Vanport Mosaic Festival
“The annual festival is a highlight of Portland’s cultural calendar, blending history, culture, arts and activism into a living and highly creative memorial.”
– Oregon Arts Watch / Bob Hicks
Join us for two weeks of memory activism to explore the many silenced histories that surround us, and REMEMBER, REPAIR, RECLAIM, and RE-IMAGINE our collective story.
Event Information
Location
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Free Admission
Hours
Saturday, May 31st | 12:00 – 4:00 PM | Placekeeping
Vanport Day of Remembrance
- “Remember Us” Memorial – by Chisao Hata
- Force Lake Birdwatching & Tour – with Marti Clemmons & BIRDHERS
- Walking Tours – with Vanport survivors and educators
- Japanese American Museum of Oregon exhibit
- The Architecture of Internment – Graham Street Production
- History Is Now – Museum Without Walls
Sunday, June 1st | 3:00 – 6:00 PM | Performance
The Portland Assembly Center / We Are Still Here
Music, theater, and remembrance led by Chisao Hata, Resonance Ensemble, and community partners.
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