Good Places & Things to Know About
Parallel University
Parallel University is dedicated to lending the illusion of imposed structure, and qualitative benchmarks to the self directed learning of its students. Parallel University's core belief is that all people at all times create reality...
Craigslist
You can find many opportunities to show here, as well as many scams
Portland Free School
a grass-roots network of people like you, coming together to share their knowledge and curiosity; anyone can teach a class, and all classes are free of charge and open to all.
The Waypost
Live journalism and experts. Gallery featuring local emerging artists. Many Library materials. Coffee, food, beer.
The Q Center
The mission of Q Center is to increase the visibility of and foster connection within metropolitan Portland’s Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Questioning (LGBTQ) community. They have a gallery space and participate in the First Friday Art Walk.
p:ear
p:ear builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth. By all accounts, it is a really great place to meaningfully engage as an artist, and a well-deserving recipient of your attention, time and aid.
Galleries We Support
False Front Studio
Owned, operated and lived in by artists active in the emerging art scene in Portland, Oregon...FalseFront’s primary goal: "encouraging all contemporary visual artists to exhibit innovative works." Sounds good!
12 x 16
Co-op Gallery who also show non-members, over in Sellwood- Nice people, and good art
The Life Gallery
Superior street gallery in the Everett Station Lofts- a direct descendant of the famous and long-lived Zeitgeist
Vorpalspace
A home for darker, challenging work from local, national and international artists
WORK/SOUND
The latest edition to the vibrant art scene in Industrial South East- this expansive warehouse gallery/music venue stays open until 12am on First Fridays- check it out!
The Core
Only 3.5 feet high! Check it out!
galleryHomeland
Local gallery that seeks to build bridges between Portland and the rest of the world- particularly notable is their Artist Residencey program!
Mark Woolley Gallery
Mark Woolley has consistantly shown interesting, edgy work for the past 14 years, donated his space and support to many worthy non-profits, hosted interns from local schools (including Ben Pink), and given many emerging artists opportunities to show.
Rake Art Gallery
Coop gallery located in NW Portland's Everett Station Lofts- they feature local, national, and international emerging artists- check 'em out
Sixth Street Gallery
A Vancouver, WA non-profit cooperative gallery showing member work and monthly rotating shows
The 100th Monkey Studio
Gallery/Studio/Art therapist practice- Community-minded, offering many opportunities to participate in group shows
Together Gallery
Finally! A gallery on Alberta run by some of the younger local artists who live in the neighborhood- check 'em out
Working Artists Studios
Combination studio space, classroom, business incubator and more
The Egg Art Collective
Erin MacLeod
Jewelry, Snapties, skirts and fine art
Faith Jennings Designs
Hats, dresses and refashioned sweaters made of recycled wool and cotton
Brent Wear
Resident painter and creator of the Original Bird Pantsman- Accept no imitations!
March Fourth Marching Band
Portland's surrealist high-energy groove machine!
KAZUM!
Amazing acrobalancing group- see them at work and be amazed.
Piper Ewan
Girly girl fashions by Kirsten Moore
Some Awesome Artists who have shown at Launch Pad
ART SITES
Art PDX
Your resource for art news, calls for artists, artist profiles and more! This site is designed and run by Michael Fields, creator of launchpadgallery.org, so please give it a visit
Fart minus F
Some of the what's what in street art, west coast style
Central Eastside Arts District
Information about the First Friday Gallery Walk and the CEAD group. Get your map of participating spaces here!
Lezbag Mail Art
Halfway down the page, see the mail art calls and get a' scribbling over to your local post office!
PORT
Reviews, resources, calls to artists and equal parts snark and true insight
ART RESOURCES
Independent Publishing Resource Center
The Independent Publishing Resource Center facilitates creative expression and identity by providing individual access to the resources and tools for the creation of independently published media and art.
Artists for the Arts
Fundraising hub for art programs in local K-12 schools- Read about how you can plug in your art opening, business, event, or project with AFTA and help out, as well as create some great ju ju for your endeavors.
Oregon Arts Commission
Resource for Artists in Oregon for all things, including information on the law, public art, grants, etc
Oregon Art Consignment Law
The law regarding the relationship between artists and galleries- your clear rights and responsibilities when dealing with anyone who makes money selling your artwork; print, read and share this- know your rights!!
Regional Arts and Culture Commision (RACC)
Your source for local/national arts funding information, as well as public art opportunities and other resources. If you've never been to this site, you need to go!