August 28 - September 30, 2010

Resident

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Portland, OR

An artist and producer in numerous collectives and collaborations, Smith was a cofounder of the Pancake Clubhouse Historic Township and Activity Destination for the Living Arts (welcomes you), an alternative arts space in Portland, Oregon where he coordinated an active exhibition schedule and residency program from 2008-2009. Recent independent projects include The Christmas Time Radio Hour, a weekly program on KPSU dedicated to Christmas and Holiday Music, “Art  Talk AM on the Radio,” a weekly interview show which focused on local, national and international artists and curators, and Neighborhood Projects  Media, which was featured as part of a collaborative project for the 2008 Time Based Arts Festival, sponsored by the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art. Smith is a recent graduate of Portland State University, where he received an MFA in Art and Social Practice. 

2014-2015

Building Curator

Cyrus is an interdisciplinary artist with a background in sculpture, interactive art, radio, publication, and performance. He was part of the first graduating class at Portland State University to receive an MFA with a concentration in “Social Practice,” a form of art that encourages interactivity, communication, and social engagement. Cyrus also worked on the exhibitions team for the Portland Art Museum and Tacoma Art Museum as an exhibit installer and designer. When he is not making art, you may find him playing music, taking the long way home, or sleeping under the stars.

Ian Montgomery (Gravelville, Iowa) is an artist and builder with professional construction, carpentry, and installation experience. He joined Elsewhere in 2009 to oversee the preservation and safety of Elsewhere’s building and collection, and works directly with artists on installation and sculpture to ensure structural integrity and visitor safety. Ian previously worked in a similar capacity for Flux Factory in New York and has a BA from Bard College.

Building Curator, October 1, 2009 – November 2011

Residency September 10, 2009 – October 8, 2009

Project: Glass Forest