The lasting impact of the photographer, writer and environmental advocate who died in October 2025, and whose work and life are honored in an exhibit at Astoria's RiverSea Gallery through February 10.
January 6, 2026Lori Tobias
The 94-year-old was a fixture in the coastal community, a “bridge to the past” famous for his Bloomsday Celebrations, outrageous outfits, and storytelling.
December 31, 2025
From novelist Todd Grimson to actor Denis Arndt, painter Isaka Shamsud-Din, gallerist Donna Guardino, jazz vocalist Nancy King, singer/songwriter Jack McMahon and more, remembering Oregon artists who died in 2025.
November 18, 2025Marty Hughley
The beloved singer/songwriter, a stalwart of the Portland music scene for more than 50 years, leaves a legacy of music and memories for his many friends and fans.
September 21, 2025Bob Hicks
The elegant and insightful writing of the longtime classical music critic for The Oregonian helped shape thousands of readers’ understanding of the world of music and the nature of sounds.
August 16, 2025Caitlin Nolan
The comic and dramatic actor, part of an acting family and a welcome figure on stages from Portland to Ashland, gathered a host of friends in her 35 years of life.
August 12, 2025Lynn Darroch
"Nobody sang like Nancy": The Oregon jazz queen, who could leap tall octaves in a single breath and scatter syllables like speeding bullets, has died at 85.
June 17, 2025Bob Hicks
A wake will be held June 17 for Patterson, co-founder of Playwrights West and the prolific author of 50-plus plays, including "Waiting on Sean Flynn" and "Ghostlighting."
June 15, 2025David Slader
A pivotal figure in the city's art world, the distinguished painter and chronicler of the breadth and vigor of Black American life has died after a long battle with cancer.
June 11, 2025Subashini Ganesan-Forbes and Sarah Jane Hardy
The much-loved advocate of the Bharatanatyam dance of her native India, who established Portland's Anjali School of Dance and also worked on Western theater projects, is praised for her openness and collaborative approach to art.
June 5, 2025Dmae Lo Roberts
Stage & Studio: Dmae Lo Roberts talks in her new podcast with writer/director Don Horn and actor Kevin Loomis about Triangle's revival of the show celebrating Cole/Darcelle.
May 28, 2025Rick True
The beloved artist, professor, and Blackfish Gallery member passed away in April. Fellow artist Rick True celebrates Dozono's artistic talent, community contributions, and generous heart.
April 28, 2025Bob Hicks
The artist, who has died at 79, "loved all the ways of slathering and glopping and moving paint around on the palette and then onto painting surfaces.”
April 22, 2025Daniel Duford
The multitalented, prolific Portland artist was an energetic collaborator and beloved professor at Pacific Northwest College of Art.
April 11, 2025Jim Flint
Edmondson, who began his long OSF career in 1972 by playing Petruchio in "Taming of the Shrew," died at home in Ashland at age 86, days after the death of fellow festival veteran Denis Arndt.
April 11, 2025Beth Sorensen
A longtime icon in the Portland arts community, Guardino was known for championing the careers of new artists.
March 29, 2025Jim Flint
The Northwest actor, who spent 15 seasons as a star at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and co-founded Seattle's Intiman Theatre, leaves a sterling legacy.
February 25, 2025Bob Hicks
The Oregon Book Award winner for "Within Normal Limits," who has died at age 73, was acclaimed "the greatest horror writer you've never read" for his vampire novel "Stainless."
February 16, 2025Bob Hicks
The longtime Seattle theater and culture writer, who also contributed often to Oregon ArtsWatch, embraced life and art with passion and a constant case of curiosity.
February 10, 2025Bob Hicks
The multi-talented actor, playwright, composer, singer, lyricist, and recording artist, who came to Portland from New York City, leaves a host of memories and fine work.
December 31, 2024
From Oscar-winning animator Mark Gustafson to 100-year old dancer Sahomi Tachibana and 108-year-old collage artist Eunice Parsons, honoring those who made their mark in Oregon arts.
December 15, 2024Kyera Lutton
The beloved Salem-born and Portland-based artist passed away in December at the age of 90. He leaves behind a striking oeuvre and legacy of contributions to Oregon’s artistic community.
December 10, 2024Bob Hicks
White, the much-loved pianist and director who made the music sing in theaters across Portland, was also the talent behind Cabaret White, which showcased many of the city's best singers.
December 5, 2024Amy Leona Havin
The 91-year-old also wrote a novel, "The Fort Showalter Blues," based on his experience in the Army.
December 5, 2024Hannah Krafcik
The brilliant Japanese American dancer and teacher, who died in October at age 100, left a deep and lasting imprint on the world of dance both nationally and in Oregon.
November 18, 2024Bob Hicks
Parsons, known and admired for her collage work and her long teaching career at The Museum Art School, was active as an artist well into the 21st century.
October 26, 2024Brett Campbell
The stalwart patron of Portland contemporary classical music leaves a lasting — and surprising — legacy, including a video exhibition this month at Nine Gallery.
October 9, 2024Bob Hicks
The actor, director and writer, whose professional career spanned almost 60 years, is dead at 87, leaving a brilliant legacy ranging from Hollywood to Portland to Pakistan.
September 26, 2024Amy Leona Havin
The Portland author of five books, including "The Man Who Fell in Love With the Moon," wrote about race, sexual identity, and making a family of choice.
August 16, 2024Bob Hicks
Riswold, known for his groundbreaking work at the ad firm Weiden+Kennedy, also made his mark as a visual artist creating sharply pointed and often deeply comic satiric works deflating notorious autocratic strong men.
