Ashley Gifford is a writer, art historian, and creative/tech professional based in Portland, Oregon. She is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Art & About – part art blog, publication, resource for art in Portland, and the greater Pacific Northwest. This extensive documentation has created an archive of Portland’s art ecology since 2014. Her academic background includes a BA in art history and studio art from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. Her artistic practice is multi-discliplinary and includes, photography, light, installation, sculpture and curation. Her writing can be found on the Portland Mercury, Art Practical, Ceramics Now, and other publications.
