2024 COMMUNITY ART PROJECTS

Artist THEY DRIFT at PSAA’s 50 Years of Hip Hop Community Art Project


A GARDEN OF ART
SE MLK + BELMONT | PORTLAND

PSAA teamed up with JAM Makery LLC, partner of Open Urban Practice and Bridge Rats Artist Studios in the Central Eastside, and PDX Farm. Working together, this team is undertaking a full revitalization of 831 SE MLK in the Central Eastside. PSAA muralists completed the scene by conjuring up haunting visuals, while PDX Farm installed edible gardens with native species. Sponsored by Oregon Metro. READ MORE

In 2024, PSAA expanded the Ladies Up Community Art Program by bringing it to Hillsboro, creating even more opportunities for female artists! Inspired by the success of our original Ladies Up location, featuring 12 rotating murals along SE Alder St & SE 15th Ave in Portland, First Tech Credit Union partnered with PSAA to bring this program to the westside. READ MORE

50 YEARS OF HIP HOP
NE GRAND + HALSEY | PORTLAND

This mutli-panelled graffiti production celebrates the 50th year anniversary of Hip Hop. Thanks to a team of 9 incredibly talented PNW style writers, the project celebrates this milestone through one of Hip Hop’s most visible pillars – graffiti art. The mural also includes elements from all 5 PILLARS of Hip Hop, including MCing/DJing, Breakdancing, and Knowledge. Sponsored by Oregon Metro. READ MORE