Blue Skies Gallery opens in Sisters

Sisters art lovers are soon to have another gallery to browse through when Blue Skies Gallery opens. Located in an upper suite at the Sisters Town Square on Cascade Avenue, the gallery features a blend of landscape art and photography.

Owner Shawnice Betsinger is inspired by the work of four Oregon artists. Curtis Phillips and Taylor Blackwell are painters from Portland who specialize in landscapes.

Jim Smith, from Bend, is a landscape photographer and Ben Bailey, from Portland, captures images with a mechanical theme. Old aircraft, cars and trucks are featured in his work.

The gallery opening is Saturday, October 17, from 5 to 9 p.m. and the artists will be present.

The Betsinger family, Shawnice, Thule and their five-month-old baby, moved to Sisters from Portland to escape the incessant rain and city life. Shawnice operated a gallery there and also enjoys playing piano and writing music.

Monthly events are planned at the gallery, including art classes and wine and hors d'oeuvre gatherings with Cork Cellars when exhibits change.

Blue Skies Gallery will be open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays, 12 to 4 p.m.