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Sneak peek at this year’s Artcrank posters
The “bike poster party” is back!(Photo by J. Maus/BikPortland) Artcrank is one of our favorite events. For the past five years, this one-night gallery show and party has brought a refreshing mix of art and community to Portland. With the show returning this Saturday night (10/4), we thought it’d be fun to share a special … Read more
‘ARTCRANK’ poster show illustrates depth of cycling’s inspiration
One more night to experience Artcrank.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) “Bikes are the world’s most fun, accessible way to get around. Posters are the world’s most fun, accessible art form. ARTCRANK brings them together.” That’s the simple yet powerful idea behind Artcrank, an event that opened last night in downtown Portland and continues tonight at 5:00 … Read more
ArtCrank poster event returns to Portland next month
This just in from our friends at Artcrank. The show is returning to Portland this year on Ocotber 3rd and 4th at The Cleaners at The Ace Hotel. This is the fifth year Artcrank has come to Portland and it’s a not-to-be-missed event. You can see and buy awesome bike-inspired, affordable (and original) art that … Read more
Artcrank Portland debuts this Thursday!
A scene from Artcrank 2010.(Photos © J. Maus) Artcrank, the “poster party for bike people,” is coming to Portland for the third consecutive year and the big opening night shindig is this Thursday (10/6)! Artcrank was a huge hit last year and organizers have added an extra day to handle the demand.
Latest jersey from Retro Image Apparel based on Artcrank print
This print has inspired a licensing partnership and a new jersey.-See it below-(Photos © J. Maus) Portland based Retro Image Apparel has a new jersey coming out this spring based on a print by local artist Jimmy Cavalieri. Jimmy is a long time reader and supporter of BikePortland, so we’re really excited to see this … Read more
Bikes, art a winning mix at Artcrank show (Slideshow)
This is what happens when you bring a bunch of great, affordable bike art to Portland.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus)
Artcrank Portland is this Thursday: Get a peek at our poster!
A scene from Artcrank 2009.(Photo © J. Maus) The Artcrank Poster Show is coming to Portland this Thursday (10/7). The event, billed as a “Poster party for bike people,” was a big success when it came to town last year. This year we’re doubly excited for its arrival because we’ve got a poster of our … Read more
Artcrank show finds warm welcome in Portland
29 bike-themed posters attracted quite a crowd last night.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus) The latest evidence of the intersection between bicycles and Portland’s First Thursday art scene (remember the handmade bike show back in August?) was on full display at the debut of the Artcrank Poster Show last night. 29 Portland artists were part of … Read more
Artcrank poster show announces Portland artists
A painting by Tiago DeJerk, one of30 local artists who will take part in Artcrank.(Photos © J. Maus) Artcrank, a bicycle-themed poster art show premiering in Portland next month, has selected the local artists that will take part in the event. The 31 artists will sell their work for $30 per print, with $5 of … Read more
Artcrank poster show coming to Portland in October
An event that bills itself as “A poster party for bike people” is set to make its Portland debut on October 1st. Artcrank began in Minneapolis in 2007 and has since expanded to other cities. The event is an exhibit of bike-inspired poster art from local artists. The posters accepted into each show — which … Read more