PORT welcomes Isaac Peterson as its newest staff writer. Isaac is new to Portland and comes to us with lots of art writing experience from Art Week and a recent MFA from the University of Cincinnati. He's emblematic of the hoard of young artists that continue to flood Portland's hectic scene and brings national level experience as a former assistant to Judy Pfaff. His writing style is energetic, informed and expansive. Portland rewards talent fast and Isaac definitely has it. Thanks for finding us after being in town for only two days Isaac!

PORT's energy and scope is due to all of its excellent contributors and Isaac's previous posts have earned him a staff position.

PORT itself is only two months old but the publication has been an exciting success, expanding Portland's international profile. So much so we've become a near daily publication with an avid core of daily readers and an ever growing monthly readership of thousands. PORT will continue to expand our international reach, providing everyone with internet access inside and outside Portland a window on this very active scene while providing a conduit for international information. Our readers are great and we thank you!

Needless to say we are learning as we go along and there have been many recent technical refinements. Also, you'll notice even more sponsors added in September and it's exciting that we have been told we've affected attendance at some of the shows we've covered. We are grateful for all of the flattery and contentious snarking our readers bring both, to our forums and the streets.