The Annex
5th Annual
Youth Art Takeover
April 3 - April 24, 2026
Opening Reception: April 3, 2026 • 5–8 PM
Awards Ceremony: April 3 • 6:30 PM at the Commons Café Courtyard
Join us for an evening celebrating the creativity, talent, and voices of young artists from across Central Oregon. The Youth Art Takeover brings together student artwork, live performances, and community connection throughout downtown Bend.
Explore Art Across Downtown
Stop by these amazing local businesses hosting student artwork and musicians:
The Commons Cafe
Scalehouse Gallery - The Annex @ Franklin Building
BrownBag Popcorn Co.
Desperado
Cascade Sotheby's Realty
Smith Rock Records
Truffle Pig Trading Co.
Premiere Property Group
Lark Mountain Modern
Jeffrey Murray Fine Art Photography
The Tower Theatre
Deschutes Brewery
Wildflowers of Oregon
Tactics
Dudley's Bookshop
Leapin' Lizards Toy Company
Outside In
McKenzie
The Bend Store
…and more!
Share your experience: Post your photos on Instagram and tag #youtharttakeoverbend
THE ANNEX: A Scalehouse Project located in the atrium of Franklin Crossing is the latest program from Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts. Through an online application, artists will submit work and proposals. We are delighted to support local artists with a space to show new works, gain experience and exposure in the field, and add to Scalehouse's mission of building community around arts and culture events. View previous Annex Artists here.
