There is a deep connection between nourishment and creativity that is ripe for exploring in art. “Art takes inspiration from our daily life, and food is such a pivotal factor…
Events Calendar 8/31–9/6
Art Music Film/Theater Community Wed, Aug. 31 Forces of Nature Portland Art Museum All day $22+ Ecology in Japanese prints Alice in Chains with Breaking Benjamin Hayden Homes…
Portland Center Stage presents tick, tick … BOOM!
In the 1970s and ‘80s the AIDS pandemic rocked the LGBTQ+ community, disproportionately affecting gay men. In addition, misinformation and stigma during this time caused increased homophobic discrimination and prevented…
Is US culture changing its mind about psychoactives?
Time and time again, one can witness how some individuals in positions of power have abused that power to the detriment of others. Historically and repeatedly, we have seen systems…
PSU Vanguard Creative Spotlight
This spotlight video explores the creation of ‘Front Yard Parking + Real Clean’ a gallery exhibition by multidisciplinary Portland artist, Isabeau Waia’u Walker. The show is a capsule of Hawaii…
Lloyd Center becomes Portland’s newest arts district
In Nov. of 2021, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Portlanders took another hit with the announcement that the Lloyd Center shopping mall might be closing its doors for…
PSU film program showcases rising media artists
Since their creation, TV shows and films have been powerful tools that can shape the views, perspectives and knowledge of thousands. Portland State Film Studies Program Director Courtney Hermann recognized…
Mike Bennett’s Dinolandia exhibit opens in Portland
Mike Bennett’s Dinolandia exhibit, which is showing in Portland until Sept. 10, appeals to the inner child in its visitors, presenting vibrant, fun cartoon dinosaurs which come to life as…
Events Calendar: August 3–9
Art Music Film/Theater Community Wed, Aug. 3 Traces Portland Art Museum All day Free Found object sculpture, printmaking, painting and drawing Grupo Masato Main St. 5 p.m. Free Multi-ethnic…
Events Calendar: July 27–August 2
Art Music Film/Theater Community Wed, July 27 International Multicultural Showcase Oregon Society of Artists 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free Experience the last day of this exhibit Music on Main: Jackstraw…
“Perspectives” exhibition shines a spotlight on racial justice
When Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd, he ignited a worldwide firestorm that would last throughout the summer of 2020. While it was far from an isolated incident,…