SUPPORT THE NEST
Help keep our creative home alive
Dear Community,
I’m Debbie Baxter — creator of The Nest Project and owner of Blackbird Studio. In the past six months we’ve grown rapidly: we installed an exhibition at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts with collaborators including the City of Beaverton and the Beaverton Police Department, and secured a 2,000 sq ft studio in SE Portland — Blackbird Studio: home of The Nest Project.
We’re launching a new Nest cohort for survivors of sexual and domestic violence and a community build in Compton, CA in collaboration with Growing Up Compton. At Blackbird we’re designing a vibrant creative hub with installations, an art gallery, workshops, events, rentable studio space, and programs where people can freely express themselves and find belonging.
We’re seeking sponsors, partners, and collaborators for upcoming projects and the studio start-up — and there are many ways to get involved: sponsor a month or a project, provide in-kind support, book the studio, hire photography, buy art, attend or host events, or join our Nest and poetry nights. Please take a look at our offerings and spread the word.
Thank you for your support,
Debbie Baxter
ways that you can support or be a part of the growing community. we are currently looking for sponsors, partners, participants, and collaborators for our upcoming projects.
upcoming projects:
weaverbird nest - Portland
survivor nest new cohort - Portland
stories from compton - compton in collab with Bobby Jones and growing up compton
Lastly, you can help us spread the word for our studio rental, perfect for events, workshops, and social gatherings.
or you can get involved and spread the word about our already scheduled programming and offerings.
other offerings include:
Photoshoots with Debbie Baxter - Portraits- seniors, families, headshots
Open mic Nights - last friday of every month
Nest and Poetry Nights - 2nd Friday of every month - blackbird studio
studio rental - for events and meetings
nest photoshoots - Portland