthly exhibits and truly an…read moreamazing gallery with depth of practice and artistic integrity.

After a lovely walk along the river, we stumbled into the area and discovered Red Chair Gallery…read more The artist there (wish I could remember her name) was so pleasant about inviting questions and sharing what she knew of the others' art. All kinds of interesting things in there. I did like her work, but something about this bunny by another artist called to me. The sweet lady must have spent half an hour playing with different combinations of boxes and bubble wrap to make sure it'd be safe for my walk back and subsequent trip in the suitcase home to San Diego. "River Rabbit" now oversees our living room. An interesting shop that we'll peruse again the next time we have reason to be in Bend.

Really cool spot to check out, their art is amazing! They are following the covid rules and are…read moresuper happy you stopped in. Very nice folks work here, recommend

Adorable handmade goods and really beautiful pottery can be found here. At any given time, you can…read morestop in and they could be seeing the super cute clothing for sale or the potters may be their in the studios at cinderblock in the back of the location. Items are reasonably priced and often very well made. They also have pottery classes available that look really fun.

Scalehouse, perhaps the only non-profit contemporary art gallery in Bend, is located in the large…read moreFranklin Crossing building on the corner of Franklin and Bond. The gallery can be accessed either from the interior of the building or from Tin Pan Alley. - Rotating contemporary art on display in a moderately-sized gallery space. Depending on the particular exhibit, you'll find photography, drawing, painting, mixed-media and sculpture by individual artists and group shows. - Features both upcoming and established artists such as Bend residents Nancy Floyd (2022 Guggenheim Fellow), Paula Bullwinkle, Bill Hoppe and Christian Brown, as well as regional artists such as April Bey and Sadie Barnette. - As with many contemporary art galleries, some of the work revolves around current societal issues. The recent COBIPOC exhibit, "Be Nice (White) ... You're in Bend," examined the notion that Central Oregon lacked racial diversity and sought to increase the visibility of the BIPOC community. Another recent show, "Crow's Shadow Institute of the Arts," featured work from the Umatilla tribes in Eastern Oregon. - Scalehouse was founded in part by local art legend Patricia Clark who did much to promote art and artists in Central Oregon. The gallery has an adjoining artist workshop dedicated to Pat. After viewing the art, you might mosey down the alley to San Simon for a cocktail or to The Stihl Whiskey Bar, also located in Franklin Crossing (door on Franklin Ave).

Beautiful one-of-a-kind gallery located in the middle of the Old Mill District. It is practically…read morehidden in its upstairs location, so I feel fortunate I followed the signs. Twin sisters work together to create unique artwork. One sister focused on oil painting and the other on printmaking. They brought these two mediums together to create what they call fiber art. The space is split between their artists' studio and a gallery displaying about a dozen finished pieces. There is also an album so you can view completed pieces previously sold to other buyers. They do work on commission and if you fall in love with one of their existing pieces, they may create a "sibling" piece. Similar, but not identical. You can also view their work and order on-line on their website: http://www.lubbesmeyer.com/

If you love art don't miss the Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery. Twin artists, Lisa and Lori…read moreLubbesmeyer create gorgeous, layered landscape and still-life fiber and acrylic paintings. I bought an acrylic painting of sky and fields. Every time I see it in my home it makes me happy. The colors are so vibrant! When you visit you'll want to ask them how they create their work together. I don't want to spoil it for you but I don't know any other artists that work this way. As the other Yelp reviewer pointed out the gallery is tucked away in the Old Mill so just follow the signs and they will lead you to the bright, upstairs gallery.

9th Street Village is a cooperative, shared space enterprise. I come here for the beer but I've…read morealso taken classes at DIY Cave. It's a good model for Bend. That said: - Bevel Brewing puts out some good beers. Love their disc golf theme and their exploration of different hop varieties (the 'hop tour' series). - DIY Cave is a cool place to do a little woodworking or welding. They offer other stuff but those are my interests. I keep threatening to myself to volunteer in their wood shop. - Nice array of food trucks. - Nice outdoor areas for sipping a brew. - Parking can get iffy when busy.

On a previous trip to Bend, I had noticed this spot (closed at the time) next door and in the same…read morebasement as The Cellar by Porter Brewing. On this trip one afternoon, I decided to stop in when it was open and loved my experience here. It's an eclectic used book and art store. The cashier was immediately welcoming and shared that local high school students are mainly the artists on display, with all manner of things for sale. The main draw here is used books, arranged by topic, but there's artwork and antiques mixed in everywhere. I bought a few charms and some junk journaling style post cards. It's one of those places you don't really know what you want to buy until something speaks to you. Prices are reasonable, you can tell this is more of a passion shop. If you're in Bend and looking for local fun shops, this one should be on your list.

Justin curates and maintains Central Oregon's most unique and affordable selection of used,…read moreantiquarian and esoteric volumes and books and local art