Ford Institute for Visual Education (FIVE)

In 2007, a $15 million gift from the late Hallie Ford to Pacific Northwest College of Art established the Ford Institute for Visual Education (FIVE) and advanced the College as an innovative center of excellence. This contribution represents the largest gift ever made to an arts organization in Oregon and serves as a catalyst for expanding the College’s graduate programs and offerings to the community through the vibrant FIVE Idea Studios and Graduate Visiting Artist Lecture Series, in addition to a broad range of exhibitions, institutes and symposiums.

Through FIVE, the College has brought world-renowned speakers and artists to Portland, including Lewis Hyde, Jacques Rancière, Martin Kersels and James Turrell, while also sustaining its world-class artist-in-residence program with current writer-in-residence, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Barry Sanders. FIVE facilitated the launch of the College’s five graduate education programs: MFA in Applied Craft and Design operated jointly with Oregon College of Art and Craft, MFA in Collaborative Design, MFA in Visual Studies, Low-Residency MFA in Visual Studies, and MA in Critical Theory and Creative Research.

I Heart Art: Portland

Advocacy, Education and Support for Portland’s Vibrant Community of Makers

I Heart Art: Portland is a special program representing the collaborative relationship between Etsy, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Museum of Contemporary Craft and the Portland Etsy Team.

With a mission to support, educate and advocate for Portland’s vibrant community of makers, I Heart Art: Portland is committed to fostering dialogue, catalyzing engagement and breaking down the barriers to creative success. Artists, artisans, craftspeople, designers, students and museum guild members are encouraged to participate and collaborate with each other and the greater community.

I Heart Art: Portland offers Professional Development Workshops, hosts community Salon Discussions and organizes unique networking events with the common goal of empowering Portland’s creative community with the tools needed to succeed.

Learn more about the program on the I Heart Art: Portland website.