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The Mercury's 2026 Spring Arts Preview: We Need Art to Survive

Portland Mercury 3/12 1:00A Suzette Smith

The arts need us. And we need the art. by Suzette Smith It was staff writer Lindsay Costello who inspired this issue’s theme. During a new year discussion about our team’s...

NEA Cuts: One Year Later

Portland Mercury 3/12 12:54A Abe Asher

Five local arts organizations on coping with the chaos of cancelled National Endowment for the Arts grants. by Abe Asher When Donald Trump reassumed the presidency in January...

Jessie Rose Vala Channels Ecological Grief Into The Pollinators

Portland Mercury 3/12 12:48A Melissa Locker

They are kind of moth-like and plant-like. But they also have neon coming out of their eyes. by Melissa Locker When you walk into Jessie Rose Vala’s show at Chefas Projects,...

Reading the Room at Cooley Gallery’s IF

Portland Mercury 3/12 12:46A Lindsay Costello

The new exhibition unites three artists, including a former nun. by Lindsay Costello What does it mean to write in space? At Reed College’s Cooley Gallery, new director and...

Find Your Passion for Graphic Design at Volumes

Portland Mercury 3/12 12:42A Taylor Griggs

Volumes isn t a library where you have to be quiet. by Taylor Griggs Michael Ellsworth wants to make the often-opaque world of graphic design accessible and collaborative. The...

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Six Women Composers You Haven’t Heard Of

All Classical Portland 3/6 4:00A Rebecca Richardson

Women composers have long been a vital part of All Classical Radio’s daily playlist. As concert programs become more diverse and inclusive, we are proud to highlight these lesser-known names and...

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Reflections from Blazers-Hornets and Blazer’s Edge Night

Blazer's Edge 3/10 9:09P Dave Deckard

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 10: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts after making a three-point basket during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Moda Center on March 10, 2026...

Center Combo for Blazers Can’t Top Charlotte’s Hot Shooting

Blazer's Edge 3/10 8:17P Lono Waiwaiole

PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 10: Moussa Diabate #14 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on March 10, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland,...

That’s More Like It, Scoot Henderson

Blazer's Edge 3/8 10:51P Conor Bergin

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 08: Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates following a win against the Indiana Pacers at Moda Center on March 08, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER:...

Georgia Tech Fires Head Coach Damon Stoudamire

Blazer's Edge 3/8 11:49A Harry Robertson

CLEMSON, SC - MARCH 07: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Damon Stoudamire during a college basketball game between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Clemson Tigers on February 7. 2026 at...

Blazers Host Last-Place Pacers

Blazer's Edge 3/8 8:26A Harry Robertson

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 04: Andrew Nembhard #2 of the Indiana Pacers and Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers dive to the floor for a loose ball during the second quarter at the Moda...