DSPDX Presents The Black Gallery - Appointments Are Now Open!

Opening Reception of The Black Gallery, 2023
Photo by Mika Martinez

DSPDX presents The Black Gallery - appointments are now open!
 

Thank you to everyone who joined us during the grand opening for The Black Gallery PDX. Because of the overwhelming response, tickets sold out very quickly for the reception and we want to ensure everyone has an opportunity to schedule a personal visit.

Appointments can be made at The Black Gallery’s website, available here. Gallery hours are 12 to 5pm, Thursday through Sunday. 

Artworks by Eric Orr & Keith Haring, 2023
Photo by Mika Martinez

The inaugural exhibit, Hip Hop Lives: Honoring 50 Years of Art, History and Culture, will run through June. Featuring works by renowned and emerging artists including Julian V.L. Gaines, Miss Me, Eric Orr & Keith Haring and Mia Lee, the exhibit tackles issues such as racial identity, police brutality, mass incarceration, and community empowerment through a lens of hip hop culture.

Visitors can expect to see paintings, sculptures, murals, graffiti, and interactive installations that capture the energy, spirit, and message of hip hop. 

This space is meant to serve the community - those interested in discussing activations during our exhibit of the Black Gallery collection are welcome to contact us. We plan to host workshops, events and educational programs this summer and invite your ideas and collaboration: info@theblackgallerypdx.com

Please enjoy these amazing images from our reception by photographer Mika Martinez.