Portland Horse Project

Portland Horse Project Community Project Art Project As we notice these horses they become catalysts for further awareness of our rich surroundings. Second, simply tie your horse.

To participate:
For this public art project, utilize the metal rings that are located on various sidewalks around Portland, Oregon. (The rings have been embedded in the concrete curbs since they were actually used to secure horses and
carriages.) First, acquire a toy horse and locate a ring. Third, leave the horse
there just as one would have left their actual horse a hundred years ago. Yours is a

gift to the city. (Note: The
Dollar Store has great horses for this project.) Also, if you're wondering, WHERE ARE THE RINGS???? Answer:

As far as I know, there is not a comprehensive map. There are literally hundreds of rings all over the city. They are especially dense, so to speak, in the Pearl and most of NW north of Burnside, inner SE, Mississippi, rings on SE Woodstock, also SE Glisan. I've also seen rings in Sellwood. And, I recently sought rings in the West Hills and was surprised to find many there as well, especially in the neighborhoods south of the Rose Garden. Those are just a few areas where rings are sure to be. Have fun, and post pics!

Does it get more Portland than this? 😀See you out there!!!
05/31/2026

Does it get more Portland than this? 😀
See you out there!!!

Classic Portland pic shared our way recently; this felt like one that might inspire a smile or two 😃😎😊 We out here!!!
05/24/2026

Classic Portland pic shared our way recently; this felt like one that might inspire a smile or two 😃😎😊 We out here!!!

Portlanders! Keep an eye out for a toy horse on a curb near you! Find a ring and tether your own! Happy Spring everyone!...
05/11/2026

Portlanders! Keep an eye out for a toy horse on a curb near you! Find a ring and tether your own! Happy Spring everyone! (It’s still Year of the Horse!)

Hey Portlanders, been a minute! Here’s a pick-me-up for your Thursday. Named for the uninhabited island off the North Ca...
05/07/2026

Hey Portlanders, been a minute! Here’s a pick-me-up for your Thursday. Named for the uninhabited island off the North Carolina coast where wild horses still roam, this energetic original features a distinct western flavor with strong themes and solid scoring throughout. Enjoy! What a time! 🐎🐴🐎

To purchase print edition or for more info: http://goo.gl/n3bnT5To purchase, download and print instantly: http://bit.ly/316Tj4oMusicWorks - Grade 2Named for...

Nice! ⬇️⬇️⬇️🦄
03/25/2026

Nice! ⬇️⬇️⬇️🦄

What started as a public art project of tying toy horses to these rings, has now become a city legend.

02/20/2026
Happy Lunar New Year and Welcome to the Year of the Horse! Big love to the Pacific Northwest and everyone celebrating wo...
02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year and Welcome to the Year of the Horse! Big love to the Pacific Northwest and everyone celebrating worldwide. We’re sending an extra loud HOORAY from the Portland Horse Project and sharing our official poster and graphic by Portland artist Rachael Modrcin. In the spirit of the project, in this city full of 100-year-old sidewalk rings, she included a “Ring Only” option so everyone can bring their own horse to life.
New shirts also dropped today along with a fun mug and postcards. Link in comments. Every purchase funds a print run for the free posters and postcards we’ll be placing around town over the next month or two. Spread the love!
2026 arrives as the Year of the Fire Horse, bringing bold energy, creative spark, independence, and fearless forward motion. Charge ahead, take the risk, blaze your own trail. See you out there!

02/02/2026

Year of the Horse Poster Contest: Deadline for art / designs is this Friday, Feb. 6! See previous post for details!

01/29/2026

Calling all artists and designers! Submissions are OPEN for a design for a poster and post card: Year of the Horse! Your design should include the text in your own layout: “2026 Year of the Horse,” and, “Portland Horse Project.” Post them to the comments below, or DM them to us, and our panel will choose a winner! We’ll get some prints made in time for Lunar New Year celebrations to post around town. Bonus points for linocut or woodcut style designs! But all submissions are welcome!! Can’t wait to see all your art! What a fun year ahead!!!

Ah, look! A couple leafy autumn horse pics sent our way recently! Stay warm out there as we descend into the winter seas...
11/13/2025

Ah, look! A couple leafy autumn horse pics sent our way recently! Stay warm out there as we descend into the winter season. (Thx for the pics, IG folks: white horse by .parrish.art and the other one from . As always, thanks for sharing!)

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