Art Hood River County and the beauty of the mountains, gorge and rolling hills have inspired artists for generations. Experience the thriving art community downtown, including several artist co-ops featuring the work of members who share storefront space. Visit artists in their workspaces at the Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour each spring, where you can learn more about their techniques and vision. Outdoor art is another huge part of the county’s art scene. As you walk or drive around the area, look for big, colorful murals painted in public places depicting the area’s history and heritage (check out the local legend told on the mural at the Bridge of the Gods in Cascade Locks, for example). Hood River BIG ART Outdoor Gallery provides visitors with downloadable maps for a self-guided walking or biking tour around downtown Hood River and the waterfront, as well as a podcast discussing over two dozen large-scale sculptures and public art installations by Northwest artists. Brochures can be picked up at local galleries and the Visitor Center. LAUREL GALLERY ȧǤǟǢȨ ǣǧǨȭǧǟǠǠ ǠǠǠ ǢīÌ wĴīÐÐĴ >ðĮĴďīðÆ #ďœĊĴďœĊ >ďďÌ tðŒÐī œœœȘă ķīÐăÅķĮìĉ ĊȘÆďĉ Sacagawea sculpture in Cascade Locks LARRY ANDREASEN visithoodriver.com 9
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