Join P3, a unique, immersive and interactive experience at the intersection of varied forms of artistic expression. P3: The Poetry and Painting Project is a community conversation between one poet, Lora-Ellen McKinney, and “painters” responding to poems assigned to them. Painters are any type of artist – vocalists, singer-songwriters, actors, rappers, sculptors, mixed media artists, quilters, and storytellers. Painters range in age from 13 to mid-80’s, and are multi-racial, multi-national, and multigendered. The artists are undiscovered, newly discovered, or have been famous for varied amounts of time. They are urban, suburban and rural. They are from relatively peaceful places in the United States, from developing countries and from war-torn Ukraine.

Hosted at the Liberty Bank Building, the exhibit is in a building that is also a work of art. Set on the historic site of the first Black bank in the Pacific Northwest, the bank was co-founded by the poet’s father. On-site and virtual communities are invited to join one poet as she engages with artists who responded to her poetry on topics ranging from lazy rivers to steamy kisses, to remnants of historical enslavement and Black men murdered by police. This conversation between local, national, and international artists also provides opportunities for those in attendance to participate in interactive experiences. By walking in the door of this exhibit, you can both discuss and become art.

PARKING INFO: Street parking is available but scarce. Consider taking rideshare to the event.