From the Ground Up

From the Ground Up From the Ground UP is a Portland-based nonprofit that provides accessible arts programming focused on creating new art.

This month our "Room of One's Own" individual fundraiser campaign is on. DONATE AT https://www.fromthegrounduppdx.net/do...
08/13/2026

This month our "Room of One's Own" individual fundraiser campaign is on.
DONATE AT https://www.fromthegrounduppdx.net/donate
Funding the first year of our studio space, donations will directly impact artist access to studio space and increase our reach like never before. $25,000 by September 20th, with the first $10,000 matched by an Anonymous donor.
THIS MONTH our goal is $5,000 in donations. Right now every dollar you donate doubles! We are $1,490 away from this goal, and 17 days to go.
In our 10 years of operation we have never had a home of our own to operate out of. This studio and office space is transformative. These funds will directly support our new home and it lets our major donors, sponsors and grantmakers know about the groundswell of community support that is so essential to our work.

Join us for SOLO - A five week workshop that traverses the early fragile stages of new solo work creation. Held at our ...
08/12/2026

Join us for SOLO - A five week workshop that traverses the early fragile stages of new solo work creation.
Held at our new space in the Ford Building on 11th and Division.
Learn more and register here https://www.fromthegrounduppdx.net/workshops-intensives

Led by Katherine Murphy Lewis
Katherine Murphy Lewis is the creative architect behind From the Ground Up — a director and dramaturg whose penchant for experimentation has produced award-winning performances, launched viable artistic careers, and redefined what an incubation model can look like in the American theater landscape. Katherine works fluidly across contemporary dance, physical storytelling, comedy, and devised performance Katherine has created a one of a kind approach that has been recognized for putting “distinctive voices center stage” and embodying a “rejection
of patriarchal standards” (Willamette Week).

Have a story that needs to be told? Join our 2027 Artist Residency Program!From January to July work with other artists ...
08/10/2026

Have a story that needs to be told? Join our 2027 Artist Residency Program!
From January to July work with other artists and director and founder Katherine Murphy Lewis to bring your story to life. Past residents have come from all kinds of artistic backgrounds. From dance, theater, clowning, butoh, music, and many more.
Find out more and apply at this link
https://www.fromthegrounduppdx.net/residency

THANK YOU! To all the audience members, foundations, business sponsors, and our individual donors. Together you made th...
07/20/2026

THANK YOU! To all the audience members, foundations, business sponsors, and
our individual donors. Together you made this festival possible. This year our audience TRIPLED in size from last year's festival.
This shows how important real and vulnerable art is in our world. Thanks again for showing up and supporting the 12 artists who performed or showcased work.
We have more exciting news coming your way. Fundraisers, events, and workshops!

One final show left of our New Works Festival : 10 years of Belonging and Becoming ! Tonight it's all things clown and c...
07/19/2026

One final show left of our New Works Festival : 10 years of Belonging and Becoming ! Tonight it's all things clown and comedy. Join Emily June Newton for "Big Baby". Do you have what it takes to take care of a baby? A big baby?
4pm Featured in The Oregonian, Portland Mercury's EverOut, and Oregon ArtsWatch

2 nights of shows left! 2 nights left to witness 10 years of Belonging and Becoming our New Works Festival. Hungry for m...
07/18/2026

2 nights of shows left! 2 nights left to witness 10 years of Belonging and Becoming our New Works Festival. Hungry for more than just one night? Featured artist Emily June Newton will delight and amaze you at our final show tomorrow at 4. CoHo Productions
Witness brave new work from talented artists of many disciplines and backgrounds! Featured in The Oregonian, Portland Mercury's EverOut, and Oregon ArtsWatch.

3 nights of shows left! Wrapping up our 10 years of Belonging and Becoming New Works Festival. Can't make it tonight? We...
07/18/2026

3 nights of shows left! Wrapping up our 10 years of Belonging and Becoming New Works Festival.
Can't make it tonight? We still have tickets for Saturday and Sunday nights. Witness brave new work from talented artists of many disciplines and backgrounds! Featured in The Oregonian, Portland Mercury's EverOut, and Oregon ArtsWatch.

07/13/2026

More of YOUR reactions to last weeks shows. We asked why should people come see our New Works Festival?
Thought provoking, vulnerable, and truth on the stage. JOIN IS for one more weekend of shows. Tickets available starting at $10 sliding scale at the link in our bio. Featured in Oregon ArtsWatch, The Oregonian, and Portland Mercury’s EverOut. This festival presents emerging work that moves the heart.

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