April 2012
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Thank You Portland!!
TEDxPortland’s second annual event has just wrapped up, and WHAT a year!!! THANK YOU to our ever-inspiring and passionate list of speakers, the performers who left us awe-struck… the sponsors who enabled it to happen, and each and every one of the 45 volunteers who pulled it all together.
We will be back again next year… and would love to hear from you before then! Help us...
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Jason Sturgil for #TEDxPDX
Jason G. Sturgil READ BETWEEN THE SIGNS (2012) Jason Sturgill is a culture worker with a background in advertising, design and various curatorial practices. Having worked for Wieden+Kennedy, Dark Horse Comics, Laika, and Nike along with running his own online art gallery has heavily influenced his art practice which centers around the intersection of art and local business. Sturgill is...
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Robb Harskamp for #TEDxPDX
Robb Harskamp 77 Burnside (2012) Acrylic on Metal “The steel door was battered and the building leaked, but the vision that was inside 77 Burnside Street was something that would change Portland’s business scene forever. Going back to that original battered steel door seemed like an authentic representation of what TEDxPORTLAND is all about.” Check this art piece out in...
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Ryan Bubnis for #TEDxPDX
Ryan Bubnis Keep Doodlin’ & Dreamin’ (2012) Limited Edition Giclee Print Ryan Bubnis’ work has been described as “modern folk.” Through his paintings, installations, design and mural work, he comments on themes relating to the human condition. Bubnis’ work has been featured in publications such as Vapors, Juxtapoz and IdN magazines. Some of his clients include Kidrobot, Nike, 20th Century...
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Todd Lown for #TEDxPDX
Todd Lown TIMBER, GREEN, GOLD, FELL (2012) Enamel on Wood Todd Lown was born in Seattle, Washington, later attending the University of Washington he earned a BFA in Printmaking. Todd has created works for skateboards, public art murals, and hand-painted signs. He has shown original art in Dusseldorf, Antwerp, Tokyo, New York, San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle. Over the past few years he has...
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Jesse Brown for #TEDxPDX
Jesse Brown Home Turf (2012) Enamel on wood Jesse Brown is a multidisciplinary Artist / Designer and Co-Creative Director of the brand Sausage Skateboards based in Seattle, Washington. His work has been exhibited at galleries in Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, Chicago, New York, Barcelona, Tokyo, Berlin, London and Paris. He is known for working in a variety of mediums including drawing,...
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Klutch for #TEDxPDX
Klutch Cascadiascope (2012) Acrylic and Aerosol on Wood Klutch has been creating visual mischief for over three decades. From his work with the early 1980’s hardcore punk scene and the legendary Skull Skates, to painting backgrounds for Vogue ads, his work has appeared around the world on t-shirts, skateboards, city walls, magazines, and galleries. In 2005 the suite he created at San...
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Eugene Serebrennikov for #TEDxPDX
Eugene Serebrennikov MAKE YOUR OWN PATH (2012) birch wood Hailing from New York, New York, Eugene Serebrennikov recently migrated to the left coast (for greener pastures and rainier skies). Before designing at Nike’s graphic studio, he got his start designing album covers and gig posters for bands such as Rage Against the Machine, Phish, and Citizen Cope. http://HYP-INC.com/ “The...
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Aithan Shapira for #TEDxPDX
Aithan Shapira, PhD Impressions: Two Balloons Remain (2012) 5 Cement Panels Shapira’s work challenges contemporaries to celebrate today’s cubist problem - the urgent need to know all you are not seeing, be simultaneously inside and outside, in history and the present. A first generation American, Shapira is a rising artist exhibited among international museums and private...
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Adam Garcia for #TEDxPDX
Adam Garcia Movement/Moment Printed booklet. Edition of 30 Adam R Garcia is a director, designer and illustrator at the Portland-based multidisciplinary studio, The Pressure. A native of Minneapolis, his work spans aesthetic in the fields of design, identities, illustration, events, gallery exhibits and packaging. His conceptual and process-driven approach creates emotive results, with a...
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Ah-Ha! for #TEDxPDX
Ah-Ha! (Hingyi Khong/Anne Cote) Cascadia Effect (2012) Acrylic on a platform Ah-Ha! is a collaborative effort of Anne Cote and Hingyi Khong. Drawing from their own individual experiences and aesthetics, a combination has arisen that has led to new processes, interpretations and shared views of what’s next. Challenged with the task of collaboration, Ah-Ha! is becoming each designer’s...
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Berto Legendary H for #TEDxPDX
Berto Legendary H M.I.C. (Music Industry Conundrum) Neon Berto Legendary H is an independent designer and artist based in Portland, OR. He has been featured in Computer Arts Projects and numerous blogs for his typography. He spends his days studying typography, practicing calligraphy and always in search of the perfect ink & pen. www.bertolegendaryh.com “As the music industry slips...
Joel Colley for #TEDxPDX
Joel Colley Tinker (2012) Acrylic Paint on Canvas Joel is a graduate of Parkrose High School, the University of Oregon and Wieden+Kennedy’s in-house advertising program. his art has improved exponentially since being prescribed glasses in 2010. Joel listens to Obsessive Sneaker Disorder every week and currently works in a sterile operating room core. You can view Joel’s portfolio at...
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Ryan Caruthers for #TEDxPDX
Ryan Caruthers Bacon Maple Bar (2012) Mixed Media on Canvas Ryan Caruthers loves painting and drawing, but he also loves MS Paint, and has refused to change programs since his family purchased their first PC back in 1996. All of his graphics are outputted in the Windows 95 edition of MS Paint. His strength is the brush tool. www.undertowdesign.com “I moved to Portland 5 years ago from...
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TEDxPortland Art Show
What does Uncharted Territory look like in art? The 2012 TEDxPortland event is showcasing art from 21 Portland area artists, with each piece capturing a unique perspective on what the 2012 TEDxPortland theme Unchartered Territory means to them. All 21art pieces were unveiled at the 2012 TEDxPortland Launch Party back on March 20, and are currently on display at One Grand Gallery (1000 East...
March 2012
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TEDxPortland Ticket Giveaway Contest
Didn’t get your ticket for TEDxPortland this year??
The TEDxPortland team is excited to announce that you STILL have a chance!! We are hosting a contest on Facebook where the public can submit a one-minute video showcasing what “Uncharted Territory” means to you. We’ll be taking video submissions until April 10th. From there, the TEDxPortland organizing team will vote on the top ten videos,...
TEDxPortland 2012 - SOLD OUT!
Thank you to everyone who came to our TEDxPortland launch party on Tuesday! It was so great to see so many old friends and meet so many new ones.
We are excited to announce that the event has officially SOLD OUT. For those who weren’t able to purchase tickets, we will be hosting an online ticket-giveaway contest. Details will be shared next week. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter...
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WE’RE BACK!!
The TEDxPortland team has been hard at work building a bigger, bolder, and even more exciting event than last year – and we’re just about there…
Stay tuned to our blog and Twitter feed (@TEDxPortland) to learn more about what’s coming down the pipeline, including the official launch of our website! From now until the event, this blog is where you’ll find your updates, hints and news on...
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April 2011
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Thank you, Portland!
What an amazing first TEDxPortland. We could not have done it without all of the support from each and every one of you that attended the event and streamed it online. It is because of you that we were able to make #XRD trend nationally during the event. It is also because of you that we were able to unite so many Portlanders together and truly demonstrate this year’s “crossroads” theme. Together,...
We're Live!
Okay, folks. It’s the real deal! We’re live tweeting from the event so be sure to follow our handle, @TEDxPortland, on Twitter and check out what everyone is saying via the #XRD hashtag. In fact, we’re already trending in Portland: http://trendsmap.com/local/us/portland.
Big thanks to everyone who is attending the event in person and also streaming online (go to...
Less than 24 Hours To Go!
Tick tock! Can you believe it? We are less than 24 hours away from TEDxPortland. We are so excited for tomorrow’s event and hope that all of you are getting geared up. Can’t wait and need something to keep you going? Check out this awesome post by one of our attendees.
Remember, if you aren’t able to attend the event tomorrow, you can live stream it via our website,...
4 Day Countdown
Four days to go…
We are in the final stages of our planning, just a couple more late nights, a few more meetings at Irving Street Kitchen, and a WHOLE lot more inspiration!!
For those who have tickets, we’re so excited to experience this first-ever TEDxPortland event with all of you! For those who who don’t have tickets, be sure to watch the live streaming...
ISITE on board!!
TEDxPortland is excited to let everyone know that we have ISITE Design on board this year as one of our many amazing sponsors!
With so many Portland smarties gathered in one place, TEDxPortland is going to be brimming with incredible ideas… and of course, ideas worth spreading. That said, it will be hard for everyone to stay privy to all of the stimulating conversations going on. It is...
Joyride to TEDx...
It was just over 20 years ago when Mia Birk fell in love with bicycling. She was a graduate student in Washington D.C and was told that finding campus parking would be a battle… so she grabbed her brother’s 10 speed, and the rest is history.
After discovering her new love for cycling, Mia started using this mode of transportation not only for recreation, but also for touring,...
"Culture Brings us Together..."
“Culture brings us together. Culture reflects our values. It’s what we hold closest to our hearts and cling to in times of need.” Roberta Conner
Roberta Conner, Director of the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, which preserves, protects and promotes the culture of the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, will be sharing her ideas April 30th, on...
"Father Earth"
With just 11 days to go, let’s learn a bit more about the folks who will be up on stage next weekend, spreading their inspiration. Today, let’s learn about Spencer Beebe.
Spencer Beebe -
Named one of the 16 most intriguing people in Oregon, Mr. Beebe has been referred to as ‘Father Earth’.
“We need equity and opportunity across a society. If you address needs of...
Stumptown | Portland's Supreme Bean
It is no secret that Portlanders love their coffee… so when choosing the right coffee to suit the TEDxPortland crowd for April 30th, our choice was no other than, Stumptown… home of the best coffee in Portland.
Our decision wasn’t even based on Mike Thelin’s diligent and conclusive research that he published in the Portland Monthly last year - read here, but rather the...
The Armory
Only 2.5 more weeks until the big day… and everything is coming together so nicely!
We could not be more thrilled to have partnered with The Armory, a Portland landmark and a rich piece of the community history. Take a tour of the space here.
The building’s huge ceilings and open floor plan lends itself perfectly for the creative minds behind TEDxPortland… we can’t wait...
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The Noble Pursuit
Irving Street Kitchen, a soulful New American restaurant and home of, in my opinion, the best brunch in the city, has come on board as a Platinum sponsor and the official ‘planning headquarters for TEDxPortland’.
You will NOT want to miss their fabulous TEDxPortland inspired cocktail, the Noble Pursuit… which is available now and makes for a perfect pairing with pretty much...
Are TEDxPortland Tickets Transferable?
We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about transferring tickets and whether or not a transferred ticket will be accepted at the door.
In the event that you are unable to attend TEDxPortland and wish to transfer the ticket to a friend or family member, you will just need to provide us with at least 48 hours advance notice, so we can make a note for will-call. You can email us...
March 2011
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Portland Monthly Features TEDxPortland Speakers
Portland is chock full of interesting people, which is why naturally we are obsessed with the TEDxPortland speakers—but apparently we’re not the only ones. Portland Monthly featured Ecotrust’s Spencer Beebe, Nell Newman of Newman’s Organics and their very own restaurant editor, Karen Brooks in their April Trophy Case. Check it out: here. Who are you looking forward to seeing speak the most? Vote...
TEDxPortland ROCKS!
All of us on the TEDxPortland team are getting pumped for the big day and especially to share it with such an amazing community. We have been blown away by all the support, positive response, and keen interest from all of you! THANK YOU!
As you know, we were lucky enough to get both On the Rocks AND School of Rock to perform at the event.
On the Rocks is the first official collegiate A...
Site of the Day! →
TEDxPortland makes ‘Site of the Day’ on Awwwards.com today!
The ‘Awwwards’ are the awards that recognize and promote the talent and effort of the best developers, designers and web agencies in the world. So, a big thank you to our team at Widen + Kennedy who made our site!
How are the awards chosen, you may ask? Well, an international jury made up of some of the most...
We're Sold Out...but that's No Reason to Miss out!
TEDxPortland is officially sold out for this year. A HUGE thank you to the community for getting involved - you guys are in for a BIG treat! Now, for those who weren’t able to get online fast enough, don’t panic! The entire event will be streamed live on www.tedxportland.com!
Not only will you be able to take part in TEDxPortland on your computer at home, you can now watch on your...
Going, going....
We’ve been live for just under four and a half hours and at this rate, the TEDxPortland event will be sold out before days end. So, just a heads up if you haven’t bought you ticket yet… Get to it! www.tedxportland.com.
On that note, a HUGE thanks to our amazing team at Wieden + Kennedy who designed the fabulous site… and if you think the site is impressive, just wait to...
TICKETS GO ON SALE MARCH 1st
The 2011 TEDxPortland event theme is ‘Crossroads’ and will feature a collection of local thought-leaders. The latest 2011 speaker list includes:
Mia Burke, President, Alta Planning; Spencer Beebe, President, Ecotrust; Tinker Hatfield, VP Creative Design, Nike Inc.; Nell Newman, President, Newman’s Own Organics; John Jay, Exec Creative Director; Scott Kveton, Co-founder & CEO, Urban Airship;...
February 2011
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NEW TEDxPortland Website Launch
The TEDxPortland volunteer organizing commitee is excited to announce that TEDxPortland.com will be relaunched this month. The redesign will include enhanced community features including twitter & facebook integration and an event registration engine.
The Portland-based advertising agency, Wieden + Kennedy, is partnering with TEDxPortland to provide the digital refresh.
Learn more about...
Inaugural TEDxPortland Event Announces 2011...
*New website launch, final speaker & performer announcements coming March 1, 2011
In the spirit of “ideas worth spreading,” TED has created TEDx. TEDx is a program of regionalized, self-facilitated events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. TEDxPortland‘s inaugural event will share TEDTalks videos, live speakers and will facilitate guest participation through...
