Poor People Need a Break, Too!

One of the worst parts about being poor is the level of stress that we are constantly under. Sometimes we just need to take a break, relax, and appreciate some beauty.

There is a program in Portland that gives us that opportunity!

If you have an Oregon Trail (SNAP) card, you qualify for five dollar tickets to live music, plays, dance performances and more!  Each card qualifies for two five dollar tickets, but you can check to see if there might be options for larger groups.

It is through the Arts for All program, and there are different opportunities to experience local performances every week!  Participating groups include: NW Film Center, Artists Repertory Theatre, Oregon Symphony, Oregon Children’s Theatre, Body Vox Theatre, and many more!

Check out the website for more information: http://racc.org/artsforall/

Check out their Facebook page to find out what is available: https://www.facebook.com/ArtsforAllPDX

Anawim Art Studio

In Rockwood, the poorest community in the Portland metro area, there is a place where the poor can go to exercise their creativity and to produce some marvelous works of art.  Twice a week, at the Anawim Art Studio, anyone can come free of charge and paint, draw or color, using a variety of media.

Signature piece by Yvan  Strong

“My aunt was worried I was too isolated but I told her I come here every Wednesday and Saturday for my art lessons. It helps me remember how good I have it.” –Linda who lives alone in her mobile home

 The Studio also has an on-site artist, Yvan Strong, who has been an accomplished artist for 44 years. She guides those who come to improve their art, or to give ideas of how to get started. She has hosted an open art table for the poor for many years and has been teaching art since she was a teen.

 The studio is open on Wednesday from 1 to 4 and Saturdays from 11 to 3 and it is located at Sanctuary, 19626 NE Glisan. Anyone is welcome.

To keep the Art Studio open, we need some supplies and some finances. For more detailed information about the kind of donations the Art Studio needs, please look at the Anawim Web Site.
http://anawimcc.org/anawim-art-studio/