Here are some useful resources to help make your creative life in Portland a little easier.
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Business & Trade Associations
AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts)
AMA (American Marketing Association)
ASMP Oregon Chapter (American Society of Media Photographers)
OCI (Oregon Creative Industries) is a unifying voice for Oregon’s Creative Economy; providing networking, promotion and advocacy.
OMPA (Oregon Media Production Association)
PAF (Portland Advertising Federation)
Portland Area Radio Council
PPI (Pacific Printing & Imaging Association)
SBNP (Sustainable Business Network of Portland)
SECP (Self-Employed Creative Professionals) is a collaborative trade group of experts that work together to create marketing and communication material.
SOA (Software Association of Oregon)
STC (Society of Technical Communicators)
Business Services
ADX Equal parts workspace and incubator, our membership-based community unites multiple creative disciplines within a 10,000 square-foot facility that is accessible, collaborative & affordable.
Collective Agency Cozy 4,000 sf workplace: people doing work they’re passionate about and committed to. Private meeting rooms and open loft workplace. Come and work here!
OEN (Oregon Entrepreneurs Network) is the largest entrepreneur assistance organization in the state of Oregon.
PDC (Portland Development Commision)
Portland Online The official website for the city of Portland, Oregon.
Springbox is an event and creative meeting space, and a large contemporary art gallery located in a warehouse the NW Industrial District in Portland, Oregon.
Communities & Forums
Goto+Play Community of artists, animators and programmers promoting digital art in Portland.
Internet Strategy Forum The Internet Strategy Forum is a professional association and peer networking group for management with responsibility for driving Internet strategy and implementation from within medium to large organizations across multiple industries.
NW Creatives’ Social Club A Meetup Group for all creative people in Portland/Vancouver Metro area to connect with each other socially.
Education
Mt. Hood Community College Integrated Media Program
Northwest Film Center School of Film
Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA)
Portland State University Department of Art
The Art Institute of Portland
Employment Services & Support
52 Limited connects local talent with adverting jobs in graphic design, writing, programming, flash and web design.
Filter We make ideas and initiatives happen for industry-leading companies, by connecting them with specialized creative, marketing, and interactive media talent.
Generator Group is a leading search firm offering a range of customized staffing solutions for top employers in need of efficient and effective recruiting resources.
Joblab.com is a Portland-based resource for nationwide creative jobs.
Mathys+Potestio The world’s first creative staffing supergroup. Talent management, creative staffing, headhunting and search. Over 40 years combined experience placing and hiring creative talent in Portland. We’re not just old, we’re good.
pdxMindShare is a Portland, Oregon networking organization that specializes in connecting qualified professionals with interested companies through email job postings and a monthly networking event.
Right Brain Resource is a professional staffing agency dedicated to providing our clients with reliable, flexible and cost-effective staffing solutions.
Vitamin T is the talent agency for creatives and the design-minded companies who love them. We specialize in the placement of designer, front-end developers, project managers, and copywriters with mid-sized companies and agencies.
Equipment & Supplies
Audio/Video/Film
Pacific Grip & Lighting, Inc. is your source for lighting, grip, electrical and expendables for motion picture, television, still photo and video production.
Peter Corvallis Productions
Super Digital Pro Audio Sales & Rental
Art & Media
Computer
MacForce focuses on building relationships. Our one-on-one focus makes certain you get exactly what you need when it comes to your Mac, IT requirements, and digital lifestyle. All this takes place in a low-pressure environment with assistance from a sales staff that does not work on commission.
Office & Portfolio
Hand-Eye Supply is a collection of clothing, tools and tchotchkes for making, designing and relaxing.
Office PDX is an award winning design store, art gallery + design studio created by designers for designers + design appreciators.
Photography
Blue Moon Camera and Machine
Citizens Photo
Clutch Camera & Lighting
Pro Photo Supply