Justin "Scrappers" Morrison at V-Gun

The Enchanted Forest at V-Gun
And the winner of this summer's prolific artist award is... Justin "Scrappers" Morrison. Justin is showing in six (count 'em!) exhibitions this month. Tonight you can catch him and his newest paintings at V-Gun with The Enchanted Forest. Using recycled, salvaged, and eco-friendly paint, Morrison works on found and discarded wood. Exploring the wilderness within, his colorful narratives play host to a cast of lumberjacks, savage scouts, happy hobos, vintage beer commercials, protesters, strange trees, unicorn and yetis, all reminding you to "stay wild". As a bonus, 10% of proceeds go to benefit animal welfare.
Opening July 22nd, 6 to 9p • Through September 10th
V-Gun • 412 SW Fourth Avenue • Tel. 503.226.3400

Taking Place: A Summer of Programming Gets Underway
Taking Place is a cultural investigation initiated by Sam Gould, Stephanie Snyder and Matthew Stadler. With an action-packed schedule of events between now and September 12th, Taking Place will investigate different modes and meanings of "taking" and "place". It all kicks off tonight at the Oak Street Building with A NEW BEGINNING. Attendees will be met at the door by a host who will guide them to a musical convocation at Marriage Records by Mount Eerie, Karl Blau and the Watery Graves. Visitors will then be accompanied on a stroll to the second venue to meet with the organizers and the Dynamite Family for general carousing, beer and discourse to celebrate the beginning of the project.
Music at Oak Street, 6 to 7p • 425 SE 3rd Ave
Socializing and conversing 7:30p to late • 222 SE 10th

To keep abreast of all the Taking Place events, check the calendar for regular updates.

Divorce Film Installation at Gallery 500
Collaborating with composer Brede Rørstad, Daniel Kaven will present several short films to accompany his Divorce exhibition. One night only.
July 22nd, 9pm
GALLERY 500 • 420 SW Washington St. Suite 500 • Tel. 503.223.3951