MP5, The Residents

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The community of Loft owners is a diverse group of individuals involved in a wide array of creative pursuits. Also in The Lofts are a few leased units and the recipients of the artist residency program.

Residents' creative pursuits include: poetry, fiction writing, culinary arts, music, sound art, conceptual art, painting, photography, theater, feng shui, design, and curatorial practice.

Milepost 5's creative director, Gavin Shettler, programs The Lofts' exhibit areas: MP5³ and Hall. with predominantly resident-work. MP5³ is the entry vestebule, Hall is the first floor hallway.

 

Spherelab BLUE by Matthew Haggett at MP5, Oct 2009

 

Spherelab: BLUE by Matthew Haggett in MP5³

 

Kate Fenker PRELUDE, MP5, Jan 2010

 

 

Spherelab: BLUE by Matthew Haggett in MP5³

 

Kate Fenker at MP5 to the 3rd MP5³ in the lobby / entrance vestibule of The Lofts. Installation by resident Kate Fenker, curated by resident TJ Norris.

Hallways, installation montage

Hallways on all three floors of The Lofts.Art by John Graeter and Christine Claringbold.Curated by Sara Cella.

ShowcasePDX' project biobraphy on Milepost 5Watch the video. Two versions: 30 second trailer & 5 minute project bio.  Featuring Sam Adams, Eloise Damrosch, Ted Gilbert, Chris Haberman, and Gavin Shettler.

Meet more of the residents on line at milepost5.ning.com, a free social network service Milepost 5 provides for residents to promote their projects, host a calendar, upload videos, photos, and more.