Building Five

Building Five was very vibrant yesterday at the opening for I Am Plodding Through The Mud.

Join us for Erin Bodfish’s Opening Event
With live flora arranging

📣❗️NEW DEADLINE! ❗️📣
Deadline midnight PST, June 21st 2026

We’re now accepting submissions for our 2027 Program—inviting bold, site-specific work in one of the Northwest’s most dynamic creative spaces. Building Five’s 2027 residencies center on the theme Germination.

Germination, the 2027 theme, marks the first phase of a three-year inquiry—focusing on emergence, growth, and the accumulation of ideas over time.

We are seeking bold, site-responsive proposals that fully engage the scale and character of Building Five. We encourage artists to think expansively—across volume, duration, and interaction—and to consider how their work can activate, transform, or reimagine the space. Proposals may include large-scale installations, immersive environments, performative interventions, or experimental formats that push beyond traditional presentation.

We thank RACC for their generous supporting this project!!


Regional Arts & Culture Council
City of Portland, Office of Arts & Culture

🌷 STARTING TONIGHT! Pre-viewing ! 5-8pm tonight! $8 entry! 🌷
Come check out the amazing paintings from our In Bloom fundraiser! 🎨  Beautiful works from incredible artists are still available, and several have already sold — come grab your favorite before they’re gone!
✨ Original artwork
✨ $100 each
✨ All proceeds support B5 and our residency program
Support the arts, support our community, and take home some cool art.
At open studios at the NW Marine Artworks May 30th - May 31st
10am-5pm
2516 NW 29th Ave PDX