Still, Life is a group show of still life images, the sale of which benefits the Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition.
Artists are Allie Yacina, Amy Bay, Amy Rowan, Bobby Adams, Chandler Subra, Chris Lael Larson, Cole Lyons, Dan Tran, Delia Perez, Gillian Mullane, Jade Novarino, Jason Reicher, Jason Sturgill, Jess Ackerman, Joni Young, Mariah Barnaby-Norris, Naomi Likayi, Nia Musuba, Nicole Stafford, Nishat Akhtar, Shannon Steed and Zab Shavrick.
At A Sometimes Gallery https://asometimesgallery.com/ 3601 SE Division 4PM-8 Free
Boards of Canada has dropped Inferno. You can hear that and a survey of historic work by selector Brandon Herrell of Earth\Studies.
That's https://mono-space.org/blogs/events/boards-of-canada-gallery-hours-takeover at Mono Space https://mono-space.org/ 608 NW 13th Ave Ste 102. Noon-5 Free
Supporting the current show, Late Night Legal Formalities, shorts from first films by Chantal Akerman, David Cronenberg, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Jean-Luc Godard, Joanna Hogg, Todd Solondz, Andrei Tarkovsky, and Lars von Trier will show. Instant film school. Detail at https://freight.cargo.site/m/K2958386077595594404964794807684/2026-juvenalia-announcement.pdf
You can join at the venue, or connect in on your own. Email the gallery for the Zoom.
At https://societysocietysociety.com/ 711 SE Grand upstairs above Mother Foucault’s. 7PM-9 Free
A Page of Madness is a silent Japanese horror film set in a mental asylum made in 1929. The plot is sad and intense. You can look it up.
It was created by avant-garde artist filmmakers of the time, Shinkankakuha - School of New Perceptions.
It will be scored live tonight by Rachel Blumberg as Soft Rumble, the first half. Quasi will score the second.
At Dekum Street Theater https://www.dekumstreettheater.com 814 NE Dekum 7PM-10 $28
Friday, May 29, 2026
Thursday, May 28, 2026
May 30 - 31 Works
The Unkles family is one of Portland unsung art patrons. They rent space for artist studios. They parlayed the family business into buying warehouses. In the 1990s warehouses were plentiful and inexpensive. But city regulation, and the lust by tech for warehouse offices, ended that. The Unkles family maintains the tradition, only raising the rent when the studio changes artist.
Today is a rare opportunity to look inside one, the NW Marine Art Works. For these events, the artists usually straighten their studios. And, for this one, guest artists will bring work from the Seed Building, River Studios, the Boathouse, and Carton Services deemed not suited for large events by the City. They have also invited artists and crafters from outside the Unkles family studios.
The big list of some of the participating artists, food, drink, and music is https://www.nwmarineartworks.com/summer26.
Of course you are encouraged to buy art direct and experience the narratives of each artist. It's family friendly with live music, food and drink. Open studios at NW Marine Art Works 2516 NW 29th. 11AM-5PM Free
Today is a rare opportunity to look inside one, the NW Marine Art Works. For these events, the artists usually straighten their studios. And, for this one, guest artists will bring work from the Seed Building, River Studios, the Boathouse, and Carton Services deemed not suited for large events by the City. They have also invited artists and crafters from outside the Unkles family studios.
The big list of some of the participating artists, food, drink, and music is https://www.nwmarineartworks.com/summer26.
Of course you are encouraged to buy art direct and experience the narratives of each artist. It's family friendly with live music, food and drink. Open studios at NW Marine Art Works 2516 NW 29th. 11AM-5PM Free
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
May 28 Forest is Alive, Magic is Afoot
Field Studies (Symbiosis) by Fernanda D’Agostino, Lisa DeGrace, and Laura Kathrein opens today. Field Studies is an immersive multiscreen installation interpreting research on plant consciousness in forests through art.
From D’Agostino: "For the last year composer Lisa DeGrace, choreographer Laura Kathrein and I have engaged in a series of 'Field Studies' focused on the Boreal Forest and the emerging science of plant consciousness and communication. Along the way we’ve had retreats in the forests of Vermont, collaborated with microscopists and ecologists, and explored embodiment with the brilliant performance artists Lisa Kusanagi and Jaleesa Johnston who, along with Laura, submerged their human ways of knowing temporarily to imagine other ways of sensing the world. Like my last project 'Mar, Mar, e Mar,' this work is deeply rooted in the notion of symbiosis, which scientists now recognize as an essential foundation of life on Earth. Our year of research has resulted in the synthesis of our three practices into a performance/installation 'Field Studies;Symbiosis.'
I’ll be traveling to Venice, Italy where single channel versions of Field Studies will be shown at four exhibitions organized by United Media Artists in parallel with the Venice Biennale . If you are in Venice for the opening of the Biennale, come through! I’ll be there May 4-11."
At at Stelo Arts https://www.steloarts.org 412 NW 8th 5PM-8 Free
From D’Agostino: "For the last year composer Lisa DeGrace, choreographer Laura Kathrein and I have engaged in a series of 'Field Studies' focused on the Boreal Forest and the emerging science of plant consciousness and communication. Along the way we’ve had retreats in the forests of Vermont, collaborated with microscopists and ecologists, and explored embodiment with the brilliant performance artists Lisa Kusanagi and Jaleesa Johnston who, along with Laura, submerged their human ways of knowing temporarily to imagine other ways of sensing the world. Like my last project 'Mar, Mar, e Mar,' this work is deeply rooted in the notion of symbiosis, which scientists now recognize as an essential foundation of life on Earth. Our year of research has resulted in the synthesis of our three practices into a performance/installation 'Field Studies;Symbiosis.'
I’ll be traveling to Venice, Italy where single channel versions of Field Studies will be shown at four exhibitions organized by United Media Artists in parallel with the Venice Biennale . If you are in Venice for the opening of the Biennale, come through! I’ll be there May 4-11."
At at Stelo Arts https://www.steloarts.org 412 NW 8th 5PM-8 Free
Saturday, May 23, 2026
May 24 Outer Minimal
Terry Riley was born in 1935. He is famous for In C, 1964, a landmark in minimalism. I had that in vinyl when I had vinyl. Continuing his musical evolution, he studied classical Indian music with Pandit Pran Nath, 1918-1996. In Portland, Michael Sterling, Lewis & Clark instructor, studied with Terry Riley and guested performances and workshops by Riley here. That included at the humble Portland Parks and Rec Community Music Center in SE Portland in 2003. https://arthurmag.com/2021/10/16/their-masters-voice-the-impact-of-pandit-pran-nath-on-western-minimalists-by-peter-lavezzoli-arthur-2006/#more-20434
Hear https://mono-space.org/blogs/events/deep-dive-on-the-music-of-terry-riley-with-scott-frank at Mono Space https://mono-space.org/ 608 NW 13th Ave Ste 102. 1PM $36.50
Outer Voice is a time-based art cohort. The cohort works together at least weekly for 9 months developing their invividual work.
This is the final readout by group 3. They present their work live, as movies, and as sound recordings.
Group 3 artists are Martha Daghlian, Adia Gibbs, Anne Greenwood, Emma Lutz-Higgins, Carolyn Supinka, and Ariella Tai, with co-directors Roland Dahwen, Sarah Rushford, and Ash Stone. Guests include Hannah Krafcik, Emily Jones, Todd Umhoefer, Tom Manzanarez, and Melinda Kowalska.
Outer Voice https://www.outervoicepdx.com/events/outer-voice-real-time at Dekum Street Theater https://www.dekumstreettheater.com 814 NE Dekum 5PM Free
Hear https://mono-space.org/blogs/events/deep-dive-on-the-music-of-terry-riley-with-scott-frank at Mono Space https://mono-space.org/ 608 NW 13th Ave Ste 102. 1PM $36.50
Outer Voice is a time-based art cohort. The cohort works together at least weekly for 9 months developing their invividual work.
This is the final readout by group 3. They present their work live, as movies, and as sound recordings.
Group 3 artists are Martha Daghlian, Adia Gibbs, Anne Greenwood, Emma Lutz-Higgins, Carolyn Supinka, and Ariella Tai, with co-directors Roland Dahwen, Sarah Rushford, and Ash Stone. Guests include Hannah Krafcik, Emily Jones, Todd Umhoefer, Tom Manzanarez, and Melinda Kowalska.
Outer Voice https://www.outervoicepdx.com/events/outer-voice-real-time at Dekum Street Theater https://www.dekumstreettheater.com 814 NE Dekum 5PM Free
May 23 Ambient Nature
Mono Space has its free, come and go listening session. This afternoon Batom brings world ambient.
That's https://mono-space.org/blogs/events/gallery-hours-curated-by-batom at Mono Space https://mono-space.org/ 608 NW 13th Ave Ste 102. Noon-5 Free
Public Nature is an improv collaboration between a mover, a writer, and a sound artist, curated by Daniele Ross. Today is Sophia Ahmad, performance, Thick In The Throat Honey, text, and Warm Canopy, sound.
It is at a private residence you can join by looking up Public Nature and messaging them for an invitation, then RSVP to participate.
At Public Nature 7PM $5-15, all to the artists.
There is an artist talk at Leach. 11AM Free
That's https://mono-space.org/blogs/events/gallery-hours-curated-by-batom at Mono Space https://mono-space.org/ 608 NW 13th Ave Ste 102. Noon-5 Free
Public Nature is an improv collaboration between a mover, a writer, and a sound artist, curated by Daniele Ross. Today is Sophia Ahmad, performance, Thick In The Throat Honey, text, and Warm Canopy, sound.
It is at a private residence you can join by looking up Public Nature and messaging them for an invitation, then RSVP to participate.
At Public Nature 7PM $5-15, all to the artists.
There is an artist talk at Leach. 11AM Free
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
May 20 Glean
In Portland, the Oregon Metro is responsible for solid waste. And here, as in many other cities, artists mine the waste stream to make art.
This year's GLEAN artists are Martha Daghlian, Hyun Jung Jung, Ebenezer Galluzzo, Lalo Perez, and Michael Bernard Stevenson Jr. Their show of the result opens this evening.
GLEAN artists www.gleanportland.com at 1325 SE 10th 5PM-8 Free
This year's GLEAN artists are Martha Daghlian, Hyun Jung Jung, Ebenezer Galluzzo, Lalo Perez, and Michael Bernard Stevenson Jr. Their show of the result opens this evening.
GLEAN artists www.gleanportland.com at 1325 SE 10th 5PM-8 Free
Saturday, May 16, 2026
May 17 Radiance
Laraaji, accompanied by Arji OceAnanda, performs this evening with projection mapping.
Day of Radiance https://www.ambient.church/events/recLcjWpB3MRzjzXYat the First Baptist Church, 909 SW 11th. 7:15PM door, show 8 $40-65
Day of Radiance https://www.ambient.church/events/recLcjWpB3MRzjzXYat the First Baptist Church, 909 SW 11th. 7:15PM door, show 8 $40-65
May 16 Brotherhood Haunt Today
Mono Space has its free, come and go listening session. This afternoon Backyardmango, Sergio Lopez, brings selections from a lifelong collection of Mexican music.
That's https://mono-space.org/blogs/events/gallery-hours-curated-by-backyardmango. Noon-5 Free
The Merkaba Brotherhood is a local duo focusing electrionic and acoustic improv on ambient for their ticketed evening event.
https://mono-space.org/blogs/events/album-listening-session-presented-by-merkaba-brotherhood at Mono Space https://mono-space.org/ 608 NW 13th Ave Ste 102. 7PM $36.50
Jesse Kamerzell brings Between Today and Tomorrow, schematic landscape paintings of buildings with no windows from a dream recurring since childhood.
At Nationalewww.nationale.us 15 SE 22nd Map 2PM-4 Free
Laura Jean Foster https://laurajeanfoster.com gives You’re Better as a Haunt.
At False Front Studio www.falsefrontstudio.com 4518 NE 32nd Map 6PM-9 Free
That's https://mono-space.org/blogs/events/gallery-hours-curated-by-backyardmango. Noon-5 Free
The Merkaba Brotherhood is a local duo focusing electrionic and acoustic improv on ambient for their ticketed evening event.
https://mono-space.org/blogs/events/album-listening-session-presented-by-merkaba-brotherhood at Mono Space https://mono-space.org/ 608 NW 13th Ave Ste 102. 7PM $36.50
Jesse Kamerzell brings Between Today and Tomorrow, schematic landscape paintings of buildings with no windows from a dream recurring since childhood.
At Nationale
Laura Jean Foster https://laurajeanfoster.com gives You’re Better as a Haunt.
At False Front Studio www.falsefrontstudio.com 4518 NE 32nd Map 6PM-9 Free
Friday, May 15, 2026
May 16-17 Rare Plant Research+
Rare Plant Research is a plant nursery which sells rare plants on the Internet. They are open just one weekend a year to the public for plant sales. They are open this weekend. It really is a special place. You can visit Rare Plant Research www.rareplantresearch.com
11900 S Criteser Rd, Oregon City. Do not park on Criteser road, park in their field. 11PM-4 Free
The keep Oregon wierd spirit is alive at the McMinnville UFO Festival Thursday - Saturday. Saturday is the parade and the city is filled with free performances. It is great for all ages. More https://ufofest.com.
11900 S Criteser Rd, Oregon City. Do not park on Criteser road, park in their field. 11PM-4 Free
The keep Oregon wierd spirit is alive at the McMinnville UFO Festival Thursday - Saturday. Saturday is the parade and the city is filled with free performances. It is great for all ages. More https://ufofest.com.
May 15 For your Friday
The Menucha Art Center https://www.menucha.org/ in Corbett has artist retreats and workshops. Some of the artists who have participated over the years show work.
At the Arts Council of Lake Oswego https://artscouncillo.org/artspace 380 A Avenue, Suite A, Lake Oswego 5:30PM-7:30 Free
Godeleine de Rosamel brings Late Bloomers, ceramics.
At Stephanie Chefas Gallery www.stephaniechefas.com 134 SE Taylor, Ste 203. Map. 5PM-8 Free
Lukas Kubeja has Diaries, paintings and drawings based on photographs. It occupies downstairs and upstairs.
At One Grand Gallery www.onegrandgallery.com 1000 E Burnside 6PM-9 Free
At the Arts Council of Lake Oswego https://artscouncillo.org/artspace 380 A Avenue, Suite A, Lake Oswego 5:30PM-7:30 Free
Godeleine de Rosamel brings Late Bloomers, ceramics.
At Stephanie Chefas Gallery www.stephaniechefas.com 134 SE Taylor, Ste 203. Map. 5PM-8 Free
Lukas Kubeja has Diaries, paintings and drawings based on photographs. It occupies downstairs and upstairs.
At One Grand Gallery www.onegrandgallery.com 1000 E Burnside 6PM-9 Free
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