Kids, schools, art. In our messy democracy-mediaocracy, that combination has been neglected for reading and math. How sad we have not realized that they are all one. Buckman has. Buckman elementary school, K-5, is an unofficial arts magnet school in inner SE. Like my school system high school, they have realized that it is up to them to raise funds for kid-parent-centered programs. (Note that school funds are part of a state-wide distribution of income tax, the state legislature, representing all of Oregon, distributes money primarily collected in Portland, statewide. In other words, little money to Buckman.)
This weekend is their big art fundraiser to make art happen for the kids. Friday and Saturday, at the school, many known Portland artists show their work. Buckman students show their work alongside. Those kids are the next generation!
Also Friday is the Buckman Bash at the Jupiter Hotel. That involves artists, musicians and much carrying on.
The Buckman school art show, at the school, 320 SE 16th is Friday 5PM-9; Saturday 10AM-9PM. Friday $5; Saturday $2 donation.
The bash is Friday at the Jupiter Hotel 800 E Burnside 7PM-on. $50. That includes admission to the school art show event.
