A one-week, multi-disciplinary art exhibition and music event
Presented at Milepost 5 in conjunction with Portland Art Center
Exhibit: May 16-24, 2008
Gallery Hours: May 16-24, 1-6pm
Milepost 5 invited local curators Chris Haberman (Portlandcityart) and Ben Pink (Launchpad Gallery) to select artists and arts groups from around the city to participate in this sprawling and expansive survey of our local art scene. Haberman and Pink are filling 30+ rooms of the soon-to-be inhabited Lofts building. Each artist or arts group has chosen a room to fill with artwork. Installations, painting, photography, sound work, video work, and sculpture are all included in this celebration of Portland’s artist community.
Along with the visual arts exhibition, Theo Craig has been invited to curate live music for our opening and closing events taking place simutaniously in the Studios building. Bands to perform include Boy Eats Drum Machine, Y La Bamba, Celilo, St. Frankie Lee on the 16th and Per Se, Silverhawk on the 24th. Beer garden and music events will be taking place in the Studios building.
Opening Reception: Friday, May 16, 7-11pm (DJs)
Opening Party: Saturday, May 17, 7-11pm (bands)
Closing Party: Saturday, May 24, 7-11pm (bands)