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.

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

    A.R.T.S.

    Monday, January 19, 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.

  • A.R.T.S.

    Monday, February 16 , 2025

    5-6:30pm Pacific Time/8-9.30 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

    NEW EXHIBIT

    Jan 8 - Feb 20, 2026

    SW Community Center 6820 SW 45th Ave

    Portland, OR 97219

    37 pieces of art by 35 local and international artists are on display

    Stop by the front desk and ask to drop in to see the artwork

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PREVIOUS EXHIBITS & EVENTS.

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

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