Tamara English, "Maghrib"

Tamara English presents The Universal Book Of Hours, a series of oil paintings on paper depicting a twenty-four hour period, each of which references a specific time of day for prayer and contemplation according to different religions, including the five daily prayers in Islam and the monastic schedule of prayer in the Christian tradition. The series is currently being exhibited at the North Portland Library Branch through December 20.

Artist reception • 5:30-7:30pm • December 7
North Portland Library • 512 N Killingsworth


The Falcon Art Community is having their annual holiday show & open studio this week, featuring work by Alexander Rokoff, Roll Hardy, Carrie Iverson, Michael Endo, Kelly McCarty, Peter Zuckerman, Nathaniel Praska, Tony Furtado, Destiny Lane, Rai Villanueva, April Coppini, Mike Suri, Sam Arneson, Bobby Abrahamson, and others, as well as live music, food, and drink.

Art party & sale • 6-9pm • December 8
Falcon Art Community • 5415 N Albina


Ongoing at PCC Cascade: Ceramics PDX, an exhibition of ceramics work by faculty from colleges and universities across the Portland metro area. The work ranges from pottery to sculpture to wood-fired pieces and mixed media. The show is running now through January 6, with a closing reception for the artists.

Closing reception • 5-8pm • January 6
Cascade Gallery • 705 N Killingsworth • Terrell Hall, Room 102