Remembering artist and musician Stephen Cohen, aka 3 Hand Stephen
ACLO staff has learned that local musician and artist Stephen "3-Hand Stephen" Cohen has passed.
Stephen was a beloved fixture of the greater Portland art scene — a common sight at art openings, music events, and community gatherings, as well as an active artist and musician. In addition to his creative contributions, Stephen served on public committees for multiple organizations, including as a voting member of the ACLO's Public Art Committee from 2023 to 2025.
In fall of 2025 Stephen showed several of his handmade instruments at ACLO's SPECTRA exhibit, delighting opening-night crowds with a 90-minute concert in the gallery. In addition to playing several of his devised instruments, he invited any interested audience members to experiment with them. He was generous with his time and his art. He'll be remembered for his boundless creativity, good humor, and open, gentle, friendly manner.
Incase you missed it: Lakeridge and Lake Oswego HS Student AP Art Show recap
LOSD art teachers Micah Malone, Katherine Brink, and Amy Burnham selected works from their AP Art classes for inclusionc in our first annual AP Art exhibit. The collected work spanned various media, resulting in a gloriously kaleidoscopic view of the next generation of Lake Oswego artists.