workshops and lectures

This page includes a listing of local (and some national) professional development workshops, lectures, forums and conferences open to artists, educators, and organizations. Most of these notices are listed according to start date, although some workshops are spread over a period of time so it’s best to peruse the entire list. Disclaimer: RACC does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of this outside information. This list is not intended to endorse any views expressed or products or services offered by these links. To submit a notice go to Submit an Opportunity.

4-week Mime Workshop at Bridge Rat Studios

Deadline April 10, 2024

Embark on a Journey of Expression and Creativity with Şule Gürbüz’s Mime Workshop! This workshop series will start on April 10 and will meet for 4 weeks on Wednesday evenings (April 10, April 17, April 24 and May 1). 🎭 Join us at Bridgerat Studios in Portland for an unforgettable 4-week exploration into the enchanting […]

Cold Process Soap Making at Bridge Rat Studios

Deadline April 04, 2024

Join us at Bridge Rat Studios on April 4 @ 6:30pm for a Soap Making Workshop! In this 3-hour workshop we will make our own soap using the cold-process method. We will combine a blend of natural oils and lye to make our own soap base from scratch and liven it up with an assortment […]

Collage in Practice Workshop April/May 2024

Deadline April 14, 2024

The Collage in Practice Workshop April/May 2024 is a four-week, virtual/online workshop with Kolaj Institute intended as a clinic for working artists at any level. Participants will finish the workshop with a deeper understanding of their practice; a strong statement of practice that can be used to communicate with curators, editors, and art professionals; a […]

Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) – 8th Edition

Deadline September 17, 2024

IEREK is delighted to announce that this year’s conference will take place in the University of Cagliari and the University of Portsmouth provides a remarkable backdrop for our exploration of cities’ identities and the transformative power of architecture and arts. Cagliari, offers a unique example of urban identity that perfectly aligns with the aims of […]

Artificial Intelligence Research (AIR)

Deadline September 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence has emerged as a transformative technology, revolutionizing industries, and reshaping our world. From self-driving cars to virtual assistants, AI has permeated various aspects of our lives, presenting both new opportunities and challenges. AI encompasses a wide range of techniques and approaches, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, expert systems, and […]

Spring Art Workshops with Portland artist, Rachel Austin

Deadline May 18, 2024

Offering some fun art workshops in my SE Portland studio this spring! Join me in creating mixed media rain pieces or modern floral watercolors. Workshops are 3 hours with the goal of taking home a finished piece and limited to four students. To sign up and for more information visit the link below. Happy spring!

Read Like A Writer, Write Like a Writer: Prose Workshop

Deadline April 30, 2024

Being a writer means being a reader. The best way to become a better writer? Become a better reader. Books are a writer’s most invaluable collaborator. To read like a writer is to explore why and how a narrative works—and then mirroring it. Over the course of five weeks, we’ll do just that through a […]

Synaesthesia #1 | Group Show Reception

Deadline March 23, 2024

Come and check out what a number of our artists came up with in response to the most unusual challenge/prompt! We gave them the portion of a poem, a sound, a scent, a flavor, a texture, and an image — and then we asked them to create a new original artwork by mixing them all […]

Disclaimer: RACC does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of this outside information. This list is not intended to endorse any views expressed or products or services offered by these links.