Ray Trayle Print Prize Awarded to PNCA Printmaking Department
In an unprecedented move, the Ray Trayle Print Prize Committee has awarded the 2019 Ray Trayle Print Prize to the PNCA Printmaking Department. The Ray Trayle Print Prize is an annual award given to a remarkable Northwest printmaker in appreciation of Ray Trayle’s contribution to the art of printmaking.
Ardis DeFreece featured in SciArt Magazine
Faculty member and MFA in Visual Studies alumna, Ardis DeFreece is interviewed in the latest issue of SciArt Magazine.
Demian DinéYazhà included in Honolulu Biennial
Congratulations to Demian DinéYazhà who has been selected for inclusion in the upcoming Honolulu Biennial!
Malia Jensen receives Creative Heights grant
Alumna Malia Jensen receives Oregon Community Foundation's Creative Heights grant.
PNCA Hosts Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
Feb 19, 2019
Join us and be a part of the worldwide Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon project. All are welcome. Tutorials provided.
OCAC: A loss for the entire community
Feb 11, 2019
It is with a great sadness that we learn that OCAC's Board of Trustees voted on a resolution to close all degree programs at Oregon College of Art and Craft at the end of the Spring 2019 semester.
Congratulations Megan Wood
As part of the Art + Science Initiative, Illustration student, Megan Wood has been awarded a $2500 research grant to work on a climate change impact project.
Katherine Cameron '53: Artist and Educator
Jan 25, 2019
PNCA opened an exhibition of paintings and lithographs by Katherine Cameron, alumna of the college and longtime Portland art educator
Sharita Towne receives 2019 Creative Capital Award
Jan 17, 2019
Big congratulations to faculty member Sharita Towne who has been selected for a 2019 Creative Capital Award along with Lisa K. Bates for their project The Black Life Experiential Research Group.
Lion King Designer Michael Curry Profiled
Jan 10, 2019
The Eugene Weekly profiles alumnus and Lion King designer, Michael Curry.
Elizabeth Malaska Awarded Joan Mitchell Foundation Grant
Jan 10, 2019
Big congratulations to alumna Elizabeth Malaska who has been awarded a $25,000 Joan Mitchell Foundation Grant.
Rose Bond's Animated Installations at New Portland Chinatown Museum
Jan 03, 2019
Two animated installations by Rose Bond, Department Head of Animated Arts, are featured in Beyond the Gate, the first exhibition at the new Portland Chinatown Museum.
Alumni and Faculty Win Precipice Fund Awards
Dec 07, 2018
At PICA's Precipice Fund Awards last night, many PNCA faculty and alumni were among the winners
Friends of PNCA visit Michael Curry Design
Dec 06, 2018
Elinor Gollay took friends to tour Michael Curry's studios for a behind-the-scenes look at making entertainment magic.
Design Systems' Moret at International Artist Residencies
Dec 05, 2018
MA in Design Systems/MFA in Collaborative Design faculty member Skye Moret reflects on exploring design and ecology at various recent artist residencies.
MFA Print Media Welcomes Fall Artist-in-Residence Pat Boas
Dec 05, 2018
Pat Boas will work with MFA in Print Media students in our Watershed publishing program to create a complete edition of prints.
Annual Student Holiday Art Sale
Nov 29, 2018
At our popular annual Student Holiday Art Sale, December 6-8, you’ll find great gifts of student work including prints and paintings, ceramics and jewelry.
Urban Ecology Panel Discussion
Nov 28, 2018
Thank you to the Art & Science Initiative for convening this urban ecology panel on invasive species management through a lens of Native American Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
OPEN CALL: Asterisk in Residence
Nov 08, 2018
Spread the word and apply for the Asterisk in Residence at our MFA in Applied Craft + Design program.
Dia de Muertos
Oct 31, 2018
Join us for a First Thursday celebration of the traditions of Dia de Muertos.
In the news: Art Wall for MUJI PDX
Oct 31, 2018
The Oregonian features our team of 12 students collaborating with Associate Professor Nan Curtis on an art wall installation for the new MUJI store in downtown Portland.
Mia Nolting's First Book!
Oct 23, 2018
Congratulations to Mia Nolting on the publication of her first book, Instant Journal, a collection of useful checklists and surveys to help people move through the year.
How Fast Can You Design?
Oct 19, 2018
Faculty member Bijan Berahimi is running a workshop and design sprint with his partners at FISK Studio/Gallery at next weekend's Bend Design Conference.
Scaled Kelly!
Oct 15, 2018
Gander's students make scale model of alumnus Lee Kelly's sculpture Memory 99.