Make friends. Make art. Make a difference. Between campus activities and an ever-evolving list of clubs, you’ll have opportunities for leadership and engagement. And when you need academic support or someone to talk to, we’re here for you.
Campus Facilities
Kilns and computers. Letterpresses and lightboxes. Whatever your major or medium of choice, you’ll learn in inspiring, well-equipped spaces.
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Learn, design, prototype, make, and create in a variety of learning spaces, from the Animation Lab to the Sculpture Studio.
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Student Galleries
Showcase your work, help curate an exhibit, or admire your classmates’ work at our student-run galleries and project spaces.
First-year and transfer students make their home at ArtHouse, a cozy and contemporary apartment building just minutes from PNCA. Returning and graduate students may choose to find an off-campus apartment.
Event & Activities
From Cardboard Couture to First Thursday art receptions, there’s always something happening at PNCA.
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Campus Events
Our calendar is jam-packed with activities, including MFA readings, guest lectures, networking events and all-campus meals. -
First Thursdays
First Thursday is a long-standing tradition in Portland’s Pearl District and North Park Blocks, and we always participate in this monthly celebration receptions, shows and other special programs. -
Exhibitions
Whether senior thesis presentations or a visiting artist series, our walls and halls display an ever-changing selection of work.
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