The Falcon Art Community provides an intentional community in which experienced and emerging artists inspire each other in an atmosphere of beauty and elegance. Imagine walking through the halls of the Louvre on the way to write, compose, paint, act or practice music in your studio—the Falcon aims to catalyze great art by surrounding artists in inspiring and masterful artwork. A unique live/work space where artists can live close to their work without having to live in their workspace, the Falcon recruits artists whose work combines excellence in craftsmanship and vision. Falcon artists are actively engaged in their career, using the facilities for creating new work and teaching, and taking advantage of special services to help promote their careers in Portland and beyond, while maintaining their personal and working vitality. The Falcon tries to offer an atmosphere where excellence breads excellence.
Falcon Studio artists enjoy:
- technologically excellent workspaces for focused work
- community and cross-pollination with other serious professional artists
- a workshop space where artists can hold classes
- patronage of work through sales and placement of artworks throughout the city in high-profile locations, such as the Mayor’s office
- low commissions on sales ensure income stays with the artist
- possible inclusion in the Falcon’s museum-quality permanent collection
- promotion of artists’ events, shows and workshops in the media
- individually tailored professional development services from full-time Falcon Art Community staff
- high-profile open studio events
- discounts on everything from art supplies to tax preparation
- free or discounted health care at the Portland Artist’s Clinic
- rents subsidized by income from other Falcon Art Community properties
The Falcon Art Community is comprised of some of the best musicians, painters, sculptors, composers, writers and actors in Portland, carefully selected through a portfolio review.
Brian Wannamaker, founder of Portland’s Falcon Art Community, is a real-estate entrepreneur with a passion for the arts. The Falcon Art Community is the culmination of his dream of supporting excellent artists with direct patronage and career opportunities.
