Events + Exhibitions Calendar
Tuesday, January 3
Scholastic Art Awards
Northwest Oregon Region
Art works created by Northwest Oregon middle and high school students are on display in PNCA’s Swigert Commons. Reception and ceremony will be held on Thursday, January 5, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Join us as we celebrate the many talents of the area’s young artists.
Ticket info: Free and open to the public.
Event times:
3:00 pm –
3:30 pm
Swigert Commons
Starting Thursday, January 5
Animals
The Real and the Fantastic
Join the PNCA student body as it celebrates lions, tigers, ligers, unicorns, buffalos, and so much more! This group show pays homage to our incredible, sometimes unbelieveable animal brothers and sisters and is not to be missed!
1st Thursday Opening: January 5, 6-9 pm
Ticket info: Free & open to the public.
Andrea Paustenbaugh
A new, one time only installation by BFA student Andrea Paustenbaugh.
1st Thursday Opening: January 5, 6-9 pm
Ticket info: Free & open to the public.
Event runs:
Thu, Jan 5 –
Sun, Jan 29
PNCA, BFA Gallery
Starting Friday, January 6
2006 BFA Sculpture Show
See juried sculptural works by BFA students from the foundation, intermedia, sculpture, and communication design departments. Closing reception on Thursday, Jan. 26, with presentation of best-in-show award.
Ticket info: Free and open to the public
Event runs:
Fri, Jan 6 –
Mon, Jan 30
Manuel Izquierdo Gallery
Saturday, January 7
National Portfolio Day at Cornish College of the Arts
Representatives from PNCA and other leading art colleges will be available to answer admissions questions and review portfolios of prospective undergraduate students. Contact the host institution (link below) for more information regarding times and location.
Ticket info: Free and open to the public.
Event times:
11:00 am –
3:00 pm
Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle, WA
Sunday, January 7
National Portfolio Day
Representatives from PNCA and other leading art colleges will be available to answer admissions questions and review portfolios of prospective undergraduate students. Contact the host institution (link below) for more information regarding times and location.
Ticket info: Free and open to the public
Event times:
12:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Oregon College of Art & Craft
Sunday, January 8
National Portfolio Day at Pacific Northwest College of Art
Representatives from PNCA and other leading art colleges will be available to answer admissions questions and review portfolios of prospective undergraduate students. The day begins with campus tours and financial aid information sessions from 10 am – 12 noon. Portfolio reviews are from 12 noon – 4 pm. For further information, click on the link to National Portfolio Day Associations or if you have more questions, contact admissions@pnca.edu
Ticket info: The event is free and open to the public.
Event times:
10:00 am –
4:00 pm
PNCA, 1241 NW Johnson St.
Starting Monday, January 9
Writing as Witness
Continuing Education Exhibition
PNCA’s Continuing Education class, Writing as Wintness presents an exhibition of student work about the intermixing of visual and written pieces, based on readings and discussions. Instructors: Deborah Buchanan, Katie Radditz. Other work by Jessica Rioux, Cat Rayburn and Graphic Novel: Cartooning.
Ticket info: Free and open to the public
Event runs:
Mon, Jan 9 –
Fri, Jan 27
PNCA Library
Thursday, January 12
Patti Warashina - Irony, Humor & Politics: All in a Day's Work
2006 Excellence in Craft Lecture Series
PNCA co-hosts a lecture by Patti Warashina, as part of the Contemporary Crafts Museum & Gallery Excellence in Craft Lecture Series. A legendary ceramicist and teacher for more than 40 years, Warashina’s work is best known for its satire, humor and dreamlike qualities. She continues her creative explorations using low fire polychrome ceramic material which is featured in many museum collection in both the U.S. and abroad.
For more information call: 503.223.2654
Ticket info: General Admission: $5 & CCMG Members/Students: Free
Friday, January 13
PNCA 2006 Spring Orientation
Spring Orientation will be on Friday January 13 from 9am-4pm. Orientation events and speakers will give insight into navigational tools for being a student at PNCA. Not only its it highly recommended to attend as a incoming student but it is chalked full of helpful information for acclimating to your new campus and community.
Event times:
9:00 am –
4:00 pm
Goodman Building- commons
Starting Monday, January 16
Recent Works by Laleh Mehran
Artist Laleh Mehran creates a large, site specific work and video installation. Mehran is the Assistant Professor in the Art Department of the Lamar Dodd School of Art, University of Georgia,1st Thursday Opening: February 2, 2006 6-9 PM
Ticket info: Free and open to the public.
Saturday, January 21
National Portfolio Day at Academy of Art University
Representatives from PNCA and other leading art colleges will be available to answer admissions questions and review portfolios of prospective undergraduate students. Contact the host institution (link below) for more information regarding times and location.
Ticket info: Free and open to the public.
Event times:
12:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
Sunday, January 22
National Portfolio Day in San Diego, CA
Representatives from PNCA and other leading art colleges will be available to answer admissions questions and review portfolios of prospective undergraduate students. Contact the host institution (link below) for more information regarding times and location.
Ticket info: Free and open to the public. Hosted by Laguna College of Art & Design.
Event times:
12:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Shelter Pointe Hotel, San Diego, CA
Thursday, January 26
Film Premier
Leroy Setzoil and Jack McLarty
PNCA and the Contemporary Crafts Museum & Gallery co-host the Portland premier of two films by The Preservation of Oregon’s Artistic Heritage Project. The first piece is “Leroy Setziol: A Destiny in Wood”. Setziol has placed more carved artwork in pubilc sites of the Pacific Northwest than any other sculptor of his lifetime. Shot in Setziol’s studio, the artist discusses philosophy and process through his use of tools and approach to the medium. The timing of this event is especially meaningful given Setziol’s death on November 17, 2005.The next, “Jack McLarty: Painting Is My Language”. McLarty’s work which is seen in many of Portland’s schools and civic buildings, amongst other public sites, is indepentent, personal and urban in its substance. The film explores his sketchbooks, prints, public pieces and his artistic process.For more information call: 503.223.2654
Ticket info: Free and open to the public.
Event times:
7:00 pm –
9:00 pm
PNCA Swigert Commons
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Continuing Events
The following exhibits have already started and are still on display at the PNCA:
• THE FORGIVENESS PROJECT
The F Word: Images of Forgiveness
From: Wed, Nov 2
To: Sat, Jan 7
• Rachel Jones and Christopher Young
From: Mon, Nov 28
To: Sun, Jan 1
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