Laurel Gitlen announces the opening of her new gallery space, Small A Projects. Laurel previously resided as gallery director of Savage Art Resources and will take over the Savage space under the Hawthorne bridge with her new endeavor. "Adopting a strategy that combines the best attributes of commercial galleries with the experimental attitude of alternative exhibition spaces, Small A Projects will present exhibitions and projects with emerging and underrecognized artists as well as more established artists." Gitlen will be offering rotating gallery exhibitions, one-night events, edition releases, video screenings and more in a push to educate and entice a diverse audience. She begins her programming on September 30th with ALL I WANT IS EVERYTHING, a group show celebrating the transcendental, transformative and humorous aspects of heavy metal and rock and roll featuring the work of Michael Bise (Houston), Barb Choit (Vancouver/NY), Zoe Crosher (LA), Craig Doty (New Haven), Erik Hanson and Josh Mannis (Chicago). Foregoing regionalism in favor of strong emerging nationals, Gitlen holds great promise for broadening and sharpening Portland's visual arts by importing influential and experimental up-and-comers. Expect a website and additional information within the next couple of weeks.

Small A Projects • 1430 SE 3rd Ave
Housewarming Party • First Friday, October 7th • 6 to 8p