Hello Awesome Foundation! I run an group called Portland Songwriters Guild. Yes, it sounds so official, however, we are in the process of applying for non-profit status, but not yet an official organization! PSG started in 2022 as an instagram page (@pdxsongwriters), as a way to build community for songwriters and music-makers in Portland. Over the past two years, I have hosted open mics, songwriting challenges, showcases, song feedback small groups, and a holiday show.

The past two years we held a show at Show Bar called Holiday Hits. Anyone can RSVP and I pair similar artists together (preferably with someone they do not know) to co-write an original holiday/christmas song in a months time. Then in December, we deck the stage out with a tree and lights and artists come and perform their song to a room of about 200 people. Show Bar calls this "the most wholesome show of the year".

THIS year, we are looking to move the show to Mississippi Studios and record a physical Holiday Hits album with songs local artists wrote over the past two years. We are already in the process of moving forward with this idea and are looking for ways to make this financially feasible.

Our goal is to use this album to promote the PSG community and highlight local singer-songwriters and musicians. We have worked in the past with PRP/PDX Pop Now, and Xray FM for publicity. We hope a physical copy of an album could help us promote PSG in record stores and small shops around town.

PSG mission is to help build community and provide opportunities for professional development and performance opportunity.