Music festival chooses rock

By Eliot Sekuler

For the TODAY

After a months-long search for an artist to create an image for all printed and online materials for its upcoming season, Siletz Bay Music Festival has chosen Lincoln City-based artist Stephanie Reitmeier and her pastel rendering of the Siletz Bay’s iconic four brothers rock formation, echoing the imagery of the festival’s logo.

The new artwork will be seen on the festival’s website, where program information for the 2025 season will be announced and tickets will be available for purchase in mid-June.

For the new artwork, Reitmeier used a variety of pastel types on sanded paper. The artist, whose work is displayed and sold at the Pacific Artists’ Co-op Gallery, holds a certificate in Nature Art Illustration and has taught classes in outdoor watercolor sketching. Her artwork is held in private collections in the United States and Europe.

In describing the piece, Reitmeier said she sought to convey the experience of listening to music through visuals, drawing inspiration from the golden hues of the Siletz Bay rocks.

“I emphasized these tones to develop the color palette, aiming for a vivid and lush appearance,” she said. “Generally, I find sunsets particularly inspiring because of their striking colors and the emotions they invoke. They serve as a poignant reminder that every conclusion marks a new start.”

Siletz Bay Music Festival was founded to bring multi-genre world-class music performed by outstanding musicians to the area, reaching across race, culture, age, social and economic barriers and providing extraordinary music and educational experiences.

The festival’s 13th season will be held Aug. 14 through 24 at locations in Lincoln City and Newport. The festival will present 10 concerts over 11 days, including chamber, jazz and orchestral music. Two free events are planned, including a family event with special appeal to younger audiences. The complete schedule will be posted on June 15.

For more information, go to siletzbaymusic.org.