Our brand is growing through a mix of curated creativity and spontaneous energy — rooted in Portland’s indie art scene, vibrant street vibes, and a love for graffiti, stickers, cats, and color. We’re not building it behind closed doors — we’re building it live, shaped by real conversations, feedback, and creative instincts. (More about how our brand is evolving coming soon.)

Our unofficial dog park board finalized big moves for our youth art nonprofit—including launching new T-shirts to fund scholarships, preparing for Last Thursday on Alberta, and promoting our upcoming summer art camp. Whether you’re a parent, artist, or local business, this is your invitation to join the creative energy.

It started with a rescue dog and morning walks—but quickly turned into a nonprofit supporting creative education for kids, teens, and families. In this post, I share how connection, community, and one muddy paw at a time led to launching a youth-focused art space in Portland.

We Start Creating is a nonprofit art school and creative community offering affordable art and design programs for youth and emerging artists in Portland, Oregon. From art camps to after-school classes, we're helping kids, teens, and adults explore creativity, build confidence, and turn ideas into impact.