Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies
A Message from MK Guth, Director of Graduate Studies
Our creative community extends beyond social isolation.
The Low-Residency MFA in Visual Studies is pleased to announce our Summer 2020 Visiting Faculty!
This summer the Low-Residency MFA in Visual Studies will be hosting Kyung Me, Biquini Wax EPS, Miguel A. Lopez, Jackie Im + Aaron Harbour, Maricel Alvarez, and Ruth Noack!!
Graduate Lecture Series: Jessica Bellamy
MFA Collaborative Design and MA Design Systems are excited to welcome Jessica Bellamy for a lecture on his work and practice as part of the Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies Spring 2020 Lecture Series.
March 4, 2020
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Graduate Lecture Series: Ceci Moss
MFA in Visual Studies is excited to welcome L.A. based curator, writer and educator, Ceci Moss, for a lecture as part of the Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies Spring 2020 Lecture Series.
February 26, 2020
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
MFA AC+D Visiting Artist: Emily Endo
This month the MFA AC+D Program welcomes artist Emily Endo for individual studio visits!
Announcing PNCA's MFA AC+D 2020 Entrepreneurial Fellow: Molly Ryan!!!
We are so pleased to announce our 2020 MFA AC+D Entrepreneurial Fellow: Molly Ryan (AC+D '19)!
Graduate Lecture Series: Ania Jaworska
MFA in Applied Craft + Design is excited to welcome architect, designer and educator Ania Jaworska for a lecture on her work and practice as part of the Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies Spring 2020 Lecture Series.
February 12, 2020
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Graduate Lecture Series: Legacy Russell
MFA in Visual Studies and the Center for Contemporary Art & Culture are excited to welcome curator, writer and artist Legacy Russell for a lecture on her work and practice as part of the Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies Spring 2020 Lecture Series.
February 5, 2020
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Priority Deadline for Graduate Applications February 1, 2020!!
Get your graduate application in by February 1st, to secure your admittance early and access our Merit Scholarship funding!!
Graduate Lecture Series: Rashawn Griffin
MFA in Visual Studies is excited to welcome Rashawn Griffin for a lecture on his work and practice as part of the Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies Spring 2020 Lecture Series.
January 22, 2020
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Spring 2020 Graduate Lecture Series
We are excited to continue the 2019-20 Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies Lecture Series on select Wednesday evenings throughout the Spring semester. The Graduate Studies Lecture Series sparks meaningful dialogue across the graduate programs, PNCA, and the larger creative communities in Portland. Please join us for another season of thought provoking talks.
Low Residency Visual Studies Guest Lecturer: James McAnnally
The Low-Residency MFA in Visual Studies program is excited to welcome James McAnally to present a public lecture on his work and research on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 6:00-7:30pm as part of the Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies Lecture Series.
Low Residency Visual Studies Winter Residency!!
Here's a breakdown of what's going on for Winter 2020 for our Low-Residence Visual Studies MFA Candidates!!
Winter Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing Residency Schedule
As part of the Winter Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing program, PNCA offers talks, discussions, and readings by acclaimed writers, January 4th to January 12th.
Graduate Lecture Series: Dana Ghazi
As part of PNCA’s MFA in Collaborative Design and MA in Design Systems Design Futures Lecture Series, we proudly present an evening lecture with Dana Ghazi on Wednesday, December 11, 2019!
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!