Drawing Room

Join us at our ongoing events, Caldera Drawing Room: Conversations, which explore the impact of creative practice in our lives and our communities.

With the Drawing Room events, Caldera will present intimate gatherings designed to raise money, and bring together community for small-scale, high-impact evenings, exploring the power of creativity. Together we will explore the unlimited potential of building vibrant and inclusive communities by harnessing the creative process.
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As we reminisce on two unforgettable Drawing Room events from Fiscal Year 2025— at The Sports Bra and at kann - each evening was filled with creativity, connection, and inspiration—powerful reminders of why creativity is essential not only for young people but for our entire community. At The Sports Bra, Jenny Nguyen shared the story behind creating the first-ever women's sports bar and how she turned a vision into a thriving, community-centered space. Meanwhile, at kann, we enjoyed an incredible meal and a thoughtful conversation with Chef Gregory Gourdet, who shared how his heritage and time in Haiti shaped his love of food and creative expression.

Thanks to your generosity and support, at kann we raised $148,000 to help keep Caldera's programs free and accessible for youth across Oregon.

We can't wait to gather with you again for next year's Drawing Rooms!