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Did you miss The Spark's Final Friday Artist Showcase this February? See a snippet of who you missed - @buzzardridgehandmade - Marilyn Wilber here: https://youtu.be/viGPI_xe8rk This short documentary is a personal peak into Marilyn Wilber's involvement with The Spark and showcases many of her fabric and textile work available for sale at 341 N Broadway Wednesday-Saturday from 11am-3pm.

by Mary KernsBurns Times-Herald This week, our Artist Behind the Art is Harney County’s own Robin Holtby. Holtby specializes in beadwork, and she’s been practicing the craft for almost three years. Beading runs in her family. Holtby said she remembers watching her cousins and Auntie Julie work with beads, and she simply wanted to join in.  Since then, she has worked on honing her skills. She creates beautiful earrings and beaded embellishments around the brim of hats. Seed beads, cut beads, and a collection of sparkly eye catchers make up her work. Holtby’s work is currently available at Spark Collaborative...

Submitted photos These Santa Claus ornaments were carved and painted by local artisan Louie Ash.  by Mary Kernsfor Burns Times-Herald Ash and his cat, Lucky, showcase one of the largest frames that Ash has ever created. This week’s Artist Behind the Art is wood sculpture Louie Ash. A Harney County native, Ash was born at the old hospital on Egan Street in Burns. His family had a ranch in Frenchglen, which is where Ash attended grade school. He rode his horse five miles to and from class each school day. Ash’s family summered their cattle in the Big and Little...