CreativeMornings Portland

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For theme LOCAL, we couldn’t pass up the chance to bring you not one but four speakers. Why? Because there is no one way to be “local.” It’s about community, connection & belonging. Kevin, Daren, Joaquin & Fuchsia each bring a singular perspective on how places define us (or don’t), the importance of developing community around arts & culture, and how different spaces offer inspiration and opportunities to forge bonds with people around us.

MEET THE SPEAKERS
✨ Fuchsia Lin () is a Taiwanese-American artist, fashion/costume designer and filmmaker who has worked in NYC, Paris and Taipei. Her imaginative art and performance work invites people together from across the disciplines of film, fashion, dance and the performing artsint her fantastical worlds. Her work has won numerous grants and awards, including the Women in Film PDX Vision Grant Narrative Award for her film Future Cosmos Flow.

✨ Joaquin Lopez () is a performing artist and counselor whose work is grounded in personal transformation, self-expression, and Latino Q***r identity. He holds a passion for producing cultural events that honor Latin American heritage and Latino Gay culture. Among May arts & culture leadership roles in Oregon, Joaquin recently served as a Portland Creative Laureate.

✨ Daren Todd () is a muralist and multidisciplinary artist whose work fosters inclusivity and advocates for equality for marginalized communities, addressing themes such as q***r visibility, racial justice, and support for immigrant communities. Through his creative firm Art Larger Than Me, Daren creates art that inspires conversations and personal reflection.

✨ Kevin Truong () is a documentary photographer, filmmaker, and journalist. Born in a refugee camp for Vietnamese boat people in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Kevin and his family immigrated to the U.S. the following year. His projects include The Gay Men Project, , and feature length documentary Mai American.

💜 Whether long time Portlander or brand new, at you’re always a local. 💜