Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies
MFA AC+D Mid-Year Showcase!
Join the MFA Applied Craft + Design Program for a Mid-Year Showcase highlighting the work of current AC+D First and Second Year Candidates from December 5-8, with an opening reception on December 5, 6-9pm!!
MFA AC+D Visiting Artist: Stacy Jo Scott
This month MFA AC+D Students will have individual studio visits with ceramic artist Stacy Jo Scott!
Graduate Lecture Series: Rosten Woo
Center for Contemporary Art & Culture, PNCA’s BFA Design Arts, and MFA in Collaborative Design/MA Design Systems are excited to welcome Rosten Woo to PNCA for a talk on their work and practice on December 9, 2019 in conjunction with his inclusion in the Organize Your Own: The Politics and Poetics of Self-Determination Movements exhibition.
Critical Studies Caldera Writing Retreat
The Critical Studies class of 2020 recently spent a week at Caldera for a writing retreat!
2019 Graduate Symposium: (Soma)tic Poetry Workshop with CA Conrad
The Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies is excited to welcome CA Conrad for a (Soma)tic Poetry Workshop as part of the 2019 Graduate Symposium: Art + Environmental Justice.
Graduate Lecture Series: Josh Faught
The MFA in Applied Craft + Design and Visual Studies programs are excited to welcome Josh Faught to present a public lecture on his work and research on November 20, 2019 as part of the Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies Lecture Series.
2019 Graduate Symposium Keynote Lecture: Macarena Gómez-Barris
The Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies is excited to welcome Macarena Gómez-Barris to present a public lecture on her work and research as part of the 2019 Graduate Symposium: Art and Environmental Justice.
Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies launches Press with "Eco-Speculative Pamphlet Series"
The book will be available at PNCA's Graduate Symposium on November 22+23 where conrad will be leading a workshop and reading!!
Graduate Lecture Series: Emi Koyama
The MA in Critical Studies program in collaboration with the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art is excited to welcome Emi Koyama to present a public lecture Wednesday November 6, 2019 on their work and research as part of the Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies Lecture Series.
HFSGS Graduate Open Studios!!!
Please join the Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies at our Annual Open Studios on November 9th from 5-9pm!
MFA Collaborative Design + MA Design Systems students travel to Cumulus Bogota
The MFA in Collaborative Design + MA in Design Systems program is thrilled to send a group of students to the Cumulus: The Design After conference in Bogota, Columbia this month!
MFA VS Students Participate in Caldera Artist Residency
Every October VS students head out to Sisters, Oregon for the Caldera Artist Residency where they spend a week engaging in art making, research, and visual and written investigations.
Graduate Lecture Series: Catherine Chalmers
The MFA in Visual Studies program is excited to welcome Catherine Chalmers to present a public lecture on her work and research as part of the Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies Lecture Series.
MFA AC+D Alumni, Taylor Kibby, Featured in Voyage LA Magazine!!
MFA Applied Craft + Design Alumni, Taylor Kibby (AC+D '18) was recently featured in VoyageLA Magazine!!
Graduate Lecture Series: Sruli Recht
The MFA in Applied Craft + Design program is excited to welcome award-winning designer Sruli Recht to speak about his work!
Collaborative Design + Design Systems students travel to Bend Design!
The MFA in Collaborative Design + MA in Design Systems students are looking forward to attending the annual Bend Design Conference!
MA in Critical Studies Visiting Scholar: Emi Koyama
Wednesday, November 6:30pm in the Mediatheque
The MA in Critical Studies program in collaboration with the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art is excited to welcome Emi Koyama to present a public lecture on her work and research!
"Better Than Nothing" the work of Krista Anara Cibis, in the PNCA 157 Gallery
Now on view in the PNCA 157 Gallery: Better Than Nothing, the work of Krista Anara Cibis in her exhibition, “Better Than Nothing” features works developed during her year long artist residence at Textile Hive.
MFA AC+D Alumni, Lauren Sinner, Interviewed on Standing Room Only
Check out this recent interview on Standing Room Only featuring fiber artist-and comedian-Lauren Sinner (AC+D '16)!!
Graduate Lecture Series: Lucy Cotter
The Center for Contemporary Art & Culture and the MFA Visual Studies program are excited to host the US book launches of Lucy Cotter, ed. Reclaiming Artistic Research (2019).
MFA VS Alumnus Taka Yamamoto's New Performances and Commissions
MFA VS alumnus Taka Yamamoto debuted his new performance in Seattle and received a new commission from the Portland Art Museum, supported by Oregon Community Foundation Creative Heights Grant
Graduate Lecture Series: Arnold Kemp
The MFA in Print Media, Visual Studies and the PSU School of Art + Design Contemporary Art Practice MFA in Studio Programs are excited to welcome Arnold J. Kemp for a public lecture on his work and research as part of the Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies Lecture Series.
Graduate Lecture Series: Sami Shalk
The MA in Critical Studies program is excited to welcome Dr. Sami Schalk to present a public lecture on her work and research as part of the Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies Lecture Series.
2019 Fall Graduate Lecture Series!
We are excited to announce the Fall 2019 Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies Lecture Series! Now occurring on select Wednesday evenings throughout the semester, the Graduate Studies Lecture Series sparks meaningful dialogue across the graduate programs, PNCA, and the larger creative communities.
MFA Visual Studies Chair, MK Guth, Opens Solo Exhibition at Cristin Tierney Gallery in NYC
Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies Director and Visual Studies Chair, MK Guth, opens her solo exhibition at Cristin Tierney Gallery in NYC on September 13, 2019. Menu presents several new sculptures by MK Guth. Each work takes the shape of a book with instructions for various performances and actions, all oriented around shared experiences and ritual.
MFA VS Alums, Faculty and Friends in 2019 Portland Biennial
Congratulations to all of the artists in the 2019 Portland Biennial at Disjecta! The roster is packed with Visual Studies and PNCA alums, mentors, friends and faculty among the 18 selected artists.
Fall 2020 Applications are Open
We are now accepting graduate applications for Fall 2020! Applications are available online and the priority deadline is February 1, 2020 for all of our programs.