Change is probably the best way for Belinda to convey her treacherous, artistic metamorphosis during 2020. After being a people pleaser failed to solve empirical racism and hard work got her nowhere, Belinda held on for dear life throughout quarantine while juggling her thoughts and emotions. Literally. Change is an oral and visual manifestation of her internal dialogue growing up and moving forward.

Join us August 26th and 28th for a reception celebrating artist a.c. ramírez de arellaño’s work in this series titled "Resist". "Resist" focuses on gender, and Indigenous issues. They take inspiration from ancestral stories and the experience of living in the Pacific Northwest for almost 30 years. Creating large pieces of art, working with leather, oil on canvass, and mask making, their work tells a story of overcoming barriers, and the impact of colonialism at the intersection of their disabled,…

This play is based on a concept by Carol Gates, written in collaboration with the Lost Collective as part of Ten Tiny Talks Festival with Crave Theatre, in Portland, Oregon. We are The Lost Collective. Ten voices that are under-represented in a country founded by colonialism and killed by capitalism. We are screaming to be heard. But it's not all anger. It's not all pain and grief. It's about choices. It's about West Side Story and the themes expressed in…

Our next Ten, Tiny, Talks artist is Xinnia Opiyo, with their new production called "Ogre!"🎉 This is a personal account of their intersectional experience and individual growth as a nonbinary Black immigrant in the United States. In this five act production titled after their stage name, Xinnia explores their unique perspective as well as the traumas that come inherent to existing within a worldwide, cultural framework of white supremacy. “Ogre” is a fantastic tale brought to life through the use…

Cuream Jackson brings you "Shift", a biographical montage depicting pivotal moments of change throughout his life as a queer black male. He presents 4 acts from varying disciplines to take you on the journey through his experience. These poignant acts are framed by spoken word that showcases his experience in carving out space for himself in today's society.    

"You Are Here" is a time based art and multidisciplinary experience, exploring grief, joy, temperance and healing. People from the community are invited to visit the installation and add momentos to loved ones (and beloved moments) both living and past. In addition to "Say Bye," "You Are Here" includes "Mad Ethereal"-- an excerpt from Cloud Stokely's full-length tarot-inspired music and video series (to be released in December), and "Big River Art," a regalia and artwork exhibit from Nick Labonte. Were…