Dear Portland,

Northwest

When

Feb. 7–Apr. 9, 2026

Days vary, Noon–5 p.m.

Free

Where

Stelo

412 NW 8th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

The following description was submitted by the event organizer.

Dear Portland, is an immersive storytelling experience that shines a light on the lived experience of people in Portland who are impacted by the housing shortage. Putting human stories behind statistics, it inspires compassion, highlights solutions, and calls for action on Oregon’s most urgent issue: housing and homelessness. The exhibit includes both an in-person experience and an online learning hub.

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Sneak Peek at First Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. (right before Portland’s First Thursday).

‍Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Dear Portland exhibition with curators and storytellers before the First Thursday gallery opening. A limited number of tickets are available for the private sneak. Free to attend. The door will open at 5 p.m. for the First Thursday gallery opening.

Public Grand Opening and Block Party: Celebrate the official launch of Dear Portland with a winter block party.  
‍Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026  | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Exhibition open until 5:00 p.m.)

Enjoy fresh donuts, hot coffee and tea, live music, and community connection. Free and open to the public. While no RSVP is required, booking a free ticket online helps manage gallery capacity.

Humans for Housing believes that every human has inherent worth and has a right to stable and safe housing. Through powerful storytelling, education, and community engagement, the goal is a future where everyone has a safe and stable place to lay their head at night. Learn more at humansforhousing.org