Artists, organizers, and cultural workers from Portland, Los Angeles, and across the diaspora.This is Cueste lo que Cueste — part of Sin Permiso, a weekend reclaiming space through art, joy, and resistance.Community market at 5PM. After-hours gathering through midnight.

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Official Statement from Creativos Unidos
Released May 15, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECUESTE LO QUE CUESTE KICKS OFF SIN PERMISOA LATINO CULTURAL TAKEOVER OPENS FIRST THURSDAY AT PNCAPortland, OR — On Thursday, June 5, Cueste lo que Cueste launches Sin Permiso, a weekend of unapologetic movement, memory, and meaning. Each event is an act of collective expression rooted in truth and cultural vision uncompromised by institutions. Presented by Creativos Unidos in collaboration with Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA), the event is now officially part of Portland’s First Thursday Art Walk, showing what happens when a community-led vision takes its rightful place in Portland’s cultural landscape.Doors open at 5:00 PM for the community market.A shuttle will run between PNCA and the Portland Art Museum until 8:00 PM.The main artist panel runs from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, followed by continued community connection and reflection.Following the panel, the night continues with an after-hours gathering at L’Atelier Yaffe (111 NE MLK Jr Blvd), a Black-owned creative space just minutes away. Music, conversation, and community will carry us through midnight.Admission is free, but capacity is limited. RSVPs are moving quickly, with standing room and a waitlist planned.---THE WEEKEND: SIN PERMISOCueste lo que Cueste opens Sin Permiso, a weekend of independently produced Latino cultural programming. Across three days, three collectives come together to reclaim space, amplify truth, and move without compromise.THURSDAY, JUNE 5Creativos Unidos presents: CUESTE LO QUE CUESTE at PNCAArt, community vendors, and a powerful panel conversation featuring artists and organizers from Portland and Los Angeles. A First Thursday event that challenges what “official” even means.SATURDAY, JUNE 7GLOBAL BASED presents: 3BALLMTY at Holocene (Sold Out)A packed night of tribal guarachero, movement, and sonic resistance. Hosted by Global Based, curators of some of Portland’s most dynamic Latino nightlife experiences.SUNDAY, JUNE 8JUNTOS presents: Cuentos de Triunfo at Milagro TheatreA storytelling session with Latino professionals, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders. Real stories of grit, transformation, and triumph. This is your last chance to experience Sin Permiso in person.---ABOUT THE NAMECueste lo que Cueste was born from a desire to tell our stories and bridge the cultural distance between Portland and Los Angeles. By extension, it speaks to every part of our diaspora. The name took shape after the loss of an institutional partnership, which only strengthened our resolve to move forward independently. That moment of clarity revealed something bigger.Sin Permiso emerged soon after. It is not an organization or a campaign. It is a shared stance. It is the understanding that our communities act without waiting. We create what we need. We show up for each other. We don’t ask.---GET INVOLVED- RSVP now to Cueste lo que Cueste: creativos-unidos.com
- Buy tickets to Cuentos de Triunfo: juntospdx.net/boletos
- Sponsor community needs like translation, accessibility, or refreshments: creativos-unidos.com/#sponsors
- Volunteer, support, or help spread the word: creativos-unidos.com/#volunteer---MEDIA ASSETS & INTERVIEWSFinal flyer and digital materials are available upon request.Artist lineup, bios, and interviews will be available starting week of May 20.Want to support or collaborate?
Reach out via creativos-unidos.com/#contact“We don’t wait to be invited. We build, we gather, and we move — sin permiso.”Website / RSVP: creativos-unidos.com

Official Statement from Creativos Unidos
Released April 24, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAfter months of work, and following early promises of funding, logistical support, and creative flexibility, Creativos Unidos has decided to move forward independently, while continuing our proud partnership with the Pacific Northwest College of Art.Our work has always centered on creating real opportunities for our Creativos, regardless of funding.
What we’ve built has come solely through the labor and love of our community, and from those who align with our vision and speed.We recognize that many institutions in Portland are under strain.
But the impact of those internal struggles has created unacceptable delays, and we cannot allow those delays to hold back a movement that is already in motion.Our artists are ready. Our community is ready. And so are we.We appreciate the individuals who showed up in good faith, and we hold no resentment. We believe it is systemic inequity, not personal failure, that creates these patterns of delay and disconnection.Creativos Unidos moves forward with clarity and conviction, continuing our mission to foster radical creative collaboration among Latino artists across the West Coast and beyond.We remain proudly partnered with the Pacific Northwest College of Art and invite you to join us on June 5 for an unforgettable night of cross-city collaboration, artistic expression, and collective power.For press inquiries: [email protected]

Creativos Unidos is a grassroots collective of Latino artists, organizers, and cultural workers building across the West Coast and beyond.We came together out of necessity. To create what didn’t exist. To support each other through struggle. To build a future where our voices, stories, and images aren’t just included — they lead.Our members reflect the rich diversity of our communities, with roots across the East and West Coasts, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Indigenous and Afro-Latino traditions. We represent many lived experiences, but we move as one.We host photography collaboration nights, coworking days, and community-led events that uplift artists, strengthen our networks, and create space for collective growth. Some of us are seasoned professionals. Some are just getting started. All of us are in this together.Everything we build is created with intention. We do not wait for permission. We do not rely on corporations or institutions to define our worth. We move with each other. We move with purpose.We are independent. We are principled. Somos unidos.Creativos Unidos. Cueste lo que cueste.

En EspañolCreativos Unidos es un colectivo de artistas, organizadores y trabajadores culturales latinos que se mueve desde la costa oeste y más allá.Nacimos de la necesidad. De ver que faltaban espacios donde pudiéramos crear, compartir, y construir algo real entre nosotros. No estamos aquí para pedir permiso. Estamos aquí para hacer lo que nos corresponde.Nuestra comunidad refleja la riqueza de nuestras raíces: venimos del Caribe, Centro- y Sudamérica, pueblos indígenas, comunidades afrolatinas y barrios a lo largo de la costa este y oeste. Nuestras trayectorias son distintas, pero nuestra visión es compartida.Organizamos noches de colaboración fotográfica, días de trabajo colectivo, y eventos culturales que nos permiten crecer juntos, conectar, y apoyarnos sin competencia ni jerarquías. Algunas personas llevan años creando. Otras están empezando. Todos somos parte de esto.Todo lo que ves aquí ha sido construido desde la comunidad, con intención y corazón. No dependemos de fondos institucionales ni del reconocimiento de nadie para saber lo que valemos. Estamos aquí porque nos tenemos, y porque creemos en lo que podemos lograr juntos.
Somos independientes. Somos firmes. Somos unidos.Creativos Unidos. Cueste lo que cueste.

Questions? Collaborations? Want to support the movement?Reach us at
📧 [email protected]Or message us on Instagram
📸 @creativosunidospdxWe move fast -- but we always make time for our people.

Want to help bring this event to life?

We’re looking for people to support with setup, breakdown, greeting guests, and capturing the night (photo/video). No experience necessary — just a love for community and collaboration.Fill out the form below and we’ll follow up. We’re excited to work with you.

Ways You Can Help
Before the Event:
—Vendor & volunteer coordination
—Print and prepare materials
—Sharing the event with your people
—Sending us sponsor ideas or local vendor leads
—Have press/media connects? Send them our wayOn the Day of the Event:
—Setup / breakdown
—Volunteer Lead
—Hospitality (snacks + drinks)
—Greeting guests and ticketingSee something you’d like to help with?
Fill out the form or just message us on IG: @creativosunidospdx

Nuestros Patrocinadores y Socios
(Our Sponsors and Partners)

Creativos Unidos thrives because of the people, institutions, and businesses that believe in our vision and support the creative community. Thank you to the following sponsors who are helping bring Cueste lo que Cueste to life.

Institutional Partners

PNCA – Pacific Northwest College of Art
Our host venue and proud institutional partner for Cueste lo que Cueste. We're grateful for their support in making this cultural gathering possible.

Founding Partners

These are the first organizations and individuals who supported Creativos Unidos in its early days. Their belief in this community helped it take root and grow.

New Wave Studio
The very first venue to believe in Creativos Unidos. Their space gave us roots, and their belief helped us grow.

Community Sponsors

These sponsors helped bring Cueste lo que Cueste to life through financial support, services, or event contributions. Their belief in the work helps keep it accessible, independent, and community-powered.

Big Wild Spirits
Proud community sponsor uplifting the arts and culture through bold, values-driven distilling. Founded by PNCA alumni, Big Wild supports both local creatives and national storytelling.

Parra Wine Company
Proud community sponsor celebrating heritage and craftsmanship through small-batch, single-vineyard wines. Founded by third-generation winemaker Sam Parra, this Latino-owned Oregon label honors tradition while embracing innovation.

L'Atelier Yaffe
Proud community sponsor uplifting the arts through intentional curation, hospitality, and design. L’Atelier Yaffe is a Black-owned creative space in Portland that champions culture, connection, and emerging voices.

Supporting Friends

Friends and collaborators who contributed to this event through creative services, in-kind donations, or financial support.

Culture Club Fashion
A PNW-based fashion brand inspired by cultural identity, streetwear, and social connection. Proudly supporting the next generation of Latino creatives in the Northwest.

Thank You

This event is made possible by everyone who believes in art, resistance, and community. We’re still welcoming support...

Want to support this work?
We're grateful to all the individuals, businesses, and community groups helping make this event possible, and we're still welcoming support. Whether through stipends, food, drink, or future collaborations, every contribution becomes part of a larger story.
Sponsors are recognized:
• On this website
• On printed materials and signage
• In press and event documentation
• And in the long-term narrative of Creativos Unidos
Reach out: [email protected]

Help bring Cueste lo que Cueste to life and connect with our vibrant creative community.Creativos Unidos invites local artists, small businesses, and community organizations to join us on June 5, 2025 at PNCA for a powerful night of art, culture, and connection.Vendor tables are available for a suggested donation of $50.
If that’s not possible, contribute what you can. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Your donation supports event costs and helps keep this space accessible to everyone.Whether you are sharing handmade goods, art, services, or community resources, this is a meaningful way to engage, share your work, and be part of something special.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome vendors who reflect the spirit of creativity, cultura, resistance, and community that define Creativos Unidos.
If your work resonates with these values, we would love for you to join us.

What You Get

Vendor spots include:
-One 6-foot table and chairs
-Listing in the event program and/or vendor list
-Optional social media shoutout
-Access to a vibrant, supportive and welcoming community

How to Apply

Fill out the application form below to be considered for a vendor table.
Space is limited and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applying early is encouraged.

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Questions?

Aquí estamos para servirle. We are here to help.
For any questions or special requests, email us at [email protected] or message us on Instagram @creativosunidospdx.

Want to support in a bigger way?

For those seeking more visibility and deeper partnership, take a look at our Sponsor Opportunities.