Beauty in the Heart of the Alberta Arts Neighborhood

As a resident of the Alberta Arts Neighborhood I have become used to the vibrant visual arts that decorate the storefronts and homes in my neck of the woods.  So used to it sometimes, that I can often put my head down and go about my life with the regular routine without taking the time to look up and notice what has changed or remind myself how exceptional this neighborhood is.  I was walking my dog the other night and happened to look up and was struck by what seemed to me a perfect picture, the courtyard of the commercial building around the corner from me at night lit beautifully.  Sometimes I am moved to capture these moments and so I did.  I often struggle with how to manage these bursts of light, whether to file them away in my personal experience or share them with others.  My experience of this neighborhood is more than just a great place to live with yummy food, small hidden gems or quirky installations, it is a sensory experience that is a constant reminder of the city’s history, creativity and embrace of what brings us together.  I love that one mental snapshot can wake me up to this and it happens more here than any other place I have lived.

Sally Tansill

Broker | ABR® | HFR | OR

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Sally moved to Portland with her family in 2012 from Brooklyn, NY, seeking an improved quality of life and a change of pace from her busy career in the sports industry...

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