UPCOMING EVENTS
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New Buds: A GMS Group Show
March 19 - May 10, 2026
Opening Reception
Thursday, March 19, 5:30-7:30pmGallery Hours
Saturdays & Sundays 12-4pm and by appt1335 NW Kearney St.
Portland, OR 97209As spring arrives, New Buds offers a glimpse of what’s emerging at Gather:Make:Shelter.
The exhibition highlights new directions and mediums that our artists are exploring, while also introducing several new members of the GMS artist collective. Featured works include paintings, figure studies, bag designs, a diorama, cardboard sculptures, collages, and figure paintings created during a master class series with renowned artist Elizabeth Malaska.
Collage by Zenyatta, 2026
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The Monograph Tour
March 29 - May 2, 2026
Eugene Downtown Library
100 W 10th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97401The Monograph Tour is a traveling exhibit featuring the works of Gather:Make:Shelter artists who reimagine what it means to be an artist and community member.
See the art in the Magazine and Newspapers Room on the 2nd floor of the Downtown Library.
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DREAM WEAVER: Gather:Make:Shelter's Annual Fundraiser
Thursday, May 28
6:00-9:00pmCastaway Portland
1900 NW 18th Ave Portland OR 97209Join 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.
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.
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Luminous: The Story of GMS & WeShine
May 23, 2026 - June 28, 2026
Opening Reception
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 5:30-7:30pmGallery Hours
Saturdays & Sundays 12-4pm or by appt
1335 NW Kearney St.
Portland, OR 97209Luminous 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.
NEWS
Gather:Make:Shelter in 2020
Learn about our achievements in 2020 and our ambitious plans for the next year!