Urban Art Network is a registered 501-C3 non-profit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for self-representing local artists.
We are collectively engaged in:
- Creating and hosting events for artists to showcase and sell their work
- Working with businesses and other organizations to promote the arts
- Networking and outreach for both established and emerging artists
Since 2000, a devoted team of artist coordinators has presented a street art gallery in the Pearl District on First Thursdays. For one vibrant evening each month from April through October, artists at all stages of their careers, self-represent and sell their work. The Street Gallery is open to the public, rain or shine, every First Thursday (5pm - 10pm) April through October.
Coordinator Team:
Jennifer Kapnek
Street Gallery Coordinator, Sign-in
19 years
I love the magic that happens at the Street Gallery. I am honored and proud to be a part of Urban Art Network.
Joseph Forbish
Street Gallery Coordinator
14 years
Michael Heuser
Street Gallery Coordinator, Treasurer
9 years
I volunteer with UAN as I feel it is a valuable asset to the community and a great venue for Artists.
Michelle Purvis
Street Coordinator, Safety Crew, Active selling artist.
12 years
Tam Hess
UAN info booth coordinator & UAN social media marketing
3 years
Poest
Street Gallery Coordinator
12 years
I am proud to be on a team that supports up and coming artists.
Zak Gere
Street Gallery Coordinator
17 years
Chuck E. Bloom
Street Gallery Coordinator
18 years
It is a way to help ensure outlets for artists and easy access to people to buy art.
Dana Gravelle
Digital Coordinator
15 years
Mary Heuser
Goals, planning & funding research for 20th anniversary
4 years
Encourage and support emerging artists within the greater Portland area.
Urban Art Network is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We strive to create opportunities for all artists of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talents.
We embrace and encourage artists with differences in age, color, ethnicity, race, language, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, veteran status, physical and mental ability, and socio-economic status.
We welcome your thoughts, ideas and strategies for accomplishing our commitment of inclusion.