Upcoming Exhibits & Events

The mission of the Chronic Pain Project is to bring visibility to the invisible experience of living with chronic pain. With art created by people with chronic pain as a catalyst for conversation, the project educates the larger community while promoting communication and understanding.

  • Art Workshop

    Saturday, April 25, 2026

    2-3:30pm Pacific Time / 5-6:30pm EST

    Tabor Space

    5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215

    Gina Nelson from Nurture 3 Healing will lead a hands-on workshop where individuals can explore their chronic pain through a guided art experience. 

  • Painting called Watercolor Headache #2 by artist A. Levin

    A.R.T.S.

    Monday, March 16, 2026

    5-6:30pm Pacific Time / 8-9:30 pm EST

    Artists Reconnecting Through Sharing

    A monthly, online gathering where artists can connect and share their art.

    Pay what you can.

    Suggested $10 donation.

  • Image of Illuminating the Invisible Exhibit

    A.R.T.S.

    Monday, April 20, 2026

    5-6:30pm Pacific Time / 8-9:30 pm EST

    Artists Reconnecting Through Sharing

    A monthly, online gathering where artists can connect and share their art.

    Pay what you can.

    Suggested $10 donation.

  • Illuminating the Invisible

    The Beauty Behind the Pain

    Mar 1 - May 29, 2026

    Tabor Space

    5441 SE Belmont, Portland, OR

  • Community Meditation

    Monday, March 23, 2026

    5-6pm Pacific Time / 8-9pm Eastern Time

  • Open House

    Illuminating the Invisible

    Monday, April 11, 2026

    3-5pm Pacific Time

    Tabor Space

    5441 SE Belmont, Portland, OR

Chronic Pain Project Sponsors

PREVIOUS EXHIBITS & EVENTS.

January 8-February 20, 2026

SWCC Exhibit


6820 SW 45th Ave, Portland, OR

January 19, 2026

A.R.T.S. Workshop


Online Zoom

October 27, 2025

A.R.T.S. Workshop


Online Zoom

October 3, 2025

First Friday East Creative Artist Collective

East Creative Studios
Portland, OR

September 29, 2025

A.R.T.S. Workshop


Online Zoom

September 25, 2025

Calm Within the Chaos: Chronic Pain and Art

Gresham Council Chambers Auditorium, Gresham, OR

September 18, 2025

Prescription for Change: Two Sides of the Healthcare Story

White Oak Books
Vancouver, WA

July 1 - August 31, 2025

Illuminating the Invisible Exhibit

Vancouver Community Library
Vancouver, WA

August 26, 2025

A.R.T.S. Workshop


Online Zoom

February 16, 2026

A.R.T.S. Workshop


Online Zoom

August 17, 2025

NW Narrative Medicine Workshop

Vancouver Community Library
Vancouver, WA

August 17, 2025

Artist Reception at Illuminating the Invisible

Vancouver Community Library
Vancouver, WA