UPCOMING EVENTS
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Glitter Anthology Part II by Mia and Marzipan
September 4 - November 1
Opening Reception
Thursday, Sept 4, 5:30-7:30pmGallery Hours
Saturdays 12-4pm and by appt
1335 NW Kearney St.
Portland, OR 97209Don’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.
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Storybook by Benito El Salvador
September 4 - November 1
Opening Reception
Thursday, Sept 4, 5:30-7:30pmGallery Hours
Saturdays 12-4pm and by appt1335 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 97209This 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.
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The Monograph Tour at GMS: Mullowney Project Film Premiere and Book Launch
Wednesday, October 29
Doors: 6:30pm
FilmScreening: 7:00pmGather:Make:Shelter Annex
1335 NW Kearney St.
Portland, OR 97209Join 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 97209Fashion 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.
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Green Period
January 10 - February 28
Opening Reception
Thursday, January 15, 5:30-7:30pmGallery Hours
Saturdays 12-4pm and by appt1335 NW Kearney St.
Portland, OR 97209Gather: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 Receives Oregon Arts Commission Grant Award
We are excited to announce that Gather:Make:Shelter has been awarded a grant from the Oregon Arts Commission!
GMS Artists in Willamette International Travel’s Window Gallery
For the last few months our artists have gotten the opportunity to show their work in the windows of Willamette International Travel in downtown Portland.
Upcoming Workshop Series with Baba Wague Diakite
We’re looking forward to hosting a workshop series throughout the month of August with award-winning artist and storyteller Baba Wague Diakite!
GMS Receives Zidell Family Foundation Grant Award
Thank you to the Zidell Family Foundation for awarding Gather:Make:Shelter a general operating support grant!
Portland Pride in Review!
At the end of July, we celebrated Pride with some of our artists and community members!
WeShine Avalon Village Soft Opening
We’re thrilled for the soft opening of WeShine’s latest tiny home village, featuring an in-progress mural by Gather:Make:Shelter!
GMS Receives RACC Grant for Mullowney Printing Co. Collaboration Project
GMS Receives RACC Grant for Mullowney Printing Co. Collaboration Project.
GMS Summer Fundraiser: Ticket Sales Live!
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 12th! You're invited to an unforgettable evening dedicated to celebrating and sustaining the impact of Gather:Make:Shelter's innovative programming.
Blick Art Materials Donates 300 Sketchbooks for ‘Sketchbook Project’!
A huge thank you to Blick Art Materials for their recent support of The Sketchbook Project!
Gather:Make:Shelter - New Space Opening + First Thursday Exhibition Reception
Join us on the evening of March 7, 2024 for a First Thursday Exhibition opening reception and the official opening of Gather:Make:Shelter’s new annex space - a gallery, office, and event space to expand our offerings!
Gather:Make:Shelter Receives Ford Family Foundation Grant in Support of Mullowney Printing Co. Collaboration
Gather:Make:Shelter is honored to receive a Ford Family Foundation grant in support of our 2024 collaboration with Mullowney Printing Co.!
Gather:Make:Shelter + Mullowney Printing Co. Collaborative Project
Throughout 2024, GMS will collaborate with Mullowney Printing Co. to offer a series of 15 workshops to GMS Project Participants under the tutelage of master printers Paul Mullowney and Kathy Kuehn.
Gather:Make:Shelter Receives Oregon Arts Commission Grant for Sketchbook Project!
We’re thrilled to announce a recent grant award from The Oregon Arts Commission in support of Gather:Make:Shelter’s Sketchbook Project!
Gather:Make:Shelter Launches ‘The Sketchbook Project’
Throughout the coming year, GMS will be offering a free series of drawing and creative writing workshops for 300 people experiencing houselessness and poverty.
Gather:Table - Join Us For Dinner
At Gather:Make:Shelter, we bring humanity and lightness to our darkest moments by gathering. Join us for a special opportunity to share an intimate dinner together in the space that sees so many of our projects come to life!
The Connection Project Artists Exhibition
Announcing a group show featuring artists from The Connection Project! The exhibition will include works from Fahd Sadiq, Aileen McPherson, Violet Fae Rabbit, Jaycob, and Riku.
The Joy Project at Cargo Inc.
See the Joy Project artworks on view throughout the month of December at Cargo Inc.!
GMS 101 - An Evening with the Founding Director
interested in learning more about Gather:Make:Shelter? Join us for an evening with the founding director to learn more about the organization and get involved!
The Connection Project 2023
The Connection Project offers a limited series of handcrafted bowls in black and white, made with love by artists experiencing houselessness and poverty.