All events listed occur on the first Friday of the month and are free and open to all visitors unless otherwise specified.
Mythos Mayhem | Sidestreet Arts
Mythos Mayhem is a vibrant collection of paintings by Lucas Nickerson that reflect the artist’s unique take on the myths that continue to shape our collective imagination. The work delves into the animal kingdom as a symbol of playfulness and power, creating a visual narrative that is at once surreal, humorous, and thought-provoking. Expect to see creatures with personalities all their own – from the majestic to the mischievous – as they embody the powerful archetypes found in mythology but with a contemporary twist.
In addition to the art, Mythos Mayhem features a selection of hand-carved wooden spoons by Nickerson. These intricately crafted spoons, both functional and artistic, serve as a nod to ancient craftsmanship, and their organic forms tie into the show’s broader themes of nature, folklore, and creation. Each spoon is a one-of-a-kind piece, blending traditional woodworking techniques with the artist’s imaginative design, offering a tangible connection to the handmade art of the past while embracing the whimsical energy of the present.
5 PM – 7 PM @ 140 SE 28th Ave., Portland, OR
NEW YEAR’S TEA PARTY | GAGALLERY
We’re ringing on the new year with Tea! It’s (a) happening! Gagallery is hosting a New Year’s tea. Enjoy tea and cakes, spill the tea, make tea artworks and contact the other side with some automatic drawings to boot!!!
Rotating tea services will begin on January 3rd at 4pm. Drop in anytime 4 to 7pm.
Feel free to bring you tea cup, tea snacks, tea themed arts and things you may have for sale, juicy gossip, and your fabulous creative selves ready to make and share!
Automatic drawings will be facilitated in an adjacent room.
We Look forward to seeing you!
Stashia Cabral
Gagallerist
4 PM – 7 PM @ 2035 SE Belmont St., Portland, OR
Paraquosm Shop Grand Opening | Ambient Magic Art Studios
Join artists Quomni and Acme for the grand opening of their art shop Paraquosm and drop of the comic anthology “Anything but Lackadaisical”! The anthology features comics and art by local Portland artists and beyond. Come by and pick up a copy, shop art, toys, clothing and comics! There will also be artists and makers at the studio selling their wares, face painting and tarot reading! Come celebrate with us the spirit of opening ourselves to new creative endeavors in the new year!
6 PM – 10 PM @ 322 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR
Gary Carter Green | Clinton Street Coffeehouse
The bountiful color palette that is Portland, in all its seasons, inspires me every day. I’m a California native who re-located here in 2019 with my partner, a stop-motion animator. Watching him create art with his hands moved me to take a chance, and I started painting seven years ago. Every facet is a challenge – conception of the scene, selecting a palette, color-mixing, brush stroke varieties – the endless. combinations they provide stimulate my spirit. We have come to love so much about our adopted hometown: our neighbors here are friends, the weather keeps us guessing, the colors of the seasons are profound, and the people are creative, vibrant, and chase their own muses with a passion. We feel embraced and welcomed as artists here. Upon first arrival, we went out scouting for a regular coffee house, and chose Clinton Street. How lucky we were! I am sincerely honored to be able to share my work with their wonderful clientele.
5 PM – 7 PM @ 2706 SE 26th Ave., Portland, OR
Theater of Paint | JaJa PDX
JaJa PDX will be showing off a huge collection of work by 15+ different west coast artists, live music, and FamJam skate night!
Music: Happy Death Men
visual artists:
Fin
Gnarly Carly
Joey Stupor
KRK Ryden
Matt French
Matt Pike
Mister Toledo
Ratskin
Roshi
Sandy Peraza
Jefferson Elliot
West Gost
Veda
Wooden Cyclops
motorcylces:
Super Rat
6 PM – 11 PM @ 819 SE Taylor St., Portland, OR
Contact Us
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