UPCOMING EVENTS

  • DREAM WEAVER: Gather:Make:Shelter's Annual Fundraiser

    Thursday, May 28
    6:00-9:00pm

    Castaway Portland
    1900 NW 18th Ave Portland OR 97209

    Join us for an unforgettable evening in the spirit of creativity, connection, and community.

    Together, we’ll weave possibilities and honor the resilience and imagination of those we serve.

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    Witness the transformative power of the arts as a platform for community, skill-building and mutual empowerment, as Gather:Make:Shelter works toward community-led solutions for people experiencing houselessness and poverty.

    Throughout the evening we’ll celebrate the stories and milestones of the last year and look ahead to future growth. We look forward to sharing an evening of delicious food, meaningful conversation, and collective impact in support of Gather:Make:Shelter.

  • Luminous: The Story of GMS & WeShine

    May 23, 2026 - June 28, 2026

    Opening Reception
    Thursday, June 4, 2026, 5:30-7:30pm

    Gallery Hours
    Saturdays & Sundays 12-4pm or by appt

    1335 NW Kearney St.
    Portland, OR 97209

    Luminous shares the history of the collaborative relationship between Gather:Make:Shelter and WeShine micro-villages. Featured artwork includes paintings and drawings from current and past WeShine villagers, workshop projects, and an extensive installation of hand-painted bird cutouts. Luminous is a celebration of the light that WeShine and GMS bring to the world through safe spaces, murals, gardens, art workshops, and a shared creative community.

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CHARM
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CHARM

/CHärm/ noun, 1. the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; verb, 1. delight greatly.

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ART FROM THE VILLAGES Exhibition
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ART FROM THE VILLAGES Exhibition

Our first exhibition, ART FROM THE VILLAGES, will run December - January and features artists living in C(3)PO and Dignity villages. Artists will receive 100% of the sales of their work.

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