Black Wagon is proud to support and excited to participate in Boutiques Unleashed! This annual fashion show highlights local designers and boutiques, with a fabulous party and a full runway. Black Wagon’s spring collections will be highlighted on boy and girl models. Please come out, support our young models and most importantly support DoveLewis Animal Hospital and their Pet Loss Support Program.

This past Saturday was a great afternoon of face painting, mask making and family friendly activities, culminating in this awesome parade down our very own Mississippi Ave in Portland. Looking forward to next year already!

Please join us in supporting this amazing environmental nonprofit organization, The Freshwater Trust. They restore rivers and streams across Oregon and have a robust education department that gets students out of the classroom and into their local watersheds to learn about the importance of freshwater conservation. Last year, they reached more than 20,000 children in Oregon. Each year, they have an auction at the Portland Art Museum that raises critical funds for their work. Black Wagon will be making a donation to the auction, and we hope you will join us in supporting them!

The Freshwater Trust presents Westward Flow! Where Water is Gold
Step back to the Wild West for a unique experience at The Freshwater Trust’s 27th annual benefit and auction. Bid in one-of-a-kind treasures – from exceptional adventures and experiences to wine to great packages from local businesses. The fun takes place at the Portland Art Museum on Friday, February 26. For more information, to donate goods or services or to purchase tickets, please visit westwardflow.org . Your support benefits The Freshwater Trust’s work for restoring Oregon’s rivers and streams and teaching students the importance of freshwater conservation.

Design Challenge: Do you love Portland? Then you’ll want to enter our “Ode To Portland” T-Shirt Design Contest! Grab an entry form and be as creative as you like! The winning design receives a $200 Black Wagon shopping spree or $100 cash!

Download your entry form by visiting http://blackwagon.com/contests for complete contest rules, deadlines and details!

UPDATE: The date of Jenna’s opening has been moved to Saturday the 13th!

Mark your calendars for our next art opening on February 11th from 5-8 PM Saturday, February 13th from 5-7 PM. Jenna Robertson will be showing her creations made from repurposed wool. We’ll have snacks, beverages and a DJ spinning tunes. Hope to see you!

It’s been a pleasure hosting Meredith Dittmar’s art show at Black Wagon this month.  There’s still time to check out her pieces — they’re amazing, magical creations, with creatures like something from a Miyazaki film. Some photos of the show can be found on our Flickr page:

Meredith rarely shows her art here in Portland — her hometown! — so it’s a real honor and treat showcasing her works in our humble little store. (Did we mention that prices for Meredith’s work in this show are hard to beat?) More of Meredith’s work can be found on her website, Corporatepig.

Join us on January 14th from 5-8 PM for an art opening of work by Meredith Dittmar. We’ll have snacks, beer and music for you!

We’re excited to welcome back the amazing art of Brian Kappel from Space Monkey Designs! The theme: children’s books! You must come see for yourself.

Art is gracing our walls NOW, with an artist reception on December 22nd. This event will double as a trunk show for Holden Tees.

Please join us this Tuesday, December 22nd from 5-8 PM for a trunk show with Holden Tees! These multimedia tees are a mom-son collaboration of great designs applied on tees, plushies and more.  Bonus: Holden Tees will be giving away hand screen printed holiday ornaments with purchase of one of their fabulous items.