‘Artist Behind the Art’ features the work of Connie Robbins Arts and Entertainment January 6, 2021January 6, 20210 Submitted photos From L-R: Connie Robbins at work on a Canada goose painting. Robbins used batik wax and watercolor to create this pileated woodpecker as part of her Beauty Bird series. One of the carousel horses that Robbins restored. by Mary Kerns for Burns Times-Herald This week’s Artist Behind the Art is Connie Robbins. She
‘Artist Behind the Art’ features the work of artisan Louie Ash Arts and Entertainment December 23, 2020December 23, 20200 Submitted photos These Santa Claus ornaments were carved and painted by local artisan Louie Ash. by Mary Kerns for Burns Times-Herald This week’s Artist Behind the Art is wood sculpture Louie Ash. A Harney County native, Ash was born at the old hospital on Egan Street in Burns. His family had a ranch in Frenchglen, which
‘Artists behind the Art’ help a neighbor Arts and Entertainment News December 16, 2020December 16, 20200 Submitted photo Kristy Rickman donated a quilt for the auction. by Mary Kerns Burns Times-Herald This week, the ‘Artist Behind the Art’ article will be a little bit different. One of the blessings about being an artist and maker is that we often are able to donate the work of our hands to a
Krissy Matterson is this week’s ‘Artist behind the Art’ Arts and Entertainment December 2, 2020December 2, 20200 Photo by MARY CORNING Krissy Matterson creates rustic furniture and decor by refurbishing abused and neglected pieces. When she isn’t working on projects, Matterson stays busy on her ranch. by Mary Kerns for Burns Times-Herald When I visited with Krissy Matterson about the rustic furniture and decor that she creates, this is what she
Winners of virtual Wildlife Art Contest announced Arts and Entertainment Youth May 20, 2020May 22, 20200 Johnny Sword took first place in the grade 9-12 category. This year, in the face of school closures and the cancellation of the Harney County Migratory Bird Festival, the Wildlife Art Contest for youth went virtual. The Wildlife Art Contest encouraged students in kindergarten through high school to observe, understand, and
Young artists excel in Elks poster contest Arts and Entertainment Community Youth April 22, 2020April 22, 20200 Photo by RANDY PARKS From left: Dalley Sykes, Hadley Gunderson, and Dylan White display their winning plaques. Three fourth-graders from Slater Elementary School were recognized for their artistic talents in the Elks Eye Injury Protection Poster Contest. Burns Elks Lodge hosted the local contest in February, and Dalley Sykes, age 10, placed first
Digital Youth Art Contest Arts and Entertainment Youth April 15, 2020April 16, 20200 Now until May 1, youth in kindergarten through high school can begin their unique artwork creation of migratory birds. The art contest encourages youth to observe, understand, and ultimately share what they have learned and observed about migratory birds. By creating a unique art entry, youth are provided an opportunity to
OTEC art contest under way Arts and Entertainment News Youth February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is once again holding an artwork contest for local children to encourage them to be creative while learning about safety around electricity. Now until April 15, children of OTEC members — kindergarten to 8th grade — can take part in the 2020 Kids Electrical Safety Artwork
Found Object Reindeer Raffle to be held Dec. 6-7 Arts and Entertainment News November 13, 2019November 12, 20190 Join the fun and let your artistic self out! The Third annual Found Object Reindeer Raffle is scheduled to take place at the Homespun Craft Bazaar in the Memorial Building at the Harney County Fairgrounds on Friday evening Dec. 6, and all day Saturday, Dec. 7. Create a reindeer out
Painter Dan Florea coming to Frontier Art Center Arts and Entertainment September 18, 2019September 18, 20190 Submitted photo After 50 years in the field, professional painter Dan Florea will share some tricks of the trade with budding artists at the Frontier Art Center Saturday, Sept. 21. International painter Daniel Florea has had an extraordinary career in the arts. He created the Bionic Buzzard kite, which sold in the