The Central Eastside’s First Friday Art Walk is taking place tonight instead of tomorrow. (First… Frursday?) Something to do with explosions. As far as I know, most galleries are still participating.
And of course it’s First Thursday, which means the usual slew of opportunities for free wine and cruising art appreciation. Here are a few that looked fun to me; feel free to chime in with other shows of interest in the comments.
Floating World Two-Year Anniversary Party:
Floating World is a “curated comic book store” that also houses art exhibits–past shows have included work by Nicholas Gurewich, Tony Millionaire, Peter Bagge, and a Bill Mantlo (of Rom Spaceknight fame) benefit show. Tonight they celebrate both their 2nd anniversary and the release of the second issue of their “experimental comics tabloid” Diamond Comics, with a 50% off sale (they’re trying clear some room for an upcoming remodel/expansion) and special guests Joseph Cross, Evan Meister & Blaise Larmee.
Floating World Comics, 20 NW 5th Ave #101, 6-9 pm
Kind of Like a Buffet
PDX Contemporary Art‘s Kind of Like a Buffet features work that explores Portland’s food culture. “In the spirit of enjoying the wonderful food culture of our region, “Kinda Like a Buffet” is a summer group show in which most pieces relate to food. Think easy & fun & a wonderful feast for the eyes.” Participating artists include Vanessa Renwick, Joe Macca, Scott Wayne Indiana, Cynthia Lahti (that’s her “Black Cat” up there. I think the cat is hungry?), and more.
Reading Frenzy/IPRC
Reading Frenzy opens a show of work by local illustrator Ryan Berkeley, Sophisticated Menagerie (expect pictures of “well-dressed” animals), while next door at the IPRC, Justin “Scrappers” Morrison has an art installation and release party for his new book CAMP.
Reading Frenzy, 921 SW Oak; IPRC, 917 SW Oak #218; both receptions run 6-9 pm
Art of Politics 2008 will be unveiling their top 30 selected political posters. Show will be held at Backspace (115 NW 5th) to coincide with their 5th Anniversary.