Makin' It Local is honored to feature regionally acclaimed Central Oregon artist Cheryl Chapman of Silly Dog Art Glass and Central Oregon painter, Jennifer O’Reilly. The “Summer Splash, an exhibition and sale, runs from August 1 to August 31, 2025. An Artists in Attendance reception is scheduled for Sisters, Oregon, on the Fourth Friday Art Walk, August 22, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Live Music featuring Stacie Lynn Johnson and Mystic.
Artist Reception: Friday, August 22, 2025, 4 pm to 7 pm, Fourth Friday Art Walk |Artist in Attendance: Meet Cheryl Chapman and Jennifer O’Reilly.
Live Music: Stacie Lynn Johnson and Mystic
Enjoy Makin’ it Local’s "special pour" of premium Oregon wine, our normal great Oregon beer, wine, and hors d'oeuvres. Friends and Vine, a wine shop in Sisters, Oregon, curates its selection of wines. Will we have our "famous" Gingersnap cookies? You bet!
Artist Showcase: "Summer Splash" featuring newly released fine art giclée prints by Jennifer O’Reilly and Reverse Enamel Painted Fused Glass Art by Cheryl Chapman of Silly Dog Art Glass.
Exhibition and sale: August 1 through August 31, 2025
Location: Makin’ It Local: 281 W Cascade Avenue, Sisters, Oregon 97759
Hours: Daily 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
More info: www.makinitlocal.com @makinitlocal 541-904-4722
About Cheryl Chapman, Silly Dog Art Glass: Cheryl employs traditional glass painting techniques, such as the “grisaille” technique, to create shadowing and texture. She then combines this technique with the addition of opaque high-fire glass enamels for detail and color. Cheryl begins with drawings embellished with a touch of whimsy, and then proceeds with the painting and firing process, which can involve as many as five kiln firings to produce the final piece. Animals, especially dogs, cats, foxes, and birds, take precedence in my work. The scenery around our current home in Central Oregon has significantly influenced the development of her subject matter. She enjoys detailing the close-up and sometimes partial view of an animal’s face or head.
You can view and purchase Cheryl’s glass at Makin’ It Local in downtown Sisters, Oregon. For more information, please visit www.makinitlocal.com, @makinitlocal, and @sillydogartglass.
About Jennifer O’Reilly: Jennifer O’Reilly has worked as a fish and wildlife biologist in central Oregon for over 20 years. Her deep connection to the natural world is evident in her vibrant, abstract landscapes and whimsical depictions of flora and fauna. Inspired by the Fauvist painters of early 20th-century France, Jennifer blends inks with both liquid and heavy-bodied acrylics to create free-flowing and boldly colored pieces that reflect a joyful spirit. A self-taught painter, she was recently invited to share her artwork with the community through Makin’ it Local. Jennifer lives on a farm and native plant nursery in Redmond, Oregon, where she gardens and paints in her free time.
You can view and purchase Jennifer’s fine art prints at Makin’ It Local in downtown Sisters, Oregon. For more information, please visit www.makinitlocal.com and @makinitlocal.
About Stacie Lynn Johnson and Mystic: Stacie Dread and Mystic are talented singer-songwriters and guitarists who are a staple in the Bend music scene. Stacie Lynn Johnson is known for her soulful, powerhouse vocals and passionately inspired melodies. With the addition of Aaron "Mystic" Chambers' lyrical skills on the mic and percussion, the sound is spun in a fresh direction, and they bring a male/female vocal dynamic in which to intertwine. A blend of acoustic guitars, drums, bamboo flutes, freestyle raps, harmonies, folk, reggae, rock, and a lot of love!
About Makin' It Local: We are Makin' It Local and Celebrating Oregon—Fine Art, Photography, Fine Crafts, Jewelry, Ceramics, Gifts, and More. Featuring artists include artwork by Kathy Deggendorfer, Lindsay Gilmore, Jennifer O’Reilly, Cheryl Chapman of Silly Dog Art Glass, Rachel Dantona (Hikerbooty), James Parsons (Extreme Oregon), Letter Press by Quail Lane Press and Green Bird Press, Julie Hamilton, Susan Luckey Higdon, Kara Frampton (KF Stoneware), Teri Axness (Muddy Ranch Studio), Charlotte Wallace, Mitch Jewelry, Novel Pottery, Erik Abel, and Glass by Ben. Showcase artists include Megan Marie Myers, Sheila Dunn, and Taylor Manoles. Stop by today - Seriously Great Art. Makin' It Local is at 281 W Cascade Avenue in downtown Sisters, Oregon.
Summer Hours (June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024) Open daily, Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday, 10 am to 4:00 pm