The Latest: November
The Latest
This month’s song choice is Arthur Russell - Love Is Overtaking Me.
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News
The PAM is reopening!! They will have free days from Nov 20 through Nov 23, 2025, and you can and should, reserve tickets in advance! We’re looking forward to seeing the new space and exhibitions and installations. 👀 Pipilotti Rist's, 4th Floor to Mildness and Marco Brambilla, Maximalist Dreamscapes. The Cooley Gallery announced that Derek Franklin will be the new Director and Curator of the Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery, stepping into the role that Stephanie Snyder recently left.
PADA Partnership
We are collaborating with the Portland Art Dealer’s Association for the next several months to highlight their events. We’re fortunate that many of our Art & About gallery affiliated members are also PADA members (hint hint – consider becoming a member if you’re not) so this collaboration just makes sense. 🤝🏼 PADA has a Pop-Up at Building Five on Nov 23 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The House of Art and Craft
Rainen Knecht and Lila Jarzombek started offering experimental craft classes in SE Portland earlier this year under The House of Art and Craft. We’ve been watching the creations that have been coming out of Rainen’s enamel class with elation and can’t wait to take one ourselves. Upcoming classes are Nov 9, 16, 23, and 30, usually from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Critic’s Picks
We have a soft spot for ceramics, so Storied Objects' new exhibition, You And Me, Bowl, by Rachel Green makes our list Opening reception, Nov 14, from 5-7 p.m., up through Nov 24 in their beautiful, craft forward retail space, The line up of artists and the sneak peaks look fantastic for Maven Collective’s first group show. Opening reception, Nov 8, 4-8 p.m. up until Dec 28. We’ve been seeing so many friends share cori mccullough, same blue dream at the new to us, Mudd Palace, 1731 SE 10th Ave., needless to say we are intrigued. Opening reception Nov 13, 5-8 p.m.
Recently Seen
At the opening of Jade Novarino, mi mano a tu mano at Old Fashioned Garage Gallery. Little weekend art viewing recap featuring Raphael Arar at Carnation Contemporary; Andrea Alonge at Well Well Projects; and Ursula K. Le Guin at Oregon Contemporary. Peak Fall colors at the Portland Japanese Garden. Mississippi Records “A People’s History of North American Music” at Hollywood Theatre. Claire Elliott’s 𝒶𝒻𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝒷𝓁𝑜𝑜𝓂 at One Grand Gallery
Pacific Northwest College of Art
All events & lectures are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. RSVP is highly recommended and helpful.
Nov 5 at 6 p.m., Dorothy Lemelson Lecture: Cameron Granger
Nov 6 from 5-8 p.m., November First Thursday featuring 511 Open Studios BFA and MFA programs, Argyle Art of Sparkling Label Design Event, and Cameron Granger Opening + Cameron Granger, SLAY THE GOBLIN!!!
Nov 10, at 6 p.m., Visiting Artist Lecture: Cara Levine presented with OJMCHE
Nov 11, at 6:30 p.m., Design Lecture Series: Natalia Garcia (Industry One)
Nov 15, from 12-3 p.m. Community Build with Dont Shoot PDX Don't Shoot Portland
As always, we hope our Newsletter encourages you to explore the vibrant art scene here in Portland and throughout the Pacific Northwest. If you love what we do, support us on Patreon. Are we missing something? Please submit your exhibition or event for sharing on social media or for future consideration.
On View
Somehow, Tiffany Noelle Palafox at The Writer's Block, Nov 6-Dec 19. First Thursday, Nov 6, 5-8 p.m.
Between Certainties, Ruth Armitage at Waterstone Gallery, Nov 5–30. First Thursday, Nov 6, 5-8 p.m.
Day and Night | Kristen Miller at PDX Contemporary Art Nov 5-29. Opening reception Saturday, Nov 8, from 3 - 5 p.m.
Elegy, Stephen Hayes at Elizabeth Leach Gallery, until Nov 29.
Lae Fendi, Oji Haynes at Blue Sky Gallery, Nov 6 - 29. First Thursday Opening, Nov 6, 5-8 p.m.
A River Once Dreamed, Andrew Kung at Blue Sky Gallery, Nov 6-29. First Thursday Opening, Nov 6, 5-8 p.m.
Passing Time, Sally Finch and Phil Harris at Gallery 114 (South), Nov 6-29. First Thursday Opening, Nov 6, 5-8 p.m. Artist talk with Sally & Phil, Nov 8, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Collective, by Donald Dahlke, at Gallery 114 (North) Nov 6-29. First Thursday Opening, Nov 6, 5-8 p.m.
The Wandering Womb, Isabelle Albuquerque and Louise Bourgeois at lumber room, until Jan 31, 2026.
Storywork: The Prints of Marie Watt, From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer & His Family Foundation at PSU Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, until Dec 6.
Body on Me, group exhibition featuring Cameron Clayborn, .Compost Cooperative, and Vishal Jugdeo at PICA, until Dec 20.
Marco Brambilla: Maximalist Landscapes at the Portland Art Museum, opening Nov 20.
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A Larger Reality: Ursula K. Le Guin at Oregon Contemporary, until Feb 8, 2026.
Planning, by Raphael Arar at Carnation Contemporary, Nov 1-30.
Maybe Together We Can Get Somewhere, Andrea Alonge at Well Well Projects, Nov 1-30.
An Expanding Echo, by Ryan Riss at False Front, Nov 1 - Dec 7.
What’s Not to Love: Portraits and Reflections from the Collection of Jordan Schnitzer” at the Schnitzer Collection, until February 28, 2026.
Scott Gellatly, Lands Recalled and Echoed at Laura Vincent Design & Gallery, Nov 6-Dec 20. First Thursday, Nov 6, 5-8 p.m.
Brave Atlas Open Studio at Eastbank Commerce Center, 1001 SE WATER AVENUE #240, Sun, Nov 16 from 1-6 p.m.
Uncertainty surrounds the holding of things, at after/time collective, curated by Bella Feinstein and Olivia Miller. Nov 14-Dec 21. First Thursday Opening , Nov 6, 6-9 p.m.
Sue Ravitz & Al Ravitz, Recent textiles and paintings at One Wall Gallery, until Nov 29. First Friday, Nov 8 till 8 p.m.
Neural-Lithic Harvests, by Hannah Newman at North View Gallery, Nov 1-Dec 13, Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and some Saturdays 12-4 p.m.
‘Mondo Stria’ by Micah Kassell at Collector (Bar), Nov 6-Dec 1. First Thursday Opening, Nov 6 from 6-9 p.m.
Cacophony, Erika Rier at The Purple Door Gallery, Nov 23.
NAYA at Blackfish Gallery, Dec 6 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Shop one of a kind Native-American art, jewelry, textiles basketry and so much more, one day only, free and open to the public.
TEN, featuring 22 artists celebrating Chefas Projects 10th anniversary, Nov 7-Dec 20.
𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐡 𝐏𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐲: 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐅 at Adams and Ollman
Nov 8–Dec 20. Opening Reception, Nov 8, 3–5 p.m.
Oregon Jewish Museum (OJMCHE)
Nov 5, 7-8:30 p.m., Oregon Jewish Voices 2025. This annual event features readings by prominent Oregon Jewish poets and writers. The writers in the 2025 program span a range of genres, including fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and essays, and will share selections from their work.
Nov 9, 2-4 p.m., Without End: Artist and Curator Talk with Cara Levine and Yaelle Amir. A discussion about Levine’s exhibition (Nov 9, 2025—May 31, 2026) and its themes of loss, memory, and healing.
Nov 12, 6 pm-7 p.m., Join artist Steve Marcus to learn more about his newest exhibition, Psychedelicatessen: A Powerful Dose of Art. Marcus will share about the inspiration behind his pop art practice and his unique approach to illustrating Jewish life.
Nov 16, 6-7:30 p.m., A Place of Our Own Book Talk with June Thomas, author of A Place of Our Own: Six Spaces That Shaped Queer Women’s Culture for a presentation on six iconic lesbian spaces over the course of the last sixty years, including the rural commune, the sex toy boutique, the vacation spot, and the feminist bookstore.
Elemental - 3 New Works, by Jed Sutton, Ariel Bittner, Maddy Schultz & Ermine Todd, at Ethos Music Center. Opening Night, Sat, Nov 15, 8 p.m. & Sat, Dec 6, 8 p.m.
Tracy Piper, “DANGEROUS” in Downtown Portland: A Love Letter to a City Misunderstood at 730 SW 10th Ave, Suite 112, Opening Night, Thurs, Nov 6, from 5-8 p.m.
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Seattle
Fay Jones at studio e, Nov 29. Artist talk, Sat, Nov 22, 3-4 p.m.
LAnd SEA, at AMcE Creative Arts,
Nov 8– Jan 10, 2026. Artist Reception, Sun, Nov 9, 3-5 p.m.
Hello Again: Fresh From The Back Room, a Group Exhibition, at Greg Kucera, Nov 6-Dec 20 Reception: First Thursday Opening, Nov 6, 6-8 p.m.
Affinities: Contemporary Artists of the Northwest Plateau Tribes at North Seattle College Art Gallery, until Nov 7.
Closing soon
Christian Alborz Oldham, Having no talent is not enough at SOCIETY, closing reception Nov 15.
In the Name of Progress by Epiphany Couch at Souvenir, until Nov 16.
SUNWORK: cyanotypes by Rachel Mulder at Elbow Room Gallery, until Nov 27.
The No Vacancy Window Gallery, until Dec 1.
Eva Lake: The Slice, at Weedman Design Partners until Dec 5.
Lynn Yarne, roast duck is an atonal love song at PPSTMM, until Dec 13.
Freddie Robins: Apotropaic at Douglas F. Cooley Gallery, until Dec 18.
Frank S. Matsura: Portraits From the Borderland at Japanese American Museum of Oregon, until Feb 8, 2026.
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