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PDXWLF in Lents: Tracing & Sketching

January 21 @ 11:00 am – January 22 @ 4:00 pm

Once the community exhibit brainstormed ideas have been generated for the exhibit, we’ll need to help trace and sketch them onto our mural boards for painting later in the month! Sketching & tracing will be on Saturday & Sunday January 21 & 22 from 11 am – 4 pm. Stop by anytime – open to all ages (with parent/guardian), supplies and refreshments will be provided.

RSVP Here: https://volunteersignup.org/Q39HJ

Location: 9101 SE Foster Rd, Suite 1B, Portland OR 97266

ABOUT LIGHTS IN LENTS. We’re excited to be back in Lents Town Center for another *local* community art exhibition for Portland Winter Light Fest! Join us throughout January 2023 (see schedule below) to brainstorm, track/sketch, and paint our community mural & self-portraits with the city-wide theme “The Light of Stars”:

I see that this vastness and chaos can also create a symmetry. 

Like here, on our little watery rock floating through space.

A place where we can dream, and build and reach for the stars and find the future. 

This year. I ask you to look at the universe and show us your future.

I know it’s a lot to ask, but I believe in you.

Because the numbers say we are all lucky to be here.

And anyone that lucky can do anything.

All ages! All supplies and refreshments provided – just bring yourself and your creativity! 

What does a community art exhibit look like? 

We, the organizers, are also volunteers and members of the East Portland community and we are figuring out the creative process as we go, along with anyone joining in, and being flexible and going with the flow. It’s not so much about the finished product (although it will look amazing when it’s displayed!); it’s about the experience of creating together around a common theme, painting together, building together and taking risks with the paints, brushes, and light!

Schedule

There will be several phases to this community project throughout January and February 2023, and community members are encouraged to participate in any or all of them: 

  1. Brainstorming (Jan. 12, 5-7pm; Jan. 15, 1-3pm, Jan. 20, 5-7pm)
  2. Traceing & Sketching (Jan. 21- 22, 11am-4pm)
  3. Painting (Jan. 23 – Feb. 2, 5-7pm on weeknights, 11am-4pm on weekends)
  4. Exhibit Set Up (Feb. 2, 5-7pm)
  5. Exhibit Opening Night (Feb. 3, 5-8 pm)
  6. Exhibit Viewing (Feb. 3 – 11)

Location

9101 SE Foster Road, Suite 1B, Portland, OR 97266

How can you get involved?

  • RSVP* to our IN-PERSON events for brainstorming, tracking/sketching, and/or painting (https://volunteersignup.org/Q39HJ) Or just walk in, no reservations required! RSVPing helps up know how many people to be ready for to plan supplies, snacks, and set-up!
  • Add your ideas to our BRAINSTORM digitally https://forms.gle/bRdPH9zNyJ5dBgvZ7  
  • Sign up to VOLUNTEER: https://volunteersignup.org/YD84C 
  • We need your help!
  •  In addition to making art, we need volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, documentation and from Feb 3 – 11 to keep the exhibit open throughout the Fest so people can walk through! Volunteer stipends for $50 available for Youth Volunteers (ages 18 – 26) – please reach out to us for more information about Youth Volunteer Opportunities via email at eastpdxcollective (at) gmail (dot) com.

Presented & hosted by East Portland Collective in partnership with Four Forces Inc. (@four_forces_inc) and East Portland Resilience Coalition (@eastportlandresiliencecoalition). Generously supported through a community grant from SE Uplift (@seUplift) and the City of Portland Office of Community and Civic Life (@community_civic_life).

PDXWLF Lights in Lents: Painting!

January 23 @ 5:00 pm – February 2 @ 7:00 pm

Join us to help withing *painting* our community art & light exhibit for Portland Winter Light Fest!

Painting (Jan. 23 – Feb. 2, 5-7pm on weeknights, 11am-4pm on weekends)

RSVP Here (so we can be prepared with supplies and refreshments): https://volunteersignup.org/Q39HJ

Location: 9101 SE Foster Road, Suite 1B, Portland, OR 97266

What does a community art exhibit look like? 

We, the organizers, are also volunteers and members of the East Portland community and we are figuring out the creative process as we go, along with anyone joining in, and being flexible and going with the flow. It’s not so much about the finished product (although it will look amazing when it’s displayed!); it’s about the experience of creating together around a common theme, painting together, building together and taking risks with the paints, brushes, and light!

Schedule

There will be several phases to this community project throughout January and February 2023, and community members are encouraged to participate in any or all of them: 

  1. Brainstorming (Jan. 12, 5-7pm; Jan. 15, 1-3pm, Jan. 20, 5-7pm)
  2. Tracing & Sketching (Jan. 21- 22, 11am-4pm)
  3. Painting (Jan. 23 – Feb. 2, 5-7pm on weeknights, 11am-4pm on weekends)
  4. Exhibit Set Up (Feb. 2, 5-7pm)
  5. Exhibit Opening Night (Feb. 3, 5-8 pm)
  6. Exhibit Viewing (Feb. 3 – 11)

How can you get involved?

  • RSVP* to our IN-PERSON events for brainstorming, tracking/sketching, and/or painting (https://volunteersignup.org/Q39HJ) Or just walk in, no reservations required! RSVPing helps up know how many people to be ready for to plan supplies, snacks, and set-up!
  • Add your ideas to our BRAINSTORM digitally https://forms.gle/bRdPH9zNyJ5dBgvZ7  
  • Sign up to VOLUNTEER: https://volunteersignup.org/YD84C 
  • We need your help! In addition to making art, we need volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, documentation and from Feb 3 – 11 to keep the exhibit open throughout the Fest so people can walk through! Volunteer stipends for $50 available for Youth Volunteers (ages 18 – 26) – please reach out to us for more information about Youth Volunteer Opportunities via email at eastpdxcollective (at) gmail (dot) com.

Presented & hosted by East Portland Collective in partnership with Four Forces Inc. (@four_forces_inc) and East Portland Resilience Coalition (@eastportlandresiliencecoalition). Generously supported through a community grant from SE Uplift (@seUplift) and the City of Portland Office of Community and Civic Life (@community_civic_life). 

PDXWLF in Lents: Light of Stars Community Exhibit Viewing

February 3 @ 5:00 pm – February 11 @ 7:00 pm

View the East Portland Community Light Exhibit throughout the Portland Winter Light Fest in evenings from February 3 – February 11 at 9101 SE Foster Road, Suite 1B, Portland, OR 97266. Exhibit will be staffed for walk through from 5:30 – 7:30pm, but viewable from the sidewalk windows until late!

Date Entertainment (5:30 – 7:30 pm)
Fri, Feb 3DJ Chaach (Latin-American Beats)
Sat, Feb 4The Modern Folk Band (Acoustic Set)
Fri, Feb 10 DJ CLRRRTY (hip hop, funk, New Jack, House Beats)
Sat, Feb 11TBD! Please reach out via email if you’d like to donate a musical performance!

All ages welcome!

What does a community art exhibit look like? 

We, the organizers, are also volunteers and members of the East Portland community and we are figuring out the creative process as we go, along with anyone joining in, and being flexible and going with the flow. It’s not so much about the finished product (although it will look amazing when it’s displayed!); it’s about the experience of creating together around a common theme, painting together, building together and taking risks with the paints, brushes, and light!

Presented & hosted by East Portland Collective as part of Portland Winter Light Fest. Lights in Lents was created in partnership with Four Forces Inc. (@four_forces_inc) and East Portland Resilience Coalition (@eastportlandresiliencecoalition). Generously supported through a community grant from SE Uplift (@seUplift) and the City of Portland Office of Community and Civic Life (@community_civic_life).

EPC x Portland Winter Light Fest: Community Mural Brainstorming (Session 3)

January 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

LIGHTS IN LENTS | 9101 SE Foster Road, Suite 1B, Portland OR 97266

We’re excited to be back in Lents Town Center for another *local* community art exhibition for Portland Winter Light Fest! Join us throughout January 2023 (see schedule below) to brainstorm, track/sketch, and paint our community mural & self-portraits with the city-wide theme “The Light of Stars”:

I see that this vastness and chaos can also create a symmetry. 

Like here, on our little watery rock floating through space.

A place where we can dream, and build and reach for the stars and find the future. 

This year. I ask you to look at the universe and show us your future.

I know it’s a lot to ask, but I believe in you.

Because the numbers say we are all lucky to be here.

And anyone that lucky can do anything.

All ages! All supplies and refreshments provided – just bring yourself and your creativity! 

What does a community art exhibit look like? 

We, the organizers, are also volunteers and members of the East Portland community and we are figuring out the creative process as we go, along with anyone joining in, and being flexible and going with the flow. It’s not so much about the finished product (although it will look amazing when it’s displayed!); it’s about the experience of creating together around a common theme, painting together, building together and taking risks with the paints, brushes, and light!

Schedule

There will be several phases to this community project throughout January and February 2023, and community members are encouraged to participate in any or all of them: 

  1. Brainstorming (Jan. 12, 5-7pm; Jan. 15, 1-3pm, Jan. 20, 5-7pm)
  2. Tracking & Sketching (Jan. 21- 22, 5-7pm)
  3. Painting (Jan. 23 – Feb. 2, 5-7pm on weeknights, 11am-4pm on weekends)
  4. Exhibit Set Up (Feb. 2, 5-7pm)
  5. Exhibit Opening Night (Feb. 3, 5-8 pm)
  6. Exhibit Viewing (Feb. 3 – 11)

Location

9101 SE Foster Road, Suite 1B, Portland, OR 97266

How can you get involved?

We need your help! 

In addition to making art, we need volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, documentation and from Feb 3 – 11 to keep the exhibit open throughout the Fest so people can walk through! Volunteer stipends for $50 available for Youth Volunteers (ages 18 – 26) – please reach out to us for more information about Youth Volunteer Opportunities via email at eastpdxcollective (at) gmail (dot) com.

Presented & hosted by East Portland Collective in partnership with Four Forces Inc. (@four_forces_inc) and East Portland Resilience Coalition (@eastportlandresiliencecoalition). Generously supported through a community grant from SE Uplift (@seUplift) and the City of Portland Office of Community and Civic Life (@community_civic_life). 

EPC x Portland Winter Light Fest: Community Mural Brainstorming (Session 2)

January 15 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

LIGHTS IN LENTS | 9101 SE Foster Road, Suite 1B, Portland, OR 97266

We’re excited to be back in Lents Town Center for another *local* community art exhibition for Portland Winter Light Fest! Join us throughout January 2023 (see schedule below) to brainstorm, track/sketch, and paint our community mural & self-portraits with the city-wide theme “The Light of Stars”:

I see that this vastness and chaos can also create a symmetry. 

Like here, on our little watery rock floating through space.

A place where we can dream, and build and reach for the stars and find the future. 

This year. I ask you to look at the universe and show us your future.

I know it’s a lot to ask, but I believe in you.

Because the numbers say we are all lucky to be here.

And anyone that lucky can do anything.

All ages! All supplies and refreshments provided – just bring yourself and your creativity! 

What does a community art exhibit look like? 

We, the organizers, are also volunteers and members of the East Portland community and we are figuring out the creative process as we go, along with anyone joining in, and being flexible and going with the flow. It’s not so much about the finished product (although it will look amazing when it’s displayed!); it’s about the experience of creating together around a common theme, painting together, building together and taking risks with the paints, brushes, and light!

Schedule

There will be several phases to this community project throughout January and February 2023, and community members are encouraged to participate in any or all of them: 

  1. Brainstorming (Jan. 12, 5-7pm; Jan. 15, 1-3pm, Jan. 20, 5-7pm)
  2. Tracking & Sketching (Jan. 21- 22, 5-7pm)
  3. Painting (Jan. 23 – Feb. 2, 5-7pm on weeknights, 11am-4pm on weekends)
  4. Exhibit Set Up (Feb. 2, 5-7pm)
  5. Exhibit Opening Night (Feb. 3, 5-8 pm)
  6. Exhibit Viewing (Feb. 3 – 11)

Location: 9101 SE Foster Road, Suite 1B, Portland, OR 97266

How can you get involved?

We need your help! 

In addition to making art, we need volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, documentation and from Feb 3 – 11 to keep the exhibit open throughout the Fest so people can walk through! Volunteer stipends for $50 available for Youth Volunteers (ages 18 – 26) – please reach out to us for more information about Youth Volunteer Opportunities via email at eastpdxcollective (at) gmail (dot) com.

Presented & hosted by East Portland Collective in partnership with Four Forces Inc. (@four_forces_inc) and East Portland Resilience Coalition (@eastportlandresiliencecoalition). Generously supported through a community grant from SE Uplift (@seUplift) and the City of Portland Office of Community and Civic Life (@community_civic_life).

EPC x Portland Winter Light Fest: Community Mural Brainstorming (Session 1)

January 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

LIGHTS IN LENTS | 9101 SE Foster Road, Suite 1B, Portland, OR 97266

We’re excited to be back in Lents Town Center for another *local* community art exhibition for Portland Winter Light Fest! Join us throughout January 2023 (see schedule below) to brainstorm, track/sketch, and paint our community mural & self-portraits with the city-wide theme “The Light of Stars”:

I see that this vastness and chaos can also create a symmetry. 

Like here, on our little watery rock floating through space.

A place where we can dream, and build and reach for the stars and find the future. 

This year. I ask you to look at the universe and show us your future.

I know it’s a lot to ask, but I believe in you.

Because the numbers say we are all lucky to be here.

And anyone that lucky can do anything.

All ages! All supplies and refreshments provided – just bring yourself and your creativity! 

What does a community art exhibit look like? 

We, the organizers, are also volunteers and members of the East Portland community and we are figuring out the creative process as we go, along with anyone joining in, and being flexible and going with the flow. It’s not so much about the finished product (although it will look amazing when it’s displayed!); it’s about the experience of creating together around a common theme, painting together, building together and taking risks with the paints, brushes, and light!

Schedule

There will be several phases to this community project throughout January and February 2023, and community members are encouraged to participate in any or all of them: 

  1. Brainstorming (Jan. 12, 5-7pm; Jan. 15, 1-3pm, Jan. 20, 5-7pm)
  2. Tracking & Sketching (Jan. 21- 22, 5-7pm)
  3. Painting (Jan. 23 – Feb. 2, 5-7pm on weeknights, 11am-4pm on weekends)
  4. Exhibit Set Up (Feb. 2, 5-7pm)
  5. Exhibit Opening Night (Feb. 3, 5-8 pm)
  6. Exhibit Viewing (Feb. 3 – 11)

Location: 9101 SE Foster Road, Suite 1B, Portland, OR 97266

How can you get involved?

  • RSVP* to our IN-PERSON events for brainstorming, tracking/sketching, and/or painting (https://volunteersignup.org/Q39HJ) Or just walk in, no reservations required! RSVPing helps up know how many people to be ready for to plan supplies, snacks, and set-up!
  • Add your ideas to our BRAINSTORM digitally https://forms.gle/bRdPH9zNyJ5dBgvZ7  
  • Sign up to VOLUNTEER: https://volunteersignup.org/YD84C

We need your help! 

In addition to making art, we need volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, documentation and from Feb 3 – 11 to keep the exhibit open throughout the Fest so people can walk through! Volunteer stipends for $50 available for Youth Volunteers (ages 18 – 26) – please reach out to us for more information about Youth Volunteer Opportunities via email at eastpdxcollective (at) gmail (dot) com.

Presented & hosted by East Portland Collective in partnership with Four Forces Inc. (@four_forces_inc) and East Portland Resilience Coalition (@eastportlandresiliencecoalition). Generously supported through a community grant from SE Uplift (@seUplift) and the City of Portland Office of Community and Civic Life (@community_civic_life). 

Kneighborhood Knits (December 2022)

Red/pink poster that declares "Femmes and Thems of Lents: Kneighborhood Knits" and in colored fonts it says connect, knit, and thrive. There is a light pink heart with purple hands knitting!

December 10, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

What is Kneighborhood Knits? Are you a knitter, crocheter, sewer, maker, creator, writer, scribbler, or just need a little bit of art in your life? We’ll have knitting, craft supplies, snacks – come make some magic with members of the community. Open to all ages (with parents). 

We find we have the best conversations while working and creating with action-minded people to make change! We hope to not only build community, but share ideas for projects, change, classes, and mutual aid together. Let’s find common ground to take action here in East Portland, for the people, by the people.

What do you want to see in the neighborhood? What will you put your powers of action towards? Let’s connect through volunteering, and find ways to thrive together!


Sign up at: https://forms.gle/vFa5NgCNJ9fBsqc47

Second Saturdays: Clean & Scheme w/ Free Training (December 2022)

Fall 2022 Clean & Scheme Flyer. This yellow flyer features the words "Femmes and Thems of Lents" and invites them to Clean & Scheme with the words Connect, Volunteer, and Thrive underneath. The picture shows four people in pink/red sweaters with a bag of collected trash.

December 10, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

What is “Clean & Scheme”?You are invited to Join East Portland Collective and community members for our “Clean & Scheme” event: a free short de-escalation training, followed by a community clean-up and a chance to brainstorm with other folks from this community what positive changes or events you might like to see here!

We find we have the best conversations while working with action-minded people to make change! Join the volunteer crew to clean up our community while we get to know one another over trash and fresh air. We hope to not only build community, but share ideas for projects, change, classes, and mutual aid together. Let’s find common ground to take action here in Lents, for the people, by the people. What do you want to see in the neighborhood? What will you put your powers of action towards? Let’s connect through volunteering, and find ways to thrive together!

To apply, please fill out the form below (one form per participant), and we will get back to you as soon as we can with details!

Sign up at: https://forms.gle/vFa5NgCNJ9fBsqc47

Questions? Contact us at eastpdxcollective@eastpdxcollective.

Project is supported in part by the METRO Regional Refresh Fund