Dave McKenzie @ Small A Projects

OK, I'm not going to lie to you, Last Thursday, the artwalk claimed by NE Alberta and co., doesn't usually "tickle my fancy" as it were. But, tonight there are a couple events worth a look-see...

On Alberta, the productive and prolific Morgan Currie has spearheaded a Public Media Works project, The Vision Vessel. Tonight marks the kick-off for the first of over 18 installations of the Vessel throughout Portland over the course of the next 3 months. So, what is it? "The Vision Vessel is a multi-media recording booth where you can offer your ideas about the City of Portland as it grows and changes in the 21st century. Through text, voice recordings, and photographs, the Vessel creates a living archive of Portlander's insights, while offering a fresh, practical and innovative approach to urban civic engagement." That's right, wander into this mobile data machine, give your 2 cents and your input will be qualitatively analyzed and considered in public policy decision making. Beats the hell out of a town meeting, if you ask me.
Thursday, May 25 • 5pm until late
Vision Vessel • Alberta Co-op parking lot, at the intersection of 15th and NE Alberta.

In Southeast, Small A Projects celebrates the opening of its video library with a screening of selections curated by Alex Felton and Kevin Abell. The Small A video library currently holds approximately 50 titles by 17 artists with new arrivals added each week. Tonight's screening includes works by Dave McKenzie, Alyse Emdur, Alex Felton, Jessica Jackson Hutchins, and Rachell Sumpter among others.
Video Library Grand Opening
Thursday, May 25 • 7 to 9p
Small A Projects (loading dock) • 1430 SE Third

Black Market Culture, a 17 month-old online art emporium showcasing the work of emerging artists (with street culture and urban-style leanings), presents an in-the-flesh exhibition at the Goodfoot. Tonight's show features work by Jesse Reno (currently showing at Zeitgeist), Lyla Emery Reno, Doug Boehm, Charlie Alan Kraft, Aimee Whatley, Mike Albury, Jason Brown, Keith Rosson, Kendra Binney, Justin Rock, Ashley Montague, Klutch, WP762, Tyler Kline, Cathie Joy Young, Lori Olds, Chris Haberman, Charlotte Foust, Zach Egge, Daniel Damocles Wall, Michael Fields and more. Grab a beer and a game of pool while you're there, and then there's a usually a kickin' soul-music dance party downstairs as the night wears on...
Thursday May 25th, 2006
Black Market Culture Group Showcase @ the Goodfoot • 2845 SE Stark • Tel. 503.239.9292