All the usual spots will be open. These shows will be up all month for your considered pleasure. Recommended -
In the 811 Block
Moshi-Moshi mounts very special show of ray guns by Ray Horneau. There is en extensive explanation with pictures by curator Brian Elliot at http://kushitan.blogspot.com/2007/05/rayguns-at-moshi-moshi-portland-or.html. Horneau's rayguns are complemented by Portland artists' responses, including a felt raygun. Moshi-Moshi
The Grass Hut shows very poppy psych by the Hiberts! That would be family Snaggs H., her husband Arbito H., and his two cousins Oliver H. and Spencer H.. Bright felt work sits beside glossy painting. This work will make you happy. Buy some now for the pick me up you will need next mid winter. Details at http://grasshutcorp.blogspot.com/2007/05/hiberts.html
Redux shows Vinyl Killers, paintings on old vinyl disks.
There is also a party out back behind 811 for a new Moss-like retail store opening in the building.
811 E Burnside 6-9+ish
Jessie Hayward presents THE HOOK UP at New American Art Union. It includes artists you should see if you don't know their work including Brenden Clenaghen, Jacqueline Ehlis, Ellen George, Sean Healy, Jenene Nagy, Jeff Jahn, TJ Norris and Stephanie Robison. At New American Art Union 922 SE Ankeny
