The closing of Downtown Artistry

I want to thank all of you who helped make Downtown Artistry a smashing success.  It was wonderful having a place to showcase the work of some of my favorite Portland artists and a place for the art community to get together.

This project has made me proud to live in a city that understand the importance of art in the community.

A special thanks to Alex Rauch for his work on the installation and Loren Nosan for all of her help. 

The Portland Business Alliance, and the Clean and Safe district, Portland Development Commission, Downtown Retail Advocate, City of Portland, Vizwerks, Downtown Marketing Initiative, Finnegen's, Harsch Investment Properties and TMT Development.

Lisa Frisch,  Katherine Krajnak, Courtney Ries, and Cori Jacobs

and the over 1,300 people who read this blog in the last 2 months!

What a fun ride.

Click below to see the video from the closing party of the deconstruction of The Barrier Given by Alex Rauch video link

Closing party press

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Closing Party

Closing Party

It has been a wonderful ride, but the holiday season is coming to an end and with it the fabulous Pop-Up Shops.  Come celebrate with Downtown Artistry, 940 SW Morrison Dec 30th from 6-8pm

Events include

The deconstruction of the Berrier Given,  Alex Rauch will bring down the walls of his installation


Live music by Whale Revolution


Wine and snacks will also be available

Our Holiday Party

What a great night our holiday party was so much fun.  

Thanks to Phil and C.C. Swim

Holiday Party

Holiday Party

Thursday Dec 23rd 6-8pm at Downtown Artistry 940 SW Morrison

Live music from C.C. Swim

A David Sedaris reading by Phil McDodson, "Sedaris Claus"

Free parking provided by Smart Park, SW 10th and Yamhill if you get there between 4-6

wine, snacks, and a ton of local art

Emergency Gift Ideas

Link to Koin 6 news

A little shout out to Downtown Artistry from Kevin Lennox, thanks Kevin. This news clip honors Micheal Kelley's hand-made letter press wrapping paper as a great gift idea. We still have a couple available only $15

The Cross Portrait with Anna Magruder and Christopher Mooney

The cross portrait was so much fun! It was amazing watching these two talented artists work.  As a non-artist myself it was really interesting to watch the creative process unfold, like Christopher scetching with 2 pencils one in each hand, and Anna being very unhappy with where her portrait of Christopher was going and then being thrilled with the results.

These portraits are not finished yet, but I hope to get photos of the completed work to post on here as soon as possible.