Director Park LIVE PAINT OFF
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This competitive, live painting event at Director Park will celebrate art, culture, and community engagement, showcasing the talent of Portland's artist community. Paintathon aims to foster community engagement, appreciation for the arts, and economic opportunities for participating artists.
This event will coincide with the opening weekend of Converge 45 Biennial, a city-wide contemporary art biennial taking place at over 17 museums, galleries, and art centers across Portland.
The competing artist will paint from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, August 24 and 25. A panel of judges will select winners for an award ceremony on the morning of Saturday, August 26.