This Thursday marks the grand opening of Marilyn Murdoch's new gallery, Guestroom. Marilyn has long been a supporter of the Portland arts community as an art lover, collector and the matron of Katayama framing. On Thursday, she sets sail as a gallerist with an innovative new space. Guestroom is thus named because each month will be guest curated, offering a constantly rotating and evolving collection of artwork from local and national artists, ranging from emerging to established. Housed in the Wonder Ballroom alongside Mark Woolley's space, Guestroom promises a dynamic format for art exhibition. On Thursday, she opens her first show, Selections from Sketchbooks by Ted Katz, followed on Sunday by an artists' chat covering Katz' 50-years of sketching people, animal and places.
Grand Opening • Thursday, January 12 • 6 to 9 p
Artist Talk • Sunday, January 15 • 2 to 4p
Guestroom • 128 NE Russell • Tel. 503.284.8378

Also on Thursday, Local 35 continues their tradition of Second Thursday openings for the Sk8 set with new paintings by Justin Fry. If you've got the arting bug, drop by to see what they're up to. There will likely be a DJ, drinks and a fashionable crowd.
Opening Reception • Thursday, January 12 • 7 to 9p
Local 35 • 3556 SE Hawthorne Blvd • Tel. 503.963.8200