Unconventional Wisdom: The Work of North Pole Studio

When
Feb. 5–Mar. 2, 2025
Daily, Times vary
Free
Where
Waterstone Gallery
124 NW 9th Ave Portland
OR 97209

The following description was submitted by the event organizer.

This February, Waterstone Gallery is pleased to present Unconventional Wisdom: The Work of North Pole Studio for the annual invitational show. This year's group show is a collection of works by Adam Richards, Adolph Bastendorff, Davis Wohlford, Deanna Wiessenhaus, Doug Wing, James Enos, Nathan Ueno, and Tyla Parsons of North Pole Studio. Waterstone is thrilled to feature this Portland-based nonprofit progressive art studio, which empowers artists with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities to lead self-determined lives and careers. 

For this exhibition, paint, markers, colored pencils, paper, photographs, wood, felt, paper machines, and more make up bright and playful depictions of the world both within and around us. Through imaginative and referential creations, the artists show viewers what is personally meaningful to them. From herds of animals, purple and yellow local buildings, repeated symbols, sculptural cameras, and other treasures, Unconventional Wisdom teaches us about the vibrancy of our interconnectedness.

First Thursday Opening – February 6

Upcoming Dates & Times

Wednesday, Feb. 5
11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 6
11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 7
11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 8
11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 9
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 10
11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 11
11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 13
11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 14
11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 15
11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 16
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 17
11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 18
11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 20
11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
…and more dates through Mar. 2
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