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Transgressors: Crossing cultural boundaries as Indigiqueer and Two Spirit artists

An exhibit, curated by Anthony Hudson and Felix Furby, explores Indigenous history, identity, and cultural revitalization through the work of nine multidisciplinary artists, including Jeffrey Gibson and Geo Soctomah Neptune.

Fertile Ground wrap-up: Four shows from a vibrant festival

Kristie Strasen: A world not of this world

In forests, Liza Faktor finds inspiration and consolation

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David Eckard, sculptor and performance artist, dies at 60

The multitalented, prolific Portland artist was an energetic collaborator and beloved professor at Pacific Northwest College of Art.

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As federal funding threatens to dry up, OCF announces grants of up to $100,000 each to more than 300 arts and cultural groups of all sizes throughout the state.

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Everything is play: Danni Lee Parpan and Caroline Shaw discuss their new Ringdown album, “Lady on the Bike”

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Practice your music trivia skills with this tricky tribute to some of the greatest talents ever to tickle the ivories.

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David Eckard, sculptor and performance artist, dies at 60

The multitalented, prolific Portland artist was an energetic collaborator and beloved professor at Pacific Northwest College of Art.

Transgressors: Crossing cultural boundaries as Indigiqueer and Two Spirit artists

April 22, 2025Beth Sorensen

An exhibit, curated by Anthony Hudson and Felix Furby, explores Indigenous history, identity, and cultural revitalization through the work of nine multidisciplinary artists, including Jeffrey Gibson and Geo Soctomah Neptune.

Kristie Strasen: A world not of this world

April 20, 2025Friderike Heuer

In the studio with the textile artist as she creates "River Stories," an abstract "map" in yarn of the Columbia River, set to open in June at the Columbia Gorge Museum.

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Music is key in productions from Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble and Bag&Baggage. Plus: "Joe Turner," "Storyteller," "Brothers Size," "Six" and other openings, continuing shows, Oregon Children's Theater's emergency fund drive and more theater news.

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Rick Bartow Art Studio finds a new home at Yakona Nature Preserve & Learning Center

The tiny building when the beloved Newport artist worked will be reconstructed at the preserve, giving the arts program the home base it has lacked.

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This week at the movies: a reimagining of Ang Lee's 1993 comedy "The Wedding Banquet", a microbudget indie triumph, plus some thoughts on the latest Marvel slop.

Catherine E. Coulson: ‘The Log Lady’ and so much more

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The Ashland Independent Film Festival will honor the "Twin Peaks" star and one of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's most beloved artists with the Oregon premiere of the documentary “I Know Catherine, the Log Lady.”

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Review: Rakesh Sukesh’s dance of diversity

The Indian dancer's Portland performances, sponsored by PICA and Boom Arts, give a contemporary twist to questions of race and class in India and the West.

White Bird’s 2025/26 season of dance: Complexions, Limón, Dance Theatre of Harlem and more

April 19, 2025Amy Leona Havin

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In ‘Holy Old Mackinaw,’ author Stewart Holbrook presents a ‘lowbrow’ look at Oregon loggers

The historian’s first work, published in 1938, recounts lives that consisted of “booze, bawds, battle, and plenty of timber.”

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David Eckard, sculptor and performance artist, dies at 60

The multitalented, prolific Portland artist was an energetic collaborator and beloved professor at Pacific Northwest College of Art.

Transgressors: Crossing cultural boundaries as Indigiqueer and Two Spirit artists

April 22, 2025Beth Sorensen

An exhibit, curated by Anthony Hudson and Felix Furby, explores Indigenous history, identity, and cultural revitalization through the work of nine multidisciplinary artists, including Jeffrey Gibson and Geo Soctomah Neptune.

In a time of need, Oregon Community Foundation’s $21 million gift to Oregon arts

April 21, 2025Bob Hicks

As federal funding threatens to dry up, OCF announces grants of up to $100,000 each to more than 300 arts and cultural groups of all sizes throughout the state.

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In ‘Holy Old Mackinaw,’ author Stewart Holbrook presents a ‘lowbrow’ look at Oregon loggers

The historian’s first work, published in 1938, recounts lives that consisted of “booze, bawds, battle, and plenty of timber.”

Kristie Strasen: A world not of this world

April 20, 2025Friderike Heuer

In the studio with the textile artist as she creates "River Stories," an abstract "map" in yarn of the Columbia River, set to open in June at the Columbia Gorge Museum.

In forests, Liza Faktor finds inspiration and consolation

April 19, 2025Brian Libby

The photographer and curator, half a world away from her native Russia, explores a deep, ongoing relationship with wilderness.

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