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Caldera Arts

Supporting youth, artists through the power of creativity, nature, and community.

05/28/2026

There's a small recording studio on Caldera's campus. Nothing fancy. But for a 13-year-old named The Wav, it opened a door.

Someone at Caldera handed The Wav a mic and said “you can do this.” They produced their first song, recorded a vocalist, and released something real. Today, that's exactly what The Wav does professionally. And it all started in that little studio.

This is what Caldera builds. Not just a summer experience. A moment that follows a young person into their life, their career, the person they become.

This summer, 200 learners will walk onto Caldera's campus for free. Somewhere in that group is the next The Wav. A kid who doesn't know what they're capable of yet.

Help fund a Caldera summer at the link in our bio.

05/20/2026

There’s a 40-foot tree on Caldera’s campus called the Dream Tree. No learner has to climb it. Every summer, they’re simply asked: how far do you want to go?

One alum, known at camp as Rainbow, almost said no. Years later, they still think about the moment they let go. Not because it was easy, but because it was the first time they trusted themselves enough to try something that scared them.

That’s what a Caldera summer creates. A real reason for a young person to trust themselves. This summer, 200 learners will walk onto this campus for free.

Your support is what makes that possible. Help fund a Caldera summer at the link in our bio.

05/14/2026

40 students spent one week at H.B. Lee Middle School with artist Kyra Watkins through a Caldera partnership, creating a mural that now lives at their school permanently.

By the end of the week, students were bringing their friends to see it. Proud of something they built together. For many of them, it was the first time they discovered what their creative voice could look like on a wall.

The mural isn’t going anywhere. And what those students found in themselves that week isn’t either.

05/06/2026

We recently welcomed our March cohort of artists to Caldera: Rowena Alegria, Lorena Diosdado, Eleanor Klock, Kache’ Mumford, and Victoria Xiao.

During their residency, the artists explored themes of memory, identity, belonging, and inheritance across writing, painting, ceramics, and mixed media.

Rowena continued work on a long-developing novel. Lorena painted imagery inspired by her culture and personal history onto old curtains from her home. Eleanor created comics centered on her dating experiences in Portland. Kache’ wrote poems for a debut collection rooted in sound and resistance. Victoria experimented with forms for a ceramic burial suit exploring landscape and memory.

Outside the studio, the group shared meals, watched films, and spent time on the land. What begins here continues beyond Caldera.

04/08/2026

Our apprentices had an action-packed weekend in Portland.

This group of young artists, part of Caldera’s Apprentice Program, is already doing the work, building their creative voice, collaborating, and stepping into real-world experiences that push their thinking forward.

Over the weekend, they connected with creative professionals at , shared a meal with our founding family, and continued developing their capstone multimedia projects.

They closed the weekend with a screening of Seeds at , followed by a conversation with , reflecting on what we hold sacred and how creativity can help protect and carry those stories forward.

This is where creativity starts to take shape.

Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen.

03/25/2026

Caldera is Collage PDX’s March Community Support partner.

All month, you can round up your purchase at checkout to support our youth programs.

Collage has raised thousands for local organizations through this work. We’re grateful to be part of it.

If you’re in Portland, stop by, shop, and round up. Located at 1639 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211 and 3701 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202.

03/19/2026

We are excited to introduce our February 2026 Artists in Residence. Artists explored identity through movement, puppetry, painting, printmaking, and beadwork, each following a path that connected personal history with new ideas.

Shannon Yu and Cia ALYXÅNDRA Ciale Charfauros collaborated on a movement piece blending martial arts and dance. Camille Cooper built a puppet from repurposed materials found on the land. Scott Taddei returned to beading, reconnecting with a practice from childhood. Sandra Lanz Sanchez-Penichet spent time painting and rediscovering her creative rhythm. Bint Bandora created drawings, a linocut stamp, and prints incorporating tatreez patterns that honor her cultural traditions and her late mother.

As Bint shared, “Caldera changed our lives. There’s a before Caldera with our art practice, and then now there’s an after.”

03/18/2026

We are excited to introduce our February 2026 Artists in Residence. Over ten days, this cohort spent time immersed in their work and in community. Artists explored identity through movement, puppetry, painting, printmaking, and beadwork, each following a path that connected personal history with new ideas.

Shannon Yu and Cia ALYXÅNDRA Ciale Charfauros collaborated on a movement piece blending martial arts and dance. Camille Cooper built a puppet from repurposed materials found on the land. Scott Taddei returned to beading, reconnecting with a practice from childhood. Sandra Lanz Sanchez-Penichet spent time painting and rediscovering her creative rhythm. Nadira Bitar created drawings, a linocut stamp, and prints incorporating tatreez patterns that honor her cultural traditions and her late mother.

As Nadira shared, “Caldera changed our lives. There's a before Caldera with our art practice, and then now there's an after.”

The Artists in Residence program exists to give artists the time, space, and community to reconnect with their creative voice.

03/13/2026

We are hiring for the Caldera summer team.

Each summer, artists, educators, and mentors come together to support our young learners as they explore creativity and community. Seasonal staff help shape that experience by creating a space where learners can take risks, learn from one another, and grow.

Sixteen seasonal positions are now open.

Learn more and apply through the link in our bio.

03/09/2026

Announcing Spring 2026: FEE BASED ARTIST RESIDENCY (FAiR) at Caldera

We’re excited to open applications for Spring 2026 sessions at Caldera!

Session 1: Wednesday, April 22 – Sunday, May 3, 2026
Session 2: Wednesday, May 6 – Sunday, May 17, 2026
Additional sessions coming November & December 2026 — stay tuned!

Join us this spring and invest in your creative time. Residents receive private lodging, dedicated studio space, and welcome & farewell community dinners prepared by local chefs.

Revenue from FAiR directly supports Caldera’s other residency and youth programs. We also continue to offer a stipended residency designed for artists from historically underrepresented populations.

Ready to create with us? Link in bio to review accommodations and application.

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Office: 224 NW 13th Avenue, Ste 304
Portland, OR
97209

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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https://www.caldera.org/

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