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Submit YOUR Story

This project is all about YOU. Your task is simple. We ask citizens like you from all walks of life to submit a story (a paragraph to a page in length) describing ONE aspect of Portland that you love, or that makes it interesting or unique to you. Topics could be: a detail of your favorite neighborhood, a person who epitomizes Portland, an iconic beverage, a restaurant, a historical reflection, or a particular event. Be sure to focus in on one topic rather than give an overview with many ideas. We are looking for a wide range of submissions that capture many different aspects of the city in this place in time—funny, smart, touching, trendy, etc. Your submission may also … more

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Design Week Event Video + Photos

Thanks to all who attended our successful Design Week Portland event celebrating Portland’s design history. On October 7th, 2014, we honored Byron Ferris, Bennet Norrbo, and Charles Politz, three men whose careers overlapped, who influenced each other and yet left their mark in distinctly different ways. They worked to develop some of Portland’s biggest brands like Jantzen and Pendleton — defining the city’s stake in outdoor and athletic wear. View full video below featuring speakers: Joan Campf, Jim McDonald, Marilyn Murdoch and Joe Erceg. View all images on Flickr. more

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Suits. Cocktails. Talent.

The 1960s design scene in Portland had some things that may seem familiar to designers today: passionate creatives, a small community, and a collaborative work ethic. Out of this creative pool emerged Byron Ferris, Bennet Norrbo, and Charles Politz, three men whose careers overlapped, who influenced each other and yet left their mark in distinctly different ways. They worked to develop some of Portland’s biggest brands like Jantzen and Pendleton — defining the city’s stake in outdoor and athletic wear. Charles Politz (standing left) planning the Oregon Centennial exhibition While Portland’s Mad Men may have had a few things in common with their fictionalized NYC counterparts, their differences are more stark. According to Joan Campf, colleague of Charles Politz, the Portland … more

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Portland Designers in the Mad Men Era

Tuesday, October 7th 2014 7:00pm PNCA Commons 1241 NW Johnson St Portland, Oregon 97209 Buy Tickets Before the swoosh there was the Jantzen Diving Girl. Against the backdrop of political unrest, women’s liberation, and the sexual revolution, a new creative industry began to rise in post-war era Portland. Advertising agencies and commercial artists worked with local brands such as Jantzen, Reed College and Pendleton to lay the groundwork of the design profession for generations of creatives to come. Remembered for their talent, impact, and community involvement across decades of work, we will honor and learn about three late, great Portland designers and artists of this era: Byron Ferris, Bennet Norrbo, and Charles Politz. About the men Byron Ferris Byron Ferris … more

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Volume 2 Launch Party: Feb 13, 2014

Our Portland Story Volume 2 has finally arrived, and we want to honor this creative collaboration with a book launch party! The event will feature readings from 10 of the 77 authors who contributed and a social hour with drinks, music and lots of book browsing. Swap books with your fellow citizens of Portland and write yearbook-style messages. Meet the contributors of the project and exchange ideas for future story submissions. Date: Thursday, February 13th, 2014 Time: 7pm – 9pm Readings begin at 7:30pm RSVP on Faceboook. Location: Tillamook Station (Portland’s cutest new creative event space) 665 N Tillamook St, Portland, OR 97227 more

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