Factory of Dreams

Our Mission

Our mission is to inspire creativity, cultivate human connection, and strengthen community through the transformative power of creative and movement arts. We bring together artists, makers, performers, and learners of all experience levels across disciplines including circus and performing arts, woodworking, ceramics, painting, sculpture, music, production, and emerging creative technologies.

We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable creative ecosystem where people of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and economic circumstances can learn, create, collaborate, and thrive. Through shared access to space, tools, equipment, machines, mentorship, and educational opportunities, we lower barriers to artistic exploration and empower individuals to develop skills, discover their voice, and bring ideas to life.

Through welcoming programs, performances, workshops, exhibitions, and community events, we create environments where artistic expression flourishes and meaningful connections are formed. By supporting local, national, and international artists, we aim to cultivate a vibrant cultural landscape that elevates Portland’s creative community while sparking imagination, innovation, joy, and collective growth for generations to come.