First Friday Art Walk

April 2, 2009 by porsatti · Leave a Comment 



Ivan and Michael discussing Modoc artifact

Ivan and Michael discussing Modoc artifact



The Gallery will be open for the First Friday Bend Downtown’ers and  Art Walk tomorrow. Last month we had a visit from Ivan Jackson, a Modoc Indian, from Klamath Falls located  about 2 hours south of Bend.It was a great night and exciting to witness, two masters of their crafts, meeting for the first time and discussing their lives and experiences.

Michael, who has painted and studied the South Pacific and Native American cultures for decades, has a tremendous understanding and love for these people. Ivan Jackson studied under the tribes elders for decades, motivated by the love of his people and culture, to become a master at creating authentic Modoc artifacts, the way they have been making them for thousands of years. Needless to say they had much to discuss between the crowds pouring in and Ivan demonstrating some of his techniques.
Michael has just completed a number of beautiful paintings for the gallery. I will send out an announcement once they have been displayed.
We are also pleased to announce that Michael was commissioned by the Surfrider Foundation to paint one of the 25 most famous surf breaks in the world. In addition Michael was also commissioned by The High Desert Museum for a painting to be used in this summers events and for their advertising and promotion. We are honored to be working with these two great organizations. We will send out more information about these events this summer.
Hope to see you soon
Peter Orsatti
Michael Cassidy Fine Art Gallery

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Souix Policeman Pine Ridge

February 3, 2009 by porsatti · Leave a Comment 

Sioux Policeman Pine Ridge

This wonderful painting recently sold to an art collector in Seattle.

Michael has recently finished a painting of a Nez Perce Warrior on horse back. Look for the release of this piece in the coming weeks.

In March we will be having a show with Ivan, a Klamath Modoc Indian. He will be showing Modoc Indian works that were made the way the Modocs have made them for thousands of years. I will send out the announcement about the show once the date has been confirmed.

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Grand Opening

December 10, 2008 by porsatti · Leave a Comment 

We will be celebrating our Grand Opening this Friday December 12th from 6pm to 9pm. So if you are in the area, stop by and see some of Michael’s new pieces and enjoy a glass of wine. We are also releasing some special artist proofs of the South Pacific and Native American art that is exclusive to the Bend Gallery location.

Have a great day everyone.

Peter Orsatti

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Gallery Opening and Native American Art Release

November 22, 2008 by porsatti · Leave a Comment 

Hello everyone and again thank you for your interest in our new gallery and interest in Michael Cassidy’s original art. Please check back with us soon and you will be able to preview here, online, some of Michael’s newly released Native American art pieces.

Have a blessed day

Peter Orsatti

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Grand Opening

November 20, 2008 by porsatti · Leave a Comment 

Hello everyone. We wanted to let eveyone know that we are having our Micheal Cassidy Fine Art Gallery Grand Opening on Friday December 12th. So if you are in the area, stop by for some fun and food and view some new originals just released and some new Glicee prints.

See you there

Peter Orsatti

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