Critical Studies
MFA Thesis Exhibition Opening May 2nd
Please join us on Thursday, May 2nd for our opening reception!
Critical Conversations: Tina Rivers Ryan at PNCA
Join us on Saturday, March 30th in the PNCA mediatheque for an exciting lecture with Dr. Tina Rivers Ryan!
'Policing Justice' Lectures at PNCA: Alfredo Jaar and Forensic Architecture
PNCA to host lectures by Alfredo Jaar and Forensic Architecture as part of PICA's Policing Justice exhibition.
Critical Studies Department to Host Lecture with American Artist
Please join us on Friday, February 9th at 6pm for our upcoming talk with American Artist!
Critical Studies Student Reviews 'Make Banana Cry' For Oregon ArtsWatch
MA Critical Studies student Kaya Noteboom's thoughtful review of 'Make Banana Cry' was published in Oregon ArtsWatch!
MA Critical Studies Student to Moderate Panel at PICA
Be sure to see MA Critical Studies Student, Jason Le, moderate Andrew Tay and Stephen Thompson's discussion of their performance, Make Banana Cry!
Lecture Series: Christopher Ian Foster + Carmen P. Thompson
The Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies is happy to present a panel discussion with scholars Christopher Ian Foster + Carmen P. Thompson!
2023 National Portfolio Day Hosted at PNCA
Launch your future in art and design! Visit with counselors, admissions team members, and faculty from art and design schools for a portfolio review before applying to colleges or universities.
PNCA Graduate Symposium: Art + Social Consciousness
PNCA welcomes the Portland community to participate in this year’s Graduate Symposium with keynote speakers featuring: Nina Elder + vanessa german!
Amanda Ross-Ho and Catherine Taft, in conversation, hosted by PNCA & ILY2
The Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies, in collaboration with ILY2, is pleased to announce a conversation between artist Amanda Ross-Ho and writer and curator Catherine Taft.
MFA Open Studios: November 2nd + 18th
The Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies welcomes the Portland community to see what our MFA students have been making!
October First Thursday at PNCA + North Park Blocks - 10/05/23
The Center for Contemporary Art & Culture at Pacific Northwest College of Art is excited to invite the public to the October First Thursday Art Walk in the North Park Blocks for a series of exhibition openings, performances, live music, drop-in activities and refreshments!
PNCA Alum Ashley Hollan Hired at Elon University
PNCA Alum Ashley Hollan has been hired at Elon University as a visiting assistant professor.
Graduate Lecture Series: Allison Glenn
Join us for the latest lecture series event! Hear from writer and curator, Allison Glenn!
Talk Available via Zoom, Wednesday - August 2nd at 6pm
Presented by PNCA's Low Residency MFA in Visual Studies.
Graduate Lecture Series: Zarouhie Abdalian
Artist talk
Wednesday, July 12th, 6:00 pm Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA)
511 NW Broadway, Portland, OR
Free and Open to the Public
Art Walk Re-Cap with Artist Derek Franklin
Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies MFA students visited Elizabeth Leach Gallery for Derek Franklin's solo exhibition "Grief is on my Calendar Everyday at 2:00PM" to chat about Franklin's thoughts on theatre, grief, and bread people.
Graduate Lecture Series: Elana Mann
Artist Talk
Wednesday, July 5th, 6:00 pm Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA)
511 NW Broadway, Portland, OR
Free and Open to the Public
Graduate Lecture Series: Julie Perini
Wednesday, June 28, 6:00 pm Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA)
511 NW Broadway, Portland, OR
Free and Open to the Public
Announcing Che Gossett as Scholar in Residence
We are delighted to announce that Che Gossett, scholar in Black studies, queer/trans studies, and art criticism, will be joining the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) at Willamette University.
Critical Conversations Lecture: Rashida Bumbray
Critical Conversations Lecture: Rashida Bumbray
Thursday, June 22, 6:00 pm Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) 511 NW Broadway, Portland, OR
Free and Open to the Public
Graduate Lecture Series: Ana Teresa Fernández
Presented by Low-Residency Visual Studies Program:
Artist talk Wednesday, June 14th, 6pm, Shipley Collins Mediatheque
Graduating Critical Studies Scholars Present Their Theses
The 2023 cohort of Critical Studies scholars are graduating this May. Come support them when presenting their theses!
2023 MFA Thesis Exhibition Announcement
We are thrilled to announce Pacific Northwest College of Art's 2023 MFA Thesis Exhibition!
On view across three locations in downtown Portland, Oregon May 4 ~ May 21, 2023
Please join us for a First Thursday Opening Reception on May 4 from 5pm - 8pm!
PNCA Alumn Eileen Isagon Skyers at TED2023
PNCA alumn, Eileen Isagon Skyers, was selected to present at TED2023!
Join us! Eric Stanley Atmospheres of Violence Book Talk
Friday March 3 1:30-4:30 413 (During Queer Theory)
Join us Friday for Eric Stanley's discussion on their book Atmospheres of Violence.
PNCA Alumn, Iris Williamson, Appointed Director of Exhibitions at Maine College of Art & Design
After a competitive national search, alumn of PNCA's Hallieford School of Graduate Studies, Iris Williamson, was selected as the new Director of Exhibitions at Maine College of Art & Design.
Elevate Your Career: Willamette University Graduate Recruitment Fair
Thinking of going back to school in 2023? Get a jump on your resolutions by learning about Willamette University’s graduate school opportunities.