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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Meet The Artists Event at the Eugene Downtown Library
Friday, April 17, 2026
3:30-5:30pmEugene Downtown Library
100 W 10th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97401Join us for this special event at the Eugene Downtown Library and meet some of the GMS artists to learn about their work and process.
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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.
NEWS
GMS Academy Exhibition at Russo Lee Gallery
The exhibition at Russo Lee Gallery contained the visual representations of transformative relationships and collaborations between the GMS Academy participants.
Preview Magazine: "Gather:Make:Shelter Offers Creative Solutions"
GMS is featured in the Feb/Mar 2021 issue of Preview! The editorial covers some of our work over the past year including projects and achievements by Dana, Aileen, and Michael.
Gather:Make:Shelter in 2020
Learn about our achievements in 2020 and our ambitious plans for the next year!
GMS Members to Receive Precipice Fund Award
We celebrate the achievements of Dana and Aileen, both of whom received a Precipice Fund award from The Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts administered by PICA.
Portland Monthly: "This Nonprofit Helps Those Experiencing Houselessness Build Skills with Art"
We are pleased to share that Portland Monthly featured us in their article “This Nonprofit Helps Those Experiencing Houselessness Build Skills with Art.”
GMS Academy Updates
We held a COVID-19 emergency fundraiser in March which made it possible for our Academy artists experiencing houselessness and poverty to purchase essential supplies. They deeply appreciated this act of generosity from the GMS community.
Street Roots: "The art and activism of Dana Lynn Louis"
Street Roots featured Dana’s exhibition Weave at the Russo Lee Gallery, which touches on the relationships she’s built through Gather:Make:Shelter.
SuperThank Radio features Dana and Gather:Make:Shelter
Dana talks about Gather:Make:Shelter on the SuperThank podcast.