10/21/2026
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In Central Oregon, both public and fine arts are a major focus for the local community. With colorful murals on buildings, sculptures on roundabouts, and nationally-recognized brands—the evidence is clear. That's why this special new Art Station is a facility to be celebrated; providing free time space for both amateur and advanced artists. At approximately 4,000SF, this facility is combined with high-tech sustainable functionality including sensors in every room that inform the automatic heating/cooling systems. The space not only provides classrooms for anytime guests & coordinated programmings such as painting, drawing, and mixed media, it also includes a ceramic room with over a dozen pottery wheels and three electric kilns. We at Griffin even had our own opportunity to get 'artsy' by hand-carving the 11 timber beams and 2 timber benches at the entrance of the facility. Located on the Larkspur Community Center campus in Bend, this fun space supports the overall mission of the Bend Parks & Rec:
"To strengthen community vitality and foster healthy, enriched lifestyles..."
Visit our website to see more about this project:
https://griffinconstructionllc.com/the-bend-art-station/