'Deep Roots' art show at Sisters Art Works

Starting this week, Sisters Art Works will be displaying some of the artwork donated for My Own Two Hands. The annual fundraiser provides funding for Sisters Folk Festival Inc.'s educational outreach program, the Americana Project and other SFF programs. Donations are plentiful and varied, providing an interesting cross-section of mediums from paintings to ceramics, woodworking, photographs and sculptures.

The community is welcome to take a look at some of the donations and celebrate the arts in Sisters. Some of the contributing artists include Skip Armstrong, Janice Druian, Glen Corbett, Danae Bennett-Miller, Laurence Dyer and Mary Jo Weiss.

Student art was exceptionally strong this year. Student work will be on display in the Sisters Art Works building as well. Some of the student art in the show will be featured in the My Own Two Hands art auction.

"We're so grateful for the generosity of the students and adults in our community," said Development Director Katy Yoder.

The My Own Two Hands art donations will be at Sisters Art Works and eventually, some will be transported to local businesses where they will be on display during the April 12 art stroll.

The theme for this year's event is "Deep Roots." It was chosen to reignite some of the original intentions of the event and celebrate the deep roots that keep the community strong and vibrant. The Sisters Art Works building (204 W. Adams Ave.) will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until April 12. On April 15, Hadley McCann will be featuring his photography.

For more information about Sisters Folk Festival Inc. and My Own Two Hands, visit www.

sistersfolkfestival.org or call 541-549-4979. Tickets for My Own Two Hands are limited and are available through the office only.