The History of Portland Concert Posters

For November/December we had our first in a series of shows celebrating Portland's rich history of concert posters. This exhibit was an introduction to the history of Portland concert posters (1960 to 2024) with works drawn from the archive of local poster collector and historian Jason Blumklotz. The exhibit showcased the largely unexplored riches of posters created for Portland’s many vibrant music scenes, from the beatnik coffee houses in the early 1960s, to the ballrooms of the psychedelic era, 70s DIY punk venues, rock and soul, hip hop and everything between. Mint had wonderful posters of legendary artists on their walls such as the Sonics, Wipers, Elliott Smith, the Screamers and shows from the Satyricon, La Luna, Memorial Coliseum, X-Ray Cafe, Paramount, the Masonic Temple (portland art gallery now) and so many others. You can also read a review about the exhibit online in The Mercury HERE.