What's On
Events Calendar
Openings, workshops, talks, and field sessions. Members get free or discounted entry to most events.
Field Sessions: Gorge Light
June 13, 2026 – June 20, 2026 · Columbia Gorge & Lumen Atelier
Three days of large- and medium-format work in the Columbia Gorge with Marco Iturra, followed by a group edit and contact print at Lumen.
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Opening Reception · Rachel Yip: Rooms Without Doors
May 22, 2026 · Lumen Atelier · Main Gallery
An opening reception for Rachel Yip's first Portland solo exhibition. Light refreshments served. Free and open to the public.
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Workshop · Black & White Printing Basics (June)
June 7, 2026 – June 8, 2026 · Lumen Atelier · B&W Darkroom
A two-day introduction to silver-gelatin printing for students with no prior darkroom experience. Taught by Hiroshi Okabe.
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Online Artist Talk · Saoirse Keane: Field & Threshold
May 30, 2026 · Online · Zoom
Lumen faculty Saoirse Keane discusses the making of her 2024 monograph, the choices that shaped its sequence, and what she's working on next.
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Open House · Summer Teen Workshops
May 18, 2026 · Lumen Atelier · Main Lobby
An informal afternoon to meet the faculty of Lumen's summer teen program, tour the facilities, and ask questions.
Event detailsClosed · Memorial Day Observed
May 25, 2026 · Lumen Atelier
Lumen is closed in observance of Memorial Day. We reopen at noon on Tuesday, May 26.
Event detailsWorkshop · Portrait Photography: Light, Mood, Story
June 21, 2026 · Lumen Atelier · Studio
A one-day studio workshop with Luis Vargas. We'll work through three lighting setups and one short directed shoot.
Event detailsIn the Gallery · Lumen Faculty: Recent Work
April 4, 2026 – May 15, 2026 · Lumen Atelier · Main Gallery
A group exhibition of new and recent work from twelve Lumen faculty members.
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