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BONFIRE
BONFIRE STUDIO is an art practice, an art consultancy and curation business, and a legendary gallery.
BONFIRE connects people through art, culture and design. For Bill Gaylord FAIA, Founder of BONFIRE Studio, art and community engagement is the wellspring of human vitality expressed through his leadership that champions the value of art in public life. Bill is dedicated to connecting people through the power of arts engagement, culture and design.
ART
BONFIRE Studio Practice
Bill Gaylord’s BONFIRE art studio at Basecamp Studios creates artwork that engages the human spirit in a variety of mediums from collage, painting, printmaking, wearable art, body art, sculpture, three-dimensional installations and photography. Explore more of his portfolio of work HERE.
CULTURE
Art Curation and Consulting
Bill Gaylord FAIA curates art by envisioning dynamic places and spaces that become destinations and the heart of their communities. Collaborating with artists, architects, developers, and cities, BONFIRE develops art plans from community outreach, concept development through artist commissioning, fabrication, and completed art installations.
HEARTLINE Art, Portland, Oregon by artist Saki Mafundikwa
GALLERY
BONFIRE Gallery Archives
BONFIRE Gallery, a legendary storefront venue in the historic Panama Hotel, served as a community gathering space where people came to celebrate art, culture and design. Below is an archive of the exhibitions and shows, performances and pop ups, and workshops held at BONFIRE October 2014 – October 2023. Thanks to the over 50 artists who participated in BONFIRE Gallery over the years!
View past exhibitions here.
