PEOPLE OVER PAVEMENT SUMMER SERIES
2026 Future Green Plaza Events
We’re excited to be back at the Future Green Plaza! This year, Judi and Samara of Art Heaux will be the lead coordinators for the summer series. Join us July 25-August 7 for two weeks of events centering Indigenous artists, BIPOC resiliency, safe streets, and intentional placemaking.
This years’ plaza events are sponsored by AARP and Oregon Metro.
If you’re interested in volunteering at this years’ plaza, fill out the form below!
Art Heaux is a collaboration between Portland artists Samara Andre and Judi Pacheco that started in 2022. These two friends support each other’s dreams to create spaces that center Black and Indigenous creativity. They curate multifaceted community events centering local BIPOC creatives.
Art Heaux has been a significant steward of the Future Green Plaza, hosting events in the space that uplift BIPOC artsits and creators. In the past, they’ve organized film fests, art markets, and performances at the plaza, and they’re excited to support gatherings and events at the space this year!
PLAZA EVENTS
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PLAZA EVENTS 〰️
Places & Plazas Bike Ride
Join us for a bike ride exploring current and future pedestrian plazas in Portland!
Indigenous Marketplace
Join Depave and Portland Indigenous Marketplace for an Indigenous Market taking place during our street mural painting!
Street Mural Painting with Portland Indigenous Marketplace
Join Depave and the Portland Indigenous Marketplace for a street mural painting at the Future Green Plaza! Depave and PIM have been working with various partner organizations to dream up a safer, greener space at the intersection of SE 7th and Sandy Blvd that supports and uplifts Indigenous artists.
Thank you to Metro Community Placemaking and AARP for sponsoring this event!