Open Signal is a media arts center in Portland, Oregon. We carry a vision for community-driven media focused on creativity, technology and social change.

**NOTICE: Open Signal is currently closed to the public in response to COVID-19.**

What's been happening lately?

Watch George Floyd protests — and submit your own footage.
Press Release: Young Men in Custody Share Their Stories Live Online July 9
Our Stories, Our Lives Black Media Maker Response Fund

Upcoming Events

New Media Fellow Online Exhibition: emBODY poetry

Mar 10 – Dec 31

Echo Productions Watch Party and Virtual Q&A

Jul 9

Open Signal is a voice for ANYBODY. There are so many tools and the staff is so ready and able to teach. I’m so glad I’m here now, I have so many ideas I have to get out!

CarlaDean Caldera, Paiute and Klamath Tribe; Community Producer, Discovering Our Story

What we're watching

What is Open Signal Labs?

Open Signal Labs runs a new fellowship for Black filmmakers based in Portland. Learn more about the pilot year of this program. This video was created by Ifanyi Bell and the 2019 Labs fellows.
Open School + Open School - Five Years

This video celebrates a five-year collaboration between Open School and Open Signal.

 Membership at Open Signal

Open Signal has launched a community membership program that includes everyone. In this video, created by Devin Febbroriello, learn how you can gain access to our facility and become an engaged member of our community.

 Design Week Portland - VR Panel Discussion

Open Signal hosted a panel and demo about community-engaged VR for Design Week Portland.
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