WHAT: Discussing the Science of Creativity, and the Creativity of Science

We did it!

WHERE: Jeju Restaurant, 626 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97214

WHEN: Thursday, May 30, 5:00 – 8:00pm

FREE! Limited seats! Register HERE!

ADDITIONAL EVENTS (COMPLETED!) ON MAY 16 (BEND) AND MAY 18 (SISTERS)

Join Caldera Arts in May for an exclusive preview of our fall season of community events, including the launch of The Drawing Room: conversations exploring the impact of creative practice in our lives, and in our communities. 

With The Drawing Room, Caldera will present an annual series of intimate gatherings designed to bring together community for small-scale, high-impact evenings, exploring the power of creativity. Together we will explore the unlimited potential of building vibrant and inclusive communities by harnessing the creative process.

We’ll discuss the impact of creative thinking, through the lens of change-makers, artists, and innovators who use the tools of a creative practice to shape their lives, and their communities.

Join us in May for a preview of this dynamic new series. 

We’re bringing together a renowned neuroscientist, a celebrated visual artist, and Oregon’s Poet Laureate for a robust exploration of the impact of creative practice on the human brain, and how it shapes our world. We’ll round out the experience with live music performance—bringing the explosive power of creative improv through jazz.

Join us on May 16 in Bend, or May 30 in Portland as we stir together these creative minds in an exclusive gathering of Caldera supporters.

Caldera Alumni Guest Hosts: 

Eloe Gill-Williams, filmmaker

Discussing the Science of Creativity, and the Creativity of Science:

Bill Griesar, PhD Neuroscientist and co-founder NW Noggin

Jeff Leake, visual artist and co-founder NW Noggin

Anis Mojgan, Poet Laureate of Oregon

Exploring Creativity Through The Written Word: 

Anis Mojgan, Poet Laureate of Oregon will introduce us to his creative practice.  (May 16 and May 30 only!)

Live Musical Performance:

Acclaimed saxophonist Christopher Brown

Bonus Event! On May 18th in Sisters, we’ll host a more intimate version of the Fall Preview—capped at 25 guests—featuring executive director, Kimberly Howard Wade, in conversation with Bill Griesar and Jeff Leake. Hosted by Alumni guest, music producer, The Wav., with musical guest Christopher Brown.