The Cindy & Duncan
Campbell Gallery
SFF Presents finalized the purchase of the Sisters Art Works building in December of 2019, completing a two-year, $1.4 million capital campaign that included upgrades and additions to our home office and site of our largest Sisters Folk Festival venue. Two of the largest contributors to the campaign were Cindy and Duncan Campbell, who are well-known in Oregon for their philanthropic efforts as founders of Friends of the Children, a nationwide organization dedicated to breaking the generational cycle of poverty.
We are proud to offer the gallery in their name to local and regional artists as a low-pressure space to display their work. We do not take commission on pieces sold in the gallery and we do not charge any fees to host a show.
CURRENT SHOW
JUNE & JULY, 2026
Two Artists - Two Voices Inspired by Song
JUDITH BEAVER & HELEN BRISSON
Music and art are forms of creative expression. They both explore many of the same principles to create a successful composition. Elements such as mood, color, rhythm, harmony, repetition, balance, texture, contrast, etc. can be applied equally to both music and artwork. Music can inspire art, and art can inspire music!
“Two Artists - Two Voices Inspired by Song” coincides with two major events in Sisters: The Big Ponderoo, a celebration of Americana music, and the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. We are pleased to honor both of these events by drawing inspiration from songs to create a series of art quilts.
JUDITH BEAVER - FABRIC ARTIST
The Aha Moments (those sudden instances of beauty, clarity, deep emotions, or appreciation) provide the inspiration that drives my art. These are the moments that fuel my creative drive as I seek to express my life experiences. As a graduate from UC Berkeley with a degree in design, I have always valued the creative life, and I have been fortunate to have had career opportunities that nurtured and valued creativity and life long learning. After retiring to Sisters in 2010, I discovered a thriving arts community here in Sisters, and was immediately attracted to the exploration of fiber arts as an area of artistic expression. Color, Pattern, Play and Music! These are the ingredients that make for a successful day in the studio. I enjoy the warm sensuous nature of quilting, especially the touch and feel of the cloth. I tend to work intuitively, allowing the piece to transform as it progresses. I love all the possibilities; the construction techniques, color and texture choices, and combination of hand and machine work. My joy comes from the “doing” of art.
HELEN BISHOP BRISSON - FABRIC ARTIST
I come from a long line of quilters and my passion for fabric began in my childhood. Although my family favored traditional quilting, their skills and techniques were instilled in me at an early age and have influenced my approach ever since. I received my Associates Degree in Commercial Art and worked in that field in Kansas City before retiring to Oregon. I have found Sisters to be a Meca for creative people, and enjoy the endless beauty of this area, often bringing inspiration for my pieces. I enjoy challenging myself by starting in one design direction and then taking unexpected turns during the creative process. I always try to include something surprising or unconventional in my work. My creation of unique material by dying, printing and painting allows my work to have its own voice and often creates a unique pallet for my designs. I often incorporate dimensionality into my work, either in the quilting or layering objects. For me “Outside the Box” is always fun and creates challenges!
