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02/17/2012
Misc
An evening of story telling with Sydney Thompson, a local native to the Eliot neighborhood, who will share with us neighborhood ghost stories from his childhood and other reveries. ———————————————– LATER THIS MONTH Wednesday, February 22nd at 8 pm, join King Louie and Sweet Baby James on Wednesday the 22nd at 8 pm for a night [...]
02/10/2012
People Party
It’s that time of year again: Time to gather your friends and loved ones and cut a rug! After all, you don’t have to be in a couple to be a sweet heart. ♥ $3 suggested donation Food & drink available for purchase
02/03/2012
Misc
Portland filmmakers, Dennis Nyback and Vanessa Renwick kick off the month of celebrating what once was Jumptown on Williams Ave, the artery of jazz culture in the Pacific Northwest. In the House of Sound, through film and recorded memories of the people who used to own and work at this iconic record store, Renwick crafts a eulogy [...]
01/31/2012
Learn My Art
Come be a part of a collaborative sculpture process. Artist Johnnie Olivan of Rejuiced Bikes will be our teacher and guide! If you have an old, spare bike frame to contribute, please bring it! $3 suggested donation
01/27/2012
Reception
Artist Johhnie Olivan, Co-Founder of Rejuiced Bikes, will showcase his 3D installations and pedal powered pieces throughout the month of January. Rejuiced Bikes is a space that works to recycle unwanted bicycle parts that would otherwise be melted down. “The bicycle invention has revolutionized the way humans think and move. As we enter the new [...]
01/21/2012
Misc
Project Grow is at 2156 N. Williams! The show is ALL AGES and all ages appropriate! Appearing- Malaikat dan Singa (transutopian Indonesian trance-punk from Olympia!) Scout Niblett- freshly home from European Tour! Larkin Grimm- shamanic songstress from Georgia! Check out her video clip! www.larkingrimm.net
01/13/2012
People Party
It’s cold outside. You know how to melt those hearts? Just add ice. And dance. You should definitely dance. $3 suggested donation.
12/27/2011
Learn My Art
Come make a simple loom from found objects and learn to twine cotton rags into beautiful rugs! Taught by Connie Van Dyke, Urban Permaculture Farmer and Rug Maker Connie has turned her city yard into an urban farm and now raises, gleans or makes 70 percent of her daily needs.
12/16/2011
People Party
Dance your holiday blues away! At our Hawaiian Christmas, the only thing you have to worry about it catching the next wave!
12/10/2011
Misc
Amazing Northwest musicians at the gallery, surrounded by art, surrounded by friends. Party with us! $5
11/30/2011
Misc
63 years ago the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights was signed. In partnership with the City of Portland and the new Office of Equity and Human Rights, we’d like you to declare YOUR RIGHTS. Materials will be provided to make 2′x2′ plywood tiles into anything you’d like. Thanks to the incredible generosity of New [...]
11/16/2011
Misc
Before November 16th’s Arty Party, we will be screening Scott Hamilton’s feature-length documentary The Garden, about the struggle of farmers in South Central Los Angeles to keep their 14-acre community garden. The screening will take place in the gallery with Tom Wagner’s potato varieties on display. Deliciousness will be provided from The North Portland Farm [...]
11/04/2011
Lecture
A lecture regarding potatoes by the most prolific tomato and potato breeder in the Northwest. Tom Wagner is the creator of hundreds of new varieties, fierce advocate for “open source genetics” and organic methods, and one of the only people in the world developing reserves of true potato seed. The lecture will surely touch on [...]
10/29/2011
Misc
Project Grow presents their second annual Haunted Studio at Port City! If you dare, come experience a unique, collaborative, and creative haunted house experience spun from the rich imaginations of the Project Grow artists. Prepare to be terrified, wowed, and inspired. Please contact us as soon as possible if you would like to contribute or [...]
10/25/2011
Learn My Art
Tuesday, October 25 · 7:00pm – 9:00pm Come learn the Art of Pickling with food preservation advocate/ pickling enthusiast Sarah Bennett. $3 suggested donation for supplies.
10/21/2011
People Party
There will be a costume content and prizes. $3 Suggested donation
09/27/2011
Darn it! Stop the Waste Skye Blue is owner and seamstress at Skye Blue Can Sew, a local tailoring business. She will be presenting Darn it! Stop the Waste Project Grow’s Learn My Art, Tuesday September 27th. Skye Blue is encouraging the education and expansion of common garment repairs; tips and techniques our Grandparents used [...]
09/17/2011
The whole organization will turn into a playground if you love tools! Join us. Drills rock so do you. For more info »
09/16/2011
Misc
In celebration of National PARK(ing) Day we will offer the use of our looms, weaving and fiber arts knowledge, urban farming practices, collaborative paper and fiber scroll projects, a cozy picnicking spot, and fun for the whole family.
09/09/2011
People Party
Bring a mask or wear one made by the Project Grow artists! $3 suggested donation Food & drink available for purchase
09/02/2011
Opening
September 2nd-30th, 2011 OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2011. 7-10 PM A group exhibition featuring local and national emerging artists alongside longtime fiber artists will take place at the Gallery at Port City for the month of September. See the full show page »
09/01/2011
Reception
The brilliance of William Damiano’s work. The whimsical beauty of Jamond Williams’s paintings. Tanya Yamamoto’s starkly inviting landscapes. Join the artists as they celebrate their show downtown at FreshPot. There will be plenty of refreshments and love to go around. Love, ProjectGrow
08/30/2011
Learn My Art
Come learn the amazing alternative photo process of Cyanotype. Supplies are provided. All we need is you. Suggested $3 donation.
08/26/2011
Reception
The incredible art of the incredible QT Buggs. Come enjoy the deliciousness that is Stumptown and celebrate a truly original person and artist. The closing show is Friday the 26th at 7 pm but it is up all month.
08/12/2011
Misc
Come celebrate all day at the studio
08/12/2011
People Party
It’s a Disco Dance Party! What more could you want? Dress up (or don’t), bring your friends and come dance the early night away! $3 suggested donation. Food and drink available for purchase.
08/05/2011
Opening
Join us on Friday, August 5th from 6pm to 10pm for the show opening! Runs August 5th – 30th. Varinthorn Christopher Travis Bonneau Chris Haberman Walter Lee Amy Steel Amy Bay Mark Jondahl Sandy Sampson
07/26/2011
Learn My Art
Project Grow invites artist Steven Beatty to discuss methodologies, and strategies of artists working, and showcasing their art in public spaces. Exploring art making for spaces outside the rarefied gallery, utilizing the potential of urban and natural landscapes, and interacting with them creating site-specific pieces. He has discussed his work as well as others working [...]
07/16/2011
Lecture
Sonya Hamilton, a revolutionary artist, radical urban farmer, and beautiful person, has led a life that is hard for many to imagine. She has been trapped by ugly labels resistant to change and growth: disabled, retarded, crippled. Saturday, July 16th, Sonya Hamilton wants to invite you to the art studio where she practices, Project Grow, [...]
07/08/2011
People Party
Join us for the July People Party!
07/08/2011
Reception
Come join us this Friday, July 8 for the opening reception of the Juried Group Fibers Show at SCRAP’s Re:Vision Gallery. Two artists from the Project Grow studio, Ricky Bearghost and Viola Brown, are included in the show. Please come out and support them! SCRAP is excited to show the work of 12 artists who [...]
06/28/2011
Learn My Art
On Tuesday, June 28th Project Grow’s Learn My Art workshop invites artist Aaron Vit to teach us how to explore the passionate world of pottery and ceramics. During the two hour workshop he will teach us how to make functional pottery on the wheel, hand build pottery, slip cast, glaze and fire pieces. The studio [...]
06/27/2011
Misc
Join us at Project Grow on Monday June 27th for a natural dyeing workshop lead by Katelyn Toth-Fejel, co-director of the Permacouture Institute. Learn how to use Portland’s botanical resources for gorgeous natural dyes and create a summer scarf colored in seasonal hues. Dyes will include foraged city plants, food waste, and invasive species common [...]
06/25/2011
Misc
Join us on the North Portland Farm for our annual Throwdown. Lets party and enjoy some Ninkasi while we celebrate the beginning of this season’s harvest! Music 8:00pm – Safe 8:45pm – Jeffrey Jerusalem 9:30pm – Malaikat Dan Singa Donations greatly appreciated! View Larger Map
06/03/2011
Reception
Come check out Project Grow’s group show at Splendorporium June 3rd through July 29th. Also featured in Splendorporium’s Children’s Gallery: the Student Invitational Group show. Join us for the First Friday opening reception is June 3rd from 7-9 pm. Suggested donation for wine $3. Frozen treats for sale from Oregon Ice Works. Gallery Hours Monday [...]
06/03/2011
Reception
First Friday Opening Reception and Fashion Show: June 3, 2011 from 7-10 p.m. More info.
05/31/2011
Learn My Art
On Tuesday, May 31st Project Grow’s next Learn My Art workshop invites artist Robby Kunkle to teach us how to make mobiles with found objects. “Find interesting trash. Hang a bunch of things, one at a time, balancing the whole construction after each new addition. Play with shape, density and color. Make sure the materials [...]
05/26/2011
Misc
Voices of Portland documents the history of Portland’s neighborhoods through oral histories conducted in the mid 1970s. Self-published by Christine Ermenc with a CETA grant in 1976, the book presents a conversational and non-authoritative telling of changes in the city. Celebrate the reprinting of this out-of-print book with a panel discussion on Portland’s development, approaches [...]
05/13/2011
Lecture
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05/13/2011
People Party
Dress up like your favorite superhero, or make up one of your own. Music by Chaos Dale and DJ Kevin As always, snacks and refreshments available for purchase and there is a $3 suggested donation at the door.
04/26/2011
Learn My Art
For our next Learn My Art workshop on Tuesday April 26th we’ll invite PSU professor Allison Higginbotham to lead a discussion about the Sociological Implications of Vampires. Take a stab at biting questions such as “Should vampires qualify for citizenship?”, and “What would be the limitations of accepting vampires into society?” PSU film major Higginbotham [...]
04/08/2011
People Party
Dress as your favorite big shot and dance with your favorite legislator. As always, snacks and refreshments available for purchase and there is a $3 suggested donation at the door.
03/29/2011
Learn My Art
Come learn how to make a music video with Rockstar Ducky Fresh. 7-9pm
03/28/2011
Natasha Wheat, the founding artist that planted that seeds that have since grown into Project Grow, will be giving a lecture about Project Grow Monday night at PSU’s MFA Lecture Series. We’ll be there! Join us!
03/23/2011
Arty Party
Every Wednesday evening, we invite you to Project Grow to create some magic in our studio. Bring a project you’ve been working on or start one here. We’ve got resources for screenprinting, ceramics, painting, bookbinding, sewing, weaving, and yarn galore. Join the Arty Party every Wednesday from 6-9 pm. BYOB!
03/11/2011
People Party
Deck out in gold and dance at the end of the rainbow! Music by Krunkle. $3 suggested donation.
03/02/2011
Lecture
Join us Saturday, March 19th for a lecture by Judith Mowry of the Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement. She will be speaking on gentrification in Northeast Portland, and will share what she has learned from facilitating the Restorative Listening Project during the last three years. The evening begins at 6:00 pm with music by Lynnae [...]
02/27/2011
Dinner
Come cook with us!
02/22/2011
Learn My Art
On Tuesday, February 22nd, Project Grow’s next Learn My Art workshop will feature the members of the Capoeira Angola Palmares of FoPo/NoPo teaching the Brazilian martial art. Capoeira Angola is a dance on the edge of combat. The emphasis is not on winning or losing exactly, but on riding the pushes and strikes of the [...]
02/19/2011
Lecture
Join us Saturday, February 19th for a panel discussion exploring the question, ‘Why make art?’, featuring artists Harrell Fletcher, Karl Lind, Sandy Sampson, Chris Johanson, Avalon Kalin, and Larry Supnet. This event is held in conjunction with Bruce Conkle’s ‘Who the Hell is Piet Mondrian?’, on view in the gallery through February 28. The evening [...]
02/16/2011
Arty Party
Every Wednesday evening, we invite you to Project Grow to create some magic in our studio. Bring a project you’ve been working on or start one here. We’ve got resources for screenprinting, ceramics, painting, bookbinding, sewing, weaving, and yarn galore. Join the Arty Party every Wednesday from 6-9 pm. BYOB!
02/11/2011
People Party
It isn’t quite a sock hop, it isn’t quite a mixer, it is a party for people held monthly at Project Grow. Dance to music by DJ Kunkle. Come. Play. Party with the People. $3 donation.
02/04/2011
Opening
Project Grow presents Bruce Conkle: Who the Hell is Piet Mondrian? Opening: Friday, February 4th, 7pm – 10pm The Gallery will exhibit Conkle’s past and recent illustrations and installations, many viewed together for the first time. Bruce’s work often deals with escapism, artificial worlds, and man’s place within nature, and frequently examines what he calls [...]
01/28/2011
Reception
Come join us (aka party with us) for a closing reception for Jamond Williams at Beulahland!
01/24/2011
Opening
OPENING RECEPTION: 7pm, Monday, January 24th Avalon will be showing most of the Walkshops he’s documented thus far, plus more created in collaboration with artists at Project Grow. www.avalonkalin.com Come by Project Grow January 24-28 to see the show! Walkshop collaborators include: Adam Moser Brian Impala Brian Richardson Courtney Fink Cyrus W. Smith Don Lovato [...]
01/22/2011
Dinner
Come cook with us!
01/18/2011
Learn My Art
Project Grow’s Learn My Art is an opportunity for everyone to be a student and a teacher. It is a free school that invites individuals to share their passions, whatever they identify as their art. It is a community event, that is inclusive, and celebratory. Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 18th, a workshop will be held on [...]
01/15/2011
Lecture
Please join us at ProjectGrow on January 15th for a lecture on “IDENTITY & TRANSITION” with Sasha Buchert, from KBOO’s Out Loud. The evening begins at 6pm, with lecture at 7pm. Sasha Buchert, attorney and trans-activist who has lived in the Portland area for more then twenty years, will speak about her experience as a [...]
01/14/2011
With free popcorn!
12/28/2010
Learn My Art
On Tuesday, December 28th Project Grow’s next Learn My Art workshop will examine the strange world of paranormal investigating in Portland. Meet the members of the Northwest Paranormal Investigators (www.nwparanormal.com) and learn about the nature of paranormal investigations, the history of the group, and about both the simple and high-tech electronic equipment used. The group [...]
12/23/2010
Come knit, learn to knit, hang out and meet new friends! Everyone is welcome!
12/04/2010
Lecture
A lecture by Kevin Kesckes PhD., regarding shifting from a more traditional leadership style to a collaborative style, where each individual is accountable and holds a leadership role. Live music will start the evening at 6 pm. Followed by the lecture and discussion at 7 pm. As with all Project Grow events, this is free [...]
12/03/2010
Opening
ProjectGrow invites you to join us for a night of art, music and community! Featuring works from ProjectGrow artists and music from Calvin Johnson. Refreshments will be provided.
11/23/2010
Learn My Art
Make your own yarn! On Tuesday the 23rd we’ll be making drop spindles out of regular household items and learning the basics of spinning. You’ll have a beautiful hand-made skein before you know it. Wool generously provided by our goats: Jeffrey, Abby, and Buckaroo Join us. As always, this workshop is free, but donations are [...]
11/01/2010
Lecture
A lectury by Carol Stady (of PHAME) and a performance by Polaris Dance Studios. A night of discussion and dance, celebrating the power of creative expression in creating community. 6:30 PM Dance performance : Polaris Dance Studio 7:00 PM Lectury from Carol Stady, founder of PHAME Academy Another amazing free event with delicious local refreshments [...]
10/19/2010
Learn My Art
Join Tim Donovan, amateur sharpener and blade theorist for an exploration of: Cutting Slicing Steel Types Sharpening Tools Sharpening tools (shovels, hoes, etc) Honing Lots of people wish their knives were sharper. Come learn how to do it on the cheap, for free, or on the ridiculously techy end. Bring a knife, tool, sword, or [...]
10/10/2010
A unique, collaborative, and creative haunted house experience spun from the rich imaginations of the Project Grow artists. Prepare to be terrified, wowed, and inspired.
09/11/2010
We’d love to help your fruit trees lose some weight this weekend! Thanks to Stock, we have funding to do an amazing community Jam Session. This Saturday from 12 to 6, we will be collecting urban fruit and veggies on bikes, feet, and wheelchairs to can together at Project Grow. We’re excited to have this [...]
08/26/2010
Join us for a day of punky power! Just bring something to tie-dye and we will provide everything else you need to funkify your style. This event is FREE!
08/24/2010
Learn My Art
Hey you! Project Grow’s “Learn My Art’ workshops continue Tuesday night (the 24th) with a lesson in typography. Join us. Bring nothing (except maybe some friends) but your open mind and curiosity. We’d love to see you there. Free! Free! Free! As learning and connecting should be.
08/14/2010
Lecture
Hi Friends. The Project Grow lecture series is back! The fabulous and innovative artist, Catherine Miller will be speaking about her new project: ‘A somewhat secret place: Disability and Art’ and discuss her perspective on the intertwined nature of disability, accessibility, and art in society. As always, we will have beverages (fermented and non fermented) [...]
07/25/2010
Please join us at for a Sunday brunch celebration, entitled ‘Pancakes and Portraits’. Everyone is invited to introduce themselves to a stranger or find a familiar face and sit down with one of the many easels to draw each others portraits. Also provided (by New Season’s Market) is pancake batter. Everyone is welcome to make [...]
07/13/2010
Project Grow’s Learn My Art workshops invite everyone to collaborate in this adventure and connect. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, a different teacher will hold a different workshop in their passion, curiosities, fetishes, a.k.a. their art. On Tuesday, July 13th, we’ll be enhancing our building by painting a mural together. Free, but [...]
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