Upcoming Events

The mission of the Chronic Pain Project is to bring visibility to the invisible experience of living with chronic pain. With art created by people with chronic pain as a catalyst for conversation, the project educates the larger community while promoting communication and understanding.

Illuminating the Invisible

The Beauty Behind the Pain - an art exhibit

What is the event?

Illuminating the Invisible is a public exhibition of art created by participants in the Chronic Pain Project. The art created is a visual representation of their experience of pain intended to provoke conversation and promote understanding the wide variety of experiences people have with chronic pain.

Tickets are $10 for the general public and free for participating artists.


When is the event?

The event will be on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 4-7 pm at Pause Meditation Studio: 133 SW 2nd Ave #300, Portland, OR 97204.

The event is fully ADA accessible.


Quote from a Participant

“I feel a little sad about talking about some of these things, when I really say them out loud, but on the other hand, it’s great to be heard. It’s great to have an avenue to share it.”

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