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Artist Talk with Amber K. Ball — Artist Amber K. Ball discusses their creative practice, work featured in the Indigenous Northwest Biennial and the ideas that shape their approach. A contemporary Native multidisciplinary artist, Ball works across theater, multimedia and beadwork to explore Native pasts, presents and futures. Presented in conjunction with the biennial, on […]

Philosophy Talks is a free monthly discussion series. Inspired by the popularity of Salem's Science Pub events, Philosophy Talks explores enduring philosophical ideas in an accessible, community-focused setting. Free and open to the public. No prior background in philosophy is required. Discussion to follow. 6:30 p.m. Sept 14 at Venti's Cafe, 325 Court St NE.

Author Talk: Stephanie Rose will discuss her new book, I Wish I Was A Vampire. Stephanie Rose is a disabled, neurodivergent, and queer horror writer and editor who finds comfort in the dark corners of storytelling. She is the author of Hiding Lies, Small Town Slasher, and Roadkill Revolution Tour, and serves as editor of […]

Artist Talk with Aislinn Adams — Botanical artist Aislinn Adams discusses Botanical Treasures of Silver Falls, a project documenting native plants of Silver Falls State Park through detailed botanical illustration. Adams was commissioned in 2015 to illustrate 30 native plants from the park, with prints from the ongoing project now permanently displayed at Silver Falls […]

Curator Talk with Steph Littlebird — Curator Steph Littlebird leads a personal tour of the inaugural Indigenous Northwest Biennial, offering insight into the exhibition and contemporary Native art of the Pacific Northwest. Littlebird is an artist, author, curator and enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, and is known for the nationally recognized […]