UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Glitter Anthology Part II by Mia and Marzipan

    September 4 - November 1

    Opening Reception
    Thursday, Sept 4, 5:30-7:30pm

    Gallery Hours
    Saturdays 12-4pm and by appt

    1335 NW Kearney St.
    Portland, OR 97209

    Don’t miss this dyanmic two-person exhibition by GMS Collective Artists, Mia and Marzipan Alien. Working in mixed and found media, two and three-dimensions, Mia and Marzipan explore storytelling, worldbuilding, and more in this spellbinding show.

  • Storybook by Benito El Salvador

    September 4 - November 1

    Opening Reception
    Thursday, Sept 4, 5:30-7:30pm

    Gallery Hours
    Saturdays 12-4pm and by appt

    1335 NW Kearney St.
    Portland, OR 97209

    We’re excited for the first exhibition of one of GMS’s newest artists, Michael. Michael comes to GMS with a prolific practice of doll-making, 2D water media, and more!


  • Midsummer Night's Dream Machine at Willamette International Travel

    September - November

    Willamette International Travel
    Irving Street Lofts
    1314 NW Irving St. STE 101
    Portland, OR 97209

    This summer, we presented Midsummer Night’s Dream Machine, a dynamic fashion show and live music performance in collaboration with SoundsTruck NW and the Oregon Symphony. Our participants worked with volunteer fiber artists and costume designers to bring their ideas to life. Our collective efforts culminated in a beautiful event in the PSU South Park Blocks on August 14th. These are just a few of the garments presented, including work by Aileen McPherson and Gloria Rodriguez.

  • The Monograph Tour at GMS: Mullowney Project Film Premiere and Book Launch

    Wednesday, October 29
    Doors: 6:30pm
    FilmScreening: 7:00pm

    Gather:Make:Shelter Annex
    1335 NW Kearney St.
    Portland, OR 97209

    Join us for the premiere of 'Impressions From The Collective,' both a Monograph book and short film to accompany the work created during our year-long intensive with Mullowney Printing Co. Hear from Founding Director Dana Lynn Louis and some of our artists about their experiences throughout this project.

    🎟️ Free and open to the public!
    🍿 Popcorn and cupcakes!

    📕 Copies of Impressions From The Collective, the accompanying Monograph book, will be for sale!

    Film Production and Editing by Dante Korinto, Additional Editing by Jacob Pander
    Monograph Book Designed and Edited by Brenda Bingham, Printed at MagCloud.

  • Queer Liberation Exhibition at the Marie Equi Center

    Sunday, November 16
    1-4pm

    Marie Equi Center
    4434 SE 25th Ave.
    Portland, OR 97202

    We’re partnering with the Marie Equi Center for Queer Liberation, an exhibition featuring 2D and 3D artworks that celebrate creativity, identity, and liberation.

  • Dream Machine

    November 6 - January 3

    Opening Reception
    Thursday, November 6, 5:30-7:30pm

    Gallery Hours
    Saturdays 12-4pm and by appt

    1335 NW Kearney St.
    Portland, OR 97209

    Fashion from Midsummer Night’s Dream Machine

    A showcase of wearable art by Gather:Make:Shelter artists—expressions of creativity, resilience, and community transformed into stunning garments.

  • Green Period

    January 10 - February 28

    Opening Reception
    Thursday, January 15, 5:30-7:30pm

    Gallery Hours
    Saturdays 12-4pm and by appt

    1335 NW Kearney St.
    Portland, OR 97209

    Gather:Make:Shelter will kick off the year with a solo exhibition by long-time GMS artist Gloria Rodriguez. Green Period will highlight Gloria’s prolific practice by featuring a vast selection of her signature impressionistic and atmospheric paintings.

NEWS

GMS Academy Updates
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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.

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