Annual social practice gathering
June 9–11, 2023
Come partake in a collection of experimental and experiential offerings from the 15 artists of the Art + Social Practice MFA program working in socially engaged forms. Free and open to the public.
Assembly is our annual three day gathering of participatory events, workshops, and presentations highlighting the collaborative work and inspirations of our MFA cohort. From a roving social practice archive to an edible exploration of the art of the sandwich, to a crosswalk parade with a group of fifth graders to a cumulative installation on grief, there’s something for everyone at this year’s Assembly. Plus, artist talks from the graduating 2023 cohort, Laura Glazer, Diana Marcela Cuartas, Caryn Aasness, Becca Kauffman, and Kiara Walls.
We are also excited to present Portland artists Kayin Talton-Davis and Cleo Davis with our first-ever Art + Social Practice Collaboration Award, which recognizes and celebrates an artist team for their outstanding work rooted in collaboration. The award ceremony will take place Friday June 9 at 4pm in the school library.
Come in person to any or all of the weekend’s events. Saturday’s Graduate Artist Talks will be live streamed here. Check @psuartandsocialpractice for Instagram updates and visit here for the complete schedule.
Various locations: Dr Martin Luther King Jr School (4906 NE 6th Avenue), Portland Playhouse Community Studio (602 NE Prescott St), King Farmer’s Market (at Dr MLK Jr School, 4906 NE 6th Ave), 5th Ave Cinema (510 SW Hall St).
