Exhibitions
We offer the opportunity for unhoused artists to sell and exhibit their artwork in professional art galleries on and offsite, providing public spaces for their creative voices to contribute to Portland’s community. With our gallery located in the heart of The Pearl District in downtown Portland, Gather:Make:Shelter’s artists have the opportunity to participate in Portland’s vibrant art scene.
Each year Gather:Make:Shelter presents 6-10 exhibitions at in our gallery space as well as satellite shows at partner galleries. These professional group and solo exhibitions are the culmination of months or years of dedicated work and draw many attendees. Exhibiting artists include participants in workshops and village projects as well as members of the GMS Collective, a group of 7-12 participants who have committed to their art practice and ongoing mentorship. Exhibition opening events include poetry readings, performances, artist talks and publication launches for book projects.
GMS Gallery Annex
1335 NW Kearney St, Portland OR 97209
Open Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 12-4pm and by appointment.
Gather:Make:Shelter Past Exhibitions
If you’re interested in learning more about any of our artists or past exhibitions, feel free to reach out to info@gathermakeshelter.org.
November 2025 - January 2026: The Joy Project at Willamette International Travel
November - December 2025: Queer Liberation at The Marie Equi Center
November 2025 - January 2026: Dream Machine
September - November 2025: Storybook
September - November 2025: Glitter Anthology Part II
September 2025: Fashion show garments at Willamette International Travel
July 2025: Handmade Sweep posters at Tomo Bouldering Club
July 2025: Ceramic bowls at Willamette International Travel
April - June 2025: Shae Matthew Whalen at Willamette International Travel
April - June 2025: Impressions From The Collective at GMS and SATOR Projects
March 2025: Selection of paintings at Tomo Bouldering Club
February - March 2025: GMS Group Show
February - March 2025: Fahd Sadiq at Willamette International Travel
December 2024 - February 2025: Forbidden Fruit
November - December 2024: Change, Growth, and Reincarnation
November - December 2024: Eye In The Sky at Eastside Jewish Commons
October 2024: Fall Together: A Group Exhibition
September - October 2024: The Monograph Tour Inaugural Exhibition
August - September 2024: Retrospect
May - June 2024: Unrolling: The Scroll Project
April - June 2024: Aileen McPherson at Willamette International Travel
March 2024: Beyond The Horizon
December 2023 - January 2024: The Connection Project: Artists Exhibition
October - November 2023: Dreamstates
September 2023: The JOY Project: Re-Envisioning Portland With Love at Pioneer Courthouse Square
June - July 2023: Colorful Worlds
April - May 2023: mezopotaMIA I
February - March 2023: Cast of Life
October 2022: The Monograph Project at Powell’s Books
July - August 2022: reCREATION
June 2022: Prism: A Queer Collective, presented with Pride Northwest
March - April 2022: Charm
December 2021: Celebration
September - October 2021: THE GLITTER ANTHOL-OH-GEEZE
July 2021: GMS Academy Exhibition at Russo Lee Gallery
May - July 2021: Emerging
March - April 2021: Nine Wonders Of The World
February 2021: Valentine
January 2021: Smiles of Planet Earth: The Art Show