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.
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First Friday East Creative Artist Collective
Oct 3, 2025 • 6-9pm
Join us for this exciting event where the Chronic Pain Project and North Pole Studios have been given spaces to share and sell our artists’ work.
Also featuring the PDX Preachers Blues Band and East Creative Artists, guest artists, crafters and a special 6×6 show.
Affordable art makes great gifts and supports artists so they can keep creating wonderful things.
Free Event.
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A.R.T.S.
Oct 27, 2025 • 5-6:30pm
Arts Reconnecting Through Sharing
A monthly, online workshop where artists can connect and share their art.
Pay what you can. Suggested $10 donation.
UPCOMING EXHIBIT
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
January 8 - February 20, 2026
Chronic Pain Project Sponsors
PREVIOUS EXHIBITS & EVENTS.
July 1 - August 31, 2025
Illuminating the Invisible Exhibit
Vancouver Community Library
Vancouver, WA
August 17, 2025
Artist Reception at Illuminating the Invisible
Vancouver Community Library
Vancouver, WA
August 26, 2025
A.R.T.S. Workshop
Online Zoom
September 29, 2025
A.R.T.S. Workshop
Online Zoom
September 18, 2025
Prescription for Change: Two Sides of the Healthcare Story
White Oak Books
Vancouver, WA
August 17, 2025
NW Narrative Medicine Workshop
Vancouver Community Library
Vancouver, WA
September 25, 2025
Calm Within the Chaos: Chronic Pain and Art
Gresham Council Chambers Auditorium
Gresham, OR