Upcoming events
Scroll down to see event details, ticketing and RSVP information.
Create Your Skate (Deck!)
During these sessions, you are invited to join the Skate Deck Show community at ADX for a open-format session to work on your skate deck. We will have a few materials available, but please plan to bring your own supplies. Everyone is welcome to come create, even folks who aren’t involved in the show!
Expect lots of space to work on your board, swingin’ tunes, free beverages including wine from Est Wines, and sparkling water from Polar, and, of course, warm community vibes to spare! Join us to brainstorm with fellow artists, hand-sand your deck, spray paint in our lot, and generally use ADX to get messy and creative as you prepare for our biggest gallery show of the year!
Caminando Run Club
Meet at ADX at 6:00 for a warm up stretch before going out for a run! All paces welcome.
“El Proposito: Connect our cultura and empower the community to achieve their physical goals, no matter your pace—whether you're walking or running, we're here to support and inspire your journey along the way with fun and purpose.”
Learn more HERE
Earth Day Clothing Swap
In celebration of Earth Day, refresh your wardrobe this spring without buying anything new!
How it works:
Bring 3-10 gently worn, high-quality items
Receive one token per item
Use tokens to “shop” the swap
We’ll sort and style everything into a pop-up boutique so you can browse like you would in a store.
What to bring:
Clean, gently used clothing you’d love to see worn again
Accessories welcome
Please do not bring:
Damaged or heavily worn items
Undergarments or swimwear
After you snag your items, take some photos in front of our cute backdrop!
Event Flow:
2:00 - 2:30 PM: Check-in and item drop-off
2:30 - 3:30 PM: Main swap and fun hang time!
3:30 - 4:00 PM: Final free-for-all round
Any items leftover will be donated to Rose Haven and Dress for Success.
Free to attend. RSVP required!
ADX Portland: 417 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Caminando Run Club
Meet at ADX at 6:00 for a warm up stretch before going out for a run! All paces welcome.
“El Proposito: Connect our cultura and empower the community to achieve their physical goals, no matter your pace—whether you're walking or running, we're here to support and inspire your journey along the way with fun and purpose.”
Learn more HERE
Skinfolk Series with Sharyll Burroughs
The Last Friday of Every MonthSkinfolk: The Society of NonconformistsFor ANYONE drawn to nonconformity—even as a question.We’re building a community shaped by refusal and energized by radical creativity.
APRIL: Robert ColescottStereotype Lab: The Colescott Experiment
Call him a nonconformist, call him a trickster—Robert Colescott used incendiary stereotypes to expose rigid ideas about race and identity, reveling in the shock and our pearl-clutching.
Join artist and writer Sharyll Burroughs for a dialogue lab on the art of stereotypes. Are you willing to say what you’re not supposed to? Step into the collision—where ideas clash and identity is reborn. Stereotype Lab: The Colescott Experiment is a public study that will appear in Burrough’s essay anthology Skinfolk.
Nonconformists reject definition. They live from an inner truth—making us all visible, and connection possible.
RSVP or just show up.
A suggested donation of $20 or crowdfunding contributions to GoFundMe sustain the research, writing, and public conversations that make the anthology possible. Please follow on Instagram @skinfolksociety
Bread and Butter
Join us at ADX on April 24th to enjoy fresh baked bread, butter (+non dairy options), and great company! All are welcome to this FREE event!
Bread and Butter is organized by KB+BA Architecture as an opportunity to gather to spend time as a community. Participants are welcome to enjoy fresh bread and partake in a sketch session with the group.
Recurring every second Friday of the month!
PCXN Monthly Gathering
Calling all Creatives! Join the Portland Creative Xchange Network (PCXN) monthly gathering on April 28th 5-7pm to connect with artists, makers, builders, creators and innovators from Portland’s interconnected web of creativity.
The PCXN is a coalition of individuals, enterprises, and support organizations with a shared goal of making Portland a place that nurtures its locally owned creative economy.
Developed from the direct feedback and needs of over 1,000 local makers and creators (that’s you!), the PCXN is a coalition of individuals, independent businesses, and support organizations united by one goal: making Portland a place where locally owned creative enterprises can thrive.
The PCXN is a community resource developed by ADX. No money or membership dues are required to join or participate in these gatherings, just a desire to connect authentically with your creative neighbors.
Free food and beverages provided!
At ADX, we believe that building authentic connections with each other and between our businesses is the key to long term success. Community, connection, and collaboration are the foundational elements that have allowed us to adjust, adapt, and thrive over the past 15 years.
Let’s make 2026 the Year of Portland Independents!
We can’t wait to see you!
Caminando Run Club
Meet at ADX at 6:00 for a warm up stretch before going out for a run! All paces welcome.
“El Proposito: Connect our cultura and empower the community to achieve their physical goals, no matter your pace—whether you're walking or running, we're here to support and inspire your journey along the way with fun and purpose.”
Learn more HERE
Gallery Opening: Moriah Iverson: "Land Quilts"
Join us at ADX on Friday, May 1st from 5–9pm for the opening reception of Land Quilts, a new exhibition of paintings by Moriah Iverson. Land Quilts seeks to tell truths about the land instead of selling it and evoke feelings of connectivity and comfort instead of conquering.
Land Quilts (2023-2026) is a collection of dreamy, abstract landscapes painted in my favorite corners of the Pacific Northwest - canvases propped up on picnic tables, easels carefully balanced on river rocks, layers of paint mixed with campfire smoke and tree pollen.
Beginning with aerial views of agricultural regions resembling patchwork quilts, Land Quilts started as a love letter to my native Northern California but quickly evolved into colorful interpretations of the PNW’s sweeping blankets of land that have brought me comfort through periods of homesickness. While this corner of the world is known for its lush forests and stunning mountains, I’m drawn to the alien beauty created by the intersection of the natural world and the built environment. Viewers will spot turbines, power lines, hiking trails, and wildfire burns in my paintings; an attempt to include all the various bits and pieces of our world and stitch them together into something sweeter.
Land Quilts explores the softness, femininity and power of these beautiful landscapes in spite of its many scars. These works come from weekends spent circling Mount Hood, swimming in the John Day River, driving along the Columbia River Gorge, always with a backpack full of painting supplies. I’m interested in exploring these places that have often held me through a more feminine lens, almost in opposition to the epic American landscape painters of the mid-19th century. Land Quilts seeks to tell truths about the land instead of selling it and evoke feelings of connectivity and comfort instead of conquering.
My aim is to represent these magical places as I experience them while spending countless hours in their waters, their dirt and their trees. My work draws inspiration from those who master the art of “noticing,” such as Mary Oliver, Georgia O’Keeffe, Dolly Parton. They skillfully craft expansive narratives in poetry, art and music by zooming in on the details—a trait that feels inherently feminine, nurturing something menial into something awe-inspiring. My hope is that viewers enjoy exploring the details and get lost in the world of Land Quilts.
Artist Bio
Moriah Iverson is a Portland-based artist and architectural designer. She is a dabbler, a taurus sun/saggitarius rising and moon and a lifelong lover/creator of art. Her work is driven by a curiosity of “placemaking” and what goes into making the places we love unique. She often paints plein air with watercolors or acrylics but loves drawing diaristic comics and city scenes. When she’s not feverishly sketching outdoors, Moriah can often be found at the movies, lurking in the corners of southeast portland’s coffeeshops, or birdwatching from apartment windows with her cat, Deedee.
Create Your Skate (Deck!)
During these sessions, you are invited to join the Skate Deck Show community at ADX for a open-format session to work on your skate deck. We will have a few materials available, but please plan to bring your own supplies. Everyone is welcome to come create, even folks who aren’t involved in the show!
Expect lots of space to work on your board, swingin’ tunes, free beverages including wine from Est Wines, and sparkling water from Polar, and, of course, warm community vibes to spare! Join us to brainstorm with fellow artists, hand-sand your deck, spray paint in our lot, and generally use ADX to get messy and creative as you prepare for our biggest gallery show of the year!
RSVP HERE
Caminando Run Club
Meet at ADX at 6:00 for a warm up stretch before going out for a run! All paces welcome.
“El Proposito: Connect our cultura and empower the community to achieve their physical goals, no matter your pace—whether you're walking or running, we're here to support and inspire your journey along the way with fun and purpose.”
Learn more HERE
Caminando Run Club
Meet at ADX at 6:00 for a warm up stretch before going out for a run! All paces welcome.
“El Proposito: Connect our cultura and empower the community to achieve their physical goals, no matter your pace—whether you're walking or running, we're here to support and inspire your journey along the way with fun and purpose.”
Learn more HERE
Caminando Run Club
Meet at ADX at 6:00 for a warm up stretch before going out for a run! All paces welcome.
“El Proposito: Connect our cultura and empower the community to achieve their physical goals, no matter your pace—whether you're walking or running, we're here to support and inspire your journey along the way with fun and purpose.”
Learn more HERE
AIGA x ADX Open House!
Join us on Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 PM at ADX (@adxportland) for an AIGA Portland (@aigaportland) Open House! Whether you've been curious about AIGA or are looking for new ways to plug into Portland's creative community, this is the event for you. 🤩
→ New opportunities to get involved with AIGA Portland
→ A breakdown of what AIGA does and how it uplifts the creative community
→ A special speaking event
→ The scoop on Portland Design Month (@pdxdesignmonth)
→ A room full of people who love Portland's creative scene as much as you do
🌟 Free drinks will be flowing, so bring your creative friends and your community spirit. We can't see you there! Link in bio. 🔗
🎨 Design Credit: @fine.company
Bread and Butter
Join us at ADX on May 22nd to enjoy fresh baked bread, butter (+non dairy options), and great company! All are welcome to this FREE event!
Bread and Butter is organized by KB+BA Architecture as an opportunity to gather to spend time as a community. Participants are welcome to enjoy fresh bread and partake in a sketch session with the group.
Recurring every second Friday of the month!
7th Annual Summer Skate Deck Show
7th Annual Summer Skate Deck Show!
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7th Annual Summer Skate Deck Show! 〰️
Launching June 5th, 2026, the ADX Summer Skate Deck Show is an eclectic collection of art from a simple start: all artists are tasked to transform a skate deck into a piece of art. Beyond a few logistical notes, artists are given free rein to follow any creative whims to truly morph the substrate into an unrecognizable piece of art.
The collection hosts 218 artists and contains 266 pieces of work. Artists come from the Portland region and beyond, all with a shared joy of creation and participation in a rooted community exhibition.
From year to year, curator and ADX manager Syd Spencer has grown the show, introducing a higher quantity of decks, more robust programming, and a stronger program with each rendition of the gallery exhibit. This year, Spencer’s mission lies in solidifying the partnerships and collaborations between the Skate community in Portland and ADX, contributing space, and highlighting talent from the beloved skate spaces in our city.
Artists offer their decks for sale during the opening show and throughout the run of the show (June 5th-30th), and retain all proceeds- ADX does not take a percentage of the sale. Your support and patronage of the Summer Skate Deck Show is a direct route to uplift artists in the Portland area- sales go directly to their pockets; websites, and social media pages are linked directly to their works. Creatives are the economic backbone of Portland; your participation is meaningful!
Join us for the 7th Annual Summer Skate Deck Show- you’ll find an incredible range of art from emerging artists to established creatives in the Portland scene. In addition to visual arts, we’ll be featuring Unkle Chip, Mend, High Glow, Clarity, and Spare as our musical guests.
Our space will be filled with skate decks for you to check out, then you can take a short stroll down to our lot to check out booths from Skate Like a Girl, featuring a zine station and a finger skateboarding bowl, a screenprinting station from Crete Creeper, and more vendors to come!
Beverages will be vended by our partner True North Bars, and we’ll have hot dogs from Cobra Dogs in addition to our food cart neighbors around the block!
Our Summer Skate Deck Show is not one to be missed- we’ll see you there!
ADX Fest GRAND OPENING PARTY
ADX is a true reflection of Portland’s creative cultures. With this in mind, we invite everyone to share in our region’s collective accomplishments, celebrate our thriving creative economy, and join us as we forge a revitalized Portland.
Creatives are the economic engine for Portland. From fine furniture, screenprinting, poetry, filmmaking, fine art, dance and stop motion animation to graphic design, photography, cartoon arts, music gear, home furnishings, beauty products and more, Portland IS the creative capital of THE UNIVERSE! And….We want to party about it! With you!
Come celebrate our 15 Year Anniversary!
Exhibit of Alumni and Member Work in Gallery X and Loading Bay.
Time capsule interactive exhibit and workshops.
Premiere of Makers Gotta Make: Community, Connection + Creativity
Free Food, Beverages and Cake
Free and open to all!
RSVP so we can order enough cake!
ADX Fest: ADX + Belonging without othering
Join Dr. Kimberly Nightingale for an evening of engaging and interactive experiences around Building Belonging without Othering as a path forward for society. We are being called to co-create new ways of being together in cities, exploring new ways of belonging to ourselves, each other, and the planet. Imagine a future without maximizing profits, patriarchy, and white supremacy. Belonging without othering is the path forward. By being in solidarity, we can build better systems locally, nationally, and globally that nurture people of all generations. We believe that the role of our city is to gather us together to nourish the deepest parts of ourselves, our creativity and our collective cultures.
A short film by Dawn Jones Redstone will be screened as a part of this event. Join us!
Celebrate ADX 15 Years in the Making,
Exhibit of Alumni and Member Work in Gallery X and Loading Bay.
Time capsule interactive exhibit and workshops.
Premiere of Makers Gotta Make: Community, Connection + Creativity
Food and Beverages
Free and open to all!
ADX Fest: ADX Locals Global
Join our friend Simon Milcock live from Australia for an in depth conversation of the value of spaces like ADX in communities around the globe.
A locally sourced culinary experience will fuel our gathering as we celebrate our Locals Global campaign for building a more authentic and compassionate global network of makers, builders, creators, artists and innovators.
Celebrate ADX 15 Years in the Making,
Exhibit of Alumni and Member Work in Gallery X and Loading Bay.
Time capsule interactive exhibit and workshops.
Premiere of Makers Gotta Make: Community, Connection + Creativity
Food and Beverages
Free and open to all!
HERE For PDX: ADX Fest Edition
Join Kenny Asher from the HERE network for an in-person gathering to get connected with a network of creative professionals and freelancers in the area!
Read more about the HERE network, here!
Skinfolk Series with Sharyll Boroughs: Constellation of Witnessing
Constellation of Witnessing
In the mid-1970s, as life unraveled for singer Nina Simone, an unexpected connection appeared: David Bowie. After a chance meeting, Bowie began calling her, offering something rare—bearing witness to her as both artist and human, without agenda—a shared humanity.
Join artist, writer, and Skinfolk: The Society of Nonconformists creator Sharyll Burroughs for an interactive group performance in which the audience becomes the work—a constellation of witnessing where participants meet one another beyond role, assumption, or identity, opening into unexpected connection.
RSVP Below!
Puppet show with Tim Guigni: Walidad the grass cutter
Walidad the Grass Cutter by Tim Guigni
His life is simple: cut grass, sell grass, save a bit, but what happens when he has saved up enough to accidentally bring the King of the West and the Queen of the East into his simple world?
A Persian tale told with small and simple puppets. Suitable for all ages. Bring a snack to share, tea is provided.
My Friend Blue Crowdfunding Launch Party
My Friend Blue Crowdfunding Launch Party!
Join us in the beautiful ADX Loading Bay and be among the first to see our handcrafted Seed&Spark video as well as some animated works by collective members.
There will be snacks, drinks, and crafts! Keep your eyes out for a special appearance by two adorable dinosaurs!
Caminando Run Club
Meet at ADX at 6:00 for a warm up stretch before going out for a run! All paces welcome.
“El Proposito: Connect our cultura and empower the community to achieve their physical goals, no matter your pace—whether you're walking or running, we're here to support and inspire your journey along the way with fun and purpose.”
Learn more HERE
Coffee and Crafts with Sarah!
Come create — it’s free! Bring a project you’re already working on or collaborate with others.
I work nights and struggle to find creative events I can attend. I want this to be a free place to gather, chit chat, craft and relax. Come doodle or have coffee outside of the house for an hour or two.
If you’re able, please bring your own supplies and/or things to share. I’ll try my best to gather materials for everyone beforehand for those who don’t have art supplies at home.
Coffee & tea provided. Please RSVP HERE!
Quilt Club with Mashall
Beginner Quilting Workshop- Bring your own machine!
Learn the beginning steps of quilting!
Enjoy a relaxed time making a simple quilt block and exploring fun fabrics together. Connect with new makers and enjoy sewing as a community!
Bring your own machine, thread, and fabric you want to try!
404 Day with Foliage Beats
Portland SP-404 Day is back! 13 live performers bringing their samplers and playing sets throughout the night.
We’ll also be raffling off beatmaker prizes, including an SP-404.
Whether you make beats, love the 404, or just want to hear some incredible live music, come hang out and celebrate sampler culture with us.
5pm - late // FREE // All Ages
@adxportland
Gallery Opening: Portraits by Kyle Thompson
Gallery Opening: “Portraits” by Kyle Thompson
Join us at ADX on Friday, April 3rd from 5–9pm for the opening reception of Portraits, a new exhibition of paintings by Kyle Thompson. This collection explores the human figure through a series of striking portrait works that blur the boundaries between realism and abstraction.
Working across painting and drawing, Thompson builds layered surfaces rich with texture and expressive color. His portraits distort and reconfigure the human form, moving between the biologically familiar and the surreal. Through this visual language, the work reflects the fluidity of identity and the shifting emotional and psychological landscapes that shape our experience of being human.
Portraits invites viewers to linger in these altered states of recognition where faces and bodies feel both known and transformed and to consider the ways our inner worlds shape the forms we present outwardly.
Join us for the opening show and music from VHS Ghost, Colectivo Cenzias, and Collar De Lunas.
Opening Reception:
Friday, April 3rd
5–9pm
ADX, Portland
Free and open to the public.
Caminando Run Club
Meet at ADX at 6:00 for a warm up stretch before going out for a run! All paces welcome.
“El Proposito: Connect our cultura and empower the community to achieve their physical goals, no matter your pace—whether you're walking or running, we're here to support and inspire your journey along the way with fun and purpose.”
Learn more HERE
PCXN MONTHLY GATHERING
Calling all members of the Portland Creative Exchange Network (PCXN)! Join us for our second gathering on February 26th to continue connecting with your community.
This upcoming gathering on 3/31 will focus on financials: grants, grassroots fundraising, developing sustainable models, etc. The idea is that it will be a round table discussion for folks to contribute their knowledge and questions into the group for shared education. If you are an expert in the field and would like to be a leader in this conversation, please let us know!
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The PCXN is a coalition of individuals, enterprises, and support organizations with a shared goal of making Portland a place that nurtures its locally owned creative economy.
Developed from the direct feedback and needs of over 1,000 local makers and creators (that’s you!), the PCXN is a coalition of individuals, independent businesses, and support organizations united by one goal: making Portland a place where locally owned creative enterprises can thrive.
The PCXN is a community resource developed by ADX. No money or membership dues are required to join or participate in these gatherings, just a desire to connect authentically with your creative neighbors.
Free food and beverages provided!
At ADX, we believe that building authentic connections with each other and between our businesses is the key to long term success. Community, connection, and collaboration are the foundational elements that have allowed us to adjust, adapt, and thrive over the past 15 years.
Let’s make 2026 the Year of Portland Independents!
We can’t wait to see you!
Nuestra Arte Closing Ceremony
An art crawl created by JUNTOSpdx designed to showcase a diverse blend of Latino artists and creators while highlighting the unique galleries and creative spaces hidden throughout our city. Attendees also have the opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops and walk away with new creative skills.
The Puppetry Guild of Portland show with Tim Giugni
You are invited...
WHO: The Puppetry Guild of Portland - A place to meet people interested in learning and exploring the puppetry arts.
WHAT: Puppet making workshop and Performance
WHERE: ADX (Art Design Xchange) 417 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
WHEN:
Doors open at 7:15 with a meet and greet and "Building a Puppet that is open for all ages. After show workshop, “Found Object Puppetry and You.” Also for all ages
COST: Free! Donations gladly accepted
seating is limited
SkinFolk Series: Alice Coltrane- Sonic Voyager
The last Friday of every month
Skinfolk: The Society of Nonconformists
Artist/writer Sharyll Burroughs presents the second of twelve monthly gatherings at ADX: Alice Coltrane — Sonic Voyager.
A blank screen. A room of human beings. A poem built in real time.
“BECOMING” a communal poem is inspired by Coltrane’s transformation — musician, wife, mother, collapse, spiritual teacher. This is not a workshop. THIS IS LIVE COMPOSITION.
This public study — portions of Burroughs’s Skinfolk written in public — centers radical Black nonconformists not as icons, but as practitioners of refusal, illuminating what it truly means to be human. “Becoming” will appear in the book.
The series is for artists, experimental musicians, spiritual seekers, scholars, and anyone curious about the lessons of refusal and radical creativity.
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A suggested donation of $20 or crowdfunding contributions to GoFundMe sustain the research, writing, and public conversations that make the anthology possible.
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Art Design Xchange
417 Southeast 11th Avenue
Portland, OR
info@artdesignxchange.com
Instagram @skinfolksociety: https://igit.me/Fsstg
Caminando Run Club
Meet at ADX at 6:00 for a warm up stretch before going out for a run! All paces welcome.
“El Proposito: Connect our cultura and empower the community to achieve their physical goals, no matter your pace—whether you're walking or running, we're here to support and inspire your journey along the way with fun and purpose.”
Learn more HERE
ADX Community Night
Join us for ADX Community Night — a monthly gathering where creativity, collaboration, and connection come together under one roof. Whether you’re a long-time ADX member, a maker curious about the space, or someone just looking to meet like-minded creatives, all are welcome!
This free, casual event is an open invitation to come as you are and be part of our vibrant community. We’ll have complimentary food and beverages to keep the conversations flowing and the ideas buzzing. It’s a perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow makers, meet new people, and get inspired by the wide range of talents and projects happening across our space.
Visitors and ADX members alike are encouraged to share what they’re working on — from woodworking and metalwork to art, design, fabrication, and everything in between. Bring your questions about creative processes, get feedback on current projects, or just soak in the diverse experiences and expertise around you. No pressure, no formal presentations — just an open floor for friendly exchange and idea-sharing.
Whether you want to show off a piece you’ve just finished, get advice on your next step, or simply enjoy good conversation over snacks and drinks, there’s a seat for you at the table.
Create Your Skate (Deck!)
During these sessions, you are invited to join the Skate Deck Show community at ADX for a open-format session to work on your skate deck. We will have a few materials available, but please plan to bring your own supplies. Everyone is welcome to come create, even folks who aren’t involved in the show!
Expect lots of space to work on your board, swingin’ tunes, free beverages including wine from Est Wines, and sparkling water from Polar, and, of course, warm community vibes to spare! Join us to brainstorm with fellow artists, hand-sand your deck, spray paint in our lot, and generally use ADX to get messy and creative as you prepare for our biggest gallery show of the year!
Introduction to Sewing for Cosplay with Laia
Intro to Sewing for Cosplay
Curious about cosplay but feel intimidated by sewing? Join ADX member Laia for this free, beginner-friendly session is designed to demystify the process and help you take your first steps with confidence.
We’ll cover the essentials: how to read and choose patterns, select the right fabrics, take accurate measurements, understand sewing tools and their uses, prep your materials, and cut pattern pieces — all through the lens of cosplay. This is not a project-based workshop, but rather an interactive session filled with demonstrations and plenty of time for Q&A.
Whether you’re dreaming up your first build or just want to understand where to start, this is a welcoming space to get unstuck and build foundational knowledge for bringing your characters to life.
Bread and Butter
Join us at ADX on March 20th to enjoy fresh baked bread, butter (+non dairy options), and great company! All are welcome to this FREE event!
Bread and Butter is organized by KB+BA Architecture as an opportunity to gather to spend time as a community. Participants are welcome to enjoy fresh bread and partake in a sketch session with the group.
Recurring every second Friday of the month!
Caminando Run Club
Meet at ADX at 6:00 for a warm up stretch before going out for a run! All paces welcome.
“El Proposito: Connect our cultura and empower the community to achieve their physical goals, no matter your pace—whether you're walking or running, we're here to support and inspire your journey along the way with fun and purpose.”
Learn more HERE
OVLA Webinar Screening: Setting Up Your Creative Business For Success
The OVLA is running a virtual workshop on setting up your creative business for success on March 19 at noon! Get an overview of the legal tools available to help you establish your creative work as your business.
Join us at ADX for a viewing on the big screen as we take in the information as a community!
Free and open to everyone to attend! RSVP Here!
Nuestra Arte
An art crawl created by JUNTOSpdx designed to showcase a diverse blend of Latino artists and creators while highlighting the unique galleries and creative spaces hidden throughout our city. Attendees also have the opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops and walk away with new creative skills.
Caminando RUn Club
Meet at ADX at 6:00 for a warm up stretch before going out for a run! All paces welcome.
“El Proposito: Connect our cultura and empower the community to achieve their physical goals, no matter your pace—whether you're walking or running, we're here to support and inspire your journey along the way with fun and purpose.”
Learn more HERE
Offsite: NACF Creative Afternoons: A Gathering for Community, Creativity, + Conversation
Visit our neighbors, the NACF, for a Creative Afternoons co-working event (free and open to the public) in their gallery space with catering from Lakota chef-owned Wota Kitchen, and a printmaking demo by Mullowney Printing Company.
Coffee and Crafts with Sarah!
Come create — it’s free! Bring a project you’re already working on or collaborate with others.
I work nights and struggle to find creative events I can attend. I want this to be a free place to gather, chit chat, craft and relax. Come doodle or have coffee outside of the house for an hour or two.
If you’re able, please bring your own supplies and/or things to share. I’ll try my best to gather materials for everyone beforehand for those who don’t have art supplies at home.
Coffee & tea provided. Please RSVP HERE!
Second Tuesdays: Paper Jam Sketchbook club with Jess Werner
🌟Welcome to the Second Tuesdays Paper Jam: Create, Plan & Play on Paper Sketchbook Club at ADX! 🌟
Get ready for a fun evening of making art. Join us at 5:00 PM for a chill gathering where you can sketch, write, collage, or plan in your journals.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow creatives. See you there!
Monthly prompts include zines, bookmaking, exquisite corpse, and collage.
Paper, makers, pencils, and pens provided. ✏️🗒️✂️📚🖊️
Tea and some snacks are provided with a suggested donation. 🫖☕
Bring your own snacks & beverages or some to share! 🍪🥨🍓
First Friday: Nuestra Arte Soft Opening
An art crawl created by JUNTOSpdx designed to showcase a diverse blend of Latino artists and creators while highlighting the unique galleries and creative spaces hidden throughout our city. Attendees also have the opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops and walk away with new creative skills.
Nuestra Arte will host a soft opening on March 6th from 5-7, but join for the grand opening on March 13th from 5-8pm!
Juntos Run Club
Meet at ADX at 6:00 for a warm up stretch before going out for a run! All paces welcome.
“El Proposito: Connect our cultura and empower the community to achieve their physical goals, no matter your pace—whether you're walking or running, we're here to support and inspire your journey along the way with fun and purpose.”
Learn more HERE
Summer Skate Deck Show Pickups!
Did you order a blank skateboard for the Summer Skate Deck Show coming up on June 5th?!
Pickups begin starting March 2nd! We can’t wait to see familiar faces and meet newcomers to this iconic show. Our doors are open Monday afternoon for you to swing by, pick up your deck, and meet others involved in the show. We’ll have space for you to mix and mingle with fellow show participants, jot down inital ideas for your deck, and ask us all the questions at the top of your mind about the show.
Can’t make it on Monday? Feel free to snag a pickup slot HERE, or message Syd to arrange an alternative plan.
Haven’t snagged your deck yet? Order your board HERE!
Finally, be sure to sign up for our upcoming Create Your Skate (deck) work sessions on the horizon over the next few weeks leading up to dropoffs on May 18th!
FigureGround Gallery viewing Hours
Come by to view FigureGround, the solo exhibit by Dang.
Dan Gay (dang) is a multimedia artist whose sculptural work has ranged from monumental to minuscule, appearing in films, installations, advertisements, museums and festivals. Dang's ongoing series of improvisational portrait painting remains central to his personal studio work.
Through this series, I’ve been looking at the frayed edges of our perception, our distance and connection—the vulnerability and beauty of being an individual in the world and the vulnerability of being together. I’ve seen reflections of me—and of all of us—that came into focus within each painting. It is an exploration. A challenge. A raw familiarity with what it might mean to be a person. I hope you see something familiar in this work too.
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Drink and Draw with Mashall Sharma!
Join us at ADX for a relaxed, community-focused Drink & Draw—an open creative hang designed to bring artists and makers together to connect, create away from our phones, and spend time with friends in a welcoming third space.
All ages and skill levels are welcome. Come solo or bring a friend! This is a low-key, bring-your-own-project gathering where you can work, chat, and enjoy being in community. Knitting, watercolor, doodling, lino carving, sketching—anything goes.
Feel free to bring a snack to share if you’d like, along with your own art supplies and beverage of choice. Let’s slow down, make things with our hands, and create together—now more than ever.
SkinFolk: George Clinton: Radical Black Nonconformists
Join us at ADX for an intimate discussion with author Sharyll Burroughs as she shares a profile on Black Radical, George Clinton. Sheryll is developing an anthology of essays entitled Skinfolk, a collection of my observations on human beings whose Blackness is incidental to their nonconformity. At first glance, these observations may seem irrational—but they are undeniably true.
Rather than focusing solely on identity, Burroughs celebrates what makes each subject an outlier and, more significantly, their fundamental humanity. The human experience is complex and unpredictable. Her primary interest revolves around those driven to remain true to themselves. Individuals who reject tradition in favor of originality—artists, athletes, writers, and more.
An evening of music, moving images, spoken word, and collective dialogue on the nonconformist blueprint. Lend your voice to the conversation shaping the Skinfolk anthology.