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Jaydra Johnson

Jaydra Johnson

Jaydra Johnson is a Portland-based writer and visual artist. Her book Low: Notes on Art and Trash was selected for publication by Maggie Nelson and is available through Fonograf Editions.

Artists Facing Housing Insecurity Gather Around ‘Outsider Art’
Visual Arts

Artists Facing Housing Insecurity Gather Around ‘Outsider Art’

At Carnation Contemporary, a show from the Gather:Make:Shelter collective reclaims the othering label.

By Jaydra JohnsonJuly 21, 2026 at 4:29 pm PDT
Early Returns Show Democrats on Track to Tighten Grip on Oregon Legislature

Early Returns Show Democrats on Track to Tighten Grip on Oregon Legislature


District 3 City Council Incumbents Hold Early Lead in Preliminary Results

District 3 City Council Incumbents Hold Early Lead in Preliminary Results


Sykes, Savage Hold Leads for Multnomah County Circuit Judge Seats

Sykes, Savage Hold Leads for Multnomah County Circuit Judge Seats


All Three Portland City Council Incumbents in District 4 Poised to Secure Reelection

All Three Portland City Council Incumbents in District 4 Poised to Secure Reelection


Portlanders Reject Participatory Budgeting Measure in Early Returns

Portlanders Reject Participatory Budgeting Measure in Early Returns


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