THE PATRICIA CLARK STUDIO
ABOUT THE PATRICIA CLARK STUDIO:
Patricia Clark, founding Board member and driving force behind Scalehouse, was more than a master printmaker, professor and arts advocate – she pushed us to learn, to grow and most of all, to believe in ourselves. She was a dedicated artist and educator and mentored many prominent artists in Central Oregon with a film belief that artists of all levels benefit from exposure to studio time with other artists and the exploration of the process of making and discussing art.
In Pat’s memory, Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts is honored to offer a 6-month Artist in Residence program by providing FREE STUDIO SPACE to support artists, creative thinkers, designers, and the curious to explore the process of creativity connecting artists and audiences alike to boundary-pushing ideas, experiences, and expressions.
The Patricia Clark Studio is located next door to the Scalehouse Gallery in the Franklin Crossing Building, in the Tin Pan Alley. Scalehouse Gallery is the home to the contemporary art space presenting bold, new work by artists representing a broad range of identities and perspectives which might not otherwise be seen in Bend. The Patricia Clark Studio and Scalehouse Gallery will connect audiences to boundary-pushing ideas, the creative practice, experiences, and expressions through direct access to artists.
Pat gifted Scalehouse her collection of sketchbooks and selected arts which are housed at the Studio, and available to view or rent. Learn more about renting or viewing Pat's journals here.
CURRENT RESIDENTS:
Gonzalo Benavente:
Born in Cusco-Perú, he completed his studies at the School of Fine Arts of Peru in Lima. Specializing in sculpture, his work focuses on integrating technology (3D sculptures and 2D designs), exploring new techniques to enrich his sculptural practice.
His art reflects a strong influence from Japanese art, particularly origami, using folded paper as the primary medium of expression. He was a member of the Gallinazo group, managed the Hogares de Memoria project, and founded Orilab, a laboratory dedicated to the study of folding and paper art.
Nació en Cusco, Perú, y realizó sus estudios en la Escuela de Bellas Artes del Perú en Lima. Especializado en escultura, su trabajo se enfoca en integrar la tecnología (esculturas en 3D y diseños en 2D), explorando nuevas técnicas para enriquecer su práctica artística.
Su arte refleja una fuerte influencia del arte japonés, especialmente del origami, utilizando papel plegado como principal medio de expresión. Fue miembro del grupo Gallinazo, gestionó el proyecto Hogares de Memoria y fundó Orilab, un laboratorio dedicado al estudio del plegado y el arte del papel.
Learn more about Gonzalo here.
Kate Weatherholtz:
Kate Weatherholtz is a multimedia artist. She is known for her innovative and experimental use of bold colors and found textiles to create whimsical products. Her past work includes everyday items from quilts to handbags and scarves, all made with distinctive and sculptural vividness. Kate honed her point of view working as a commercial graphic artist, creating electric marketing collateral as well as large-scale murals for commercial buildings and custom homes. Since 2023 she has lived and worked in Bend, Oregon, supporting herself through her artwork, graphic design commissions, and work as a line cook at Sparrow Bakery. She has roots in Georgia and Idaho, and is a graduate of the University of Virginia.
Learn more about Kate at: kateweatherholtz.com
PAST RESIDENTS:
About Pat:
After a celebrated career as Chair of the Art Department at California State University, Long Beach, Clark retired and brought her passion and advocacy to Bend. The master printmaker founded Atelier 6000 in 2007, a center for printmaking and book arts, and Bend Art Center. Clark quickly endeared herself to the arts community as she continued her work in uniting and building support for the community.
With generous support from:
