Hmmm, if I am not working I may have to make a trip across the river to
see it!
Jim Couch
On 11/25/2011 8:15 PM, Mark Kronquist wrote:
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> The Art and Images of Occupy
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> First Thursday, Portland, Oregon • December 1, 6-9PM • 625 NW Everett No 108
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> Portland, Oregon. Occupy First Thursday. The Occupy Portland Camps at
> Chapman and Lownsdale Square Parks are as much a part of history as Tom
> McCall’s Vortex Rock Concert and many other things uniquely Oregon. While
> there are or were Occupy Camps of one sort or another in over 500 cities
> worldwide, as with many things, Portland’s was unique in the world. Unique
> because of it’s size (the second largest), unique because of the vast array
> of services provided to all comers (at one point over 1500 meals were being
> served a day), and unique because of the vast array of artistic talent the
> camps attracted.
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> This opening is a celebration of the art created at or about the camps and
> dedicated to the camps and the ideas and ideals behind the Occupy Movement,
> past, present and future. Including over one hundred photographs from local
> photographers, poetry, fiber, metal, and other artisans. The exhibit will
> also include signs salvaged from the camp, which, at end of the show, will be
> donated to the Oregon Historical Society’s permanent collection.
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> Twenty-five percent of proceeds from the event will be donated to the City of
> Portland for Park Restoration.
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> So, no matter whether you were a camper, a Portland Police Officer, a
> politician, a broadcaster or are a collector of art and artifacts or a lover
> of the creative power that is uniquely Portland, please join us to celebrate
> our city, our people and our artists, Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 6 to
> 9PM at 625 NW Everett Street Gallery Number 108.
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> Needless to say, it would not be Portland without coffee and other local
> beverages!
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> Thank you!
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> FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
> Mark Kronquist • mak@xxxxxxxxxxxx • 503 750 8235
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