Video Premiere: Chris Ballew Artist Profile

At the age 8 or 9, The Presidents of the United States of America’s self-titled…

Portland author Michael Heald

In this month’s literary arts section, Michael Heald, owner of Perfect Day Publishing and author of “Goodbye to the Nervous Apprehension,” discusses what it takes to run an independent press, how to curate a novel, and his writing as an essayist and a journalist.

Portland artist V. Rivera

With the use of monochromatic color and intricate lines, the characters in V. Rivera’s works seem to come to life with select splashes of stunning color.

Portland artist Lacey Brown

In this month’s Visual Arts profile, hairstylist Lacey Brown discusses the art of collaborating with her clients on the way to expression.

Portland writer Kait Heacock

In this month’s literary arts interview, writer Kait Heacock discusses her acute examinations of family in her new short story collection, admiring Raymond Carver, and aiming to make a mark in Pacific Northwest literature.

Noise & Color PDX merges with ELEVEN PDX Magazine

Following two years of independently striving to put a spotlight on the most distinctive of…

Portland Artist Maddison Bond

In November’s visual arts profile, Maddison Bond tells us why fear and the macabre inspire him.

Portland Author Casey Jarman

In November’s literary arts profile, we talk to Casey Jarman, the author of “Death: An Oral History.” In his new book, Jarman explores our cultural anxiety about death, how it clashes with capitalism and what renowned writers and thinkers told him about the ultimate existential subject.

Portland photographer Joshua Zirschky

Joshua Zirschky’s photography portrays the struggle and humanity in daily life from war-torn countries around the world. In this month’s Visual Arts profile, he tells us why the voices and experiences of people he’s crossed paths with are indispensable.

Portland writer Martha Grover

A keen observer of Portland life, writer Martha Grover discusses her new book “The End of My Career” and her deep love for Sandy River in this month’s literary arts profile.