Memory Activism.
In these times of collective amnesia, remembering is an act of resistance.
Festival
The 11th VANPORT MOSAIC FESTIVAL (May 22-31, 2026)
“The annual festival is a highlight of Portland’s cultural calendar, blending history, culture, arts and activism into a living and highly creative memorial.” ~Oregon Arts Watch/ Bob Hicks
Screenings | Performances | Tours | Exhibits | Talks | Celebrations
Check FULL PROGRAM (in progress) at https://bit.ly/VanportFestival2026
Oral History
There's really no such thing as the 'voiceless'. There are only the deliberately silenced or the preferably unheard. -Arundhati Roy, author
Exhibits
We are a museum without walls. We offer pop-up displays, listening stations, and historical narrative artwork, outside traditional venues.
Community Gatherings
Through art, celebrations, and dialogue we gather around our shared humanity to tell stories with, not about communities.
Theater
From first table reads, through staged readings, to fully mounted productions, we partner with local playwrights, designers, performers and dramaturgs from the communities whose stories we look to elevate.
Tours
Places are memory anchors. Join historians, activists, and those who remember first-hand to explore our visible and invisible histories that surround us.
