About 23 Sandy
23 Sandy Gallery is an art gallery located just east of downtown, in Portland’s central east side arts district. We present local and national artists working in contemporary photography, book arts and other related graphic arts. The gallery also serves as a community gathering space with lectures, workshops, salons, readings and more.

The gallery is owned by Laura Russell, a book artist and photographer. She is very excited to be able to share her passion for art with Portland. You can read more about Laura and her own work at www.laurarussell.net.

23 Sandy Gallery is currently reviewing portfolios for future solo shows. We consider all media, and at this time we have a preference for photography, mixed media or other forms of graphic arts with a strong narrative or story to tell.

Here’s how to have your work considered for a solo exhibition:

• Send Laura an email with a link to a web gallery containing a show-ready (or in progress) body of work.
• Or, contact Laura to set up an appointment for an in-person portfolio viewing.
• Or, drop a CD in the mail containing JPGs of the images you propose to exhibit. Mail the CD and a proposal to 623 NE 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97232. CDs will not be returned unless you enclose a SASE.
• Please do not email images.

Feel free to contact Laura if you have any questions.

23 Sandy Gallery is available to rent for workshops, lectures or meetings. Rental fees are $35 for an evening event (up to 4 hours) or $65 for a full day (up to 8 hours). The main gallery area can accommodate up to 25 people in a lecture set up with chairs only; or, 12 people fit comfortably with tables and chairs. Chairs and tables are provided and our kitchen with refrigerator, microwave and water cooler comes in handy for full-day events. Digital projector and pull-down screen also are available to rent for an additional fee. (Please note: the gallery is not available during regular gallery hours or on Thursday evenings.) Contact Laura for more information.