E SHIN . WA T M DR D. YR STUD IO R D. BUTLER MA COOLEY RD. 5 BOYD AC RES RD. 97 To Redmond & Portland 18 TH ST. R PURCELL BLVD. KE T RD PILOT BUTTE 20 4TH ST. EMPIRE AVE. 8TH ST. REVERE AVE. 5TH ST. (OVERPASS) EMPIRE AVE. N. HWY. 97 . Y RD RILE O.B. ER OLE IG WALL ST. DIVISION ST. 3RD ST. whimsical, contemporary tone of the piece is a tribute to the sculpture’s proximity to several child-related facilities nearby. CO ARCHIE B R . LL 97 by Mel Katz 2002 Did you know? The RIV S E HUT C S DE 11 tennial Planter, this sculpture was installed when Bend turned 100 & commemorates the logging industry. Also like the Centennial Planter, the Centennial Logger is subject to frequent games of dress-up. Q: Over which shoulder is the logger holding his ax? Atilt, Sundra and Garden Gate DR . N GT O IT G S RD . F M RA OR INNE NKLI EG SO N ON TA MM WA 4 O U SE Use this map to seek out 20 distinct pieces of art sitting in the roundabouts around Bend. Visit at least 10 of them, answer the associated quiz questions on this map, then come by the Bend Visitor Center to get your prize. Visit Bend is located at 750 NW Lava Rd., Ste. 160 (corner of Lava & Oregon in downtown) 541.382.8048 visitbend.com GRIZZLY by Sherry Sander 2001 Did you know? This is the closest roundabout to Bend High, and it’s often dubbed “The Lava Bear” as a tribute to the school’s mascot. 16 Q: What direction is the bear facing? 12 Redsides by Miles Pepper 2001 Did you know? This is another kinetic sculpture on Bend’s Roundabout Art Route, and the fish change direction with the wind. It’s a tribute to the beautiful Redside Trout native to the region. 17 Q: True or false: This was the first piece of roundabout art installed in Bend? Q: Name another kinetic sculpture on the Roundabout Art Route? Mt. Bachelor Compass by Steve Jensen 2002 Did you know? Though Sunrise Spirit Column by David the letter “S” was originally situated right on the southern compass point, it’s been shifted slightly to remove it from the potential path of reckless drivers coming down Century Drive. 13 Govedare 2001 Did you know? This piece is suggestive of a totem, with contemporary pictographs carved into the granite. Some of the images carved into the stone include deer, birds, sun, and buffalo. 18 Q: What four letters make up this roundabout art? Q: How many feathers hang from the arms of this sculpture ? Phoenix Rising by Frank Boyden Cogs by Dave Fox 2007 2002 Did you know? Ask Bend locals what this piece is called, and they’re unlikely to know the real name. Often referred to as “The Flaming Chicken,” many believe this was the 1st piece of roundabout art installed in Bend. It actually came 2nd. Q: Is the phoenix flying up, down, or straight ahead? 14 . 20 SU AWBREY RD NEFF RD. 15TH ST. 12TH ST. 9TH ST. OLNEY 16 9TH ST. B GE WAY AWBREY BUTTE PORTLAND AVE. NEWPORT AVE. LP. SHEVLIN PARK. RD. 2ND ST. COLL E 6 GREENWOOD AVE. how to HARRIMAN 3RD ST. play Map not drawn to scale VA BEAR CREEK RD. Just a plain old roundabout with no art yet LA HAWTHORNE Designates Roundabout Art Location G IDE Designates exits off Hwy 97 SIN S ER Greenwood, east of 3rd Street, is also Highway 20 WALL BOND FRANKLIN AVE. 20 19 20 7 9 12 N S MT. WASHINGTON DR. NS 3 OS RIV RHOUSE DR. BOND WE PO BLUFEF RR T ACE PER UP SCALEH Legend 17 CR Centennial Logger by Jerry Werner 2004 Did you know? Like the Cen- W AS . . Highway 97 AKA "The Parkway" COLUMBIA COLORADO AVE. ARIZONA INDUSTRIAL WAY ST ST 97 14 KA ND D 14TH. ST. GALVESTON BO 3R NW SIMPSON AVE. To The High Desert Museum, Sunriver & California WILSON AVE. Q: What creature sits perched on the south side of the planter? 97 DO was installed was the year Bend turned 100. Its proximity to the old log deck along the river is a tribute to the area’s history in logging. 15 RA Q: Which leg is the horse raising? 10 2004 Did you know? The year this sculpture E. 10 1 11 MBIA reminiscent of the role of the draft horse in the early mill operations around Bend. This piece had to be reconstructed in 2007 after it was hit by a car. Centennial Planter by Jerry Werner ER AV LU Field 2005 Did you know? This piece is connect & share! 2 ER CO Might of the Work Force by Devin Check it out when you stop by the Bend Visitor Center to claim your prize for the Roundabout Art Route! . RIV 13 DL LO CO 5 Did you know? Many of the Roundabout Art Route sculptures were designed to represent the area in which they’re placed, & this one is no exception. The birds taking flight are intended to symbolize the journey of the college students nearby. Q: If the birds continued their chosen flight path, what would they run into? AN DR Q: How many green circles are used in this piece? 9 CH Y DR . Y UR kinetic sculptures along the Roundabout Art Route, as the pieces are designed to move with the wind. Migration by Hai Ying Wu 2004 S UR NT Did you know? This is one of several the roundabout, what would it hit? TE NT RD . 4 Evolution by Troy Pillow 2008 Q: If the orb were a bowling ball headed toward the center of Every 3 months, a different artist creates chalk drawings on the cement pillars in the lobby of the Bend Visitor Center. The artist also gets to showcase their art. Think of it like a gallery with a twist. HU CE CE a number. Which number? is easiest to see when it’s covered in dew or frost. Some think it looks like a giant bowling ball. The artist used an oxyacetlyene torch to cut the designs in this six-foot sphere. SC 8 18 MT. WASHINGTON DR. REED MARKET Q: Depending on the angle you view it from, this sculpture looks like 8 DE a ET around this roundabout and starting to head west, you can catch a phenomenal view of the Cascade mountain range including a spectacular look at the Three Sisters. Did you know? The detail in this piece .a k RK Did you know? When you’re coming Orb I by Brandon Zebold 2005 In September 2011, Visit Bend launched the Pillars of Art program to give tourists a close-up look at Bend’s unique arts and culture scene. It’s also a fun way to support emerging local artists. piece looks like lightening bolts, while others suggest the burnished stainless steel spires seem to vibrate with force from the earth. This was a tribute to this good earth we all have & share. Q: How many spires appear in this piece? KE MA 3 Lodestar by Roger Berry 2009 Did you know? Some people say this Earth Song by Bruce West 2005 LA ED Q: There are 2 giant trees in this roundabout. What kind are they? 7 The Bend Visitor Center is covered in graffiti. Believe it or not, that’s something to celebrate. E RE designed to represent the shapes of organic musical notes. Q: Which end of the horse is raised in this sculpture? art AS Y Did you know? The three pieces are using a lost wax cast. The name of the sculpture comes from the artist’s husband, who was a buckaroo with a horse named Bueno. pillars of HW 2 Sound Garden by Lee Kelly 2010 by Danae Miller 2005 Did you know? This piece was created S Q: How many kayaks are used in the creation of this piece? Bueno Homage to the Buckaroo D propriately located near the best spot in town to start your float along the Deschutes River. You’ll notice the kayaks form flower petals & the paddles form the stamen. 6 CA Did you know? This sculpture is ap- SKYLINERS RD. Yakaya by Troy Pillow 2010 C 1 Big Ears by Joe Halko 2001 Did you know? This is the piece most commonly subjected to pranks and games of seasonal dress-up. Over the years, the deer have been outfitted in garland, cupid wings, ski outfits, and various sports team attire. Q: How many deer are in this sculpture? 15 Did you know? Technically, this isn’t a 19 true roundabout since it’s comprised of two smaller circles referred to as a “dogbone.” Appropriate, since Bend was picked by Dog Fancy magazine as one of the nation’s top 5 cities for dogs. Q: True or false: the cogs were crucial pieces used in the operation of the old mill until the equipment was retired in 1922. Ghost by Andy Wachs & Erik Gerding 2007 Did you know? The bucket on this piece was used for dragging mud out of the river to keep the channel open for floating logs. The corrugated tin used on the sculpture came from the Planer Shed, a mammoth, four-acre building locals dubbed “the big ugly.” Q: What shape is formed by the two cranes? 20
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