MATTER is a social practice art space for public events, pop-ups, workshops, and exhibitions.
We went on hiatus in 2020 and have since retired the project. We loved creating this dynamic space for you and would love to work together on something new.
Previous Events @ MATTER
MATTER
811 East Burnside #124
Portland, OR 97214
Hours
Tues-Fri 12-6 & by appointment
First Friday, monthly
6-9pm
Here to Stay: An Artist Book Fair
Nov 2nd | 5 pm – 9 pm | Opening reception with DJ FOOLISH THINGS
Nov 3rd | 11 am – 5 pm | Exhibition & Book Sales
Nov 4th | 11 pm – 5 pm | Workshop, Exhibition & Book Sales
SUN Nov 4th
11-12:30pm | Laparello Bookmaking Workshop tickets are available here.
1-2pm | Full Moon Tea tasting and meditation with artist Chelsea Wills
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Featuring work produced and curated by...
Cuneiform Press (Austin, TX)
cuneiformpress.com
Eberhardt Press (Portland, OR)
eberhardtpress.org
Justseeds Artists' Cooperative (U.S., Canada, and Mexico)
justseeds.org
Signal Fire (Portland, OR)
signalfirearts.org
Chelsea Wills (Bay Area)
chelseawills.com
Breather Editions (Portland, OR)
breathereditions.com
Diane Jacobs (Portland, OR)
dianejacobs.net/work
Barb Tetenbaum (Portland, OR)
craftinamerica.org/artists/barbara-tetenbaum
And more!
Past Events
We think education is a vital part of a cultural space and are excited to offer classes and workshops!
MATTER is now partnering with Portland Underground Grad School and Portland Parks and Recreation to become a learning space for classes on the intersection between art, work, and life. Check back for listings.
Cultural Capitol Launch Party
March 2, 2018 | 5 pm – 8 pm
Cultural Capitol is a project creating conversation about the relationship between the housing market and art.
Let's Talk About Sexual Healing
Fri, January 12, 2018 | 6 PM – 9 PM PST
Facilitator: Renee Sills
Panelists: Eva Blake, Leidi Monte, Ngozi Olemgbe
Let’s Talk About Sexual Healing... a dynamic panel discussion and Q&A promoting open conversation on sex culture, education, health, desire, consent, relationships, gender, body image, the sex-positive movement and more, in a stigma-free environment. Part of the Means of Exchange Series.
ART/LIFE PRACTICE: Approaches to Nonmonogamy
Thurs, January 18, 2018 | 7 PM – 9 PM PST
Facilitators: Erica Thomas & Renee Sills
Are you new to, or curious about, nonmonogamous relationships?
Bring your questions. We’ll workshop emotional, physical and logistical approaches to cultivating healthy and ethical nonmonogamous relationships.
On Time: Publication Release Party
Dec 12, 2017 | 5 pm – 8 pm
Release party for On Time, a publication in which 12 women and non-binary Portland artists respond the concept of "time." With respect to the original "xerox book" of 1968.
CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS: Sarah Farahat, Ka'ila Farrell-Smith, Emily Fitzgerald, Ariana Jacob, Lisa Jarrett, Brandi Kruse, Lauren Moran, Anna Gray & Ryan Wilson Paulsen, Kelly Rauer, Renee Sills, Erica Thomas, Taryn Tomasello
Stranger Bird: Book Release Party
Nov 3, 2017 | 5 pm – 8 pm
Release party for Stranger Bird, the debut novel by Portland-based author Joe Pitkin. FREE and open to the public.
We bring selected artists to MATTER for artist residencies and we do artist residencies in the community, at businesses and public places worldwide.