Splendorporium opened in 2009 to give back to the community by hosting monthly exhibits open to all local artists. This gallery is an extension of Art4Life, an education non-profit that provides high quality after school and summer arts programs in Portland public elementary schools. Our Children’s Gallery features work created by Art4Life students with monthly themes mirroring those in the Main Gallery.

We host 9 themed exhibits per year, with gallery openings on First Fridays in association with First Friday PDX, Portland's original art walk. 

All monthly themes change from year to year, except the Tarot Show in October and the Pink Show in February, which have been annual traditions since the beginning.

The Tarot Show each October is a visual celebration of the esoteric tradition of Tarot, as well as the mystical, magical and otherworldly themes of spooky season. 

The first Tarot Show was created by gathering artists, each of whom picked a card which they created their own rendition of for the show. Those artists then met monthly for three months to talk about their creative progress and have a chance to connect. The show was so well loved that it became a yearly occurrence. 

Location: Splendorporium Gallery

Cities that embrace belonging thrive. Everybody belongs, but to grow belonging infrastructure, people need power and decision-making over their own lives and communities through ongoing, intergenerational, arts- and culture-based gatherings, dialogue, and action, with young people leading the effort. Join Dr. Kimberly Nightingale and a team of Portland belonging practitioners from 1–4 p.m. for a real-time exploration on belonging in cities.

The event kicks off with a four-minute Portland-based film from local filmmaker Dawn Jones Redstone, offering a glimpse into what belonging infrastructure can look like on the ground. A short panel follows, bringing together some of the voices behind the film: PSU professors Dr. Lisa K. Bates (Urban Planning, Black Studies) and Dr. Alma Trinidad (Social Work), Juntos director Cristian Vargas, youth panelists Kenlye Willingham and Amy Vu, and filmmaker Dawn Jones Redstone.

The panel is hosted by youth leaders Lorena Mora and Areya Ouanesisouk. From there, the afternoon opens into conversation and belonging activities. Artist April Reissmann will be on hand throughout, visually rendering the event as it unfolds. Nicholas Restaurant will provide the food for this afternoon of music, art, creation and belonging. 

Location: ADX

Collaging Inner Dreamscapes

Collage is a powerful and accessible medium for translating thoughts and feelings into a visual language. We will briefly look back in art history at a few artists who approach collage materials from unique perspectives. Using this inspiration as a jumping-off point, we will tear through magazines and other materials to compose collages of our inner dreamscapes and unearth our personal or collective aspirations for a brighter future. 

Materials are provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own papers, photographs, stickers and/or magazines to personalize their collages.

FREE admission. $5-20 donation appreciated but not required.

Registration Required! Sign up HERE

Artist Bio

Wolfe is a queer and nonbinary artist working primarily in painting and printmaking mediums. They have lived in Portland, Oregon for over seven years. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in South Carolina, Wolfe has lived in various cities across the States before settling in the lush corner of the Pacific Northwest. Wolfe’s artwork is represented year-round at Alberta Street Gallery, where they are a co-operative member and the currently elected Gallery Coordinator.

Location: ADX

Join Volumes Design Library for the opening night of their showcase of Portland Designers. Made Here will showcase a display of Oregon designers from the last 100 years.

VOLUMES is a reference library with an extensive collection of books, magazines, posters, and ephemera spanning disciplines, decades, and genres.

All materials are available for in-library use. We encourage visitors to explore, photograph, scan, and engage with the collection.

Location: Volumes Design Library

From the Westside wit Love was founded with a mission to uplift and empower local artists across the West Coast, with a deep commitment to the Portland, Oregon community where it all began.

You may know them from their community-rooted art exhibitions, DJ nights, or from their many coat, food, and school supply drives. FTWSWL stands firmly in its mission to create a space where connection thrives, where community is rooted, artists are supported, and people come together through art and culture to inspire and uplift one another. From The Westside wit Love was founded by a team of local Portland Chicanos. A demographic that was itching to showcase their culture and art with their environment.

Stay tuned for their ADX Fest event coming on October 9th at ADX! Event details coming soon!

Location: ADX

Stapled Spine, Portland's only Horror Fanzine is celebrating our 10th year as HorrOregon's 3rd best zine! The Stapled Spine is a PHYSICAL paper n staples zine. Horror bands, authors, movies, TV, and comics!

Events on the 9th & 10th of October all over glamorous St Johns diving in to the spooky and surreal for your viewing displeasure.

Stay tuned for more, and give them a follow in the meanwhile!

Join Tess Ball of House Husband Pro for one of the workshops that is part of their Butch Bootcamp series.

Power Tool Craft Circle is equal parts cutesy and tough. This month, you’ll learn to make an altar / trinket shelf with power tools. Then paint, adorn, or embellish it while chatting with new friends.

We’ll provide instruction for all abilities and skill levels. Workshops are limited to 10 participants, so you get plenty of personalized instruction.

Cost: $85 (includes tools and materials)

House Husband Pro offers Handyman & light home remodeling, done with care in Portland, OR. Tess specializes in expert home upgrades and will knock out your “honey do” list in one fell swoop!

Learn more about Tess, Dawn, and House Husband Pro HERE!

Location: ADX

Did We Sell Out? is a community gathering exploring the tensions many Latino organizers, artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, and cultural workers navigate as our communities grow.

Through a moderated panel discussion, facilitated workshops, and opportunities to connect with local organizations, participants will engage questions around institutional relationships, creative labor, accountability, visibility, sustainability, and the pressures that can reshape our values and relationship to community.

Rather than offering easy answers, this event creates space for honest conversation, critical reflection, and collective learning around the contradictions many of us are already navigating in our work.

Whether you're an organizer, artist, entrepreneur, student, or community member, you're invited to join us as we explore what it means to build community with integrity.

Creative work is meant to be held in community.

Come hang out at Kinship for Community Coworking Day! Bring a project you're working on, sewing or otherwise, and spend the day in creative flow with good company.

Kinship is a sewing makerspace oriented towards anyone working in or around the fashion industry. That includes graphic designers, marketers, photographers, writers, stylists, brand consultants, and more. They provide machines, support, and creative space to help you make your creative vision come to life!

Check out Kinship and get ready for an awesome day of co-working! Plus, Femme Rising will be finishing the day in the studio with a yoga class, so be sure to come by for a work sesh, then a little R&R!

The Multnomah Arts Center (MAC) provides excellent arts education in the visual and performing arts at an affordable cost to students of all ages. We offer programs in music, movement, dance, theater, woodshop, literary arts, conditioning, metal arts, mixed media, printmaking, drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, and more. Programs run year-round, and financial assistance is available to all. 

Location: Multnomah Arts Center

The 2026 PNW Miniature Show will feature a carefully curated collection of world-class artisans, creators, and dealers, showcasing everything from breathtaking 1:12 scale architectural masterpieces to exquisitely hand-painted micro-miniatures. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to meet some of the most celebrated names in the miniature world, whose artistry has captivated audiences across the country and inspired a new generation of collectors and makers.

“Miniatures are no longer just about childhood dollhouses; they are a sophisticated form of fine art,” says Parrish Bleau, organizer of the PNW Miniature Shows. “Everything that exists in the full-scale world—from mid-century modern furniture to gourmet charcuterie boards—is being meticulously recreated by artists at this show.”

Stay tuned to grab your ticket for this incredible program! Check out the PNW Miniatures webpage and explore their featured artists in the meantime.

The 2026 PNW Miniature Show will feature a carefully curated collection of world-class artisans, creators, and dealers, showcasing everything from breathtaking 1:12 scale architectural masterpieces to exquisitely hand-painted micro-miniatures. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to meet some of the most celebrated names in the miniature world, whose artistry has captivated audiences across the country and inspired a new generation of collectors and makers.

“Miniatures are no longer just about childhood dollhouses; they are a sophisticated form of fine art,” says Parrish Bleau, organizer of the PNW Miniature Shows. “Everything that exists in the full-scale world—from mid-century modern furniture to gourmet charcuterie boards—is being meticulously recreated by artists at this show.”

Stay tuned to grab your ticket for this incredible program! Check out the PNW Miniatures webpage and explore their featured artists in the meantime.

You know and love Portland Radio Project, we know and love Portland Radio Project… Let’s hit up their October Open Mic night at the incredible B-Side Records & Vintage down in Milwaukie!

Created as a safe, inclusive space where everyone belongs, the event welcomes musicians of all experience levels and musical styles, from singer-songwriters and indie rock to punk, folk, experimental, hip-hop, and beyond.

Sign up to play, or come to simply enjoy the vibes. All are welcome, and would you mind playing us something beautiful while you’re there? Thanks in advance!

Learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting during this evening of learning, making, fun, and beer.

Get your ticket here!

Learn foundational watercolor techniques and take home your own hop-tastic creation in this all levels workshop. Local artist Amy Wike will teach insider tips and tricks of the watercolor medium, introduce essential materials and techniques, and provide Baerlic beer-themed templates for you to fill in (or create your own masterpiece from a blank canvas)! Enjoy Baerlic brews while you work, and come ready to paint!

All supplies provided; you'll take home a 16-color watercolor paint set, one brush, a coloring book-style design printed on watercolor paper, and any of your own creations made during class.

**LOCATION NOTE: Please note this event takes place at the Baerlic Brewing Alberta location (2223 NE Alberta St).

Learn more about local watercolor artist Amy Wike on instagram @amy_wike or her website at https://www.amywikeillustration.com/

An evening of play with Makerspace Sellwood!

Sip & Clay is an open studio-style hand-built ceramics evening. Each guest receives 1lb of clay, access to all tools and glazes. Extra clay available for purchase. Staff available for tips and tricks to support your making. All pieces will be fired in our off-site kiln and can be picked up 2-3 weeks after the event.
A variety of beverages is included in the ticket price, including Brew Dr. Kombucha on tap.

Registration link coming soon!

About Makerspace Sellwood:

This southeast Portland creative sanctuary offers a variety of robust classes and workshops created for makers of all skill levels! Specializing in letterpress, ceramics, fiber arts, florals, painting, stained glass, and collage, you can always learn something new with Alison, Mackenzie, and the wonderful instructors at Makerspace Sellwood.

Designing a Painting: in conversation with Paula Bullwinkel

Paula Bullwinkel is a narrative and figurative painter immersed in absurdist stories she invents. She has exhibited widely, including NYC, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Oakland, Switzerland and Portland. Born in Northern California, she spent her childhood making miniature clay animals and figures in her mom’s ceramic studio, reading classic fairytales, and playing for hours in the woods with imaginary characters. After earning a B.A. in English literature at UC Berkeley, Bullwinkel spent 18 years in New York City and London as an editorial fashion and portrait photographer. She now paints and lives in Portland, Oregon.

Music Craft NW is an annual economic development initiative celebrating one of Oregon's most distinctive and globally respected manufacturing sectors: musical instruments, professional audio equipment, electronic music technology, and related music products.

The initiative combines an invitation-only leadership reception with a one-day public expo designed to generate business for local manufacturers, attract regional visitors, strengthen Portland's identity as a global center for music manufacturing, and elevate awareness of an industry that represents one of Oregon's most concentrated traded-sector business clusters.

More than a trade show, Music Craft NW (showcasing 30+ individual manufacturers) serves as the public-facing centerpiece of a long-term strategy to support industry growth, encourage collaboration, attract investment, and position Portland as the premier destination for music manufacturing in North America.

Join the Overcast Animation Collective as we celebrate Halloween! Help us raise funds to be able to bring 'My Friend Blue' to as many audiences as possible. Together, we'll be able to add closed captioning, Spanish and other language dubs, and even an ASL interpreter! 

The party starts at 6pm. We'll have refreshments, a bake sale, face painting, and fall crafts. The costume contest winners will be announced at 8:30! Please keep your costumes family appropriate. We can't wait to see you there!

A free a punk battle-vest contest with a record swap up front. loud, low-key, come as you are.