Scalehouse Gallery announces two new artists in residence, Allie Blanchard and Bergen Bock
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Scalehouse Gallery is pleased to announce the new Patricia Clark Studio Artists in Residence, Allie Blanchard and Bergen Bock.
The Patricia Clark Studio was started in memory of Scalehouse co-founder, Patricia Clark, who wanted to create a space for artists to create, explore and share their work with the community.
“The Studio honors Pat’s legacy and her original vision of Scalehouse of providing studio space to working artists, arts education programming, and a home for artists to convene,” said Marley Weedman, Scalehouse Programming Manager.
The Patricia Clark Studio is located next door to the Scalehouse Gallery in the Franklin Crossing Building, in the Tin Pan Alley. Scalehouse Gallery is the home to the contemporary art space presenting bold, new work by artists representing a broad range of identities and perspectives which might not otherwise be seen in Bend. The Patricia Clark Studio and Scalehouse Gallery will connect audiences to boundary-pushing ideas, the creative practice,and experiences.
A panel selects two artists twice a year for a free six-month studio residency. “There is very limited studio space for artists and were grateful to sponsors and contributions from our community to provide free space to artists,” said Weedman.
ABOUT Allie Blanchard:
Allie Blanchard (she/her) grew up in Florida, receiving a B.F.A. in drawing from the University of Florida in 2011, and an M.F.A. in painting from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2013. Her mediums of focus are drawing and painting, but she has also worked in printmaking, collage, and occasionally sculpture. Her work focuses on portraiture as an exploration of mental health and the mind, and as a reflection of social justice. Her work was published in the SF Chronicle in 2012. She currently lives and works in Bend, OR, working as an interior designer, and drawing creative inspiration from her love of nature, live music, mutual aid and protest.
Learn more about Allie at: allieblanchard.com
ABOUT Bergen Bock:
Born in California and raised in the Bay Area, Bergen has been influenced by the folk and street art of their youth, using vivid hues and movements to convey emotions. After spending fifteen years in the rugged north of Alaska, they now reside in Bend, Oregon.
Love of the human form, bold mark making, polychromatic schemas, and overlapping artistic inspirations have all guided them throughout their artistic journey.
Learn more about Bergen at: bergenbockart.com
ABOUT SCALEHOUSE
Scalehouse is a multidisciplinary contemporary arts center convening diverse thinkers for in-depth discussions, artistic collaborations, exhibitions and events, including Bend Design Week and Scalehouse Gallery. Scalehouse believes our shared future presents complex challenges and opportunities, not just benefiting from creativity but requiring it. We are committed to programming that’s accessible, provocative, extraordinary and inclusive — always with an eye toward a better future. Learn more at scalehouse.org
LOCATION
Scalehouse Gallery is located in Franklin Crossing on the Tin Pan Alley Side.
550 NW Franklin Avenue, Suite 138
Email: info@scalehouse.org
Phone: 541.640.2186
ABOUT PATRICIA CLARK
After a celebrated career as Chair of the Art Department at California State University, Long Beach, Clark retired and brought her passion and advocacy to Bend. The master printmaker founded Atelier 6000 in 2007, a center for printmaking and book arts, and Bend Art Center. Clark quickly endeared herself to the arts community as she continued her work uniting and building support for the community.
