The Creative Approach Behind Successful Careers
PNCA students graduate with incredible portfolios that set them apart in the arts and design fields. The direct impact of mentorship, internships, and a focus on career outcomes leads to exciting opportunities with top brands like Nike and Adobe and participation in leading arts exhibitions like the Whitney Biennial or the Venice Biennale. Our students are shaping the future of art and design in successful careers.
Steven Xue's Story
Steven Xue BFA‘19 is a designer whose work explores a wide range of art disciplines. His interdisciplinary approach to design has influenced his work for brands like Adobe and Nike. PNCA’s Graphic Design program pushes the boundaries of traditional design by exploring the powerful relationship between medium and message.
Transformative Internships and Immersive Study Abroad Experiences
At PNCA, many of our students dive into real-world internships during their junior and senior years, and also take part in our exciting study abroad programs. These transformative experiences and opportunities, combined with a supportive community and faculty, equip our students with the skills to thrive in the professional world.
Crimson's Story
Crimson Ravarra BFA’24 approached PNCA with openness and enthusiasm, taking on every opportunity to be challenged creatively. During their summer internship at the Portland Institute of Contemporary Art they were able to contribute to the renowned Time-Based Arts Festival; and their experience was expanded yet again with a semester in the United Kingdom at the University for the Creative Arts in Farnham.
Thriving in a Creative Community
At the creative heart of Portland, PNCA is a center for communities of artists, designers, and scholars. Our students are supported by incredible mentors and faculty, and have the opportunity to expand their perspective with visiting artists. PNCA presents more free public programs and exhibitions in a given year than any other arts institution in the city. From our First Thursdays to our Visiting Artist Lecture and Exhibition series, PNCA is setting the tone in Portland.
Trans* Geographies: 2024
The Pacific Northwest College of Art presents "Trans* Geographies", an exploration of the intersections between gender identity, spatiality, and cultural landscapes. Led by keynote speaker Molly Vaughan, this symposium encourages interdisciplinary dialogue and critical inquiry into how gender identity both shapes and is shaped by the spaces we inhabit.
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