Join us for First Thursday to view our Black Renaissance Art Auction, currently hosted at the Bank of Expensify in downtown Portland through January 1, 2024!

This much-anticipated event will not only showcase exceptional artwork from talented, socially engaged artists but will also ensure the significant impact it creates by channeling the proceeds toward Don’t Shoot Portlands’ low barrier community activism endeavors.

Artists include James Bester, Julian V.L. Gaines, Mika Martinez, maximiliano, Philip A. Robinson Jr, Isaka Shamsud-Din, Vo Vo, Kyra Watkins

When: Thursday, December 7 from 4 to 8pm
Where: Bank of Expensify, 401 SW 5th Avenue

The auction will remain open for bidding through January 1, 2024 in an effort to bring together artists, philanthropists, and passionate individuals dedicated to making a profound difference in our community. By combining the power of art and community engagement, the Black Renaissance Art Auction will elevate the collective voice of our society and address critical social issues affecting the most vulnerable.