Gallery (upcoming)
Word:a celebration of font and text
IFCC/various artistsTuesday through Friday 11:00-6:00pm and Saturdays noon-4:00pm
Free
503.823.4322
This exhibit brings attention to font, typeface and the artistry letters and words. Portland is well known for its leadership in font design and type setting as well as its small letter press and indy zine scene. IFCC celebrates the movement in a group show.
Last Thursday Opening 5:00–7:30
Artist’s Tea November 15 1:00–3:00
Facets of Africa
IFCC/Jacob WachiraTuesday through Friday 11:00-6:00pm and Saturdays noon-4:00pm
Free
503.823.4322
Features Kenyan artist Jacob Wachira and photography focusing on the Matatu and the lives and culture of Kenyans living in Nairobi. “In Kenya there is a Taxis, which they call a Matatu, it’s a good and affordable for of public transportation. Over time the Matatu’s became something much more then just a Taxi, now they feature load popular music and colorful graffiti painted all over the exterior. It is said that many beautiful ladies love…
Papers UnCut
IFCC/ Graham Street ProductionsTuesday through Friday 11:00-6:00pm and Saturdays noon-4:00pm
Free
503.823.4322
The entrance gallery will host work from Graham Street Production’s mentor program with Latio teens. Themes of citizenship, coming of age, immigration and family are also shared in a screening of an original film. Last Thursday Opening 5:00–7:30
Taking the Long View: A Century and the Future at Jefferson
IFCC/various artistsTuesday through Friday 11:00-6:00pm and Saturdays noon-4:00pm
Free
503.823.4322
IFCC pairs 10 students from Jefferson High School, and the Young Men’s and Women’s Academies with professional artists in a two month mentorship program in partnership with Jefferson High school’s Art teacher. Works from mentors and students will be shared in our Main Gallery.
Do North 2009
IFCC/various artistsTuesday through Friday 11:00-6:00pm and Saturdays noon-4:00pm
Free
503.823.4322
Third Annual IFCC Do North, a community arts celebration. Dozens of artists from North and Northeast Portland working in all mediums , from sculpture and painting to poetry are featured. Your vote helps decide three awards given to these talented neighbors. Two life time achievement honors are also awarded at out Do North Gala.
Last Thursday Opening 5:00–7:30
Once Upon a Time In Portland, We Danced
IFCC/ Judith Lea YelvingtonTuesday through Friday 11:00-6:00pm and Saturdays noon-4:00pm
Free
503.823.4322
Tucked within our neighborhoods we have an amazing number of “dance halls.” Many built in the 1920’s. They spoke to cultures, rich within our community. The exhibition includes drawings of dance and music, in collaboration with photo stories researched by David Edwards, highlighting Porltand’s dance hall history. There will be story telling from people who have personal experiences to share. (Bring Yours!)
Last Thursday Opening 5:00–7:30
*Artist’s Tea and Story Sharing 1:00 May…
A6 Art: African American HIV/AIDS Awareness Action Alliance
IFCC/various artistsTuesday through Friday 11:00-6:00pm and Saturdays noon-4:00pm
Free
503.823.4322
Award winning work from African American HIV/AIDS Awareness Action Alliance Contest which advocates health and well being in Africa American Community.
Last Thursday Opening 5:00–7:30
Black Ribbon Road: Tim Stapleton
IFCC/ Tim StapletonTuesday through Friday 11:00-6:00pm and Saturdays noon-4:00pm
Gallery Free
Artist’s Tea June 13 1:00pm
Performances of Leaning on Everlasting Arms are Sunday May 31, June 7, 14, 21 7:00pm
“Tim Stapleton’s striking design . . . the long diagonal wires with their curtains of transparent white material, the cloudy sky painted on the wall at the stage, the white panels that frame each scene . . . is a perfect ground for the story.” – The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon
_“I paint the way thought travels. If I’m successful, the traces of memory I choose will emotionally challenge the viewers and lure them to…
