The Gallery Sessions | An OAC Music Series

Experience intimate live performances, artist stories, and live Q&A in a listening-room setting while supporting teen music programming To purchase a ticket, you must click on the Check Availability button and then select the date and time and then choose your ticket option. If you'd like to buy a season pass, select the Oct. 16th show date and choose the season pass option. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. ____________________________________________________ Experience live music differently at The Gallery Sessions, an intimate listening series presented by the Open Arts Center in the Rachel Binah Gallery. Each performance brings together exceptional professional musicians, rising young talent, and curious audiences in a cozy, listening-room setting designed for connection. Go beyond the songs with artist conversations, live Q&A, and stories about the music and creative process giving you a chance to get to know the person and artistry behind the performance. See shows individually or come to all six! 2026–2027 Lineup October 16 --- Rooster Blackspur with Bella Cooper November 13 --- Joel Chadd & Sturtz December 11 --- Sun Dive with Travis Ehrenstrom January 15 --- Nathaniel Talbot with special guest TBA February 19 --- Teen Songwriters in the Round March 12 --- Alicia Viani & Beth Wood Investing in the Next Generation The inaugural season also includes a six week free Teen Songwriting & Mentorship Pilot. Through songwriting workshops, mentorship with professional musicians, and performance preparation, participants will develop their original work and take the stage alongside professional singer-songwriters for Teen Songwriters in the Round on February 19. It's one way the OAC is creating meaningful connections between emerging and established artists and building a stronger music community for the future. Come listen. Come connect. Come be part of The Gallery Sessions. Located in Bend, Oregon at 999 NE 2nd Street, the Open Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to provide a community-driven space for teens and adults to foster creativity, intergenerational learning, and belonging.