GLEAN

GLEAN is a juried art program that gives artists access to the Metro Central transfer station to make art to be shown in a formal exhibition in the fall.

GLEAN is a juried program that gives selected artists from the Portland area (Multnomah, Washington or Clackamas county residents) access to the Metro Central transfer station (“the dump”) to glean materials to use to create art. GLEAN is a partnership between Recology, an employee-owned company that manages a variety of resource recovery facilities; Metro, the regional government that manages the

Portland metropolitan area’s garbage and recycling system; and crackedpots, an environmental arts non-profit. We encourage artists working in a variety of media to apply. At this time, we are not seeking photography or AV projects. Program Elements
• Artists will have the opportunity to glean materials from Metro Central transfer station for the 6 months of the program duration.
• Each artist will be required to create a minimum of 8 pieces available for sale at the exhibition.
• Ninety-five percent of each piece must be created from materials gleaned from the transfer station.
• Each Artist will be paid a $2,000 stipend upon the successful completion of the program.
• Each Artist will receive 80% commission from the sale of their art at the 2016 exhibition.
• Applicants must be a resident of Multnomah, Washington, or Clackamas counties.
• Recology and Metro will each retain one piece from each artist for public exhibition.
• Artists are required to sign an Artist Agreement and attend a Safety Training before gleaning.
• Artists must be available for monthly weekday meetings.

05/31/2026

Swing by the gallery today (Sunday) from 12-5pm to see the GLEAN ! And don't forget - we have an this Tuesday!

➡GLEAN Artist Panel Discussion ➡ Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm

📍Custom Blocks: 1325 SE 10th Ave
⏰ Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm
💙 Free & Open to All

💖 GLEAN Partners: Metro Recology ReClaim It

📸 work by Lalo Perez / photo Ali Gradischer

05/30/2026

Come by the GLEAN show this weekend, 12-5pm! Spend some time weaving on Michael Bernard Stevenson Jr.'s loom, sit (with your shoes off) in Hyun Jung Jung's chairs, watch the video by Martha Daghlian, and enjoy the mixed media works of Ebenezer Galluzzo and Lalo Perez.

📍Custom Blocks: 1325 SE 10th Ave
⏰ Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm
💙 Free & Open to All
📲 Link in bio

💖 GLEAN Partners: Metro Recology ReClaim It
🤝 Collaborative Opportunity through: Rainmaker Craft Initiative

📸 work by Michael Bernard Stevenson Jr / photo by Ali Gradischer

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05/28/2026

You're Invited! Join us for an Artist Talk on June 2 at 5:30 PM

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a GLEAN artist? Join us on Tuesday, June 2, for a Panel Discussion featuring Martha Daghlian, Ebenezer Galluzzo, Hyun Jung Jung, Lalo Perez, and Michael Bernard Stevenson Jr. This panel will be moderated by GLEAN's Manager, Leslie Vigeant.

GLEAN Artist Panel Discussion
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Custom Blocks: 1325 SE 10th Ave

💖 GLEAN Partners: Metro Recology ReClaim It
🤝 Collaborative Opportunity through: Rainmaker Craft Initiative

📸 Hyun Jung Jung speaking at opening reception / photo Ali Gradischer

05/24/2026

Spend the long weekend with art! The GLEAN exhibition is open today (Sunday) 12-5pm.

📍Custom Blocks: 1325 SE 10th Ave
⏰ Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm
💙 Free & Open to All

🎨 : Martha Daghlian, Hyun Jung Jung, Ebenezer Galluzzo, Lalo Perez, and Michael Bernard Stevenson Jr.

📲 Link in bio
💖 GLEAN Partners:
🤝 Collaborative Opportunity through: Rainmaker Craft Initiative

📸 work by Hyun Jung Jung / photo by Ali Gradischer

05/23/2026

Now Open! Swing by Custom Blocks: 1325 SE 10th Ave this Saturday and Sunday from 12-5pm to see the GLEAN exhibition!

📍Custom Blocks: 1325 SE 10th Ave
⏰ Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm
💙 Free & Open to All

🎨 : Martha Daghlian, Hyun Jung Jung, Ebenezer Galluzzo, Lalo Perez, and Michael Bernard Stevenson Jr.

📲 Link in bio
💖 GLEAN Partners: Metro Recology ReClaim It

📸 work by Ebenezer Galluzzo .galluzzo / photo by Ali Gradischer

05/20/2026

OPENING TODAY! (Wednesday) See you from 5-8pm at the opening reception of the GLEAN exhibition!!!

🎨 Featuring: Martha Daghlian, Hyun Jung Jung, Ebenezer Galluzzo, Lalo Perez, and Michael Bernard Stevenson Jr.

🎉Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm
🗓 Exhibition Dates: May 20 – June 21, 2026
⏰ Gallery Hours: Sat. & Sun. 12:00 – 5:00 pm and by appointment
📍Location: Custom Blocks: 1325 SE 10th Ave
♥️ Free, open to all, and wheelchair accessible.
🔗 More info: gleanportland.com - link in bio

💖 GLEAN Partners: Metro Recology ReClaim It
🤝 Collaborative Opportunity through: Rainmaker Craft Initiative
🎉Exhibition space generously donated by Custom Blocks

📸 work by Hyun Jung Jung / photo Ali Gradischer

05/19/2026

Tomorrow is the day!!! Don't miss the opening celebration of GLEAN!

🎉Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 20 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm
📍Location: Custom Blocks: 1325 SE 10th Ave
♥️ Free, open to all, and wheelchair accessible.

💖 GLEAN Partners: Metro Recology ReClaim It

📸 Martha Daghlian / Photo Ali Gradischer

05/17/2026

Tell your friends! Spread the word! Support local artists — and the environment! Join us this Wednesday at the opening celebration of the GLEAN artists and their work!

🎉Opening: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm
📍Custom Blocks: 1325 SE 10th Ave

🎨 : Martha Daghlian, Hyun Jung Jung, Ebenezer Galluzzo, Lalo Perez, and Michael Bernard Stevenson Jr.

📲 Link in bio
💖 GLEAN Partners: Metro Recology ReClaim It

📸 work by Ebenezer Galluzzo / photo by Ali Gradischer

05/16/2026

Four days away! GLEAN’s Opening Reception is Wednesday, May 20 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm 💖

📍Location: Custom Blocks: 1325 SE 10th Ave
♥️ Free & open to all
📲 Link in bio for details

💖 GLEAN Partners: Metro Recology ReClaim It

📸 Michael Bernard Stevenson Jr.

05/15/2026

It's install time!!! Lalo Perez is getting it done. 🔜 Opening is next Wednesday!

🎉Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm

🗓 Exhibition Dates: May 20 – June 21, 2026
⏰ Gallery Hours: Sat. & Sun. 12:00 – 5:00 pm and by appointment
📍Location: Custom Blocks: 1325 SE 10th Ave
♥️ Free, open to all, and wheelchair accessible.
🔗 More info: gleanportland.com - link in bio

💖 GLEAN Partners: Metro Recology ReClaim It

📸 1 Ali Gradischer / 2 Leslie Vigeant

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http://www.GLEANportland.com/

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