Imperfecta Arts Collective is a non profit program designed to support artists through professional development, community outreach and residencies. workshops. Make it RRRED Did you know that ancient Egyptians used red to signify power, royalty, and life-giving energy? And what about modern artists’ use of large fields of red to create visceral, emotional experiences? Did you notice that red is used to alert you of dangers? …and should we talk about Marylin Monroe’s red lipstick in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes ? The Imperfecta Gallery and Event Cosmetics are excited to announce “Make it RRRED,” an exclusive Art Event that explores the role of the color red in a fun, convivial setting. Get ready for an evening filled with artful conversations, makeup demonstrations, red-inspired refreshments and togetherness. secure your spot Wine and light refreshments will be served and participants will receive a 10% discount on any artwork purchased during the event. Additionally, a limited number of exclusive lipstick packages by Event Cosmetics with AleO Moda will be available for purchase. Date: Friday May 22, 2026 Time: 5.30-7pm Location: Imperfecta Gallery, 809 SW Flanders St, Portland OR Cost: $ 50 This event is limited to a maximum of 20 participants. Millinery Classes at the Imperfecta Gallery Imperfecta is excited to offer two exclusive Classes with renowned master Milliner Neil Grigg. In his 30-year career, Neil has created thousands of hats for brides, race-goers and celebrities alike. He has created headwear for theatre productions such as Miss Saigon, 42nd Street, Glimpses and Les Miserables. Throughout Australia, Neil judges fashion competitions, regularly teaches millinery master classes and appears on television. Past clients include Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Lady Sonia McMahon, Gai Waterhouse, Jennifer Hawkins, Tara Moss, Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Catriona Rowntree, Jodi Gordon, Sonia Kruger, Jessica Rowe, Maria Venuti, Joanna Griggs, Annalies Seubert and Esther Anderson, just to name a few. Crown Princess Mary of Denmark Beginners Fascinator Millinery class In this one day class Neil will direct and teach you to create a wonderful fascinator. The style will pay homage to Hollywood glamour and vintage style but at a level you can achieve. By hook or by crook all pieces will be finished by day’s end and we have plans to exhibit all creations for a short time at imperfecta. Just bring an apron to protect your clothes and a sense of excitement for a great day of creativity…….. we’ll provide everything else. Date: Sunday June 28, 2026 Time: 10am to 4pm (Opening Reception: 5-7pm) Location: Imperfecta Gallery, 809 SW Flanders St, Portland OR Cost: $350 (including materials) Max number of participants: 8 secure your spot Milliners Workshop This one day class in Crinoline will give you tips and tricks while you create your fabulous headpiece. Crinoline is a material everyone seems scared of, but in this class you will be the master. It will involve wire work, binding and manipulation of crinoline that you can then adapt to your other work. As Neil puts it: “I have only been creating hats for 50 years so I am getting the hang of it now and would love to work with you to build on your own skill set.” While some millinery experience is a prerequisite for this class, expect to learn – a lot. Your finished pieces will be included into a short exhibition at Imperfecta... busy fingers all day! Date: Sunday July 12, 2026 Time: 10am to 4pm (Opening Reception: 5-7pm) Location: Imperfecta Gallery, 809 SW Flanders St, Portland OR Cost: $350 (including materials) Max number of participants: 8 secure your spot

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Discover Imperfecta.xyz, an arts & design gallery promoting women and minority artists. Explore fine art, design artefacts, and jewelry. Visit us today! welcome to imperfecta. dreamed in 1973. established in 2023. contemporary & underrepresented . Show Don't Tell Marsha Balian explore the collection Up subscribe to imperfecta. monthly newsletter, collector access, shows and special events sent directly to your inbox. enter your email here subscribe thanks for subscribing! explore our gallery artists' work . Alessandra Gugliara Blub Deborah Kruger Jeannie Pappas Julie Liger-Belair LittleSwimminMachine Marco Calvi Marsha Balian Massimo Bocchi Paola Zakimi Quire Renata Santamarina Sophie Spinelle Steve Eichenberger Studio Loi Ten Yetman Wynter Jones explore our collaborating artists' work . Dan Gay Deborah Donelson Ellie Davies Erin R. Grant F. Dalla Benetta J. Myers-Cho Jacquline Hurlbert Jennifer G. Cutshall Katharine Eksuzian Kelli Cooper Kim Tepe Leslie McMillan Marc Sirinsky Melissa Stiles Pupillae Richard Cutshall Sandra Alderman Sara Swink Serafine Lilien Sydni Indman Victoria Epstein

Imperfecta Arts Collective is a non profit program designed to support artists through professional development, community outreach and residencies. payment/installment plans. We are open to installments to help you grow your collection. There are no interest or service fees for this service. Here is how it works: Make a deposit (minimum price to be agreed with us) to reserve the piece until it is paid in full. Spread the balance over a predetermined number of months as you feel comfortable. For items below $ 1,000, the balance must be paid within 3 months from the initial deposit. For items above $ 1,000 we will be happy to negotiate the option to stretch your plan beyond the 3 months. Once the piece is paid in full, you pick it up or we can ship it to you (shipping fees will apply). In the unlikely cases where the balance is not paid by the agreed timeline, imperfecta will keep the piece as well as whatever amount has been paid to that date. We will send reminders to ensure this never occurs. Please reach out if you wish to discuss an installment plan.

Imperfecta Arts Collective is a non profit program designed to support artists through professional development, community outreach and residencies. imperfecta arts collective. Welcome to Imperfecta Arts Collective, a program that aims to elevate the arts by focusing on three key goals: hosting engaging art events, offering art residencies, and providing professional workshops for artists. By mixing local and international artists, this initiative will foster cultural exchange, enrich the community, and amplify diverse creative voices. Imperfecta Arts Collective is a complex and resource-demanding, as supporting the logistical costs of hosting art events while providing the resources necessary for artist residencies and professional workshops are costly endeavors. To successfully execute this program, we seek a combination of public, private, and individual funding sources -- this is the only way for us to not only run the program but also ensure its sustainability over time. This is why I am excited that the Imperfecta Arts Collective was recently granted fiscal sponsorship with Fractured Atlas , an international program that offers tax-deductible contributions to artists and art organizations whose projects qualify. Please support Imperfecta Arts Collective by making a tax deductible donation today by clicking on the Fractured Atlas star logo below. Here are the three key goals of the Collective and how we are planning to bring them to life: Art Events to Engage the Local Community Host regular art exhibitions, pop-up galleries, and community art events featuring both local and international artists. Offer interactive experiences such as live painting sessions, artist talks, and hands-on workshops, inviting the community to actively engage with diverse artists and artistic processes. Create a platform for diverse artistic expressions, including underrepresented voices, to elevate the art culture and create a deeper connection between diverse communities and artists. Art Residencies Provide a supportive environment for both emerging and established artists by offering dedicated space, resources, and exposure within Oregon City and its neighboring communities. The residencies will blend local and international artists, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and innovation. Artists will contribute to the community through open studios, collaborative projects, and outreach activities. The goal is to encourage artistic growth, creativity, and the sharing of global perspectives, thereby elevating the overall art culture within the region. Professional Workshops for Artists Offer workshops and training sessions in various disciplines, including painting, sculpture, digital art, and business skills like marketing and branding. Facilitate mentorship opportunities by connecting local artists with international art professionals, encouraging cultural exchange and knowledge-sharing. Provide an inclusive space for networking, skill-building, and career development, empowering local artists to enhance their craft and succeed in the global art scene. Curious to learn more ? Find here more details about the program. This project will significantly elevate the art culture in Oregon City and surrounding communities by fostering collaboration between local and international artists. Art events, residencies, and workshops will enrich the local cultural landscape, enhance community engagement, and provide valuable resources for artists to thrive. The mix of global perspectives and local talent will foster innovation, broadening the artistic vision of the region and promoting a more diverse and vibrant arts scene. Please help us make Imperfecta Arts Collective a thriving program by donating! Imperfecta Arts Collective is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of Imperfecta Arts Collective must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Commission request for custom artworks by Marco Calvi commissions. marco calvi Preferred themes for Marco Calvi's commissions include: history; mythology; folk tales; folklore; gothic; and literature. Commissions on the following themes cannot be accepted at this time: pets; portraits; wedding; sports; logos or branding; & landscapes. Available medium types, in order of difficulty, simpler to more complex (see examples below): Flat drawing in acrylic or watercolor (2-3 colors max) Simple ink drawing (multiple colors) C omplex in drawing (multiple colors) Watercolor and pencil ( multiple colors) Available sizes: Small: 5 x 7" (perfect for a standard 8 x 10" frame with a matting opening of 4.5 x 6.5") - Not available for Watercolor and Pencil Medium: 8 x 10" (perfect for a standard 11 x 14" frame with a matting opening of 7.5 x 9.5") - Not available for Watercolor and P encil Large: 11 x 14" (perfect for a standard 16 x 20" frame with a matting opening of 10.5x13.5") X-Large: 16 x 20" (perfect for a standard 20 x 24" frame with a matting opening of 15.5x19.5") Flat Drawing 2-3 colors max (acrylic or watercolor) Small: $ 330 Medium: $440 Large: $550 X-large: $660 Complex Ink Drawing Multiple colors. Small: $500 Medium: $650 Large: $750 X-large: $850 Simple Ink Drawing Multiple colors Small: $42 0 Medium: $530 Large: $650 X-large: $770 Watercolors and pencils Multiple colors. Small: N/A Medium: N/A Large: $860 X-large: $1,100 From an approach and timeline perspective, we will follow the below approach: Initial consultation (30min meeting) to learn what you wish us to focus on and to select size and medium - based on the size and medium selection, we will calculate pricing (also available below); Non-refundable deposit payment of 25% of the price calculated during the initial consultation; Sketch phase (2-3 days) during which the artist will come up with a proposal that follows the guidelines provided during the initial consultation; Sketch proposal (30min meeting) during which you will have an opportunity to fine tune di rections - at the end of this meeting the design will be locked in (note: the d eposit is not refundable IF the initial sketch is fully rejected and we need to start a new one); Time to complete (7-10 days) - during this phase Marco will work on the artwork Time to receive (1-2 weeks) - during this phase the artwork will be packaged and shipped to the gallery. Pick up and final payment Please note that timeline do not take into account public holidays or emergencies. While we doubt we will not meet the above timelines, if a delay is necessary, we will immediately inform you. Also, note that commissions will be scheduled on a first-come, first-scheduled basis. Request an initial consultation Please reach out if you wish to commission a piece. First Name Last Name Email Send Thanks for submitting!

perfectly imperfect. group show | nov 9-30, 2024 Perfectly Imperfect, a group art show that featured 27 artists based in the US, UK, Italy, Spain, Chile and Mexico, was on view from November 9th to the 31st, 2024. The show featured new original artworks by artists Ágata Pérez, Alexis Marcie Bomarito, Amelia Johannsen, Arianna Gazca, Bea Garth, Bernadette Fox, Daria Loi, Deborah Donelson, Francesca Dalla Benetta, Francesca Loi, Holly de Saillan, Jacqueline Myers-Cho, Kate Reed, Laura Pedrini, Linda Tarr, Mimma Scarpini, Natasha Martinovic, Rosa Henriquez, Ruth Meijer, Sage Kemmerlin, Sena Clara Creston, Sandra Alderman, Sue Schaefer, Strauss-McQueen, Wynter Jones, Zarod Rominski and Zexuan Jia. Artists were challenged to explore notions of imperfection and the beauty of imperfect uniqueness by creating monochromatic artworks in any medium. The 27 artworks on show included oil and acrylic paintings, ceramic art, art dolls, bronze sculptures, multimedia art, mixed media art, fiber art, ink and pencil drawings and photography. Artists Strauss-McQueen stated that "perfection is a mirage -- and yet, as humans we aspire with amusing naivety to this unattainable plane." Their piece, entitled Per[fiction], poetically demonstrates this paradox. Ceramist Linda Tarr, who created a tonal percussion instrument, reflected: "to assume imperfection enables risk" and art doll maker Zexuan Jia created a cat that is "attempting to sew herself back together" because "it is perfectly fine to be flawed" if you try to "pull everything together." Multimedia artist Arianna Gazca, leveraging dark color schemes, expressed the "feeling of emptiness, uncertainty, and ominous ambiguity" associated with notions of imperfection. While Kate Reed explored "how even a person who is "perfect" can often only see their own perceived imperfections," Natasha Martinovic depicted "the moment of acceptance of oneself and one's imperfections as a sign of individuality and self-knowledge." The above statements are a small sample of the powerful stories and interpretations of what imperfection may mean and represent. As Amelia Johannsen put it, "in a world driven by ideals of perfection", imperfections are not failures, but "marks of life, evidence of growth, resilience, and adaptation."

This page focuses on Gallery Artist Marco Calvi by sharing his bio and providing access to artworks currently available for purchase. gallery artist . marco calvi Marco Calvi is a freelance illustrator who lives and works in Milan. He collaborates with various publishing houses, including ABEditore, Mosca Bianca Edizioni, Nativi Digitali Edizioni, and with craft businesses throughout Italy. Marco loves history, scary things and mysterious things, like ghosts, magic and legends. He shares his life with his partner Federico and their two mischievous whippets Jasper and Lancillotto. currently available . marco calvi Quick View Titania & Oberon (Marco Calvi) Price $900.00 Quick View Mrs and Mr Rabbit (Marco Calvi) Price $700.00 Quick View Witch on Broome (Marco Calvi) Price $380.00 Quick View Pollicina (Marco Calvi) Price $240.00 Quick View The Beast of New England (Marco Calvi) Price $47.00 Quick View Queen Winter at the Christmas party (Marco Calvi) Price $47.00 Quick View Pledge of Love (Marco Calvi) Price $47.00 Quick View Papaveri D'aprile (Marco Calvi) Price $47.00 Quick View Mrs. Rabbit & Mr. Rabbit under the Mistletoe (Marco Calvi) Price $47.00 Quick View Midnight Fairies (Marco Calvi) Price $47.00 Quick View Japan Motif (Marco Calvi) Price $47.00 Quick View Dracula (Marco Calvi) Price $47.00 Quick View Pablo (Marco Calvi) Price $840.00 Quick View Salomè (Marco Calvi) Price $800.00 Quick View Leto (Marco Calvi) Price $840.00 Quick View The lady and the dragon (Marco Calvi) Out of stock

Learn about Italian designer Massimo Bocchi. gallery artist . massimo bocchi Massimo Bocchi is an Italian architect with decades of expertise in multimedia, web and graphic design. His long-held passion for art and graphic illustrations inspired him to explore the interstitial space between traditional graphic design and digital art. Thanks to diverse digital tools and media and by mixing diverse visual and graphic languages, he creates artworks that challenge conventions and entwine the past with the present - the classic with the modern and the contemporary. currently available . massimo bocchi Quick View (Cardstock) Portland Collection, Square (Massimo Bocchi) Price $35.00 Quick View (Cardstock) Portland Collection, Rectangle (Massimo Bocchi) Price $30.00 Quick View (Giclée) PDX Collection, rectangle (Massimo Bocchi) Price $45.00 Quick View (Cardstock) Oregon City Collection, Square (Massimo Bocchi) Price $35.00 Quick View (Cardstock) Oregon City Collection, Rectangle (Massimo Bocchi) Price $30.00 Quick View (Giclée) OC Collection, rectangle (Massimo Bocchi) Price $45.00

dark cabinets. invitational group show | mar 5 - 28, 2026 The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to present Dark Cabinets, featuring artists from Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Italy, Mexico, the UK, and the USA. On view March 5-28, 2026, this invitational group art show focuses on all things dark, wondrous, odd, beautifully puzzling and spectacularly bizarre — think Edgar Allan Poe sitting in a Cabinet of Wonders while reading George Orwell, while Hitchcock’s Vertigo plays on TV. Or maybe Joseph Cornell having a night cap with Athanasius Kircher in a crustacean-covered, deconsecrated church… while Francis Bacon casually holds Remedios Varos’ hand, with Clarice Jensen playing her cello in the background. Dark Cabinets is a collection of painting, sculptures, textile collages, art dolls, mixed media art and illustrations by international and local artists, including: Alison Dougherty, Aris Moore, Dan Barry, Daniel Álvarez, Daniel Martin Diaz, Demian Anderson, Ellie Davis, Fran De Anda, Jana Seven (Rag and Bone), Jeannie Pappas, Jennifer G. Cutshall, Johanna Mark (Medulla Textiles), Jon MacNair, Marco Calvi, Natasha Dalard (Domaine du Bizarre), Renata Santamarina, Richard Cushall, Scarlette Baccini, and Wynter Jones. Read the Press Release here . Preview the catalog here . dark cabinets . explore the collection Quick View Fragility (Daniel Martin Diaz) Price $1,200.00 Quick View Maestro (Richard Cutshall) Out of stock Quick View Visage (Richard Cutshall) Price $1,400.00 Quick View Elizabeth Contains Multitudes (Jana Seven) Out of stock Quick View Two sides of the same girl (Scarlette Baccini) Out of stock Quick View Precious oxygen extraction machine (Scarlette Baccini) Price $450.00 Quick View Keratin Confessions (Wynter Jones) Price $250.00 Quick View Extraction of the Mystic Flower II (Fran de Anda) Out of stock Quick View Extraction of the Mystic Flower I (Fran de Anda) Out of stock Quick View Fuck this shit (Dan Barry) Price $750.00 Quick View Sometimes Hope Shows Up And Sometimes It Doesn’t (Dan Barry) Price $1,600.00 Quick View Tempest (Ellie Davies) Out of stock Quick View Understory (Aris Moore) Price $700.00 Quick View Sheltering (Aris Moore) Price $550.00 Quick View Second Voyage of the Harpooners (Jon MacNair) Out of stock Quick View Spirit Photosynthesis (Renata Santamarina) Price $1,380.00

show don't tell: implied narratives. marsha balian | april 2 - 25, 2026 The Imperfecta Gallery is excited to present Show, Don’t Tell: Implied Narratives, a solo show featuring new works by California artist Marsha Balian. In Show, Don’t Tell , Balian explores the intersection between visual and written stories. Her narrative work invites the viewer to conjure their own interpretations of what they see in a dynamic rather than a literal way. There are implicit narratives in the many layers of each complex piece, intended to evoke memories or ignite the viewer’s imagination. And the different, often disparate elements encourage repeated attention, which can generate new stories and meaning for the viewer. The artwork in Show, Don’t Tell is mixed media and includes decades worth of found materials and ephemera. Balian has meticulously employed drawing, painting, and collage in each piece. She is self-taught and has applied her own faux encaustic formula to the art in this show. She does not plan her work in advance and loves the element of mystery and surprise as she waits to see where the work itself takes her. About the artist Marsha Balian’s artwork has been shown throughout much of California, many parts of the country and internationally. Her work is placed in hospitals, a library and private collections. She has been featured in many publications, including Contemporary Collage Magazine in England and Collage in International Contemporary Art in Hungary. She was included in Collage by Women: 50 Women Collage Artists of the World, published in Spain and widely successful internationally. Read the Press Release here . show don't tell . explore the collection Quick View Youngest Brother (Marsha Balian) Price $450.00 Quick View Walking a Cat Named Dog (Marsha Balian) Price $650.00 Quick View The Weight of the Crucible (Marsha Balian) Price $950.00 Quick View The Garden in My Head (Marsha Balian) Price $650.00 Quick View Teaching Old Elephants New Tricks (Marsha Balian) Out of stock Quick View Second Thoughts (Marsha Balian) Out of stock Quick View San Juan (Marsha Balian) Price $320.00 Quick View Rara Avis (Marsha Balian) Out of stock Quick View People with Hats (Marsha Balian) Out of stock Quick View Now Under Construction (Marsha Balian) Price $950.00 Quick View Mr. and Mrs. Ginsburg (Marsha Balian) Price $950.00 Quick View Judy Threw Her Baby to the Audience (Marsha Balian) Price $320.00 Quick View Harvest Moon (Marsha Balian) Price $375.00 Quick View Guaranteed Strictly High Grade (Marsha Balian) Price $950.00 Quick View Gotta Hand it to You (Marsha Balian) Price $650.00 Quick View Farm Animals on Mars (Marsha Balian) Out of stock

Learn about the gallery space as well as its building history and background. learn about our space . Discover imperfecta , housed in the General Automotive Building (1923) in Portland Oregon. The land onto which imperfecta has the privilege to operate from rests on the traditional homeland of the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Stl’pulmsh (Cowlitz) and Clackamas . We respectfully acknowledge this land and are deeply grateful for the Cayuse, Umatilla, Walla Walla, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Stl’pulmsh (Cowlitz) and Clackamas people, who have stewarded this land throughout the generations. We pay our respect to elders - past, present and emerging - for their continuing culture and the contributions they make - now and in the past - to the life of the community we are fortunate to be part of. We encourage you to learn more about the land you have the privilege to inhabit. Street parking is available (for a fee) in all the streets surrounding the gallery. Additionally, there is a park lot on the corner of NW Park and NW Glisan -- while on weekdays it costs $13/day, on Saturday you can part all day till 7pm for only $6.