Elsewhere

Magdelene Ramón

My wife and I went here a few years ago and we absolutely loved it. It was a really unique experience. Despite it being a small space, there was so much to explore. The art itself was really meaningful, and I loved how queer affirming this space was. We hope to go again soon!

Tiffany Gilly-Forrer

I’m from Portland and I loved this place. It was so odd, weird, and inspiring. I loved the strange art incorporating what often folks throw away into art pieces. It felt like the inside of a hoarder’s mind depicted artistically. Like if Alice in Wonderland took place in a Goodwill. Then the swings at the front are wonderful. Depicting the childlike wonder we wish to remain in while the chaos of capitalism, toys, products, and all human trash or treasure spins around us and we just remain naive to it. Of course these are just some of my takeaways from my first visit but you bet I’ll be back.

joedrew84

Totally unique space if you have patience and an open mind. I think it is amazing what they are doing there in terms of the art gallery itself and artist residency. The docent at the front desk was very informative both about the history of the building itself and thrift store turned interactive art gallery. You are actually encouraged to touch and to move things, thus 'changing the art gallery forever', to create, and to collaborate with the other artists there. I'm a noise artist and so I loved the installation they had there that was a sound instrument consisting of children's toys. I didn't even get to see the second or third floor as they were closed at the time but they give guided tours of the rest of the building at certain times.

Joshua Kaminski

An interesting take on thrift. Where you tour the exhibit like a museum. A little disappointed in this concept.