Poetry & Art Archives - Street Roots

October: Arts for All Calendar

by Andrew Jankowski October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

September: Arts for All Calendar

by Andrew Jankowski September 2, 2026September 8, 2026

Go see cool arts events on the cheap

by Andrew Jankowski August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Real Life: I was Y2K trash

by Etta O’Donnell-King July 22, 2026July 28, 2026

Three decorative masks.

‘Gentrification masks’ draw from history of the Albina neighborhood

by Ellen Clarke July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

A black and white illustration of Ursula K. Le Guin fills the page. It is illustrated to look like a linocut blockprint with a high contrast of black and white.

New exhibit explores the magical worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin

by Jenni Moore October 15, 2025October 21, 2025

Devin Boss and Donovan Scribes

Portland filmmakers celebrate Black history in Juneteenth event

by Ellen Clarke June 11, 2025June 30, 2025

A view of the Collins Gallery at the Central Library. 3 glass display cases hold photo art pieces. 2 pillars are between the cases and the carpet is a green abstract floral pattern.

Culture, Poetry & Art

New photography exhibit at Central Library highlights mementos of those living on the streets

by Ellen Clarke January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

The cover of "Flowers of the litter" shows hands holding a booklet. Text says, "poetry of and for people living on the streets."

Opinion, Poetry & Art

New poetry book publishes Street Roots vendors

by Bronwyn Carver September 18, 2024September 20, 2024

A photo of Martha Gies smiling is on the right. On the left is the cover of her memoir with a green cover and text that says, "broken open. essays by martha gies" with a purple flower in the bottom left corner.

Broken Open, a memoir in essays, reflects on childhood and the lessons that come with age

by Laura Moulton August 28, 2024September 9, 2024