Wesley James "1997" solo exhibition opening party!
When: June 25
Time: 6-9pm
Place: The Purple Door
What: an opening reception with DJ Ram Power
Portland artist and illustrator Wesley James (he/him) unleashes his bold, unruly world inside the Purple Door Gallery starting Friday, June 25. Raised in small-town Alaska and steeped in 70s nostalgia and outsider traditions, Wesley takes an unapologetic dive into the wild subconscious — where imaginary monsters and offbeat pop culture relics collide. And you’re invited to take the plunge too.
Birthday Bash! We Are Turning ONE!
Come celebrate a wild, art-filled year with us!
We’re throwing down a full day of sparkle, ink, tunes, and creative chaos. Here's what's going down:
💫 1–3PM
HAIR TINSEL by Rachael of Invoke Salon – FREE
✨ Come early to get sprinkled with cosmic glam. First come, first sparkle.
🎨 2–4PM
FACE PAINTING by Laurel Pearcy of Loud Ones – FREE
For your inner and outer child. We’ll have juice boxes to really get the kids wound up.
🖤 4PM – Close
FLASH TATTOOS by Psychochiller – $80–130
Designs by Oliver Fischer, inspired by some of our favorite resident artists (flash page to follow). Cash preferred. Sign up sheet at event, first come first served
🎶 6PM
LIVE MUSIC by Charles & Ritchie
If the vibes hit maximum level… karaoke might break out. You’ve been warned.
🎟️ ALL-STAR RAFFLE
Win a killer lineup of prints from our past-year all-stars:
Bobby Adams, Jeff Sheridan, Lettie Jane Rennekamp, Sebo Walker, Tiffany Palafox, For Your Eyes Only, Chloe Bren, Larry Peace-Love Yes, Spring Break Jake, Anna Rogers Seth Pitt and more…..
💥 Three lucky winners walk away with a mini-collection of greatness.
🍸 CRAFT COCKTAILS by Graham Hogan
With the triumphant return of Hornswaggler – non-profit mixology who buys original art with your drink tips. Sip something strong, support something beautiful.
Artist/therapy Talk with Spring Break Jake
Friday, June 27 | 6PM–?
ARTIST TALK: Spring Break Jake x His Therapist
Art, Insomnia, and Jake’s mental health journey
Mark your calendars for a one-of-a-kind conversation with featured artist @springbreak.jake, freshly back from Bend — and joined by someone who knows him really well: his therapist.
Together, they’ll dive into Jake’s journey with insomnia, mental health, and how it all shaped the dreamy, haunting world of his current exhibition, NIGHTLIFE.
Expect honesty, laughter, maybe a tear or two — and a rare behind-the-scenes look at the mind behind the art.
💥 FREE to attend
🍊 Tips encouraged for light refreshments
🪑 Seating is limited – come early to claim a spot!
Opening reception
The Improbable Stillness of Noticing, a solo show of botanical wonder brought to you by Local artist Chloe Bren.
ART, music, drink, snack, photo booth, raffle! Stay tuned for more events throughout the 5-week duration of the exhibit.
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY - February 14- March 16
View All Events associated with For Your Eyes Only at the link below
water color Painting With Chloe Bren
SCHEDULING IN PROGRESS. Water color classes will be offered somewhat frequently and sometimes sporadically by our dear Chloe. She’s a master of water color and offers an array of techniques and challenges, styles and themes. Please check our super promoter instagram site or check back here again for updates and new classes!
Jeff Sheridan Opening Reception
Ever drift in that state of wonder that feels just in between reality and a dream, where thoughts take shape but remain elusive? That’s where Jeff Sheridan invites you to linger with his latest series, Thought Forms. These exquisitely detailed figures float in a celestial sea that’s neither of this world nor the next, delicately dance between the conscious and the subconscious.
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