Student Affairs

Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design

Welcoming our neighbors from near and far, First Thursdays in the North Park Blocks are an opportunity to come together in celebration of art, joy and community.

First Thursdays are a vital part of the cultural ecosystem of Portland. For decades, these monthly events have been a highlight of nightlife in the Pearl District and North

Park Blocks, increasing cultural connection and retail activation downtown. With the aim of revitalizing turnout and public engagement for the First Thursday Art Walks, PNCA is accelerating dynamic collaborations with our neighbors in the North Park Blocks through expanded public programming including exhibitions, music, performances, artist-led special events and more!

Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design

Get a taste of the academic life at PNCA by attending your choice of workshops &

lectures presented by faculty from various departments. Mini-university sessions are 60-90 minute long workshops and lectures modeled after the classes students attend

daily at PNCA. The variety of mini-university classes give you a hands-on experience of what it’s like to be a PNCA student, and to see what engaging practices and skills

PNCA students are learning. For more information and to RSVP, see the registration form.

Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design

For more information and to RSVP, see the registration form.

Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design

Join us for a farewell brunch catered by Eat Your Heart Out catering as we close out Family Weekend 2023. Also available will be suggestions for places & activities of

interest in the greater Portland area for you and your family to visit. To join us for brunch, please RSVP using the registration form.