Portland
Oregon
Oregon Center for Contemporary Art
Mission
Oregon Contemporary is a space dedicated to art, community, and the exponential possibilities of contemporary art. We produce powerful, visionary art programs for the communities of Oregon.
Vision
We believe artists provide unique, forward-thinking ways of connecting people to the nuanced issues that define modern life. We regularly promote voices and points of view—regional to international—that have been historically underrepresented in the arts, and engage these populations to impact and intervene in the contemporary arts dialogue.
By showcasing any and all forms of art in our exhibitions and events, Oregon Contemporary supports and empowers artists, curators, and performers, presenting singular experiences for the public every month. Through individual and business donations, as well as grant support, Oregon Contemporary is able to pay arts producers fairly for their work, while offering the majority of our programs to audiences free of charge.
Upcoming Events at Oregon Center for Contemporary Art
Oregon Contemporary Artists’ Biennial
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Oregon Contemporary Artists’ Biennial
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Oregon Contemporary Artists’ Biennial
Oregon Contemporary Artists’ Biennial
Recent News
Disjecta Studio and CAP Art Auction
Disjecta Studio As part of our Growth Plan, we are excited to present our 1,600 square foot performance space, newly renamed the Disjecta Studio. This studio honors the history of Oregon Contemporary, formerly known as Disjecta Contemporary Arts…
Read More »Announcing the Artists for the 2024 Oregon Contemporary Artists’ Biennial
We are pleased to announce the artists for the Oregon Contemporary Artists’ Biennial. Twenty-three artists will be presenting in the exhibition, programs and performances, or a combination over April 26- August 4 of 2024. We will have…
Read More »Oregon Contemporary is Partnering with Cascade AIDS Project: 40th Anniversary Art Auction
Oregon Contemporary is pleased to partner with Cascade AIDS Project curating works of art for the 40th Anniversary Art Auction 40th Anniversary Collection preview at Oregon Contemporary: 1 - 10 March, 2024 Oregon Contemporary is pleased to…
Read More »Oregon Contemporary is Pleased to Partner with Cascade AIDS Project Curating Works of Art for the 40th Anniversary Art Auction
40th Anniversary Collection preview at Oregon Contemporary: 1 - 10 March, 2024 Oregon Contemporary is pleased to partner with Cascade AIDS Project’s Art Auction this year, in celebration of their 40th anniversary. We believe in the values of…
Read More »Support From Prosper Portland And New Special Art On Loan Gallery
Prosper Portland + Last weekend to see Yayoi Kusama's Infinity-Nets in our new Special Art on Loan Gallery Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12-5pm Free and open to the public / ADA accessible Oregon Contemporary to receive support from Prosper Portland…
Read More »Converge 45: Sam Hamilton/Sam Tam Ham: Te Moana Meridian, Tavares Strachan: One Hundred More Fires
Converge 45, the Portland-based, non-profit arts organization, in partnership with Oregon Contemporary, is proud to present two shows: Te Moana Meridian, an experimental opera delivered as a five-channel video installation by Aotearoa/New…
Read More »Oregon Contemporary to Receive $125k of Support From the Andy Warhol Foundation and NEA
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Read More »Oregon Center For Contemporary Art July First Saturday open house with live music, food carts, exhibition openings
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Read More »Oregon Center For Contemporary Art Upcoming Events and Exhibitions
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Read More »Oregon Contemporary ot Host a Talk with 2024 Biennial Curators on May 6, 2023
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Read More »Oregon Center for Contemporary Art - Deadline To Apply For The 2024 Biennial Is This Friday At Midnight
2024 Biennial call for artists Curated by Jackie Im and Anuradha Vikram Application deadline is this Friday, March 3 at midnight Work by Sara Siestreem for the Portland2019 Biennial curated by Yaelle S. Amir, Elisheba Johnson and Ashley Stull…
Read More »Oregon Center For Contemporary Art : 2024 Biennial Call For Artists
Biennial call for artists Oregon Contemporary's 2024 Biennial will be curated by Jackie Im and Anuradha Vikram . Oregon Contemporary is now accepting applications for the 2024 Biennial curated by Jackie Im and Anuradha Vikram. The Biennial is a…
Read More »Oregon Center For Contemporary Art : Your Year-End Gift Impacts Artists And Our Community
Impact artists and our community with a year-end donation Please consider Oregon Contemporary in your end-of-year giving. Your support helps us bring the community together to experience transformative art from varied boundary-expanding…
Read More »Oregon Center For Contemporary Art : Announcing Curators For The 2024 Biennial
Oregon Contemporary is pleased to announce Jackie Im and Anuradha Vikram as the curators for the Biennial to be presented in spring of 2024. The Biennial is a survey of works by visual and performing artists who are defining and advancing…
Read More »Oregon Center For Contemporary Art - Last Minute Art Gifts
Give the gift of art and support our community! Shop Ox online or in person during gallery open hours Open Fri / Sat / Sun through the end of the year 12—5pm Closed December 25 and January 1 There's still time to give the gift of art…
Read More »Oregon Center for Contemporary Art : Lucy Cotter catalog release event this Saturday
Turnstones catalog release Lucy Cotter, Curator in Residence Season 10 12 November 2022 3:30pm Film screening, Ariella Aïsha Azoulay, the world like a jewel in the hand: unlearning imperial plunder ii (2022) 5pm Book launch and…
Read More »Oregon Center for Contemporary Art : First Saturday open house with live music, exhibition openings and Shop Ox sale
Enjoy discounts up to 50% on unique art, books, homegoods and design during the Shop Ox Endless Summer Sale, now through September 11. We are making room for new items!? Online at Shop Ox and in person during gallery open hours: Fri / Sat / Sun…
Read More »Oregon Contemporary Expands Leadership Team
Oregon Contemporary Expands Leadership Team Cari Sánchez-Potter and Dustin Williams take on increased leadership roles with the growing arts organization as new part time workers and board members join. Click here for More Information About…
Read More »Oregon Center for Contemporary Art : Celebrate Juneteenth by supporting Black voices
This Juneteenth weekend we are supporting Black voices by donating 50% of all Shop Ox sales to the Big Yard Foundation and 100% of sales of prints of Arvie Smith's Still We Rise mural to Imagine Black. Still We Rise is the digital print version of…
Read More »Exhibition - Willie Little: In My Own Little Corner at Oregon Center for Contemporary Art
Oregon Contemporary presents In My Own Little Corner, a solo exhibition by Willie Little. In My Own Little Corner is the third and final exhibition in our large-scale program Site, a series of exhibitions by Oregon artists replacing the Portland2021…
Read More »Oregon Center for Contemporary Art - Alison Heryer's Picnic on June 4 is free and open to the public
04 June 2022 12pm—8pm Today is your last day to pre-order picnic baskets featuring bento by Jane Hashimawari of Ippai Make plans to join us for Alison Heryer's Picnic in our courtyard next Saturday, June 4. Today is the last day to…
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