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SWIMMING WITH JFISH release party with Jason Fischer

Floating World Comics 1223 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, United States

Join us on January 3rd for a release party and art exhibit for Jason Fischer’s new book Swimming With JFish. In addition to original art we will also have exclusive prints from the book on display. The life of a cartoon isn’t always easy! Meet JFish, a cartoon fish man just trying to draw some comics, ride his bike, sleep as long as he likes, eat a burger, laugh with his friends and have massage sandwiches with his wife, Robin the cat. Will JFish survive being pulled from a speed boat at tremendous speeds… or will he become “one with the fishes”?! Swimming With JFish by Jason Fischer (Terra Flats, Seconds Helping) is a new book of autobio comics told in an anthropomorphic world full of colorful…

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First Thursday at Street Roots Honoring The Late Terry Houghton

Street Roots 211 NW Davis St, Portland, OR, United States

Street Roots will be hosting a First Thursday Gallery Exhibition of the poems, paintings and collages by Terry Houghton – whose works have been discovered in the basement storage area of a lifelong friend and fellow artist. In addition, we will be featuring live poetry readings of Houghton's work, as well as space for vendors to share their experiences. Art will be available for sale and proceeds will benefit Street Roots.

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No Refunds PNCA Anthology release party and art exhibit

Floating World Comics 1223 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, United States

This is what happens when a group of the Pacific Northwest College of Art’s finest cartoonists dive into the unknown, led by the incomparable Jonathan Hill, comics artist extraordinaire. In 2017, Unversed launched as a collection of stories that navigate unfamiliar situations and explore the growth that comes from not knowing. Now in its second year, a new group of artists are working on No Refunds, the newest anthology from Unversed Comics: stories about how you can never return to the way things were. Whether it’s a permanent tattoo, the death of a loved one, or coming home to see that everything you remember has changed, No Refunds is a denial of nostalgia: whatever you do, you can’t go back. Join Jonathan Hill, Sarah Hickey, Grayson Bear, Skylar Kardon, Tandy…

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Cult of the Ibis release party and art exhibit with Daria Tessler

Floating World Comics 1223 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, United States

This exquisite, mostly-silent graphic novel takes place in a fantasy cityscape loosely inspired by German Expressionist film. Cult of the Ibis tells the story of an occultist getaway driver who, after escaping with the loot from a bank robbery gone wrong, orders a build-your-own homunculus kit and goes on the lam. Steeped in architecture and atmosphere, Tessler’s vividly intricate cartooning fuels this strange and gripping yarn, which is packaged in a gorgeous hardcover design. Join Daria on March 7 for a book signing and exhibit of original artwork from this incredible new book. WHO: Daria Tessler WHAT: Cult of the Ibis release party and art exhibit WHEN: Thursday March 7, 6-8pm WHERE: Floating World Comics, 400 NW Couch St. Daria Tessler is a cartoonist and printmaker based…

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All Time Comics release party and art exhibit with Josh Simmons

Floating World Comics 1223 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, United States

Floating World Comics is proud to usher All Time Comics to the next level of comics greatness with the release of new issues and a collection of the fan-favorite first season. On May 2 join new series co-writer Josh Simmons to celebrate the release of All Time Comics Zerosis Deathscape #0, which Josh also illustrated! Original art from issue #0 will be on exhibit all month. We will also have advance copies of All Time Comics Season One TP available before its official June release. All Time Comics delivers the most epic event of the year – ZEROSIS DEATHSCAPE! Written and illustrated by Josh Bayer and Josh Simmons, with inks by Ken Landgraf, this zero issue is the perfect intro to the new wave of ATC. Features the first appearance of The Red Maniac, and we meet…

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Whitman at 200: Words of Resistance

Roll-Up Studio + Gallery 1715 SE Spokane St, Portland, OR, United States

Leaves of Resistance, Secret Society of Book Artists Show Closing GALA Friday, May 31 7 PM Celebrating Walt Whitman’s 200th Birthday with Animation and Poetry Readings, in Partnership with Passages Bookshop • Animation by Gratz, Zornado, Jetten, Kuehn, Tetenbaum & Others • Whitman political readings by David Abel & Friends • Projection performance by Devon Damonte • Birthday cake Secret Society of Book Artists Dawn Banker Anita Bigelow Marian Christensen Mary Elliott Ellen Fortin Joely Helgesen Judilee Fitzhugh Deanna Lautenbach Megan Leftwich Ilsa Perse Kathy Karbo Kathy Kuehn Bernie Smith Gay Walker Marilyn Zornado See exhibition page here.

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First Thursday: Art Opening and Book Talk!

Elisabeth Jones Art Center 516 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for First Thursday on June 6th from 5pm to 8pm! Opening this First Thursday is an exhibit of woodblock prints by NW Artist and Author Molly Hashimoto. From 7pm to 8pm, Molly will give a talk on her recently published book Birds of the West: An Artist's Guide. Also exhibiting at the Elisabeth Jones Art Center: - For the Seventh Generation: A Community of Coastal Watchers - featuring new panels in the two-foot by one-mile panomural of the western coastline. - Earth, Water, Air, Fire - large scale acrylic paintings created collaboratively at EJArt Center honor the Earth and all living things. - Ghost Net - An installation by Emily Miller. A mountain of discarded ghost nets slowly repurposed into utilitarian objects. -…

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THE DERELICT release party and art exhibit with Alex Delaney

Floating World Comics 1223 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, United States

The streets are bleak in this world of trash. Witness a dangerous chance meeting. Meet a Sage soaked in enamel. It’s just another night in the life of a homeless addict. The saga of The Derelict continues in this all-new, one-shot comic, The Wizard of Paint.  Join writer/artist, Alex Delaney, on Thursday, June 6 for a release party and art exhibit for his latest comic creation. This independent self-published comic features a gold foil embossed cover. WHO: Alex Delaney WHAT: The Derelict – The Wizard of Paint release party and art exhibit WHEN: Thursday, June 6, 6-8pm WHERE: Floating World Comics, 400 NW Couch St. Alex Delaney is a Portland, OR based cartoonist.  He is best know for the gritty crime comics; The Derelict and Other Side…

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Local Artist Showcase | First Fridays

Books Around the Corner 40 NW 2nd Street, Gresham, OR, United States

Join us every first Friday to celebrate the work of a local artist at this intimate reception. Wine and light refreshments will be served. This is an all ages event. Celebrate art, community and books!

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PRIDE Show Reception and Exhibition

Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capital Highway, Portland, OR, United States

WHAT: “PRIDE,” Juried Multimedia Group Show WHERE: Multnomah Arts Center Gallery Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy Portland, OR 97219 WHEN: Exhibit: June 7 – July 2, 2019 Reception: Friday, June 7, 6-9pm HOURS: Mon-Fri: 9am-9:30pm Sat & Sun: 9am-5pm Show closes July 2, 5pm In conjunction with PRIDE Month, Multnomah Arts Center is exhibiting a juried multimedia show called “PRIDE” showcasing art created by artists in the LGBTQIA+ Community of Portland and the area. The exhibit begins June 7. An opening reception will be held on Friday, June 7, 6-9pm. The show runs through July 2 and closes at 5pm on that day. PRIDE I am what time, circumstance, history, have made me, certainly, but I am also, much more than that. So…

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