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Supporting youth, artists through the power of creativity, nature, and community.

10/10/2026

One week from now, Blue Lake will be full of people making, exploring, listening, trying something new, and spending the day together.

Hearth Festival is almost here. Bring your family. Bring a friend. Come make something with your hands, spend some time outside, find an activity you didn’t expect to try, and experience Caldera for yourself.

Saturday, October 17 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Caldera Arts Center, Sisters, Oregon

Free and open to the community. No registration needed. One week to go. Who are you bringing with you?

Learn more at the link in our bio.

10/06/2026

Coming to Hearth Festival? Save this before you head to Blue Lake.

We put the important details in one place so you know what to expect before you arrive. Swipe through for what to bring, parking, food, and a few things to keep in mind while you’re here.

Save this post for Hearth Festival and send it to whoever you’re coming with.

We’ll see you at Blue Lake.

Saturday, October 17 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More event details at the link in our bio.

10/05/2026

Come hungry. Luckey’s Woodsman is headed to Blue Lake.

We’re excited to welcome uckeyswoodsman and Chef Jackson “Rooster” Higdon to Hearth Festival this year.

Known for bringing together good food and the outdoors, the Luckey’s Woodsman team will be serving up food alongside a full day of art, music, and adventure at Caldera. Chef Jackson is the owner of Luckey’s Woodsman, whose work centers on outdoor-inspired food and experiences in Central Oregon.

Come hungry, grab something good to eat, and stay awhile.

We’ll see you at Blue Lake.

10/01/2026

Caldera Alumni Scholarships are available for the 2026–2027 school year.

Alumni who have participated in Caldera programming for at least 2 years and are currently attending college or trade school are encouraged to apply.

Scholarships range from $150–$2,000 toward tuition. Let Caldera continue to support you as you learn and grow.

Applications are due October 31.
Visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply.

Know a Caldera alum who may be eligible? Share this opportunity with them. Questions? [email protected]

09/17/2026

Come celebrate Caldera’s 30th anniversary with us at this year’s Hearth Festival!

Thirty years is a major milestone. It represents three decades of artists, learners, educators, families, and community members coming together to create, learn, explore, and imagine what’s possible.

For Caldera, 30 years is also about legacy. The people, creative practices, relationships, and memories that continue to shape who we are and where we’re headed.

In just one month, we’ll gather at beautiful Blue Lake to celebrate that legacy together. Come experience art, music, hands-on making, photography, nature, food, and more

All in the spirit of community and creativity.

Hearth Festival 2026
Saturday, October 17
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sisters, Oregon

Free and open to everyone. Come celebrate 30 years of Caldera with us!

09/14/2026

Creativity can start with a paintbrush, a camera, a drum, or simply an idea. What it opens up can be much bigger.

This National Arts in Education Week, we’re joining and communities across the country around one belief: Every Student, Every Community.

At Caldera, we see what can happen when young people have space to create, take risks, find their voice, build confidence, and connect with others.

Every young person deserves access to those opportunities. Keeping them accessible takes continued investment and people willing to speak up.

Your voice matters.

Contact Congress through the Arts Action Center and help advocate for arts education for every student and every community:
https://www.artsactionfund.org/arts-action-center

09/11/2026

Some Hearth Festival experiences have a way of bringing people together almost instantly.

African Drumming with Mr. Caton and Soul Deep is one of them.

This returning Hearth Festival favorite invites participants to gather in a circle, learn rhythms, and make music together alongside Caldera Elders and African Drumming Teaching Artists.

It’s hands-on, communal, and an experience people continue to come back to.

Come find your rhythm with us.

09/10/2026

One of last year’s most-loved Hearth Festival experiences is back.

Canoe Photography returns to Blue Lake.

Get out on the water, take in the landscape, and experience Blue Lake from a different perspective as you explore photography from the canoe.

Whether you love taking photos or you’re simply curious to try something new, this is a chance to slow down, look a little closer, and see what catches your eye.

And this is just one of the experiences waiting for you at Hearth Festival.

Free and open to the community.

Come spend the day with us at Blue Lake and see why Canoe Photography has become a Hearth Festival favorite.

09/08/2026

Volunteers needed for Caldera Hearth Festival 2026!

We’re getting ready for our fifth annual Hearth Festival, a free, family-friendly celebration of creativity, community, and connection. We’d love your help bringing the day to life.

Join us Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Caldera in Sisters, Oregon. Volunteers can help with event setup and breakdown, guest check-in, teaching artist activities, parking, and more.

Volunteer Shifts:
• Setup & Event: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Event Support: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Event & Teardown: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. *Greatest Need
• All Day, with breaks provided: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Volunteers must be 16 or older and available for a pre-event Zoom training.

Caldera, 31500 Blue Lake Drive, Sisters, OR

Please Note: Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Sisters, as well as lodging if an overnight stay is needed.

Ready to lend a hand? Fill out the volunteer form through the link in our bio!

We’re so grateful for the community that makes Hearth Festival possible.

09/04/2026

Caldera invites you to our fifth annual Hearth Festival!

Join us for a free, art-filled celebration where families, friends, and neighbors can come together to enjoy live music, artisan food, outdoor adventures, and hands-on maker stations for all ages. Explore art-making, canoeing, drumming, and so much more. No registration required.

Saturday, October 17, 2026
11 am – 4 pm
31500 Blue Lake Drive, Sisters, OR 97759

Learn more at the link in our bio, and stay tuned for updates as we announce this year's Maker Stations and activities.

We hope you'll join us as we celebrate community, creativity, and 30 years of Caldera!

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Office: 224 NW 13th Avenue, Ste 304
Portland, OR
97209

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://www.caldera.org/

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