Portland Art Space Yale Union Has Transferred Its Building to the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation and Will Dissolve as a Nonprofit

“Together, the NACF board and staff believe that this free land and building transfer will set an example for recognizing the value of Native ownership of property in urban areas across the nation,” NACF President and CEO Lulani Arquette said in a press release. “It’s liberating and encouraging to witness this kind of support for First Peoples of this country.”

Whenever Gum Ends Up on a Work at the Portland Art Museum the Museum, Samantha Springer Is the One to Very, Very Carefully Remove It

A Museum Backed By Jordan Schnitzer Has Opened on the Portland State University Campus

It was only a matter of time before a museum baring Jordan Schnizter’s name opened in Portland.

Hank Willis Thomas’ “All Things Being Equal…” Cuts Deep Into the Psyche of our Society

Hank Willis Thomas’ “All Things Being Equal…” will stick with you long after you leave the tranquil halls of the Portland Art Museum. The exhibit features a collection of poignant pieces, including photographs, film, and sculptures, meant to awaken our awareness of how pop culture, advertising, and social dynamics shape our identities and scales for success.

A Portland Artist and Curator Has Been Appointed to the Board of Directors For a Major National Arts Organization

Each year, the New York-based foundation doles out millions of dollars in grant money to art spaces around the country, including many here in Portland. It focuses on supporting small, boundary pushing projects rather than major institutions.

The Ceiling of Portland Art Museum’s Grand Ballroom Has Partially Collapsed, Causing the Relocation of Several High-Profile Events

Parts of the ceiling of Portland Art Museum’s ballroom has collapsed, causing the institution to indefinitely close a major event space and relocate several bookings.

May Cat’s Portland Exhibit Grapples With Thai Ghost Movies, Her Family History and Livestock Entrails

“I’d wake up to a green glow of a floating head and the entrails. That made me who I am,” says Cat.

Meet the Artist Who Makes Pet Portraits Using Old Issues of Willamette Week

“It’s like, ‘Somebody put a lot of time and effort into my animal,’” she says. “They’re like, ‘Oh my gosh, you get it, you love this animal, I love this animal, the person that painted it obviously loves animals, this is awesome.’”