UPCOMING EVENTS

  • New Buds: A GMS Group Show

    March 19 - May 10, 2026

    Opening Reception
    Thursday, March 19, 5:30-7:30pm

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

    1335 NW Kearney St.
    Portland, OR 97209

    As 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

  • The Monograph Tour

    March 29 - May 2, 2026

    Eugene Downtown Library
    100 W 10th Ave.
    Eugene, OR 97401

    The 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.

  • Gather:Make:Shelter's 9th Birthday Celebration

    First Thursday
    April 2, 2026
    5:30-7:30pm

    1335 NW Kearney St.
    Portland, OR 97209

    You're invited to join us at the GMS gallery to celebrate this milestone with warmth, laughter, and of course - cake!

    GMS was founded in 2017, intended as a year-long project by artist and activist Dana Lynn Louis. With the fervent support of the Portland community it quickly took on a life of its own. Today we are a 501(c)3 organization continuing to grow through the combined passion and imagination of our community!

  • Meet The Artists Event at the Eugene Downtown Library

    Friday, April 17, 2026
    3:30-5:30pm

    Eugene Downtown Library
    100 W 10th Ave.
    Eugene, OR 97401

    Join us for this special event at the Eugene Downtown Library and meet some of the GMS artists to learn about their work and process.

  • 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.

    JOIN US!

    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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