Proximity
Exploring Creative Couples
Co-Curated by Patrick M. Dacey & Chuck E. Bloom
July 2nd - 31st, 2010
The idea of Proximity is to explore how two creatives in a long term relationship influence each others art work. They can work in greatly disparate styles with little crossover, but what kind of impact does just being in a relationship with another artist have on one’s own artwork. Not only that, but did the pairing come about because of the art? Or did one artistic expression come about after the other? There are myriad aspects to explore. The intent of this show is touch on these special relationships through an examination of the art and the stories of the people behind it and how they interact.
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Paper Trails
Mixed Media Work with Paper by Jascha Owens
June 4th - 24th, 2010
Collage and mixed media works chart artist Jascha Owens process as a maker as he moves between work constructed by assembling literal, distinct physical surfaces to work built of drawn and painted shapes, colors and image-forms.
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Light Leaks
Pinholes & Pin Ups by Leigh Ryan & Hana Haley
May 7th - 29th, 2010
Two fabulous emerging photographers working with uncommon techniques share their unique dreamscapes- be there and be amazed!
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Rhythm of Life
Watercolors & Ink Drawings by Franklin Ghong Kwa
April 2nd - May 1st, 2010
Two new bodies of work exploring the joy of being a new parent and reflecting on the importance of women in the artist’s native Cameroon. more»
Outsiders On The Inside: From the Beginning
Project Grow Artists: Pasty M. Blasier, David Lechner, Jamond Williams & Dan McClary
March 5th - 27th, 2010
Launch Pad and Project Grow feature work by four artists who participate in the program. Come on down and have a look!
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Holiday in Trivandrum
Silent art auction of paintings and drawings by David Stein
February 19th - 19th, 2010
FRIDAY February 19th- ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Holiday in Trivandrum is a one night only fundraiser/silent auction for Suniti and David’s South India expedition scheduled for this March-April. Don’t miss this chance to acquire a piece of art from one of Portland’s rising stars! more»
The Love Show
Work by Over 300 Artists about All Different Types of Love
February 12th - March 13th, 2010
Launch Pad is Closed January & February 2010
Love Show 2010 is closed to new artists...
Participating artists, find the resource page HERE
January 2nd - March 6th, 2010For information on other East side First Friday spaces, visit www.firstfridayart.com/ or www.firstfridayguide.com
Or you can download a printable (slightly outdated) gallery map HERE
(click here for more information about why we’re closed this month)
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