April 2026: RE:collection

Kelly Williams, Helen C. White and Myrna Tatar collect what’s been cast off—by time, by taste, by necessity—and transform it through processes that move beyond painting. Collecting becomes both method and meaning: a way to reassemble stories of self, culture, and land. Here, the disregarded becomes deliberate—an alchemy of gathering and transformation. The work shows how what we collect reshapes what we value.

Please peruse their individual websites for more samples of artwork and other information.

May 2026: Micro / Macro

Looking at how we interpret sciences, this Open Call embraces both scientific inquiry and artistic interpretation. We are particularly interested in work that bridges macro and micro, inside and outside, —echoing the idea that everything, everywhere, all at once is interconnected.

June 2026: Pride Quilts by Portland Modern Quilt Guild

Rainbow quilts from former Powell’s shows and Pride-themed quilts. Joy, grief, protest, softness, rage, celebration. The first Pride parade started as a riot. Resistance is part of the color story. Learn more on the PMQG website.

July 2026: Rising Out of the Shadows: Stories of Resilience

Join us as we honor and highlight area Native 2SLGBTQ+ artists in this special fundraiser exhibit. The gallery portion of proceeds on the sales of artwork in this exhibit will be donated to NARA NW. The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, social services, physical health, dental health, mental health and substance use disorder services for American Indians and Alaska Natives and those who seek their care. Look forward to an enlightening exhibit complete with an opening ceremony, dance and exhibit installations.

August 2026: Lost and Found

The Inner Light Photographic Society celebrates 40 years with this exhibit, which includes a fantastic collection of photos from current and past members as well as an installation paying tribute to the lost art of the darkroom.

September 2026: Wearable Art

Wearable Art is art that you can wear, walk and dance in! This show was inspired by the World of Wearable Art exhibit, and a continuing trend in libraries, art festivals, galleries and museums to feature clothing and textiles as art. Your wearable may be made with any material, new or repurposed. We hope to see works that stretch the imagination and celebrate the unique creativity within you. See the full details of the open call here.