Five vertical panels of colorful translucent glass in shades of purple, magenta, green, yellow, and blue stand in the foreground, blurring the view of green foliage in the background.

The Lantern

LXCL:Sliding scale $5–$25

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Grief Holiday represents both an artistic experiment and a community commitment: a way to be present with grief and connection through the power of art. By presenting art in a nontraditional venue dedicated to community care, we expand cultural access beyond typical gallery audiences. This project affirms art&rsquo;s power to serve urgent human needs while honoring Portland&rsquo;s diverse communities.&nbsp; Grief Holiday invites participants to step away from daily life and enter an immersive environment designed to support reflection and community through grief. Guests will move through artist-created spaces, soundscapes, ritual installations, visual works, and participatory storytelling, each encouraging different ways of engaging with loss. Created by artists Miche McCausey, Kendra Roberts, Alice Christine Walker, and Emily Fusaro the project transforms grief from an isolated burden into a collective experience. The intent is to provide a supportive setting where participants can acknowledge grief openly, share stories, and engage tools for connection. Unlike traditional exhibitions, Grief Holiday places the audience at the center of the work, blending art, ritual, and community care into an active journey of presence.&nbsp; Due to the sensitive nature of this experience, we encourage all participants to be mindful and respectful when entering the space.&nbsp; The venue is ADA-accessible, and the event will include ASL interpretation, bilingual materials, and trauma-informed facilitators. Spaces will accommodate varied sensory needs, with both quiet reflection and participatory areas.&nbsp; Groups of 25 guests will enter on the hour, moving through the experience for approximately one hour. Participants will encounter multiple immersive spaces designed to honor and process loss. The program offers a rare opportunity to engage grief collectively in an art-centered setting.&nbsp;

<p fr-original-style="line-height: 1.5; text-align: start; line-height: 1.5;" id="isPasted" style="text-align: start; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for Grief Holiday: An Art Exhibition. We are so excited to have you join us on November 14, 2026 at The Lantern.&nbsp; Please refer to your ticket for your time slot.&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit;">Groups of 25 guests will enter on the hour, moving through the experience for approximately one hour.&nbsp; <span fr-original-style="font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);;color: rgb(35, 31, 32); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit;">If you were able to make an additional contribution, 100% of your gift is&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);;color: rgb(35, 31, 32); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit;">tax-deductible.&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);;color: rgb(35, 31, 32); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit;">Please consider this your official tax receipt.&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit;">The Lantern&#39;s Tax ID # is 33-1712903. <p fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 1.5;" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Your support and engagement in our community mean the world to us, and we can&#39;t wait to connect with you.<p fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 1.5;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> <p fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 1.5;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">For questions about registration or event details, please respond to this email. Warmly,The Lantern

Grief Holiday represents both an artistic experiment and a community commitment: a way to be present with grief and connection through the power of art. By presenting art in a nontraditional venue dedicated to community care, we expand cultural access beyond typical gallery audiences. This project affirms art’s power to serve urgent human needs while honoring Portland’s diverse communities.  Grief Holiday invites participants to step away from daily life and enter an immersive environment designed to support reflection and community through grief. Guests will move through artist-created spaces, soundscapes, ritual installations, visual works, and participatory storytelling, each encouraging different ways of engaging with loss. Created by artists Miche McCausey, Kendra Roberts, Alice Christine Walker, and Emily Fusaro the project transforms grief from an isolated burden into a collective experience. The intent is to provide a supportive setting where participants can acknowledge grief openly, share stories, and engage tools for connection. Unlike traditional exhibitions, Grief Holiday places the audience at the center of the work, blending art, ritual, and community care into an active journey of presence.  Due to the sensitive nature of this experience, we encourage all participants to be mindful and respectful when entering the space.  The venue is ADA-accessible, and the event will include ASL interpretation, bilingual materials, and trauma-informed facilitators. Spaces will accommodate varied sensory needs, with both quiet reflection and participatory areas.  Groups of 25 guests will enter on the hour, moving through the experience for approximately one hour. Participants will encounter multiple immersive spaces designed to honor and process loss. The program offers a rare opportunity to engage grief collectively in an art-centered setting.