Greetings from Photolucida, the biannual jewel of Portland Photo Month. Luminaries from around the world are here at the Benson Hotel through Sunday for pre-arranged portfolio reviews, but there are other events open to the public.
Tonight’s Portfolio Walk at the Portland Art Museum is a chance to see the work of hundreds of photographers at once. From Photolucida: “This fan-favorite event is open to the public and draws a huge crowd so get there early (or, hot tip, late)! Over 150 emerging and established photographers lay their photographs out on tables to present to the public – you! This event is a wonderful chance for the Portland community to meet photographers, engage in conversation, and view photographic works. Join us at the Portland Art Museum in the Fields Ballroom from 6-9pm for this always-dynamic event!”
At Blue Sky Gallery, Daesha Devón Harris will speak about her work at 5:30 tomorrow (Friday.) Also on Friday, Small Talk Collective will have their closing reception for RUMORS at Wolff Gallery from 5:00-7:00. And the wonderful AINT-BAD will have a book release party at Ampersand from 7:00-9:00.
On Saturday, a silent auction starting at noon and Photo Book Fair from 6:30-9:00 will be delightful. From Photolucida: “This evening event is all about celebrating the photobook! Join 12 small-press publishers set up with collectible, hard-to-find-elsewhere publications on hand to view or purchase. Publishers include AINT-BAD, Candela Books, Dark Spring Press, Daylight Books, Fall Line Press, Fraction Editions, Kehrer Verlag, Kris Graves Projects, One Twelve, Princeton Architectural Press, Radius Books, and Zatara Press. Many artists will be in attendance to sign copies.”