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10/16 PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: INHERITANCE STUDIO

There's a new creative space taking shape right here on the Multnomah Arts Center campus.

Located in Cottage 4, Inheritance Studio is a community art makerspace built around a simple idea: everyone should have a place to make something.

The studio provides creative space and supplies for people of all income and experience levels, with sliding-scale day passes and memberships. And nearly everything inside has another story behind it — art supplies, materials and even furniture have been sourced through estate sales, donations and secondhand finds.

At our October 16 Open House, stop by the Inheritance Studio table to meet the team, learn more about this new addition to the MAC community and make your own cyanotype bookmark to take home.

We're delighted to welcome Inheritance Studio to the neighborhood, and to Arts for All!

ARTS FOR ALL: COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE
- Friday, October 16 | 6–8 PM
- Doors & registration at 5:30 PM
- Multnomah Arts Center | 7688 SW Capitol Hwy
- Free and open to all

Come curious. Make something. Meet your creative community.

10/16 OPEN HOUSE SPOTLIGHT: GUILD OF OREGON WOODWORKERS

There's something uniquely satisfying about working with wood. The feel, the grain, the smell and the experience of shaping something with your own hands.

We're excited to welcome the Guild of Oregon Woodworkers to our Arts for All Community Open House!

With more than 1,100 active members, the all-volunteer nonprofit brings together woodworkers of all experience levels, from curious beginners to seasoned professionals. Their mission is centered on education, community and supporting excellence in the craft, with their shop located right here in Multnomah Village for the past 13 years.

On October 16, Guild members will set up a small workbench and invite visitors of all ages to try hand planing aromatic cedar. You'll get a hands-on introduction to woodworking, and can take home a sachet of fragrant cedar shavings as a memento.

Come meet some of our woodworking neighbors, try your hand at the craft and discover another creative community right here in Multnomah Village.

ARTS FOR ALL: COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE

- Friday, October 16 | 6–8 PM
- Doors & registration at 5:30 PM
- Multnomah Arts Center | 7688 SW Capitol Hwy
- Free and open to all

Come curious. Make something. Meet your creative community!

guildoforegonwoodworkers.org

First Friday Recap: Imagination Station!

What happens when you give a room full of creative minds cardboard, corks, pom poms, feathers, paint and permission to make whatever they can imagine?

A lot of wonderful things.

Around 200 community members joined us for Friday’s Imagination Station at Multnomah Arts Center, transforming an eclectic mix of materials into colorful, one-of-a-kind 3D sculptures.

There were families gathered around tables, groups creating on the lobby floor and plenty of experimenting with whatever materials caught their eye. We also heard some very kind words from people coming through about how much they appreciate these free community events.

And a big thank you to Lucky Lab for keeping everyone fueled with some seriously good pizza!

Thank you to our volunteers and everyone who came out to make, eat, hang out and spend a Friday night with us at MAC.

See you at the next First Friday!

ARTS FOR ALL IS ALMOST HERE!

Our October 16 Community Open House is just two weeks away, and we're excited to unveil our latest creative, along with a few more reasons to join us!

Start your evening with a guided mural walk through Multnomah Village, led by Art in the Village. Discover the neighborhood's public art, hear the stories behind the murals and learn what's next. The walk begins at Village Park at 5 PM and concludes at Multnomah Arts Center just as our doors open.

From 6–8 PM, choose your own art adventure with 16 free, hands-on arts experiences throughout MAC. Meet our artists, educators and guilds, explore new creative possibilities and discover the wonderful community that makes MAC special.

And did we mention donuts? Our friends at Sesame Donuts will be joining us with fresh, warm apple c***r donuts, including one free donut per guest at check-in!

We're delighted to celebrate Portland's creative community alongside ADX Fest, building on our collaboration and shared enthusiasm for the artists and makers who make this city special.

A special thanks to Portland Parks & Recreation, the Multnomah Village Business Association and our participating community partners for helping bring this celebration to life.

PLAN YOUR EVENING

- Mural Walk: 5 PM | Village Park
- Doors & Registration: 5:30 PM
- Arts for All Open House: 6–8 PM
- Multnomah Arts Center | 7688 SW Capitol Hwy
- Free and open to everyone!

Come curious. Make something. Meet your creative community!

Swipe through for more details, and help us spread the word! Event information here: www.portland.gov/parks/news/2026/9/21/pprs-multnomah-arts-center-hosts-arts-all-community-open-house-choose-your-art

Artist Spotlight: Maryanna Hollomon
A Good Universe Next Door

A Good Universe Next Door artist Maryanna Hollomon explores the impact of war on children and the global systems that contribute to displacement.

“A utopia cannot be achieved without working in solidarity with those most oppressed,” she writes.

Through her work, Maryanna invites viewers to consider the human consequences of militarism while imagining new possibilities for resistance, solidarity and collective care.

www.maryannahollomon.com

A Good Universe Next Door is on view in MAC's Front & Center Galleries from September 18 through October 17, 2026. Curated by Celeste Noche and Melanie Stevens, the exhibition features new work by four regional artists: Amber Capwell, Ebony Frison, Maryanna Hollomon and Orlando Almanza.

Join us for the artist talk on Saturday, October 10, at 2 p.m. in Room 10.

Agree, Multnomah Neighborhood Association! Our community boards are always a goldmine of great events! Thank you for sharing.

10/16 OPEN HOUSE SPOTLIGHT: PORTLAND SOCIETY FOR CALLIGRAPHY

The art of beautiful writing!

Founded in 1969 by Lloyd Reynolds, a professor at Reed College, the Portland Society for Calligraphy is one of the oldest calligraphy guilds in America.

For more than 50 years, the Society has brought people together through the art of calligraphy, with a mission to encourage, share, educate and support this timeless craft within our community.

We're thrilled to welcome the Portland Society for Calligraphy to our Arts for All Community Open House on October 16!

During the evening, guild members will demonstrate a variety of calligraphy styles, showcasing the artistry of the written word. Visitors can even have their names written in calligraphy to take home as a personal souvenir.

Come curious. Discover something new. And see how a few beautifully crafted letters can become a work of art!

- Friday, October 16 | 6–8 PM
- Multnomah Arts Center
- Free and open to all!

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