Online Launch Party and Livestream Extravaganza
Open Signal is launching a new digital network — join us for a day of films, music and interviews to celebrate and raise money for the Black Media Maker Response Fund!
Open Signal is launching a new digital network, a place for Portland to see itself and be seen. We highlight work from local, independent media makers and community organizations. We believe in creating people-driven alternatives to mass media—and that media should be available anytime, from anywhere.
To kick off our new network, join us for a livestream featuring work from Open Signal Labs' Black Filmmaker Fellows, an interview with Don't Shoot PDX, footage from Open Signal's archive, DJ sets from Chuckk Pasta and DJ NO.Bi.Es and Deena Bee, and more! This event is a fundraiser for the Our Stories, Our Lives Black Media Maker Response Fund.
This event will stream on Open Signal's new site: watch.opensignalpdx.org/streams. The stream starts at 3pm PT on August 22nd.
Apply for the Our Stories, Our Lives Black Media Maker Response Fund.
Schedule:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Opening Ceremony with Graciela the Sage, Welcome to Public Access
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Open Signal Labs Presents, DJ NO.Bi.Es, The 518 Show
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Chuckk Pasta DJ Set, Where the Heart Is, Don't Shoot PDX Interview
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Open Signal Labs Presents, Deena Bee DJ Set
Dates
Aug 22
Saturday
3:00pm – 10:00pm
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Interested in getting involved and utilizing one of our many resources? Start by completing this form and we will connect you with a staff member to get you started: Inquiry Form.
For questions about your registration, please contact our Director of Community Media, KatMeow García, via phone at (503) 288 1515 x411 or via email at katmeow [at] opensignalpdx.org.
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This program will not only strengthen our community and deepen your experience as a community member, but it will also help diversify our funding streams, ensuring that our resources will be around to serve Portland for decades to come.
To sign up, make a contribution of at least $5 online.
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Open Signal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for the community. Open Signal is a Safer Space for people of color, immigrants, gender non-conforming, low/no income groups, houseless, people with disabilities, linguistically diverse and other marginalized communities who have experienced systemic racism, sexism, classism and/or oppression. We encourage the creation and sharing of content that expresses a wide variety of cultural, social, political and spiritual perspectives. Treating all people with respect and kindness is expected - even if you don’t agree with all perspectives.
We require all members of our community to agree to our Safer Space Community Guidelines and to be accountable for the impact of their actions on others who use the space. Physical and verbal abuse will not be tolerated. All threats will be taken seriously, and will result in removal from the facility.
If you have a safety concern to report, please talk to any member of our front desk staff, or complete our online form at bit.ly/opensignalsafetyconcern.
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Open Signal is committed to hosting meetings, events and gatherings that are accessible and inclusive. Ensuring that all members of our community can fully engage in our activities not only benefits the individual, but strengthens our community as a whole.
We will do our best to accommodate your needs for equitable access to our facilities, however some requests may not be within our means to meet at this time.
Please submit your request using this form: Accessibility Request Form.