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p:ear Street poem

An interactive art Installation for Portland’s Homeless population

Create alongside p:ear youth at our newest Community Arts Installation, the “p:ear Street Poem.” On June 6^th from 5pm – 8pm, you’ll be able to share your inspirations, alongside the words and poems of p:ear youth, Oregon Poet Laureate Kim Stafford, p:ear staff and volunteers, and the many others who support the journeys of our community’s homeless folks. This is a unique experience and fun way to engage your whole family in artistic self-expression and creative social activism.

The interactive “p:ear Street Poem” is coordinated with support from Street Roots and Friends of Noise.

Opening Reception:
June 6, 2019
5pm to 8pm

On Display:
June 6 to July 22
Tuesday – Friday 9am-2pm, or by chance or appt.

upcoming

Abide

Featuring Nicole Williford and p:ear youth

The p:ear gallery is proud to present “Abide”, a collection of artwork by Nicole Williford. This stunning collection of one of Portland’s strongest artistic voices is a stirring reflection into portraiture artwork of individuals who are often overlooked in society. With each piece of work Williford brings focus to the individual and what connects them to relationships within their community, circumstances and self. Nicole’s work will be showcased alongside p:ear youth artwork.

p:ear’s unique Job Training Program, “Coffee Works” will also be open during the openings, with youth in the program serving complimentary espresso drinks and drip coffee.

Contact William Kendall at william@pearmentor.org for questions or to schedule a tour of the gallery.

Opening Reception:
August 1, 2019
5pm to 8pm

On Display:
August-October 2019
Tuesday – Friday 9am-2pm, or by chance or appt.

about p:ear gallery

p:ear gallery is located on-site and is the venue through which p:ear youth and guest artists display and sell their work. The gallery opens most First Thursdays, 5pm - 8pm, and serves as an open house in which community members and p:ear youth engage in an open dialogue and appreciation of our youths’ monthly artistic achievements. p:ear youth keep 90% of the proceeds from the sales of their work, a positive way to generate funds.