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This is going to be a killer show. It’s free and all ages, but they do ask you show some love by bringing a donation of one can of food for “your fellow Portlanders in need!” There are over 250 artists lined up.

“To Feel Love” by Remedias Rapaport, 20″ x 24″ x 1.5″
Oil alkyd painting on aluminum & wood panels

Here is the concept: “a non-juried show about love, open to everyone be they beginner or professional; to highlight the complex nature of love as a contrast to all the syrupy romantic schlock we are bombarded with leading up to Valentine’s day; to make a fun, low pressure, non-commercially oriented environment to show vulnerable, honest work.”

It will also feature “songs of Love, Death, Loss and Drunkeness” from Stumptown Sawyers at 9pm. Some of the proceeds of the show are going to the Oregon Food Bank and Buckman Arts Elementary School. The event is presented by Launch Pad Gallery and Portland City Art. Curated by Ben Pink and Chris Haberman.