Call for Membership
Opportunity for Disabled Artists and BIPOC Artists
Application Deadline
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Lavaun was a longtime advocate for others with disabilities, and proud of her Indigenous and Ladina heritage. Her wish was that her space in Alberta Street Gallery would be dedicated to broadening the diversity of our artists members. In her two years working at our cooperative gallery, she helped us become more aware of the barriers many people face in their daily lives, and she pushed us to help tear them down. She pointed out that it was nearly impossible for an artist with a disability to break into a mainstream gallery, as she had done, and she wanted to help secure that opportunity for others.
We aim to fulfill her bequest with a Call for Membership exclusively for Disabled artists and artists who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color. Applications will be accepted now through Friday, May 7, 2021. |
Celebrating the Legacy of Lavaun Benavidez-Heaster
Three special events this spring will honor Lavaun's artistic work and dedication to creating a more inclusive community.
• A Call for Membership in the gallery for Disabled artists and BIPOC artists is described below.
• "Soaring: Lavaun Benavidez-Heaster Memorial Show” will be held in the gallery April 1-25.
• The "Able Arts Show" will be held in the gallery June 7-27. A call for artists is described below.
• A Call for Membership in the gallery for Disabled artists and BIPOC artists is described below.
• "Soaring: Lavaun Benavidez-Heaster Memorial Show” will be held in the gallery April 1-25.
• The "Able Arts Show" will be held in the gallery June 7-27. A call for artists is described below.
Lavaun was a legally blind paper collage artist and a longtime advocate for others with disabilities, who was proud of her Indigenous heritage and Ladina culture. Before she died last November, Lavaun said it was her dearest wish that her space in Alberta Street Gallery be dedicated to broadening the diversity of our artist members.
In her mother’s words, “Lavaun breathed and lived her internal indigenous way along with her spoken heritage of her culture into the forming” of her art. In the two years she was a member of our cooperative gallery, Lavaun helped us become more aware of the barriers many people face in their daily lives, and she pushed us to help tear them down. She pointed out that it was nearly impossible for an artist with a disability to break into a mainstream gallery, as she had done, and she wanted to secure that opportunity for others as well.
In addition to honoring Lavaun with a memorial show, we aim to fulfill her bequest with a Call for Membership exclusively for Disabled Artists and for Artists who are Black, Indigenous or Persons of Color. The call is open now and runs through April 9th. Although Lavaun can never be replaced, we are excited to welcome her successor to our gallery family.
We want to stress that Disabled Artists and BIPOC Artists are ALWAYS welcome to apply to our Open Calls for Membership and our Open Calls for Art Shows at Alberta Street Gallery. We have created these specific additional opportunities to amplify the voice and vision of underrepresented artists.
We have created another opportunity for Disabled Artists to exhibit their work at Alberta Street Gallery. The call for the Able Arts Show is open now, and online registration runs through May 23rd. There is no fee to submit or exhibit work.
The Able Arts Show will be held June 7-27 in Lavaun’s Community Gallery, which in pre-Covid times was the space inside Alberta Street Gallery where Lavaun often hosted small events for local artists. “Soaring: Lavaun Benavidez-Heaster Memorial Show” will be held there April 1-25.
You can find more information about the Gallery Membership position and the Able Arts Show below.
Please spread the word to artists who might be interested.
In her mother’s words, “Lavaun breathed and lived her internal indigenous way along with her spoken heritage of her culture into the forming” of her art. In the two years she was a member of our cooperative gallery, Lavaun helped us become more aware of the barriers many people face in their daily lives, and she pushed us to help tear them down. She pointed out that it was nearly impossible for an artist with a disability to break into a mainstream gallery, as she had done, and she wanted to secure that opportunity for others as well.
In addition to honoring Lavaun with a memorial show, we aim to fulfill her bequest with a Call for Membership exclusively for Disabled Artists and for Artists who are Black, Indigenous or Persons of Color. The call is open now and runs through April 9th. Although Lavaun can never be replaced, we are excited to welcome her successor to our gallery family.
We want to stress that Disabled Artists and BIPOC Artists are ALWAYS welcome to apply to our Open Calls for Membership and our Open Calls for Art Shows at Alberta Street Gallery. We have created these specific additional opportunities to amplify the voice and vision of underrepresented artists.
We have created another opportunity for Disabled Artists to exhibit their work at Alberta Street Gallery. The call for the Able Arts Show is open now, and online registration runs through May 23rd. There is no fee to submit or exhibit work.
The Able Arts Show will be held June 7-27 in Lavaun’s Community Gallery, which in pre-Covid times was the space inside Alberta Street Gallery where Lavaun often hosted small events for local artists. “Soaring: Lavaun Benavidez-Heaster Memorial Show” will be held there April 1-25.
You can find more information about the Gallery Membership position and the Able Arts Show below.
Please spread the word to artists who might be interested.
Soaring
Lavaun Benavidez-Heaster Memorial Show
April 1st - 25th
Lavaun's Community Gallery,
Inside Alberta Street Gallery
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Come discover Lavaun's vibrant paper collages, created throughout her career, and help us celebrate her life and vision for a fairer world. Lavaun was extremely proud and grateful to be a member of Alberta Street Gallery, and this show will be the second in the newly dedicated "Lavaun's Community Gallery" exhibition space inside Alberta Street Gallery.
Celebrating the Legacy of Lavaun Benavidez-Heaster
Lavaun was a legally blind paper collage artist and a longtime advocate for others with disabilities, who was proud of her Indigenous heritage and Ladina culture. Before she died last November, Lavaun said it was her dearest wish that her space in Alberta Street Gallery be dedicated to broadening the diversity of our artist members.
Three special events this spring will honor Lavaun's artistic work and dedication to creating a more inclusive community.
• A Call for Membership in the gallery for Disabled artists and BIPOC artists. Deadline May 7th.
• "Soaring: Lavaun Benavidez-Heaster Memorial Show” will be held in the gallery April 1st-25th.
• The "Able Arts Show" will be held in the gallery June 7-27. The call for artists is open now.
See the Events page for more information.
• A Call for Membership in the gallery for Disabled artists and BIPOC artists. Deadline May 7th.
• "Soaring: Lavaun Benavidez-Heaster Memorial Show” will be held in the gallery April 1st-25th.
• The "Able Arts Show" will be held in the gallery June 7-27. The call for artists is open now.
See the Events page for more information.
Celebrating the Legacy of Lavaun Benavidez-Heaster
Two Calls for Artists
Memorial Show
See below and the Events page for more information.
Memorial Show
See below and the Events page for more information.
- Entries for 3-D media may include, but are not limited to: ceramics, sculpture, metal work, glass art, wood carvings, mixed media.
- If you have work in 2-D and 3-D and would like to apply for both open calls, please submit a separate application for each open call opportunity displaying work relevant to that position.
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Everyone was invited to participate.
Come see it while you can. • Show closes March 25. • Artwork Pickup March 27-31. |
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March 7 - March 20.
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You are invited to get creative! Join us at Alberta Street Gallery for a community art show!
Everyone is invited to participate and all works entered will be exhibited, for sale and eligible to win a $50 People's Choice Award. The only restriction is your artwork must be 6" x 6" (by 6" for 3D works). Stretched canvases and wood panels are available for purchase at the gallery. Artwork is due at the gallery by March 1st with the show opening on March 7. See the entry form for additional information. So get your creative juices flowing and grab your brushes! Information and Entry Form |
Friday, March 13th
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Drink & DrawJoin us in the gallery for an evening of Drinking and Drawing!
No art experience necessary; just bring your favorite pens, paper, markers, and enjoy! (We will have some art supplies on hand.) Alcohol and non-alcohol will be available for purchase, from our new bar! Optional New Activity: "Guess What? "- An art word game! |
Thursday, March 26th
6 - 8 pm
March Last Thursday Artist Reception
Reclamation: The vital relationship between art and the earth"
Featuring Artists: Brian Echerer, Heather Kolbo, and Kim Tepe
6 - 9 pm Opening event in the gallery.
Show runs March 26th- April 27th
Featuring Artists: Brian Echerer, Heather Kolbo, and Kim Tepe
6 - 9 pm Opening event in the gallery.
Show runs March 26th- April 27th
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February 6-14 |
Studio Sale
Our artists are clearing out their studios to make room for more art! Lots of old, new, and offbeat work we want to get rid of.
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February 5-6, 12-13 |
Portland Winter Light Festival
Check out our front window display as we participate in the 2021 Portland Winter Light Festival
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