The 20-Dollar Art Show 

October 4 – October 20

Bend’s biggest little art show is back! The Museum is once again honored to host this year’s 20-Dollar Art Show, presented by Bright Place Gallery. Featuring nearly 9,000 pieces of original art by local and emerging artists, this year’s show promises to be the biggest yet. Each mini masterpiece goes on sale for the low, low price of $20 during the Extravaganza weekend, October 17-20. Prior to that weekend, the exhibition is open for viewing, browsing and admiring only. 

The 20-Dollar Art Show Extravaganza ticketed events are sold out.

Explore the show any day of the week before the Extravaganza! Free with Museum admission. 

Tickets are required for everyone on Friday, October 17. Non-Museum members must purchase tickets for the morning sessions, Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19. Those exclusively visiting The 20-Dollar Art Show to browse and buy Saturday and Sunday afternoons as well as on Monday, October 20 may do so without paying admission.

Things to know

The 20-Dollar Art Show exhibition officially opens at the Museum on Saturday, October 4. Museum admission will be required to view the exhibition and art will not be for sale.

Artwork can be purchased during the 20-Dollar Art Show Extravaganza on Friday, October 17 after the Museum closes to the public. The extravaganza continues through Saturday and Sunday mornings, October 18-19. See below for details for each day’s events.

Friday, October 17 (Extravaganza) | 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Food and drinks are available for sale until 8:00 pm.  

$5 per adult. Under 16 free.

Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

$5 per adult. Under 16 free. Artists create one-of-a-kind works on site.

Free to view and purchase from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Monday, October 20 | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Free to view and purchase all day.

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For the most up-to-date news regarding the show, keep this page bookmarked or follow @highdesertmuseum and @20dollarartshowbend on Instagram!