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Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) Alumni and Professor Emeritus Arvie Smith posing in front of one of his brightly colored and energetic paintings.

Arvie Smith ‘84 to Deliver 2018 PNCA Commencement Address

PNCA is pleased to announce that renowned artist, alumnus, and Professor Emeritus Arvie Smith '84 will deliver the 2018 Commencement Address at Pacific Northwest College of Art's 2018 Commencement ceremony on May 20, 2018.

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Forbes Hails PNCA’s Dieng as Changemaker

Forbes magazine credits artist, curator, and PNCA Professor with catalyzing change in a new review of New Feelings, an exhibition at PNCA's Center for Contemporary Art & Culture.

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PNCA Alumnus and Professor Emeritus Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award

We'd like to extend our congratulations to PNCA alumnus and Professor Emeritus Arvie Smith for receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award as part of the newly relaunched 2017 Governor’s Arts Awards.

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