Portland Street Art Alliance

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Promote progressive policies that support a culture of free expression. Compile and collect empirical information regarding the impact of street art. Raise awareness on the history and value of creative expression in urban environments. Provide a platform that facilitates connection, dialogue, and collaboration within the street art community and beyond. Engage with people and the urban environmen

t through community actions and interventions aimed at broadening perspectives and opening the possibilities of space.

Fresh paint laid over hot brick walls in the Central Eastside Mural District by Romanian artist Robert OBERT!We love a g...
08/18/2026

Fresh paint laid over hot brick walls in the Central Eastside Mural District by Romanian artist Robert OBERT!

We love a good brick structure. A massive metal pipe. A rugged concrete wall. These are the textures of any proper urban, industrial neighborhood. They’re also the origin story behind most of OBERT’s work. OBERT grew up in the ‘90s in a post-communist industrial city, and his visual language was shaped equally by the immediate urban landscapes and the inspiring graphics of bootlegged comics he’d hustle hard to acquire. Now, as a mural artist, he brings the “urban prophets” of his own comics universe into new surroundings that feel strangely familiar and foreign, all at once. 

The new piece located under the Hawthorne Bridge Viaduct (near SE 2nd) offers another glimpse into the artist’s creative vision, blending the dystopian, cyberpunk aesthetics of a possible future with simple, down-to-earth messaging meant to anchor one in the present. Looking as if he’s seen a lot in his time, a character peeks from behind a corner to give the viewer some worldly advice. 

Thanks, OBERT, for coming through Portland and adding this thought-provoking piece to the Central Eastside. This slightly hidden gem is the perfect addition to the wonderfully varied street art in the Central Eastside Mural District, by artists near and far! 

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📍1535 SE 3rd Ave., Portland, OR

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The Mt. Whitney Blocks just got a new mural courtesy of legendary street artist GATS (GATS PTV). Their work spans the gl...
08/14/2026

The Mt. Whitney Blocks just got a new mural courtesy of legendary street artist GATS (GATS PTV). Their work spans the globe, from walls in major cities to spots off the beaten path.  There’s something special about spotting ‘a familiar face in an unexpected place.’ 

“Painting a wall like this is interesting. Two stories up on a ladder, uneven ground, tree branches, live electrical wires, windows randomly placed in your composition. A sketch is almost useless. Every line is a dance with the ladder to see if you can finagle reaching where you intended it to go. The built environment dictates how the piece will flow, and my arm pivoting from my shoulder on a fixed ladder point informs all the curves.” - GATS

📸 Sara Sjol
📍636 SE 10th Ave., Portland, OR

More photos from the Lords Crew 40th anniversary production in the Central Eastside Mural District! Over 20 artists, thr...
08/13/2026

More photos from the Lords Crew 40th anniversary production in the Central Eastside Mural District! Over 20 artists, three walls, one unforgettable holiday weekend of painting along SE Hawthorne & 2nd Ave. Go see it in person if you can!   

Metro K S R A T H E Y D R I F T

2026 marks 40 years of Lords Crew, one of the most respected crews from the West Coast. They celebrated the milestone wi...
08/13/2026

2026 marks 40 years of Lords Crew, one of the most respected crews from the West Coast. They celebrated the milestone with a massive artist-led production in the Central Eastside Mural District. 

Over the 4th of July weekend, more than 20 artists from across the US came together to paint an entirely new warehouse and refresh existing murals on the warehouse across the street, spanning three walls along SE Hawthorne & 2nd Ave. It’s the biggest addition to the mural district recently, and an incredible way to mark four decades. This is a must-see in person!

PSAA was honored to support this project behind the scenes, helping to secure wall access, coordinate a mural permit, and line up grant support through Oregon Metro. But the vision and the work were entirely artist-led, and it shows!

More photos to come!

📍 SE 2nd Ave. & Hawthorne
📸 Sara Sjol

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The final mural of the Clatskanie Mural Festival, titled “Bird Song,” also painted by Matt Schlosky, is located in Check...
08/12/2026

The final mural of the Clatskanie Mural Festival, titled “Bird Song,” also painted by Matt Schlosky, is located in Checkmate Park and features a sassy Steller’s Jay in full logging attire, native to Western Oregon. Local resident and wall owner Kris Lillich raised a Steller’s Jay named Chirpie, and this mural honors her feathered friend. Part mascot, part mischief-maker, the Steller’s Jay belongs here just as much as the trees it calls home.

📍289 N Nehalem St. Clatskanie, OR

Grant Support: Oregon Cultural Trust (ORCulturalTrust), Roundhouse Foundation (The Roundhouse Foundation), Columbia County Cultural Commission (Columbia Cultural Coalition)
Festival, Wall and Lodging Sponsors: Clatskanie Chamber of Commerce, Clatskanie Farmer Collective (Clatskanie Farmer Collective), Colvin’s Pub & Grill (Colvins Pub & Grill), Northwest Connection Trading Post (Sheila), Turning Point Community Center, Wild Locals (The Wild Locals), Batwater Station

Small towns like Clatskanie don’t always get the same access to public art and creative investment that bigger cities do...
08/12/2026

Small towns like Clatskanie don’t always get the same access to public art and creative investment that bigger cities do. Initiatives like the Clatskanie Mural Festival help bring vibrant, community-rooted art into rural spaces, telling local stories, honoring local history, and giving residents public spaces they can feel proud of. Supporting rural arts means investing in the identity and vibrancy of towns that don’t always make the spotlight, and we’re proud to have helped bring two new murals to life here.

Located at Colvin’s Pub & Grill, the first mural, “A Slice of Logging History” by artist Matt Schlosky (Matt schlosky), depicts the area’s forestry history. The design, developed with historical insights and photo contributions from pub owner Kim Rogers, features oxen, wagons, a steam donkey, a wigwam burner, and logging pioneer Simon Benson. A Community Painting Day was also hosted for this mural, where a group of local students completed the background. Thanks to teacher Jaime Erwin for helping make this a reality and to the talented kids of Clatskanie for lending a hand!

The second mural, titled “Bird Song,” also painted by Matt, is located in Checkmate Park and features a sassy Steller’s Jay in full logging attire, native to Western Oregon. Local resident and wall owner Kris Lillich raised a Steller’s Jay named Chirpie, and this mural helps her honor her feathered friend. Part mascot, part mischief-maker, the Steller’s Jay belongs here just as much as the trees it calls home.
These new murals help Clatskanie honor its past, present, and future.

We’re excited to bring more initiatives like this to small towns across the Pacific Northwest, and we’ve already made a great connection in Rainier, Oregon, fingers crossed for grant support to bring public art there too!

📍135 N Nehalem St. Clatskanie, OR
📍289 N. Nehalem St. Clatskanie, OR

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Energizing Art! 🎨 PSAA has teamed up with Portland General Electric to bring two bright, joyous new street murals to cur...
08/11/2026

Energizing Art! 🎨

PSAA has teamed up with Portland General Electric to bring two bright, joyous new street murals to curbside charging stations in Portland! Designed by local artist Daren Todd, these asphalt murals were funded through PGE’s Drive Change Fund PSAA received in 2024.

Join us for the reveal of the first street mural, Energy Cycles, on Thursday, August 20th from 11 am to 2 pm at 1531 NE Glisan St. As part of this Ride & Drive event, Forth Mobility is providing free EV and e-bike rides to the community, and artist Daren Todd will be painting live!

Whether you’re EV-curious, want to learn more about curbside charging, are interested in taking an e-bike for a spin, or just excited to check out new public art, there’s something for everyone!

Sponsors & Partners: PGE (Portland General Electric), PBOT (PBOT), Forth Mobility (Forth) & Oregon DEQ

This project was made possible by Portland General Electric’s Drive Change Fund via Oregon DEQ’s Clean Fuels Program.

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The 2026 GraffLab mural, titled “Paint Does Xist,” is a manifestation of shared knowledge, learned technique, and indivi...
08/07/2026

The 2026 GraffLab mural, titled “Paint Does Xist,” is a manifestation of shared knowledge, learned technique, and individual expression, coming together in a fantastic public collaboration. The beauty of the mural comes from each artist’s individual style coalescing into one message, with each letter becoming part of a whole. 

Thank you to our 2026 GraffLab campers for creating this amazing mural for the community. It’s awesome to have your art in the Central Eastside Mural District!

For teens looking to learn the ins and outs of street art, keep your eyes out next spring when GraffLab 2027 applications open! An early shout-out to City of Portland and the Safer Portland Grant Program for sponsoring next year’s camp! 

“GraffLab is a great way to share and shine light on spray can art from years of knowledge, while also allowing the kids to explore their own process and self-organize to accomplish a desired outcome.” – GraffLab Lead Instructor, Devin Finely.

A big shout-out to our GraffLab Team for all your hard work both on the ground and behind the scenes. It truly takes a village to create these opportunities! Your knowledge and dedication are what make GraffLab such a success.

GraffLab 2026 was made possible through grants from the Miller Foundation (Miller Foundation) and the Oregon Community Foundation (Oregon Community Foundation).

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Grant Support: Miller Foundation (Miller Foundation), Oregon Community Foundation (Oregon Community Foundation) Sponsors: Killian Pacific (Killian Pacific), Pitman Restaurant Equipment (Pitman Restaurant Equipment), Baby Doll Pizza (Baby Doll Pizza), Blick (Blick Portland), Dave’s Hot Chicken (DavesHotChicken), Fried Egg I’m In Love (Fried Egg I'm In Love), Star Rentals, Purdy Paint Tools (Purdy Paint Tools), North Rim (North Rim), Rodda Miller Paint (Rodda Miller Paint)

Youth is key. At PSAA, we don’t just support working artists; we also aim to educate and uplift the next generation of s...
08/06/2026

Youth is key. At PSAA, we don’t just support working artists; we also aim to educate and uplift the next generation of street artists! That’s why programming like GraffLab is so important to the creative growth of our community. As part of our commitment to lifting all creative voices, over half of GraffLab students were able to attend camp on scholarship. 

Learning hands-on techniques from working artists gives the teens a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience. The passion and creative talent of this year’s teens was phenomenal! It was a joy to see the work each day, and we were thrilled to see the progression of the students over the 4 days of camp! 

Both the teens and parents alike were pleased with the Grafflab! As one parent told us, “My teen had such an amazing time at the camp. By the end of the four days, they truly did not want it to end! She was so happy to be a part of the winning design team!”

The entire GraffLab Team extends a heartfelt thank you to our 2026 campers. You showed up every day, ready to learn and brought your best. From learning the basics, to defining your mark, to the final mural, your ideas and ex*****on were inspired!

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Grant Support: Miller Foundation (Miller Foundation), Oregon Community Foundation (Oregon Community Foundation) Sponsors: Killian Pacific (Killian Pacific), Pitman Restaurant Equipment (Pitman Restaurant Equipment), Baby Doll Pizza (Baby Doll Pizza), Blick (Blick Portland), Dave’s Hot Chicken (DavesHotChicken), Fried Egg I’m In Love (Fried Egg I'm In Love), Star Rentals, Purdy Paint Tools (Purdy Paint Tools), North Rim (North Rim), Rodda-Miller Paint (Rodda Miller Paint)

GraffLab 2026 offered a well-rounded experience, giving campers the chance to learn multiple aspects of street art direc...
08/05/2026

GraffLab 2026 offered a well-rounded experience, giving campers the chance to learn multiple aspects of street art directly from professional artists.

Alongside foundational classes with Lead Instructor Devin Finley (Devin Finley) and Lead Artist Galen Malcolm, guest artists Nia Musiba (nia), RX Skulls (Rx Skulls), and Wokeface (wokeface) shared what life as a working artist looks like and led hands-on, small-group lessons.

Legendary wheat paste and sticker artist RX Skulls led a Linoleum Carving & Block Printing workshop, where teens printed custom symbols onto black books and sticker sheets, the same technique behind RX’s classic skull graphics.

“It’s a privilege to have a big chunk of time with young people who are interested in street art and want to throw their hat in the ring. I thoroughly enjoyed sharing my experiences and advice with them.” – RX Skulls

Nia Musiba led a Bucket & Roller Fills workshop, where teens learned basic mural techniques and practiced their creativity by filling in the letters of “Portland Street Art Alliance” for a mini mural.

“Teaching my section of GraffLab was so fulfilling! The cohort was full of talented and enthusiastic youth, and it was amazing to watch them experiment and gain confidence in their artistic vision and abilities.” – Nia Musiba

Illustrator and merch wizard Wokeface closed out camp by sharing her journey from street artist to entrepreneur, and then led a workshop where teens created wood art inspired by characters and personas they’d developed at GraffLab. Teens even left with a grab bag of Wokeface goodies, the perfect way to wrap up camp!

“I was impressed by how engaged and focused the campers were, and it was exciting to see the creative confidence they built at GraffLab.” – Wokeface

Thank you to our guest teaching artists! Your stories and experience gave campers tremendous insight into the life of a working artist, and the skills to pursue street art.

🥁 Sara Sjol & Daisy Hackett

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