Announcing the environmental organization partners in City Walls at City Hall’s INSIDE::OUT art show

The City of Bend Arts, Beautification & Culture Commission (ABC Commission) announces the partner organizations in the fourth City Wall’s at City Hall art show titled INSIDE::OUT, opening April 6, 2012.

With the theme of “Bend’s external environment inspires our internal environment (mental, physical,
emotional & spiritual)”, the ABC Commission will partner with The Environmental Center and its members, which includes: 1000 Friends of Oregon, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, Trout Unlimited—Deschutes Chapter, Commute Options for Central Oregon, Deschutes Land Trust, East Cascade Audubon Society, Oregon Natural Desert Association, Oregon Wild, Sierra Club—Juniper Group, and The Trust for Public Land.

Juried artists will be paired with a partner organization to express the theme through the inspiration of the organization’s work. Mike Riley, executive director of The Environmental Center said, “We are very excited
to participate in this project. It’s a unique opportunity for The Environmental Center and our member groups to tell our stories and reach a new audience.”

Artists interested in being considered for the show, application and art submissions deadline is Monday, January 9, 2012. For a prospectus, artist application and for more information on City Walls at City Hall
and/or the ABC Commission, please go to http://www.bendoregon.gov/citywalls.

The ABC Commission acts in an advisory capacity, making recommendations on the appropriate role
for the City of Bend to take in supporting the arts, beautification and culture, and annually identifies
the appropriate City involvement in arts, community beautification and culture with emphasis on
community gatherings, events, cultural tourism and the arts. Contact Robyn Christie at 541.388.5505
or rchristie@ci.bend.or.us or Pamela Trow-Johnson at 541.322.0909 or pamela@501drive.com.