Artist salon to be held at Caldera near Sisters

Caldera and the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) are teaming up to present two artists in a salon format.

The event, which is free to the public, will take place at Caldera west of Sisters on May 7, at 1 p.m. The event is a spring extension of Caldera’s winter Artist Salon Series, which featured Caldera’s performing artists in residence.

Allen Johnson is a Seattle-based poet and spoken word artist. His newest work, “Another You,” has been co-commissioned by PICA and On the Boards through a grant from the National Performance Network.

Melissa Dyne is an optical and sonic sculptor based in Portland. She is collaborating with a group of engineers and artists on an experimental recording device called a “Dynaphone,” which will be used to record live performances by musicians from around the Northwest.

Those interested in receiving more information may contact Caldera at 503-937-7594 or 541-788-1241.