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Upcoming Events

  • Streetcar Ribbon Cutting Montavilla
    Streetcar Ribbon Cutting Montavilla
    Dec 03, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    Portland, 7900 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215, USA
    The METBA team brought Marilyn’s sculpture concept to life—starting with her initial idea and design. Design Order refined the final design and completed the fabrication.
  • My Ppl's Market
    My Ppl's Market
    Sat, Dec 06
    Portland
    Dec 06, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Portland, 834 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232, USA
    Come out and support this amazing event uplifting BIPOC vendors! I’ll be designing some fun, colorful backdrops and displays—can’t wait for you to see them!
  • Holiday Express Montavilla
    Holiday Express Montavilla
    Sat, Dec 06
    Dec 06, 2025, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Portland, 7900 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215, USA
    Montavilla has invited me to bring a little magic to their annual tree-lighting event. We’ll create a community project that everyone can join in on and become part of the streetcar sculpture.
  • Multnomah Art Center: Gallery Show of Colors
    Multnomah Art Center: Gallery Show of Colors
    Jan 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Portland, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy #37, Portland, OR 97219, USA
    Multnomah Art Center has invited me to come share and show some colors through art
  • A Piñata Installation Exploring Love, Acceptance, and Unity
    A Piñata Installation Exploring Love, Acceptance, and Unity
    May 01, 2026, 5:50 PM – 7:50 PM
    Portland, 525 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214, USA
    More details to come. Visit Milagro Theatre for more information. Installation will be around May, details: TBA.

PAST EVENTS

Oct 24th

"On behalf of the Portland Trail Blazers, we want to extend our thanks to everyone who joined us for our Celebration of Hispanic & Latine Heritage Night this past Friday." 

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Alebrijes! And Papermache

Oct 12th

Oct 19th

Session 1: October 12  |  12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM

Follow along as Marilyn guides you through the steps of designing and constructing the structure of your alebrije! Use aluminum foil, craft wire, cardboard, and newspaper. You’re welcome to bring some of your own cardboard and newspaper from home to repurpose – or use the materials provided. Take your alebrije home with you to dry and return the following week to finish!

 

Session 2: October 19  |  12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM

Finish your alebrije by ornamenting it with colored tissue paper and paint. Take your creation home to put on your ofrenda! 

Let's Play! And Paint!

Kickoff Concert on July 18th

Did you hear? We’re painting a piano for Push. Piano. Play! Follow along here for updates as I add lots of color — bold, bright, and full of life. My design is inspired by love, diversity, and Portland itself, with touches of Mexican floral patterns honoring my roots. 

🎶 Join us for the big event at Director Park, Portland, Oregon — a free, family-friendly celebration of music and art. After that, the piano will head to Montavilla for more community magic. Let’s bring color to the city together! 💛🎹​

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