Community Event
August Collage Night
Join us for Virtual Collage Night on the 1st Sunday of the month, 5-6pm. The first 40 mins or so will be open collage with occasional prompts, followed by a show & tell. Register here and we'll send a zoom link the day of the event.
August Poetry Practice Space
Join us monthly on zoom, on the third Thursday of the month for prompts and sharing. Register here, and we'll send the zoom link on the day of the event. Poetry Practice Space is a monthly gathering for poets and writers. Writing materials, readings and prompts for generative writing will be provided. Come share a… Continue reading August Poetry Practice Space
September Poetry Practice Space
Join us monthly on zoom, on the third Thursday of the month for prompts and sharing. Register here, and we'll send the zoom link on the day of the event. Poetry Practice Space is a monthly gathering for poets and writers. Writing materials, readings and prompts for generative writing will be provided. Come share a… Continue reading September Poetry Practice Space
September Collage Night
Join us for Virtual Collage Night on the 1st Sunday of the month, 5-6pm. The first 40 mins or so will be open collage with occasional prompts, followed by a show & tell. Register here and we'll send a zoom link the day of the event.
Ekphrastic Practice Space
Carnation Contemporary 8371 N Interstate Ave. #3, Portland, United States*This event is in-person. Masks and proof of vaccination is required Free & by donation Register in advance here Join the IPRC for an evening of generative writing in response to visual art at Carnation Contemporary & Well Well Projects. What is Ekphrastic writing? Ekphrasis refers to written work that responds to visual art— literally… Continue reading Ekphrastic Practice Space
October Virtual Collage Night
Join us for Virtual Collage Night on the 1st Sunday of the month, 5-6pm. The first 40 mins or so will be open collage with occasional prompts, followed by a show & tell. Register here and we'll send a zoom link the day of the event.
*RESCHEDULED* Sidewalk Sale: I’m Having Top Surgery
Independent Publishing Resource Center 318 SE Main St., Ste. 155, Portland, OR, United StatesThis event has been rescheduled. Please join us for this event on October 15th! In June, IPRC member Rimona Eskayo published their first book, “I’m Having Top Surgery: An Illustrated Guide For You And Me.” ⭐️ Part-essay, part-handbook, and full-on love poem to my community, this 96-page risographed book draws upon my experiences of top… Continue reading *RESCHEDULED* Sidewalk Sale: I’m Having Top Surgery
CANCELED: October Poetry Practice Space
Join us monthly on zoom, on the third Thursday of the month for prompts and sharing. Register here, and we'll send the zoom link on the day of the event. Poetry Practice Space is a monthly gathering for poets and writers. Writing materials, readings and prompts for generative writing will be provided. Come share a… Continue reading CANCELED: October Poetry Practice Space
CANCELED: Open Mic & Chill
Independent Publishing Resource Center 318 SE Main St., Ste. 155, Portland, OR, United States*This event meets in-person. Masks & Proof of Vaccination + Booster required **Please note: this event has been cancelled. Check back for a reschedule date. Register in advance here This Open Mic Night is free, all-ages and youth-centered, and facilitated by Briauna Taylor, who formerly facilitated Mind & Mouth, marrow's youth-centered open mic, as well… Continue reading CANCELED: Open Mic & Chill
Comics Club: Emily Lewis, M. Sabine Rear & Liz Yerby
Independent Publishing Resource Center 318 SE Main St., Ste. 155, Portland, OR, United States*This event is in-person; Masks and proof of vaccination + Booster required Klaus Nomi Release Party At Comics Club: A Monthly Comics Reading Series Saturday, November 12th, 7-9pm at the Independent Publishing Resource Center, 318 SE Main St., Suite 155, Portland, OR Comics Club is a monthly comics reading series prioritizing weird, local, indie comic… Continue reading Comics Club: Emily Lewis, M. Sabine Rear & Liz Yerby
November Poetry Practice Space
Join us monthly on zoom, on the third Thursday of the month for prompts and sharing. Register here, and we'll send the zoom link on the day of the event. Poetry Practice Space is a monthly gathering for poets and writers. Writing materials, readings and prompts for generative writing will be provided. Come share a… Continue reading November Poetry Practice Space
And We Write!
"And We Write! is a creative writing space centering Black, queer and transgender adoptees. Whether you are an avid writer, or someone wanting to dip their toe into the creative writing pool, this is the workshop for you! You do not need to be a writer to attend! This will be a space for other… Continue reading And We Write!