971-205-5721

1000 SW Broadway Ave.
T-100
Portland, OR 97205

Gathering Spaces

Empowerment Series

Recognizing that we all bring different strengths and experiences to the group, Kinship TA empowerment series are structured panels and discussions designed by teaching artists for teaching artists. These sessions address important issues impacting the field and community at large We disseminate information, share insights and resources with the intention of strengthening our community and eliminating obstacles. 

Teaching Artist Connect

This virtual or in-person gathering held regularly throughout the school year will share information about Kinship TA initiatives, give updates, and serve as a space for connection and community building for teaching artists. Each meeting will feature a thematic conversation.

Office Hours

A virtual bi-monthly meeting of peer-centered time for teaching artists to ask questions about anything related to their work, such as contracting, school experiences, scheduling challenges, and more. We will work together to address any issues to find solutions. If we don’t have the answers, we’ll help find a resource for support. The first hour will be dedicated for teaching artists listed in our directory, and the second hour is for anyone.

Teaching Artist Connect

January 25, 2026 2:00 pm

Sunday January 25th : 2:00 pm-3:30 pm

New Expressive Works 810 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214

Mark your calendars for the first TA Connect of 2026! Join us to build strength together as we look toward the rest of the school year. We will guide the group through time intended to help you identify your professional and organizational goals for the year ahead. It’s sure to be a rich conversation!

TEACHING ARTIST EMPOWERMENT SERIES: Trauma-informed Curriculum and Classroom

February 23, 2026 5:00 pm

Teaching Artist Empowerment Series : Trauma-Informed Curriculum and Classroom

Monday, February 23 5:30-7:00 pm

In this workshop, we will identify the basic principles of a trauma-informed lens and how we move towards being trauma-attuned. We will offer real-life examples from teaching artists of what it means to have a trauma-informed curriculum and what that looks like in the creative classroom, even when your time with those students is super limited. This will be a thorough introduction for teaching artists and as always, there will be time for questions and reflection.

Teaching Artist Connect

December 7, 2025 2:00 pm

Sunday, Dec 7th 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Albina Library, 205 NE Russell St, Portland, OR 97212

Let’s get together for the end of the year in celebration! This family-friendly gathering will cheer the work that Kinship Teaching Artists has launched. We’ll have light snacks, drinks, art activities, and creative fun geared for all ages. Bring your family, friends, and let’s connect and community build together. This in-person gathering held regularly throughout the year will share information about Kinship Teaching Artists initiatives and serve as a space for connection and community building for connection and community building for teaching artists and our arts education community.

Open Office Hours

December 2, 2025 4:00 pm

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Teaching Artists on directory

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Open to All

A virtual meeting of peer-centered time for teaching artists to ask questions about anything related to their work, such as contracting, school experiences, scheduling challenges, and more. We will work together to address any issues to find solutions. If we don’t have the answers, we’ll help find a resource for support. The first hour will be dedicated for teaching artists listed in our directory, and the second hour is for anyone.