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Central Oregon Daily News
The Open Arts Center recently opened their new home in Greenwood Avenue in Bend. The building features space for painting, dancing and music.
The new center will offer after-school programs and mentorship opportunities for teens in the area…
KTVZ
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)-- A new hub for creatives in Bend is opening its doors. This was the scene at the open house for the new Open Arts Center on Greenwood Avenue…
The Source
The Open Arts Center will serve teens and adults
The 10,000-square-foot building at 175 NE Greenwood Ave. in Bend that once housed City Thrift will be transformed into The Open Arts Center. The nonprofit is the vision of local artists Maija Kellner-Rode and Claire Brislin who've been planning it for two years…
Bend Don’t Break Podcast
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Maija Kellner-Rode, a queer artist, dancer, and mentor who has made it her mission to foster healing and connection through creativity. Maija shares her journey from launching her nationally distributed art brand, Maija Rebecca Hand Drawn, to mentoring youth across Oregon through expressive arts…