— Mar 31, 11:51 AM — 

$1 Million Endowment Created to Fund Scholarship Program at Pacific Northwest College of Art

Portland, OR – March 31, 2008 – Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) today announced the gift of a $1 million endowment by Ed Cauduro, art advocate and nationally known collector of contemporary art, to fund a new scholarship program at the College. The Ed Cauduro Fund for Pacific Northwest College of Art of The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) will provide up to four $10,000 annual scholarships, beginning with two scholarships for the 2008-2009 school year and one in each of the following two years. The endowment will also provide approximately $5,000 annually for students to use in purchasing art supplies and materials they would otherwise be unable to afford.

Scholarship recipients will be selected by an advisory committee of PNCA faculty and staff and will be reviewed for renewal each year. In addition to a requirement that they have financial need, Ed Cauduro Scholars must maintain a 3.0 GPA and must demonstrate exceptional creative promise.

“We are extremely grateful to receive this endowment from Ed Cauduro, a man who has shown enormous creativity in his life as an art collector,” said Tom Manley, president of PNCA. “With the establishment of scholarships for talented students who might not otherwise have an opportunity to pursue a college degree, Mr. Cauduro continues to serve what he loves: the creative life and creative people.”
PNCA is committed to making its educational programs affordable and accessible to students through a comprehensive program of financial aid that includes grants, scholarships, loans and campus employment; 81% of the PNCA student body currently receives some form of financial aid.

The Ed Cauduro Fund for Pacific Northwest College of Art was established at The Oregon Community Foundation.

About PNCA
Since its founding in 1909, Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) has become a leader in innovative educational programming that connects students to a global perspective in the visual arts. The College offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Communication Design, Illustration, Intermedia, General Fine Arts, Painting, Photography, Printmaking and Sculpture. In addition, the College offers a mentor-based MFA in Visual Studies that allows students to create a studio-centered curriculum to realize their personal artistic vision. PNCA has the oldest continuously running community arts education program in the Northwest. From its current base in the heart of the Pearl District, PNCA is actively involved in Portland’s cultural programming through exhibitions and a vibrant public program of lectures and visiting artists from around the world. In connection with its Ford Institute for Visual Education (FIVE) the College most recently debuted the PNCA+FIVE Idea Studios featuring artists James Turrell and philosopher Jacques Rancière. Visit on-line for a full events calendar and to learn more about PNCA’s BFA degree, MFA in Visual Studies or Continuing Education courses for all ages and skill levels.

About OCF
The Oregon Community Foundation, established in 1973, has managed charitable funds donated by individuals, families and business to enhance and support the quality of life in their communities. Today, the Foundation’s endowment consists of over 1400 funds with combined assets of more than $900 million.

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Contact:
Becca Biggs, Director of Communications
503-821-8892 | becca (at) pnca (dot) edu

Susanne Hashim, Director of Institutional Advancement
503-821-8886 | shashim (at) pnca dot (edu)

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