About the Exhibit
Dear Portland is an immersive exhibition framed as an intimate letter to a beloved city. It transforms abstract data on the housing crisis into real human stories, inviting visitors into a community space where empathy is cultivated, collective resolve is strengthened, and possibilities for action come into focus. Through story-driven installations, lived-experience portraits, and interactive data, the exhibition encourages visitors to reflect, connect, and imagine solutions alongside their neighbors.
LAUNCH DAY BLOCK PARTY
Join us to celebrate the official launch of Dear Portland with a winter block party.
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Exhibition open until 5:00 p.m.)
Details: Enjoy fresh donuts, hot coffee and tea, live music, and community connection.
Tickets: Free and open to the public. While no RSVP is required, booking a free ticket online helps us manage gallery capacity.
First Thursday Sneak Peek
An intimate first look at the exhibition during Portland’s First Thursday.
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. (right before Portland’s First Thursday)
Details: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Dear Portland exhibition with curators and storytellers before the First Thursday gallery opening.
Tickets: A limited number of tickets are available for the private sneak