Oregon Contemporary

11/16/2024

Join us for a Holiday Salon with Emily Counts! Tickets are now available through the Shop Ox, $55 / $44 for members. - https://mailchi.mp/oregoncontemporary.org/emily-counts-holiday-salon-11429911

11/14/2024

✨ Give and Receive! Oregon contemporary is pleased to be part of Willamette Week's Give!Guide. Through December 31, you can help you can help sustain and expand OX's diverse programming and exhibitions. Through your generosity, we can continue to produce powerful, visionary art programs for the communities of Oregon.⁠ ⁠- https://mailchi.mp/oregoncontemporary.org/ww-giveguide-2024-11429908

10/30/2024

✨ November First Saturday is here! Join us this Saturday, November 2, from 5-8 PM at Oregon Contemporary for the opening of Emily Counts: Sea of Vapors, part of the SITE series celebrating the Pacific Northwest’s large-scale installations. Don’t miss this immersive exhibition exploring magical, interconnected worlds through Count’s unique lens. 🌀

Plus, experience Sondra Perry: Black Girl as a Landscape, a captivating video work connecting digital and environmental ecologies, on view in Gallery Two.

Studios will be open, with new exhibitions at Carnation Contemporary and Well Well. See you Saturday!

Emily Counts
Mauve Spirit, detail
2023
Glazed stoneware with gold luster, lighting components
47.5 x 17 x 22.5 inches
Photo: Rafael Soldi

10/17/2024

Sitka Art Invitational 30th Anniversary Celebration
October 18-20, 2024

The Sitka Art Invitational is a juried art exhibition and sale held in Portland, Oregon, featuring work by over 100 nature-inspired regional artists. Art sales are split 50/50 between the artists and the Sitka Center. Each year, the event attracts more than 2,000 local art collectors and enthusiasts.

🗓️ Key Events:

🖼️ Public Exhibit + Sale:
Dates: October 18-20, 2024

👥 Sitka Members Only:
Date: Friday, October 18
Time: 10 AM - 11 AM

🌍 General Public:
Dates: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Time: 11 AM - 5 PM

10/04/2024

✨ First Saturday at Oregon Contemporary kicks off with a special screening of Sondra Perry’s powerful video work, Black Girl as a Landscape, performed by Dionne Lee, running from October 4, 2024, to December 15, 2024. Sondra Perry’s videos and performances foreground the tools of digital production as a way to critically reflect on new technologies of representation and to remobilize their potential. At once abstract and representational, Black Girl as a Landscape articulates Perry’s interest in the possibility of abstraction as a way of creating dimensionality that connects individual bodies to larger visual and environmental ecologies.

📅 October 5, 2024
⏰ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🗣️ 7:00 PM - Orbit Talk
📍 Oregon Contemporary, 8371 N Interstate Ave, Portland

Wave, Well Well, and Oregon Contemporary invite you to the closing event of Orbit, a screening program highlighting film, animations, and moving images. Dedicated to exploring the politics of images in contemporary life, our collective seeks to create community by presenting a broad mix of international and local artists — a platform for discussion and connection through a series of small-scale screenings. Orbit will comprise three sections: a screening, a community gathering, and an open round table.

Please note: Sondra Perry: Black Girl as a Landscape will be temporarily closed on October 12 for a private event and October 18, 19, and 20 as we host the 30th anniversary of the Sitka Art Invitational.

🤝 Stick around for a gathering at Sit Tite afterward starting at 8:30! Don’t miss this powerful program and the final weekend of Orbit.

Sondra Perry. Black Girl As A Landscape, 2010. Courtesy Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI), New York.

09/25/2024

Closing soon! “Orbit,” a curatorial project by WAVE Contemporary and Well Well Projects, in partnership with Oregon Contemporary, ends on October 6.

WAVE Contemporary and Well Well Projects bring you Orbit, a curatorial project highlighting film, animations, and moving images organized by Marcelo Fontana and Chris Ticas, and curated by Jamie Isenstein, Gian Spina, and Tilsa Otta. Presented in partnership with Oregon Contemporary.

Dedicated to exploring the politics of images in contemporary life, our collective seeks to create community by presenting a broad mix of international and local artists. Our goal is to create a platform for discussion and connection through a series of small-scale screenings.

In the past three decades, images and videos have monopolized the public sphere as our main communication tool. This massive digital production has transformed contemporary images, displacing, decontextualizing, and diminishing their connection to reality, while enhancing their fluidity and impact. Previously mirrors of reality, images now serve purposes such as optics, storytelling, marketing, and surveillance.

As images become more potent, we have become increasingly obsessed with them, consuming them constantly. This fixation affects our ability to perceive our surroundings in a time when images are the primary way we understand and perceive the world.

In this new iteration of Orbit, we invite artists and curators to explore images as political agents in contemporary life. As a collective, we are increasingly concerned about how individuals and movements weaponize images to shift public perspectives and how algorithms prioritize extreme subjects. Orbit proposes a space where the porosity of the media could be rethought in terms of reterritorialization. Through this act, we hope to re-orient ourselves and our images with reality, redefining the operative power of images.

09/04/2024

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📣 Oregon Contemporary September First Saturday 📣⁣
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📅 Join us this Saturday, Sept. 7th, from 12-8 PM for a day of vibrant exhibitions, Orbit screenings, and dynamic First Saturday events. From 5-8 PM, enjoy a mix of art, music, and festivities! Savor delicious bites from Cokiea’s Kitchen, featuring Pulled Jack Sliders, Gumbo Tacos, and more! 🌟⁣
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We’re excited to host Form.a, showcasing a diverse lineup of artist organizations and individual artists who are redefining creativity:⁣
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𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:⁣
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Benchmark⁣
Berm⁣
Blackfish Gallery⁣
Borderline Press⁣
Buckman Journal⁣
Carnation Contemporary⁣
Chess Club⁣
CO/LAB⁣
Converge 45⁣
Container Corps⁣
Ditch Projects⁣
Grapefruits⁣
Hi Books⁣
Impeller Press⁣
Independent Publishing Resource Center⁣
One Grand Gallery⁣
Outer Voice⁣
Outlet⁣
PNCA Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies⁣
Push Pulled Editions⁣
Rubis Discolor Project⁣
Soil Gallery⁣
Stelo Arts⁣
Wave Contemporary⁣
Well Well Projects⁣
Whatnow Press⁣
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𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬:⁣
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Ahnika Wood⁣
Alice Christine Walker⁣
Briseida Pagador⁣
Chris Lael Larson⁣
Claire Spaulding⁣
Conner Gordon⁣
Diana Marcela Cuartas⁣
Erika Rier⁣
MAHMA JAGUAR⁣
Martha Wurzelbacher⁣
Nicole Williford⁣
Serena Kathleen⁣
Stephanie Hatch⁣
Will Mairs⁣

Swipe through to see highlights from last year's incredible Form.a events.
Don’t miss out on this celebration of art and culture!

08/28/2024

🌀 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒎.𝒂 First Saturday Open House 🌀

Join us this weekend for Form.A—an art press fair focused on artist-run spaces in the Pacific Northwest. Form.A is a process of discovery on how culture is produced and how to build and harness a city’s collective imagination. Organized by Marcelo Fontana, Katherine Spinella, and Chris Ticas as part of Wave, Well Well, and Carnation, in collaboration with Oregon Contemporary, this event will transform Oregon Contemporary into a space for reflecting on how culture is created. It runs alongside the Orbit Screenings at Oregon Contemporary on view thru October 5th.

✨ Saturday, Sept. 7th:

12-8 PM: Open hours
5-8 PM: First Saturday Events, featuring Orbit screenings in Platform, exhibitions, and happenings at Well Well, Carnation, and Outer Voice. Enjoy food, drinks, and music!

🗓️ Don’t miss out! Stop by for art, stickers, prints, wearables, and more—all supporting our artist-run spaces. Plus, savor delicious bites from Cokiea’s Kitchen, including Pulled Jack Sliders, Gumbo Tacos, and more!

✨ Sunday, Sept. 8th:

12-5 PM: Open hours

This event celebrates the fundamental role of artist-run initiatives in our cities.

Mark your calendar & see you there! 🌟

08/20/2024

TODAY IS LAST DAY to Support Oregon Contemporary by Adding an Andy Warhol to Your Collection!⁠
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Andy Warhol, Studies for a Boy Book, 1956.
Offset lithograph on paper, 15.875 x 13.5 inches.
Priced at $2,000.
© The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.
Visit the link in our bio for more information.⁠
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Today is the last day to support this initiative! We’re thrilled to be part of the ‘Philanthropy Factory’ by the Warhol Foundation, which provides a unique opportunity to purchase rare Warhol works directly through eBay for Charity. All proceeds benefit Oregon Contemporary and other Warhol Foundation grantees. Don’t miss out!⁠

This lithographic gallery announcement created by Andy Warhol in 1956 comes directly from the artist’s estate. On Valentine’s Day in 1956, Warhol opened an exhibition at Bodley Gallery titled, “Studies for a Boy Book.” This original invitation to the 1956 exhibition illustrates how central Warhol’s open expression of his q***r identity was to his career. The lithograph is featured in the book, Andy Warhol. Love, S*x, and Desire, published by TASCHEN. This is a unique opportunity to purchase a lithograph from Warhol’s personal collection.⁠
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08/16/2024

Opening Today!!!

WAVE Contemporary and Well Well Projects bring you Orbit, a curatorial project highlighting film, animations, and moving images organized by Marcelo Fontana and Chris Ticas, and curated by Jamie Isenstein, Gian Spina, and Tilsa Otta. Presented in partnership with Oregon Contemporary.

Dedicated to exploring the politics of images in contemporary life, our collective seeks to create community by presenting a broad mix of international and local artists. Our goal is to create a platform for discussion and connection through a series of small-scale screenings.

In the past three decades, images and videos have monopolized the public sphere as our main communication tool. This massive digital production has transformed contemporary images, displacing, decontextualizing, and diminishing their connection to reality, while enhancing their fluidity and impact. Previously mirrors of reality, images now serve purposes such as optics, storytelling, marketing, and surveillance.

As images become more potent, we have become increasingly obsessed with them, consuming them constantly. This fixation affects our ability to perceive our surroundings in a time when images are the primary way we understand and perceive the world.

In this new iteration of Orbit, we invite artists and curators to explore images as political agents in contemporary life. As a collective, we are increasingly concerned about how individuals and movements weaponize images to shift public perspectives and how algorithms prioritize extreme subjects. Orbit proposes a space where the porosity of the media could be rethought in terms of reterritorialization. Through this act, we hope to re-orient ourselves and our images with reality, redefining the operative power of images.

08/12/2024

🎨 Exciting News for Art Lovers and Supporters of Oregon Contemporary! 🎨

We’re thrilled to share that select Andy Warhol works are now available for purchase as part of the Warhol Foundation’s 'Philanthropy Factory' initiative! This is a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of Warhol’s iconic art while supporting a great cause.

Why is this sale so special?

Unique Warhol Art: From whimsical designs to rare originals, these artworks are direct from Warhol’s personal collection. Each piece represents a significant moment in Warhol’s career and is a unique treasure for any collector.

Support Oregon Contemporary: Every purchase supports Oregon Contemporary, helping us continue our mission to champion underrepresented voices and provide meaningful art experiences to our community.

Philanthropic Legacy: This sale honors Andy Warhol’s commitment to freedom of expression and philanthropic efforts, continuing his legacy of supporting the arts.

🖼️ Featured Artwork: Andy Warhol’s rare original "Wrapping Paper" (1959) is just one of the exclusive pieces available. Priced at $2,880, it’s a stunning example of Warhol’s early work and a perfect addition to any collection.

How to Get Involved:

Browse the Collection: Visit the link to explore available artworks and find your favorite piece.

Make a Purchase: Act quickly—these unique pieces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Support a Great Cause: Know that your purchase is making a direct impact on the arts community.

👉 https://www.ebay.com/str/andywarholfoundation/Oregon-Contemporary/_i.html?store_cat=4195379519

Thank you for your support and for helping us continue to make art accessible and impactful. Let’s celebrate Warhol’s legacy together!

07/10/2024

🌟 New Installation Alert! 🌟

Oregon Contemporary is thrilled to announce the arrival of Thomas Schütte’s “Nixe” (2021) to our outdoor special art on loan exhibit. This stunning cast patinated bronze sculpture stands at an impressive 9.6 x 5.2 x 7.6 feet and will be on view throughout summer 2024. Don’t miss the chance to experience this extraordinary piece in person!

Oregon Contemporary invites collectors to loan works to display for audiences to view for free during exhibition hours. Our program presents works by recognized artists from around the world. We are grateful to collectors who support our mission and the public’s access to art.

📅 On view: Summer 2024

07/04/2024

July First Saturday celebrating the 2024 Artists' Biennial -

Join Oregon Contemporary today! ⁠ ⁠ Memberships from $100 to $1,000 include 20% off at the shop, discounts on events and auctions, exclusive mailed newsletters, and invites to members-only events. ⁠ Support art and culture while enjoying amazing benefits!

06/24/2024

2024 Oregon Contemporary Artists’ Biennial⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠
𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘢𝘻𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦, 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠
Curated by Jackie Im and Anuradha Vikram⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠
On view through Sunday, August 4, 2024⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠


𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥, 2024 ⁣
Artist’s book with textile processes. Machine-sewn text with embroidery, applique, natural dye, and cotton fibers. Prose by Mauricio Rioseco Milano. One-of-a-kind.

Anne Greenwood’s work is inspired by ecological networks, shared landscapes, and the universality of textiles in daily life, spanning multiple mediums including photography, writing, and installation. She often collaborates in settings of service, mutual aid, environment, and education. Whether cultivating a community garden, fostering neighborhood networks, or upcycling textile remnants to create objects of comfort, service through art-making is a core principle in her practice. Financial support for her projects has been provided by The Oregon Arts Commission, the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, Regional Arts and Culture Council, The Hallie Ford Foundation, the Multnomah County Cultural Coalition, and the North Dakota Council for the Arts. She has held artist residencies at Praxis Fibers Workshop (Cleveland, OH), Portland State University Textile Arts Residency, Portland Garment Factory, Playa (Summer Lake, OR), Caldera (Sisters, OR), the Icelandic Textiles Center (Blóndúos, Iceland), Signal Fire (OR), and Pine Meadow Ranch (Sisters, OR).⁣
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Participating artists:⁠⁣⁠⁣
Carla Bengtson | Meech Boakye | Srijon Chowdhury | Epiphany Couch | Megita Denton | Michael Espinoza | Marcus Fischer | Bean Gilsdorf | Patricia Vázquez Gómez | Anne Greenwood | Bridgette Hickey | chimæra/project | Horatio Hung-Yan Law | Maxx Katz | Rainen Knecht | Methods Body | Morgan Ritter | Sarah Rushford | Tyler Stoll | UwU Collective | Vo Vo

06/15/2024

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💥 Epistemics for Artists debuts on Saturday ‼️ Please join me at 5pm on June 15 for a rollicking romp through a network of facts, figures, memes, and clichés about the arts (with a brief look at key theories from psychology, philosophy, and linguistics along the way) to talk about why artists are epistemically adrift—unmoored and alienated from the fruits of their labors. ⁠
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And bring the non-artists in your life, because after this lecture-performance, I promise you they will _get it_. Epistemics for Artists is part of the 2024 Artists’ Biennial⁠, curated by and 💪⁠
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Epistemics for Artists⁠
Saturday, June 15 at 5pm⁠ (doors at 4:30)⁠
Portland Institute for Contemporary Art⁠
15 NE Hancock St., Portland, Oregon 97212⁠
⭐️⁠ FREE and open to the public ⭐️⁠
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This work is inspired by my own experiences as an artist, and builds on my 2021 city-wide study “Seeing Visual Artists,” funded by a short-form writer’s grant from and published by ⁠
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https://scholarsbank.uoregon.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/1794/28018/gilsdorf_2021.pdf ⁠ “By engaging with current research on the effects of artistic production, Gilsdorf invites the audience to consider the relationship between artist, community, and city.”⁠
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06/14/2024

Joinx us for this month’s Converge 45 Contemporaries event at the Oregon Artists’ Biennial! Our friends at Oregon Contemporary are hosting a survey of works by visual and performing artists who are defining and advancing Oregon’s contemporary art landscape. Curated by Jackie Im and Anuradha Vikram, this exhibition explores themes of networks, community, care, and support.

Register to attend:

https://www.converge45.org/upcoming-events

Thursday, June 20th
5:00pm- 7:00pm
Oregon Contemporary
8371 North Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR, 97217

05/29/2024

June First Saturday celebrating the 2024 Artists' Biennial - https://mailchi.mp/oregoncontemporary.org/june-first-saturday

05/22/2024

Our June First Saturday is coming up next weekend!⁣⁠
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Be sure to SIGN UP for a direct care session with Vo Vo as part of the Oregon Contemporary Artists’ Biennial curated by Jackie Im and Anuradha Vikram
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1-6pm: Disjecta Studio at Oregon Contemporary ⁣⁠
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Over six months into an escalation of an ongoing occupation and genocide, some of us are in deep grief. Vo Vo provides direct care sessions for those whose lives are impacted by settler colonialism and/or imperialism on any continent. ⁣⁠
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Options will include:⁣⁠
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grounding strategies⁣⁠
hand massage ⁣⁠
shoulder massage⁣⁠
life coaching⁣⁠
divination⁣⁠
open-ended time together⁣⁠
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Please follow the 🖇️ in our bio to SIGN UP for individual half-hour sessions.⁣⁠
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Vo Vo (they/them) explores support strategies and models of community care within a post-traumatic social landscape, focusing on the resilience of BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ and disabled communities. They are editor of an internationally renowned publication, speaker, educator, curator, artist and musician who has exhibited and toured in Australia, Germany, Indonesia, The Netherlands, Singapore, Croatia, Mexico, Finland, Denmark, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sweden, Malaysia, and the States. In their transdisciplinary art, they work in textiles, embroidery, audio, video, weaving, and furniture building. Their installations seek to interrogate power dynamics, structural oppression, challenge histories and realities of imperialism, white supremacy and colonization.⁣