Tag: Portland
Intisar Abioto – Black Art/ists Gathering
Intisar Abioto calls herself “an explorer-artist working across photography, dance and writing.” Since she moved to Portland as a young adult with her family, she’s been creatively highlighting and documenting the contributions and talents of Black Oregonians.
A prolific cross-disciplinary … Read the rest
End of the Year Reflections
It’s safe to say 2021 was a better year than 2020. With the vaccine, life this year became a little less fearful. People started to gather, first in small groups, and then with larger audiences for theaters and public events. … Read the rest
Experiencing Beyond Van Gogh
Dmae Lo Roberts, in her first field recorded interview since the pandemic, took a tour of the exhibit with Fanny Curtat, an art historian who is finishing a PhD in contemporary art. Â She has been a consultant and art historian for the creative team at Montrea's Normal Studios led French-Canadian Creative Director Mathieu St-Arnaud.
The Immigrant Story + 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Join Dmae Lo Roberts for a conversation with Sankar Raman, founder of The Immigrant Story, a website, traveling art exhibit and podcast documenting the journeys and stories of immigrants in the Portland and across the country. A volunteer-run nonprofit, … Read the rest
Pasifika Unity Festival + Kalani Pe’a
Dmae Lo Roberts features the first annual Pasifika Unity Festival a free outdoor event that celebrates Pacific Islander culture and health. With live music, crafts vendors and local food trucks, the celebration is also a health fair and COVID-19 vaccination … Read the rest
BlaQ Out
In this week’s Stage & Studio podcast, Dmae Roberts talks with James R. Dixon and Tyler Andrew Jones about producing the first-ever BlaQ Out.For
Pride Month, Fuse Theatre Ensemble and The OUTwright Theatre Festival is celebrating its decade of producing … Read the rest