About Us
Double House Arts Collective is an inclusive open studio where artists with and without disabilities create side by side. Every member has an equal voice in shaping our program, and we offer paid leadership roles to disabled artists.

Membership Benefits

• Monthly workshops led by local guest artists: watercolor, printing, collage & more!
• Collaborative open studio with all supplies provided
• Gallery exhibitions and openings to celebrate your work
• Group shows with artists from the collective and wider Portland community
• Keep 80% of sales from exhibitions; 20% goes back into our programs
• Monthly lunch workshops with Chef Louis Pickens of Black Betty's Bistro

Sessions and Membership

Spots still available for 2026 and 2027! We meet Fridays and Sundays, September through June. Drop in once a month or come to every session, whatever works for your schedule. Once you're a member, no need to reapply each year!

• Full-time: Attend all three sessions (Fall, Winter, Spring)
• Part-time: Join one or more sessions with no year-long commitment

Pricing

All proceeds support our artists and programs. Pay weekly or upfront. Cash and Venmo (@doublehousearts) accepted; online payments can be arranged by email.

• Pay What You Can: $10/week
• Pay It Forward: $20/week (sponsors a free spot for another artist)
•Free spots: a few available each session, please email us to check

How to Apply

Please email doublehouseartscollective@gmail.com with the following:

1. Three pieces of your artwork (link, Instagram, website or attachment)
2. An informal letter of recommendation or a reference contact
3. A short statement (written or recorded) about why you want to join

We're happy to answer any questions before you apply!