If you are reading this, you are in the Portland art world. Probably in the segment comprising visual artists, collectors, and creatives compelled to examine the unfolding edge of culture purposed for good. You are probably laying down that front edge.
That's one facet of Portland's art world. But there are more such as institutions like the symphony, museums, theater groups, childrens art programs, dance companies, multicultural arts programs, public art programs and many more.
All this exists beside a representative democracy system elected to tax and spend. The aformentioned groups and the city have created a Creative Capacity Initiative with elements based on the writings of Richard Florida. They have formed two high level advisory boards and are working with RACC which dispenses Federal and State money as well adminstering public art and sculpture projects.
One of the Creative Capacity projects is finding funds to promote Portland's creatives, artists, designers, small fashion labels, exhibitions, and live-work spaces.
ArtSpark is a monthly gettogether with the leaders of the program to meet you. They want to know what you need. If you don't tell them, all the money and effort will go to the aforementioned institutions. So this is your chance. Go to the ArtSpark website and RSVP, then stop by any 3rd Thursday of the month. Tonight it is at the Living Room Theater Lounge, NW 10th and Stark. 5-7PM
