The History & Success of Cerimon House
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The largest of the brick-&-mortar projects launched by Upon These Boards was the community gathering space Cerimon House - a Sanctuary for the Arts & Humanities. The institution (2007-2020) presented a rotating schedule of performance, concerts, gallery shows, life celebrations, activism, and municipal gatherings.
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Based in Portland, Oregon, this endeavor was founded by Randall Stuart, and programmed a variety of original literary salons, symposia, and theatrical events for its first four years, and then in 2011 the proper permanent location was found. The building restoration activity began in earnest, realized by a dedicated circle of artists, strategists, architects, designers, builders, and craft persons. |
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The name "Cerimon" originates from Shakespeare's Pericles of Tyre, in which the healer Cerimon's residence is a place of restoration for the citizens of Ephesus.
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Housed within a former gathering hall in the historic Alberta Arts District, the building was restored and reimagined, opening to the public in 2015. The sanctuary bubbled with civic activity, art, sciences, education, nuptials & memorials. The organization closed its doors in 2020 in the midst of the worldwide pandemic, however the edifice itself still stands and serves the local community. |
We proffer an everlasting gratitude to
the dreamers, designers, donors, investors & volunteers.
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© copyright 2026 - Upon These Boards, LLC [est. 2001]