Tumalo Art Co.

May Group Exhibit—"Bloom" celebrates the many ways we unfold
2026-05-01 15:00 - 2026-06-01 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tumalo Art Co., 450 SW Powerhouse Dr. #407, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Above: Adell Shetterly’s original print Sky Guardians
“This piece rests in the calm of a gentle, watchful ease — a balance held without effort.
A stillness that feels quietly aware, a presence that steadies the air.
Cranes symbolize longevity, peace, fidelity, wisdom, transformation, and spiritual connection
across many cultures and so seems a good fit for this group theme Bloom.” —Adell

Our May Group Exhibit, Bloom, moves past the garden gate to celebrate the many ways we unfold.
The show opens May 1, from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk.

Deep Forest Wake-Up, David Kinker
Beyond the petal and the vine, “blooming” is a state of being. A courageous, quiet riot of becoming
exactly who and what we were meant to be. From the Spring forest floor,
to the flowers left by little hands at your door on May Day.

Wallflowers in Bloom, Dee McBrien-Lee
Wallflowers in Bloom is part of Dee McBrien-Lee’s ongoing series abstracting figures.
The title of this painting expresses the feeling of the overlooked woman coming into her own.

Foxgloves, Helen Brown
The works gathered in the show from our group of artists, in all media, and expressions of the theme,
and sizes from small to large, capture those fleeting, beautiful seconds of transition,
exploring the gentle strength it takes to open up after a long winter. Both metaphorically and physically.

Human in Bloom, Katherine Taylor
“Human In Bloom is my visual interpretation of a how a person can bloom from within.
The vibrational concentric energy circles can almost be seen at times when the phenomenon is strong.
And what causes humans to bloom? Anything that makes a person fall more in love…
with another, with themselves, and/or with existence at large.
Humans can be seen at these times to open like flower petals.” —Katherine

A Garden Runs Through It, Shelli Walters

Spring Buds, Danica Thomas

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Come enjoy this exhibit during our First Friday reception. Chat with the artists, enjoy some special food,

and immerse yourself in the artwork throughout the gallery from 3-7pm, May 1.

Be part of our vibrant First Friday Gallery Walk and take in all of the galleries and studios in the Old Mill District —
Lubbesmeyers Studio & Gallery, Stacks Studios & Gallery (just upstairs),
Tumalo Art Co. as well as various stores hosting artists every month. Stop by—we have flyers and can direct you.

June—David Kinker, "Rippling Echoes"
2026-06-05 15:00 - 2026-06-30 14:00
Whispering Wall

D A V I D K I N K E R

Painter David Kinker‘s images of water are featured in his June exhibit,
Rippling Echoes, opening reception is June 5, from 3-7pm
during the Old Mill District, First Friday Gallery Walk

Steamrise on the River

An avid river rafter and guide, David Kinker paints plein air wherever he goes,
and then creates the ‘memories reflected’, in his studio.
Many of the pieces in this exhibit are large format.

Canyon of No Return

His intimate knowledge and experience on streams and rivers all over the world
is the subject of the art in this exhibit…a rippling echo of the

majestic country he has had the privilege of floating through.

Age of Perfection

Once again— this year on the Deschutes River—David’s 4-day, camp-to-camp float in June is full.
If you are interested in a leisurely float, with lots of time to paint in unique environments and
with excellent access, contact him for information about upcoming trips.

Bowling Alley

Come enjoy this exhibit during our First Friday reception.
Chat with the artists, enjoy some special food, and immerse yourself
in the artwork throughout the gallery from 3-7pm, June 5.

Be part of our vibrant First Friday Gallery Walk and take in all of the galleries
and studios in the Old Mill District— Lubbesmeyers Studio & Gallery,
Stacks Studios & Gallery(just upstairs), Tumalo Art Co. as well as
various stores hosting artists every month. Stop by—we have flyers and can direct you.

July—Helen Brown, "Our Friends: Fine, Feathered and Furry"
2026-07-03 15:00 - 2026-08-04 14:00
The Goldens Rule
“On a recent bike ride through the Deschutes Forest, I spotted a dog handler with 6 dogs, four Golden Retrievers, one black lab and a boxer.
I took this photo of three of the Golden’s with their attention riveted to their trainer.
I thought it spoke volumes about the dog breed.” —Helen

H E L E N B R O W N

The exhibit opens July 3, during the Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk with a reception from 3-7 pm.
This exhibit revolves around animals—small and large, wild and domestic—with whom we share this planet.
Some we see from afar, admiring their freedom and majesty. Some are closer to home and play a big part in our everyday lives.

Cascades Elk celebrates these majestic animals and the majesty of the Cascade Mountains.

In today’s world of swirling news, we invite you to pause and celebrate the wonderful world of animals —
those honest, trusting companions who enrich our homes and our lives.

Nordic Pilots are scouting above the water in one of Norway’s fjords.

Neither dogs nor cats harbor hidden agendas or ulterior motives.
Their desires are refreshingly simple: food, affection, and companionship.
Their devotion to those who care for them is unconditional.

Helen advocates for the health of all pollinators in Just Bee-cause

Helen creates her paintings on rice paper using a batik watercolor technique.
The distinctive texture of the medium beautifully complements the softness of fur and the delicacy of feathers,
bringing each subject vividly to life. She is regularly juried into Watercolor Society of Oregon exhibits, and other invitational shows.

Gaggle of Goldeneye follows a flock of Barrows Goldeye along the shore.

This exhibit extends well beyond household pets. Helen’s collection also features elk, birds, ducks, bees,
a llama, and even a panda — each capturing the spirit and character of the natural world.

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Helen met Yogi the llama during one
of his ambassador visits to Bend’s
Old Mill District on behalf of
Oregon Adaptive Sports. REI is
committed to helping all people
“get outside,” and Yogi’s owner,
Jeff Wagner, supports that mission
by inviting visitors to pet Yogi and
pose for photos with him.
Helen was the gallerist at TAC
that day and took advantage of posing
with Yogi, and was inspired to paint him.
She will donate proceeds from the sale
of her painting, Yogi the Llama (right)
to Oregon Adaptive Sports, a premier
adaptive sports organization in the
Pacific Northwest that provides
year-round outdoor recreation
programs. OAS creates access to more
than 2,000 outdoor experiences
annually for over 400 individuals.
In an added gesture of support,
Jeff Wagner has offered to match
the donation, doubling
the benefit to the organization.

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The Deschutes River is a playground for dogs. Swim Team depicts two labs enjoying their dip.

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Join us in celebrating both America’s 250th birthday and Mother Nature’s enduring gifts during
Tumalo Art Co’s. First Friday Gallery Walk reception from 3-7pm, July 3.
Chat with the artists, enjoy great food, and immerse yourself in the artwork throughout the gallery .
Our vibrant Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk includes galleries, studios and various stores
that host different artists every month. Just upstairs from Tumalo Art Co. you will find
Lubbesmeyers Studio & Gallery, and Stacks Studios & Gallery. A new addition to the Old Mill District—men’s store, REVOLVR,
will have local photographer Toni Toreno this month. Stop by TAC—we have flyers and will help get started on an eye-candy evening.

August—Katherine Taylor, "High Loft: The Majestic Reach Upward"
2026-08-07 15:00 - 2026-09-01 14:00
Thermals at Smith Rock
The morning sun rises on this jagged portion of Smith Rock in a dramatic display of light, shadow,
angle, line, and form that make this park so scenic. Ravens loop in lazy circles above the peaks,
taking advantage of the morning thermals. Photo reference: Benjamin Hollis

K A T H E R I N E T A Y L O R

Oil painter Katherine Taylor, known for her use of dramatic chiaroscuro
lighting and luminous glazing, opens High Loft: The Majestic Reach Upward,
August 7, during the Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk, from 3-7pm.
This exhibit is about things that aim high, both in the natural world and within
our human aspirations for a better future. So, Katherine chose to paint landscapes
with a high loft element…something in nature that reaches upward
(some would say heavenward) and raises the mood of the collective.

Reach

This painting features the iconic Middle Sister of the Central Oregon Cascades and exemplifies the
beauty of the landscape surrounding it. Trees appear to reach for the mountain in an effort to touch its majesty.

San Miguel Mission

San Miguel Mission is an actual church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, near where Katherine lived for many years.
It was built between 1610 and 1626 and is historically referred to as the oldest church in the continental United States.
She made it a part of her “High Loft” solo exhibition because there is no better symbol of human ideals than a church spire,
especially on an old and long-standing mission chapel that is still in use today.
Photo reference: Rennett Stowe

Obsidian Lift

Ravens are all about duality, that contrast between light and shadow, wisdom and death. In folklore,
they are considered shape-shifters, symbolizing our desire to be imaginatively creative. In this painting,
I was inspired to depict a raven in one of their other known roles,
that of a messenger between the living and the spiritual realm.

Evening Loft

“There’s a reason people want to hang beautiful
landscapes on their walls—they depend on these
images to remind them to always reach for nature’s
harmony, balance, and majesty.”

From a very large painting with huge clouds over the Cascades at sunset,
to a single white bird soaring upward, these subjects glow with emotion.

High Loft
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Join us from 3-7pm, August 7. Chat with the artists, enjoy great food,
and immerse yourself in the artwork throughout the gallery.
Our vibrant Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk includes galleries,
studios and various stores that host different artists every month. Just upstairs from Tumalo Art Co.
you will find Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery, and Stacks Studios & Gallery.
Stop by Tumalo Art Co. to get started—we have flyers to guide you on this wonderful summer evening.

September—Dee McBrien-Lee, "Body Language"
2026-09-04 15:00 - 2026-09-30 14:00
Dee McBrien-Lee’s September show, Body Language focuses heavily on abstracted figures and the way they interact with each other. Beginning with large areas of color, line and texture, she seeks to discover her subjects as she goes through her process. Often just a single body part or suggestion of attitude will be the beginning of a figure and the others follow sometimes intentionally, sometimes through discovery.
More info to come…stay tuned!
