David Hockney: Works from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation
Permanent Collection Installations
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS:
The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art
German Expressionism in Art & Film
15 NEWS & NOTEWORTHY
Youth and Community Education
Bronze bust of York
Expanding the Museum’s canvas into the South Park Blocks
The Maker’s Table
In Memoriam: Laura Meier
PORTAL, VOL. 15, ISSUE 1
23 PAM CUT
Tomorrow Theater
Whitsell Auditorium
Cinema Unbound Awards
27 MEMBERS & PATRONS
Endowment for Curator of Native American Art
31 GIFTS & GRATITUDE
Coquelico
The Shop at PAM
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The mission of the Portland Art Museum is to engage diverse communities through art and film of enduring quality, and to collect, preserve, and educate for the enrichment of present and future generations.
The Portland Art Museum recognizes and honors the Indigenous peoples of this region on whose ancestral lands the museum now stands. These include the Willamette Tumwater, Clackamas, Kathlemet, Molalla, Multnomah, and Watlala Chinook Peoples and the Tualatin Kalapuya who today are part of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, and many other Native communities who made their homes along the Columbia River. We also want to recognize that Portland today is a community of many diverse Native peoples who continue to live and work here. We respectfully acknowledge and honor all Indigenous communities—past, present, future—and are grateful for their ongoing and vibrant presence.
Our last issue of Portal was devoted to the transformation of the Portland Art Museum—an extraordinary milestone which was years in the making. This one returns to the reason for it all: art and community.
Now that the doors are open, the galleries feel alive in a way that’s both familiar and entirely new. If you’ve visited recently, you’ve felt it—the energy of people moving through the spaces, lingering, looking closely. Since reopening, we’ve welcomed an extraordinary number of visitors and a remarkable wave of new and returning members. It has been heartening to see so many people choosing to be part of this next chapter.
Your support made this moment possible. Whether you stayed with us throughout construction or have just joined or rejoined, you carried the Museum to this point—and are helping shape what comes next.
We move forward in a period of leadership transition, and we are honored to serve as co-interim directors at such a pivotal time. With more than five decades at the Museum between us, we share a deep commitment to stewardship, to our staff, and to the role this institution plays in Portland and beyond.
There is much to experience in the months ahead. David Hockney: Works from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation continues to bring color, joy, and fresh perspectives to thousands of visitors each week. Film has returned to the Museum through PAM CUT @ the Whitsell Auditorium, with programming every weekend, alongside an expansive slate of cinematic experiences at PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater. Our national leadership remains strong, exemplified by the debut of the 2024 Venice Biennale’s culminating component—a suite of groundbreaking educational resources developed in partnership with artist Jeffrey Gibson, SITE Santa Fe, and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.
Looking ahead, we are especially excited to invite you to The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art. Organized by the National Gallery of Victoria, this remarkable exhibition brings together a wide range of works that connect living traditions with contemporary expression. It is a powerful example of our commitment to presenting global perspectives and extraordinary artistic voices, and we look forward to sharing it with you.
Thank you for being part of this community. The Museum’s future is not something we build alone—it is something we build with you, every day, in the galleries. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Warmly,
Karie Burch, Gareth Nevitt, and Don Urquhart
Co-Interim
Directors
TOP: Governor Tina Kotek and Mayor Keith Wilson with PAM senior staff and Trustees at the grand opening celebration; Sara Krajewski, Noah Beckham, and Jaleesa Johnston in front of Beckham’s mural, Ode to Dimorph, in the Conductions II exhibition. MIDDLE: DJ AmBush and Carrie Brownstein at opening night of campus transformation community celebration; McDaniel High School Stomp N Shake Cheerleading Team at the ribbon cutting ceremony; John Goodwin and Cheryl Tonkin; BOTTOM: Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko; Barbara J Delano, Kerri Hoffman, Judy Chang, Ami Goswami, and Ashley Futrell at the opening reception for David Hockney; 2026 Portland Fine Print Fair.
from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation
THROUGH JULY 26
Since opening at the Portland Art Museum in February, David Hockney: Works from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation has brought vibrant color, joy, and fresh perspectives to tens of thousands of visitors. Celebrating one of the most influential artists of our time, this is the largest North American survey exhibition of Hockney’s work, with more than 200 colorful prints, collages, video, and photographic and iPad drawings spanning six decades of the artist’s career. You can enjoy David Hockney here through July 26.
Best known for vivid scenes that highlight his passion for both the natural world and human connection, visitors will experience a stunning array of artworks that underscore Hockney’s innovative experiments. Included are his iconic subjects and
series—California swimming pools, the monumental Yosemite, and British landscapes in full bloom, along with intimate portrayals of friends and family, as well as queer desire.
Highlighting some of Hockney’s most celebrated pieces, this exhibition sheds light on the artist’s process, driven by his fascination with technology as a channel for both artistic creation and human connection. In the pursuit to better understand how artists translate visual perception, Hockney has explored historical modes of representation, including the expansive spaces of traditional Chinese scrolls, the condensed dimensionality of Cubism, and the linear perspective of the Italian Renaissance, as well as optical devices
like mirrors and the camera obscura. He also takes inspiration from the continual advancement of modern technology to evolve his approach and visual vocabulary, utilizing tools such as copy machines, photo editing software, iPhones, and iPads. An iPad drawing station has been a popular centerpiece of this exhibition at the Museum, inviting visitors to take part in Hockney’s broad embrace of creativity and curiosity.
Organized by Catherine Whitney, Honolulu Museum of Art Director of Curatorial Affairs. PAM’s presenting curator is Julia Dolan, Ph.D., Interim Chief Curator and Minor White Senior Curator of Photography.
This exhibition has been made possible through the generosity of Presenting Sponsors Bob and Kathleen Ames, with additional support provided by Ann Flowerree/The Flowerree Foundation, and Jill and Tony Garvey. Major support for the Museum’s exhibitions and programs is also provided by Mary and Tim Boyle, Blue Balloon Fund, Fred W. Fields Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, the William G. Gilmore Foundation, Mary and Pete Mark Family Foundation, Meier Family Fund, Dorothy Lemelson Foundation, McGraw Family Foundation, Greg and Cathy Tibbles, and Pat and Trudy Ritz.
David Hockney has often used his iPhone and iPad like a sketchbook, drawing flowers and everyday scenes and then sharing them with friends. Try it yourself when you’re next at PAM! Make a digital drawing, experiment with color and line, and send it to yourself or someone you know. Selected drawings may appear on the nearby screen as part of a growing visitor sketchbook. Drawing stations are on the first floor of the Hockney exhibition in gallery 101.
Upcoming related programming
Two Works, Two Ways
MAY 22 & JUNE 12, 1 – 2 P.M.
Join PAM curators and guests for informal gallery conversations centered on David Hockney’s work. Each session pairs two voices—focusing on different disciplines—to explore two artworks through distinct lenses, encouraging close looking, dialogue, and new ways of understanding Hockney’s practice.
Pretty, Witty, and Gay
THROUGH JULY 26
A film series curated collaboratively by Amy Dotson, PAM CUT Director and PAM Curator, Film & New Media, and Joanna Sokolowski, PAM CUT Head of Programming, along with creative guest programmers. Pretty, Witty, and Gay features distinctive, thoughtful, and must-see films—inspired by Hockney’s oeuvre—playing Saturdays and Sundays through late July.
MILLER FAMILY FREE DAY A Summer Celebration
JUNE 21, 10 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Celebrate the final weeks of David Hockney with a joyful Miller Family Free Day filled with music, handson artmaking, and gallery activities for all ages. Families and visitors are invited to explore the exhibition before it closes while enjoying creative stations, music, and summer-inspired programming throughout the museum. This special Free Day also features POWER UP, the museum’s Pride celebration for LGBTQ2SIA+ youth, families, and allies. Inspired by creativity, self-expression, and community connection, POWER UP invites visitors to make art, meet new people, and celebrate identity through participatory activities, performances, and welcoming spaces throughout the Museum.
This free, all-ages event offers a vibrant opportunity to experience Hockney’s work alongside Pride festivities—bringing together art, joy, and community celebration in one exciting day!
PAM CUT @ THE WHITSELL PRESENTS
PERMANENT COLLECTION INSTALLATIONS
NATIVE AMERICAN ART
The Museum’s Native American art collection of over 3,500 objects spans works that represent the expression of hundreds of Indigenous cultural groups from North America. The second-floor galleries showcase the diversity of this collection, while the third-floor galleries, which bridge the Native American and Northwest Art collections, feature a celebration of Rick Bartow, one of the region’s most prominent Native artists.
Shifting the Narrative: 21st Century Acquisitions
Highlighting 25 years of acquisitions, this installation showcases historical works, traditional practices, and contemporary art in diverse media, including photography, painting, and sculpture. A special section offers visitors the opportunity to reflect on the Museum’s over 100-year history of the Native American art program.
Rick Bartow: Storyteller
This exhibition celebrates Rick Bartow (Wiyot, 1946–2016) with works from the Museum’s collection, loans from local collectors, and the Bartow Trusts. His work in painting, sculpture, mixed media, and printmaking bridges Native American and Northwest art, broadening the understanding of artistic practices in Oregon.
NORTHWEST ART
The third- and fourth-floor galleries in the South Wing feature works from artist Mary Henry, along with works drawn from the collection of more than 10,000 objects by artists from the Northwest region, including many new acquisitions on view for the first time by artists such as Frank Okada, Dinh Q. Lê, V. Maldonado, Mary Ann Peters, and Tannaz Farsi.
Nine Women Artists
OPENING JUNE 20
Inspired by Katherine Ace’s 9 Portraits as the foundational starting point for the exhibition, Nine Women Artists will feature the work of the artists shown in Ace’s portrait painting: Katherine Ace, Laura Ross-Paul, Mary Josephson, Judy Cooke, Lucinda Parker, Sherrie Wolf, Phyllis Yes, Sharon Bronzan, and Shu-Ju Wang. All mature artists in their careers and with a significant presence in the Northwest, their work reveals a diverse expression of artistic styles from representation to abstraction.
A celebration of the trailblazing West Coast artist who transformed geometry and color into powerful, Bauhausinspired abstractions.
To Gather Your Leaving: Themes of Diasporic Experiences in the Northwest
An exploration of migration, memory, and hope told through a century of Northwest Art.
PRINTS AND DRAWINGS
The galleries devoted to prints and drawings celebrate the collection’s strong sense of place, uplifting the history of printmaking in the Pacific Northwest.
Inkling Studio: Community and Printmaking in Portland, 1981–2009
This exhibition is the first to tell the story of Inkling Studio, a cooperative print atelier in Southwest Portland. Over nearly three decades, Inkling fostered community and supported the work of more than one hundred artists.
Showcasing the Museum’s important Asian art collection throughout 10,000 square feet, the galleries display both contemporary and historic works, featured in seven distinct exhibitions. All Asian art galleries will feature new acquisitions as the galleries are rotated over the coming year.
Conversations in Clay
This installation highlights the Museum’s growing strength in contemporary Japanese ceramics, and the diverse directions of the medium—especially natural ash glazes, marbleized clay techniques, and playful, sculptural forms inspired by nature. Second rotation opens May 30.
MAKERS:
The Culture of Craft
Spotlighting the beauty and craftsmanship of Japanese makers across time periods and materials, this exhibition draws inspiration from Portland’s vibrant maker culture that has long made the city a destination for artists and creatives. New works of lacquerware, painting, bamboo art, and more will be featured in the second rotation opening June 6.
Kenji Nakahashi: Between Things
CLOSING SEPTEMBER 6
This exhibition presents Kenji Nakahashi’s conceptual photographs from his time in New York (1970s–1990s), alongside contemporary Japanese tea bowls, inviting quiet reflection on everyday objects and materials.
Word in Flower: Arts of Buddhism
Celebrating the Museum’s intimate collection of East Asian Buddhist art, this exhibition features sculpture, calligraphy, painting, rare sacred objects, and contemporary works that explore the rich diversity of Buddhist visual culture, including a monumental triptych by renowned artist Hiroshi Sugimoto. The second rotation, opening July 11, will feature precious sutra fragments as well as paintings of Kannon (Avalokiteśvara), the bodhisattva of compassion.
Heaven and Earth: Chinese Art from the Collections
Spanning ancient bronzes, medieval landscapes, and contemporary ink painting, this exhibition highlights the Museum’s strong Han dynasty and early Chinese works, while arranging masterpieces into thematic constellations that explore how we make meaning of the world. The gallery will rotate with a selection of new works, reopening July 11.
Sadao
SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 – SEPTEMBER 6, 2027
This exhibition introduces the artistry of Watanabe Sadao (1913–1996), who developed a unique stencil printing process based on traditional Japanese textile dyeing techniques. Drawn from recent gifts that have made the Museum the largest public collection of Watanabe’s work in the world, this presentation explores Watanabe’s alignment with the twentieth-century mingei (folk art) movement, which emphasized the beauty of handmade, everyday objects, and offers a glimpse of the global nature of Christian art, and the diversity of twentieth-century Japanese printmaking.
On the first floor of the Jubitz Center for Modern and Contemporary Art in the North Wing is the Thelma Johnson Streat Black Art & Experiences Gallery, highlighting artwork that reflects the multitude of Black experiences in the United States. The spacious second-level galleries feature a number of significant recent acquisitions of contemporary art and lead visitors to the new Crumpacker Center. The upper floors of the North Wing focus on American art of the 20th century, highlighting artists from the 1950s to 1980s, with works that explore perception, surface, materials, and process. On the top floor, visitors will find paintings by Mark Rothko.
Black Art and Experiences
Tenderhead
A solo exhibition featuring new works and a site-specific installation by Portland artist Lisa Jarrett reflecting on diaspora, migration, and the aesthetics of Beauty Supply.
Harriet Tubman Center Museum
Do I Look Like a Lady?
(Comedians and Singers) (2016)
A video installation by Mickalene Thomas from the collection, accompanied by an artist-designed tableau.
Curated by Harriet Tubman Center for Expanded Curatorial Practice at MLK School and Lisa Jarrett
Drawing from the Museum’s collection, this exhibition is co-curated by Lisa Jarrett, an artist, educator, and curator, and the Harriet Tubman Center for Expanded Curatorial Practice — a group of 4th and 5th grade curators from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School Museum of Contemporary Art (KSMoCA). Working from a conversation with notable curators Dr. Lowery Stokes Sims and Dr. Leslie King Hammond, the exhibition engages PAM’s collection in new dialogues shaped by emerging curatorial voices and multigenerational knowledge. From theme and concept development, through work selection, and installation, this community curators project highlights the collaborative nature of curatorial practice and Museum work.
Here We Are
Contemporary art from the Museum’s collection, presenting recent works by artists Simone Leigh, Fred Wilson, Chiho Aoshima, Carrie Mae Weems, Wolfgang Tillmans, Elias Sime, and others that explore identity, place, human connection, and the shifting narratives of our digitized, globalized world.
Forming Nature, Nature Formed
In the heart of the Rothko Pavilion, this exhibition showcases sculptures in diverse materials that reflect and reimagine our encounters with the natural world and features work from multiple collection areas.
Pipilotti Rist: 4th Floor to Mildness
Making its West Coast debut in the new Crumpacker Center, the groundbreaking video artist transforms the space with luminous color, moving imagery, and melodic sound.
This focused exhibition reintroduces local audiences to one of the foremost American artists of the 20th century, tracing the evolution of the Portlandraised artist’s work from early figurative paintings to his iconic color-field masterpieces. For the next several years, the Museum will showcase art from the collection of Christopher Rothko and Kate Rothko Prizel, Mark Rothko’s children, to honor the artist’s connection to Portland and his legacy in the history of American art.
Abstraction Since Mark Rothko
A companion to The Art of Mark Rothko, this exhibition traces the vitality of American abstraction from Rothko’s immersive color fields to contemporary artists who expand the visual language of abstraction across media, meanings, and personal narratives.
Im/Material
An exploration of how artists since the 1960s, including luminaries Dan Flavin and Joseph Kosuth, alongside feminist artists like Lynda Benglis, queer artists like Felix Gonzales-Torres, and artists of color including John Outterbridge, pushed art in new directions through conceptual practices, Minimalism, expressive assemblage, and experiments with materials.
PHOTOGRAPHY
With a newly expanded footprint, the photography galleries now have more room to feature works from the Museum’s extensive collection.
An Honest Day’s Work: Photographs of Labor
OPENING JULY 18, 2026
The camera has long played an important role in the depiction of work, from surreptitious pictures of harmful child labor practices by Lewis Hine to Milton Rogovin’s images demonstrating pride and purpose that many find through employment. Drawn from the permanent collection, this exhibition explores an expansive concept of work, from manual labor to art creation and childcare–forms of work that often go unrecognized in contemporary society.
NEW MEDIA
A Brief History of Photography: The Portrait
OPENING JULY 18, 2026
This mini-history of photography demonstrates the importance of the photographic portrait, beginning with the medium’s commercial inception in the mid-19th century and through to the present day. With particular emphasis on a recent gift of early cased photographic portraits, this overview reminds us of the significant human drive to see ourselves reflected in pictures.
The Lower Level of the South wing is now a destination for the newly restored Whitsell Auditorium and the Blair Family Gallery. Together, they create a home in the Museum for PAM CUT // Center for an Untold Tomorrow, where events, installations, and activations complement the cutting-edge programming taking place at the Tomorrow Theater, and feature film series programming in conversation with the work at the Portland Art Museum.
Marco Brambilla: Maximalist Dreamscapes
Two massive works, Heaven’s Gate and Anthology, explore cinema’s visual and emotional power, from a looping 3D journey through Hollywood’s spectacle and excesses to a photo-montage “memory timeline” that captures iconic moments and narrative fragments across genres and eras.
Spread across nine galleries, paintings, sculpture, vases, silver, busts, and more works from the European and American collections are featured in thematic presentations that offer new entry points to engage with, understand, and appreciate the collection.
Facing Ourselves: Portraiture and Identity
This exhibition examines portraiture as an expression of identity and selfpresentation, with examples by Renoir, Picasso, van Dyck, and others. It explores themes of family, authority, and memory in American and European works ranging from Antiquity to the 20th century, in media ranging from stone carving to photography.
Global Impressionism
This gallery celebrates the global impact of Impressionism, showcasing how artists from 19th-century France, and across the world, captured modern life in the city, on rivers, and at the seaside, through sketch-like scenes of directness and immediacy. Claude Monet’s Waterlilies, 1914–15, freshly restored in 2024, takes its place beside museum favorites by Renoir, Pissarro, Sisley, Hassam, and others.
Myth and Memory: Mediterranean Antiquity and Its Revivals
This installation explores the enduring influence of ancient Greek and Roman art, from ceramic pots and vessels depicting stories of Herakles and Orpheus to later interpretations by artists such as Pablo Picasso, revealing how these timeless narratives continue to inspire across generations.
For the Enjoyment of All: Celebrating the Kress Gift
Highlighting early Italian Renaissance art, this exhibition presents the complete Samuel H. Kress gift for the first time, organized into six thematic areas that reflect the collector’s vision and the generosity of his foundation.
Mirror Mirror: Silver in the 20th Century
This gallery explores silver’s evolving role in art and society, pairing modern silver objects with silver print photography to highlight its enduring appeal and changing uses over time.
American Land
Examining the American landscape in art, this gallery features early Hudson Valley painters, Americans abroad, and urban scenes, alongside Native artists whose works express enduring connections to the land.
Highest Heaven
This gallery presents Elvin A. Duerst’s gift of Spanish colonial art from Central and South America, showcasing saints, archangels, and other works that blend Indigenous artistic traditions with European Christian iconography, alongside pre-contact ceramics and textiles from the same regions.
Mystic Mountain: Mount Hood in Art
This installation highlights Portland’s iconic natural monument as portrayed over the years by artists ranging from Albert Bierstadt and Childe Hassam to Sekino Jun’ichirō, exploring the mountain’s layered cultural histories, including Native narratives and local stories.
TOP: Installation view of Facing Ourselves, photo by Aaron Wessling; BOTTOM: John C. Beckman (American, 1919–2015), Mount Adams - Mount Hood (Aerial, Polaroid), 1985, dye coupler print, image: 7 7/8 in
THE STARS WE DO NOT SEE Australian Indigenous Art
SEPTEMBER
5, 2026 – JANUARY 3, 2027
Organized by the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) for North American audiences, this exhibition features over 200 works by more than 130 Indigenous Australian artists, drawn from NGV’s world-leading collection in Melbourne. Showcasing iconic masterpieces—many leaving Australia for the first time—The Stars We Do Not See traces Indigenous Australian art from the late 19th century to today, revealing a deep creative history predating British arrival.
The exhibition highlights customary styles, including Central and Western Desert dot paintings, ochre bark paintings, cultural objects, and experimental weavings, alongside groundbreaking works in neon, video, photography, and sound. Representing over 250 Indigenous nations, the collection spans the Tiwi Islands, Arnhem Land, the Torres Strait, and beyond. Notable works include Emily Kam Kngwarray’s Anwerlarr Anganenty (Big Yam Dreaming) (1995), an immense, globally renowned painting. The show also features contemporary new-media artists such as Brook Andrew, Richard Bell, Reko Rennie, and Maree Clarke.
This exhibition is curated by Myles Russell-Cook, former Senior Curator Australian & First Nations Art National Gallery of Victoria. In Portland, the exhibition presentation is coordinated by Kathleen Ash-Milby, Senior Curator of Native American Art. Bank of America is the North America Tour Sponsor for the exhibition. Additional support provided by Mr. and Mrs. R. Barry
Menashe, Grace Serbu and Ivan Gold, Greg and Cathy Tibbles, Bill and Helen Jo Whitsell, Bonnie Serkin and Will Emery, and Cheryl Tonkin.
In a collective presentation of painting, graphics and film, Expressionism in Art and Film shows how deeply the Expressionist mind-set permeated the early German films of the Weimar era—in form as well as content. The exhibition consists of approximately 120 works, including painting, graphics and film.
IN ART & FILM
Film allowed Expressionism to leave the framework of painting and offered it a much larger canvas with entirely new developmental possibilities. Art and film exhibit astonishing similarities in their choice of themes, reflecting the great social changes and revolutions which people from this era were experiencing. The exhibition is divided into the following sections: Break and Break Free; Dream and Trauma; and Form and Deformation. These themes are used to highlight social developments that resonate in Expressionist art and film.
This exhibition is organized by the Portland Art Museum and curated by Lloyd DeWitt, Richard and Janet Geary Curator of European & American Art Pre-1930.
In conjunction with the Oregon Symphony, a special one-night performance of Metropolis in Concert will take place on April 3, 2027, at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. In celebration of the film’s 100th anniversary, Fritz Lang’s groundbreaking silent classic will be accompanied by live orchestral performance, bringing new sonic depth to its monumental imagery and themes.
TOP: Film still from Nosferatu; BOTTOM, LEFT: Walter Dexel Die alte Fabrik / The Old Factory, 1920, Öl auf Rupfen, Oil on burlap, Sammlung im Willy-Brandt-Haus, Berlin; BOTTOM, RIGHT: Otto Lange, Frau - Ente rupfend / Woman - Plucking a Duck, 1917, Farbholzschnitt, Colour woodcut, Sammlung im Willy-Brandt-Haus, Berlin.
PORTLAND ART MUSEUM’S BOLD NEW VISION FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT
BY CYBIL E. KAVAN
The Portland Art Museum has unveiled a transformative vision for its K-12 education and community engagement, moving away from traditional, lecture-based visits toward a “playground for the imagination.” Central to this evolution is a physical and philosophical redesign that places student-led learning at the heart of the museum’s campus.
New dedicated learning spaces
The renovation features two primary hubs for youth engagement. The Lana and Chris Finley Learning Studio is a glass-walled, flexible classroom designed for hands-on art-making and virtual learning. Its central location ensures that learning is visible and vital to the museum experience. And outside the studio, the Silver Family Youth and Community Gallery is a “first stop” for school groups, designed to celebrate youth and community artwork and foster belonging through flexible exhibition space for studentled and community-driven projects.
LEFT PAGE, TOP: the space in which to place you (not currently on view) in the Silver Youth & Community Gallery; LEFT PAGE, BOTTOM: Families making art in the Lana and Chris Finley Studio; RIGHT PAGE, TOP LEFT: Students and learning guides in the Throughlines exhibition; RIGHT PAGE, TOP RIGHT: Visitors in the CREATE Space in the Black Art and Experiences Galleries; RIGHT PAGE, BOTTOM: Jeffrey Gibson speaking at MORE COLORS THAN THE EYE CAN SEE: Educator Symposium.
Core learning principles
PAM’s new strategy is built on six interrelated pillars designed to ensure radical access and interdisciplinary learning:
Student-Centered Learning: Utilizing Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), K-12 tours are curiosity-driven conversations facilitated by Learning Guides who are paid college students and recent graduates.
Interdisciplinary Reach: The Museum collaborates with educators across all subjects, such as using Native American art to explore geometry in math classes.
Radical Access: To remove barriers, PAM provides free K-12 programming and transportation reimbursement. Nearly half of all schools visiting the Museum qualify for Title 1 funds.
Equity and Inclusion: The Museum prioritizes a sense of safety and welcome, showcasing diverse artists and offering tours in Spanish to help students see themselves in the art.
Artist-Led Collaboration: Partnerships with contemporary artists like Jeffrey Gibson have resulted in dozens of new national teaching resources and online materials.
Regional Impact: As a regional leader, PAM is building an “omnidirectional” network, sharing original works and resources like the Poster Project with communities across Oregon and Washington.
Collaborating on the future
The Museum’s vision extends beyond its walls through deep regional collaborations. Supported by the Art Bridges Foundation, PAM is developing traveling exhibitions with partners like the Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center and the High Desert Museum. Future initiatives include hosting a teaching artist residency program and collaborating with the King School Museum of Contemporary Art (KSMoCA) for student-led exhibitions in the Black Art and Experiences galleries (see page 10).
By integrating education into its architectural and philosophical core, the Portland Art Museum is evolving into a vibrant hub for community connection. This living, breathing work in progress is prioritizing student voices and continually learning new ways to ensure that every visitor—regardless of background or language—can find a personal connection to the world of art.
This article is adapted from a longer essay by Portland artist and arts educator Cybil E. Kavan originally published on Oregon ArtsWatch. You can read it at artswatch.org.
BRONZE BUST OF YORK HONORS OVERLOOKED AFRICAN AMERICAN MEMBER OF LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION
Todd McGrain’s original bust of York, the enslaved man who was the only African American member of the Lewis and Clark expedition, was secretly installed on Mount Tabor in 2021. It was placed on the pedestal where a statue of Oregonian editor Harvey Scott (1830–1910), an outspoken racist, once stood. The surprising appearance of York, with no artist name attached to the work, brought forth a Banksy-esque spirit and added to the city’s intense dialogues around the Black Lives Matter movement and the meaning of public monuments.
In April, the Portland Art Museum debuted a new bronze edition of McGrain’s bust of York. It will
permanently replace the original Mount Tabor bust, which was temporary and sustained damage. In collaboration with Oregon Contemporary, the City of Portland’s Office of Arts & Culture, and Portland State University, a community survey gives Portlanders the opportunity to share their thoughts on where the bust should be placed for the long term.
York is an important historical figure whose story has often been overlooked in history. The Oregon Black Pioneers has contributed a plaque that will be installed with the bust in its new public location:
The first person of African descent to cross North America.
York (born ca. 1772) came west as part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803-1806. He was enslaved by expedition co-captain William Clark and was not considered an official member of the Corps of Discovery. Nonetheless, York performed the same duties as the party’s enlisted men. He hunted, helped build shelters and canoes, negotiated trade with Native Americans, and tended to the party’s sick. York set foot in what is today Portland in April 1806 on the journey back to the United States. After the expedition concluded, York requested his freedom. Clark refused. York received no commendation or compensation for his labors and died in obscurity sometime before 1832.
York is one of the central works in the 2026 Oregon Contemporary Artists’ Biennial, curated by TK Smith and running through July 5 at Oregon Contemporary. While the bronze statue is on view at the Portland Art Museum, the original bust, which was made of Styrofoam painted bronze, is on display at Oregon Contemporary. Its appearance in the Biennial is intended to spark further conversations on American history and the history of monuments.
EXPANDING THE MUSEUM’S CANVAS INTO THE SOUTH PARK BLOCKS
Since the Museum’s grand opening last fall, a wave of new and returning visitors has breathed new life not only into the new Mark Rothko Pavilion and galleries, but also the surrounding Downtown Cultural District. The transformation continues to expand this summer as we transform a section of urban street grid on Southwest Madison Street directly in front of the Mark Rothko Pavilion into a revived pedestrian plaza with new art.
Internationally acclaimed BritishNigerian artist Yinka Ilori, MBE, known for his colorful, “joy-led” design philosophy, has been commissioned to design a monumental work of asphalt art in the community gathering space. Ilori’s work captures the spirit of community through a vibrant fusion
of contemporary aesthetics and traditional Nigerian parables. Once complete, the plaza will serve as an extension of the Museum, greeting visitors with the same spirit of welcome and artistic inspiration found within our galleries.
In keeping with the Museum’s mission of inclusivity, the design was shaped by the community it serves. PAM hosted a Community Design Workshop on February 8 to gather stories and inspiration for Ilori, who was in attendance. His design incorporates themes of community and connection both with our neighbors and nature discussed in the workshop. The momentum builds with a hands-on community painting block party on July 11, led by City Repair Project.
It all leads up to the grand opening public celebration on August 8, accompanied by a day of free community programming, marking another milestone in the Museum’s historic transformation.
The project is a partnership with the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), City Repair Project, and the City of Portland Office of Arts and Culture, and is made possible by funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Asphalt Art Initiative and the City of Portland Office of Arts and Culture.
TOP: Asphalt Art design concept for Mountains Full of Blessings by Yinka Ilori; RIGHT: Rachel Record, Head of Partnerships; Sara Krajewski, Eichholz Senior Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art; Yinka Ilori, MBE; and Don Urquhart, Co-interim Director and Director of Collections & Exhibitions; BOTTOM: design concept on the pedestrian plaza.
SPRING AND SUMMER AT THE RENTAL SALES GALLERY
The Portland Art Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery (RSG) presents another exciting season of shows this summer. As Seen on Oregon Art Beat, a celebration of the RSG artists who have appeared on OPB’s flagship arts show, opens June 5 and runs through July 11. The Gallery’s Artist Spotlight: Summer in the City (August 7 – September 5) will explore urban scenes captured by our exceptional local artists.
As our city shifts to an autumn palette, our Fall Member Artists Show (September 25 – October 31) will showcase our community’s creative bounty, and RSG’s Holiday Small Works Show (November 20 – January 2) will offer wonderful opportunities to purchase pieces, letting you give the gift of fine art.
Located just behind the Museum at Southwest 10th Avenue and Jefferson
Street, our Rental Sales Gallery offers a great opportunity to fill your walls with stunning original fine art, through either purchases or its unique art rental program
The Gallery has more than 1,000 original works of art by over 150 regional artists, all available for rental or purchase. RSG has the widest range of works and styles available in the city. Every transaction directly supports both our artists and Portland Art Museum.
With prices starting at as little as $60 for a three-month rental, this is one of the most accessible ways to bring beautiful, unique artworks into your home or business. RSG also offers consultation, design, delivery, and installation services.
Visit the Gallery online at rentalsalesgallery.com. Call 503–2240674 or email rentalsales@pam.org to find out more. RSG is open Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., for either walk-in visits or appointments.
Clockwise from top right: The Clown, The Militant, The Fool by Paula Bullwinkel, Kaonashi / Persimmon by Lindsey Holcomb, Evening Food Truck Order by Wayne Jiang, Spans II by Christopher Mooney
THE MAKER’S TABLE AT THE PORTLAND ART MUSEUM
Art, wine, and conversation
This summer, the Portland Art Museum is excited to launch The Maker’s Table, a new evening series bringing together Oregon winemakers and visual artists for intimate, conversation-driven experiences celebrating creativity in all its forms.
The series welcomes guests into the Museum after hours for thoughtfully designed gatherings that pair wine, art, and dialogue. Rather than focusing on technical expertise, the evening
centers on the creative process. Winemakers and artists are presented as equal voices, sharing how inspiration takes shape, how tension can fuel beauty, and how craft evolves over time.
Each Maker’s Table evening offers two distinct ticketed experiences.
The Pre-Dinner Tasting Experience begins in the Community Commons, the central lobby at the heart of the Museum’s newly renovated campus,
where guests enjoy selected wine pours, chef-prepared light bites, and a moderated conversation between the featured winemaker and artist. Artwork from a featured visual artist, often in partnership with the Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery, is on view throughout the space. This creates an environment where guests can move fluidly between conversation, wine, and art.
Guests who wish to experience the full evening may purchase the Maker’s Table Seated Dinner, a limitedseating, three-course experience featuring thoughtfully paired wines and conversation with the winemaker throughout the evening.
The inaugural season features an extraordinary lineup of Oregon wineries including Alexana (Revana Portfolio), Antica Terra, Big Table Farm, Cristom Vineyards, and Soter Vineyards.
To learn more and reserve your spot at The Maker’s Table, contact our Events Team at events@pam.org or 503-276-4291.
IN MEMORIAM
Laura Meier
The Portland Art Museum is saddened to share the passing of Laura Meier, a beloved member of our community who was cherished for her exceptional commitment, warmth, and curiosity. After arriving in Portland from New York with a deep love of art, she became active in civic life and, alongside her late husband, Roger Meier, helped shape the city’s cultural landscape
through decades of leadership and philanthropy.
Laura was a Museum member beginning in the 1960s, joined the Board of Trustees in 1998, and was named a Life Trustee in 2012. Additionally, she served on the Executive, Collections, and Development Committees. Laura’s
philanthropy was broad, consistent, and mission-driven. She supported major initiatives—capital campaigns, key program areas, especially European art, and provided meaningful Annual Exhibition support for many years. She enhanced countless Museum events with flowers and décor, bringing beauty and creativity to special occasions.
Laura made significant gifts of art to the Museum’s permanent collection, including an exceptional group of lithographs by Henri de ToulouseLautrec, the celebrated Elles series, as well as paintings by Paul Elie Ranson, Alfred Sisley, and Théo van Rysselberghe, among others. These gifts reflected her love of French culture and belief in art to inspire and connect.
The Portland Art Museum extends its deepest condolences to Laura’s family and to all who loved her.
COMING SOON TO THE TOMORROW THEATER
Earlier this spring, PAM CUT at the Tomorrow Theater continued our Carte Blanche series with the brilliant artist Sam Green and a rare screening of his
latest documentary, The Oldest Person in the World. We also welcomed renowned artist Mickalene Thomas back for a conversation on Reimagining Beauty: Embodying Black Femininity in Visual Culture. Multi-hyphenate comedian Julio Torres helped usher in the sunnier season with a onenight stand-up set, and our annual ALT AWARDS series spotlighted our favorite films of 2025—culminating in an epic live Oscars watch party at the Tomorrow Theater.
Looking ahead, we’re thrilled to journey into the unknown with our Surrealist Summer series, featuring films like I Love Boosters, Atropia, Being John Malkovich, and Inherent Vice. As the temperatures rise, we’ll also dial up the heat with Heartthrob Summer, a celebration of cinema’s most swoon-worthy performances, alongside a return to some of the most rewatchable blockbuster hits ever to grace the big screen. And beyond films, we’re especially
excited to welcome several live comedy events to our stage, including Holy Sh*t Improv!, Gosh Darn Delightful, and Maria Bamford with her new film Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story.
Our fan-favorite monthly programs continue as well, including Crafternoons (hosted by Ritual Dyes),
Violet Hex Movie Bingo, Bizarre Bazaar custom movie merch drops with Brain Dead, and Movie Book Club (hosted by Margaret Malone and Literary Arts).
Stay tuned to tomorrowtheater.org and @pam_cut on social media for the latest screenings and events. We can’t wait to see you at the movies!
TOP LEFT: Sam Green, photo courtesy of the artist; CENTER TOP: Atropia; BOTTOM: Inherent Vice; Film stills courtesy of the distributors.
PAM CUT @ THE WHITSELL BRINGS FILM BACK TO THE MUSEUM
A destination in the heart of Portland, the Whitsell Auditorium is PAM CUT’s newest cinematic home at the reimagined Portland Art Museum. Located on Level 0 of the new Mark Rothko Pavilion, PAM CUT @ The Whitsell showcases work by media artists, storytellers, filmmakers, and visionaries that push the boundaries of film as an art form. With screenings held every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m., the Whitsell features chic, distinctive, and elevated exhibitionstyle programming in a top-of-the-line renovated space.
Since the auditorium’s re-opening in January, PAM CUT @ The Whitsell has hosted special film series like Maximalist Dreamscapes, in conversation with the Marco Brambilla exhibition—featured in the Blair New
Media Gallery adjacent to the theater. We created a special menu with the Museum cafe, Cocquelico, pairing food and drinks with international films for our series, The Getaway. Most recently, we screened Pee-wee’s Most Favoritest Films, which featured selections from Paul Reubens’ list of the films that most influenced him.
Coming this spring to PAM CUT @ The Whitsell, a film series in conversation with the David Hockney exhibition, titled Pretty, Witty + Gay! Inspired by the joy, wit, landscapes, and swimming pools featured throughout Hockney’s work, films include Singin’ in the Rain, A Bigger Splash, Beau Travail, La Piscine, Sexy Beast, and many more! PAM CUT programmers worked with creative guest programmers for this special series, including female-
forward film distributor Future of Film is Female, Portland drag legend Poison Waters, Portland Garment Factory, designer Laurs Kemp, film and fashion experts Looks on Screen, and the curation team of PAM’s new Black Art and Experiences Gallery. So join us for a film, catch a special guest, and beat the heat all season long at PAM CUT @ The Whitsell.
SEVENTH ANNUAL CINEMA UNBOUND AWARDS ON MAY 29
Criterion Collection’s Mobile Closet makes its first Portland stop as part of expanded five-day public programming anchoring the seventh annual Portland Art Museum’s PAM CUT // Center for an Untold Tomorrow Cinema Unbound Awards in Portland, Oregon. The week celebrates and amplifies Portland’s growing importance as an international hub for multi-faceted artists, filmmakers, animation leaders and unbound storytellers.
Honoring visionary, boundary-breaking artists, the 2026 Cinema Unbounds Awards honor artist and filmmaker Titus Kaphar, actress and comedian Maria Bamford,
and Wildfang’s CEO + Founder Emma McIlroy. Restaurateurs Tom and Mariah Pisha-Duffly, whose 2026 James Beard Award–finalist restaurant, Gado Gado, will host the culinary takeover of the night alongside live performances and creative interludes.
More info and tickets at pam.to/cua
VISIONARY SPONSORS
Adding to the celebration this year are new public events taking place throughout the weekend giving more Portlanders the chance to take part in boundary-busting art and film:
MAY 27
Multi-faceted best selling author (Crying in H Mart) and indie pop sensation Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast comes to Tomorrow Theater for a Carte Blanche talk.
MAY 29 – MAY 31
PAM CUT debuts a new partnership with the Criterion Collection, which includes a three-day PAM CUT residency of the Criterion Mobile Closet, Criterion’s 18-foot traveling “film closet” stocked with 1,000-plus titles. Visitors get a three-minute browse window and can record their own “Closet-picks”–style video on a first-come, first served basis.
MAY 31
Live taping of the Criterion Channel series Adventures in Moviegoing with past CUA honorees Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein in the Whitsell Auditorium.
MAY 29–31
Criterion x PAM CUT @ The Whitsell presents a short series of films in celebration of PAM CUT’s Cinema Unbound Wild + Free weekend! Catch Monterey Pop, Paris Is Burning, and Something Wild at The Whitsell.
MEMBERS & PATRONS
YOUR MEMBERSHIP, YOUR MUSEUM!
As we celebrated the Museum’s Grand Reopening last fall, we were thrilled by the enthusiastic response from both new and returning members. Thank you for being part of our Museum community.
Whether you recently joined, or have supported the Museum for many years, your membership opens the door to a wide range of experiences—from free admission and special programs, to films, classes, and creative opportunities throughout the year.
Insider tips for getting the most out of your Membership
Sign in before reserving tickets
When booking tickets online, sign in using the email associated with your membership and select the Member ticket type to receive your complimentary admission.
Save your digital membership card
Download your digital card to your phone so it’s always handy when you arrive at the Museum.
Don’t miss member film pricing
Members receive $10 tickets for films at the Whitsell Auditorium—one of the best cultural deals in the city.
Use your membership when traveling Members at the Friend ($179) level and above enjoy reciprocal admission at more than 50 major museums across North America—perfect for adding art to your travel plans.
See what’s happening at the Tomorrow Theater, the Museum’s eastside hub for cinema, creative storytelling and multimedia programs. Remember your shop discount
Show your membership card at The Shop at PAM to receive 10% off books, design objects, and gifts.
Check your inbox for special opportunities
Members regularly receive presales, discount codes, and special event invitations through our Member Highlights emails. Be sure we have your current email address on file so you don’t miss a thing.
Did You Know?
Members at the Friend level ($179) and above enjoy reciprocal membership privileges with more than 50 major museums across North America, including the Seattle Art Museum and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco!
If you currently have a membership at the Individual or Dual level and would like to upgrade, give us a call at 503-276-4249 and we’ll help you make the switch.
Top ways to use your Membership
• Free admission all year long
• Member pricing for films and programs at the Whitsell and Tomorrow Theater
• Access to special programs, events, camps, and classes
• Reciprocal admission at 50+ museums for the Friend level and above
• 10% off at the Shop at PAM
Thank you!
Thank you for being a member of the Portland Art Museum. Your support helps bring inspiring exhibitions, films, and creative programs to our community. We look forward to seeing you at the Museum soon.
PATRON SOCIETY
We are deeply grateful to our Patron Society members, whose passion and generosity help sustain the Museum year after year. Their support is essential to advancing our mission, both today and into the future. In appreciation of their dedication, Patrons are invited to enjoy exclusive experiences, including exhibition openings, private guided tours, and special opportunities to engage more deeply with the art and our community.
Interested in joining the Patron Society?
Join today and enjoy:
• Invitations to exclusive exhibition openings and viewings
• Early access to special events, including the Annual Gala and PAM CUT programs
• Private guided tours of current exhibitions
• Art-inspired travel experiences with fellow Patrons, from local gems to global destinations
• Complimentary Art Council memberships at the Guarantor level and above
Here are a few easy ways to join or upgrade your membership today:
• Contact Megan Tomson, Patron & Annual Giving Officer, by phone at 503–276–4298 or by email at megan.tomson@pam.org
• Ask about monthly installment options
• Visit our website at pam.to/patron
• Mail a check to the Museum to the attention of Development Office (Please put “Patron Society membership” in the memo line)
FEATURED PATRON EXPERIENCES
2026 Summer Soirée
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
Save the date. Join fellow Patrons for an elegant outdoor reception and be among the first to experience the newly completed street mural by Yinka Ilori, the London-based BritishNigerian artist known for vibrant, community-centered public artworks. Celebrate art beyond the Museum walls during Portland’s best time of year to gather outside. Registration details will be available in June.
Patron Preview & Reception
THE STARS WE DO NOT SEE: AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS ART
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
Please join us for an exclusive Patron reception and preview of The Stars
We Do Not See. Celebrate with fellow Patrons in an elegant evening as you explore nearly 200 works from the collection of Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria, including masterpieces that have never left Australia, and experience the vibrant, living traditions of Australian Indigenous art spanning more than 65,000 years.
Thank you to our Patron Society members!
Wingu Tingima, Pitjantjatjara, c. 1917–2010, Minyma Tjuta (Seven Sisters),
MATCHING CHALLENGE ADVANCES ENDOWMENT FOR CURATOR OF NATIVE AMERICAN ART
The Portland Art Museum is excited to announce a special matching challenge to support the Curator of Native American Art Endowment—a key initiative that helps keep one of the Museum’s most historic collections strong and vibrant.
Since joining the Museum in 2019, Senior Curator of Native American Art Kathleen Ash-Milby (Navajo Nation) has significantly expanded the visibility and impact of Indigenous art at PAM. She has led important acquisitions of works by leading artists such as Marie Watt, Wally Dion, and Sara Siestreem, and organized exhibitions featuring artists like Jeffrey Gibson and Oscar Howe. She has also championed emerging Native artists and strengthened relationships with Indigenous communities locally and nationally—ensuring the collection reflects both deep history and contemporary creative voices. Internationally recognized, she was also the first Native curator to organize the U.S. Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, a landmark achievement that underscores her leadership in the field.
Five years ago, the Museum launched a $2.5 million campaign to fully endow the Curator of Native American Art position, making sure this important curatorial area stays central to our mission for generations to come. So far, more than $1 million has been raised— putting the finish line within reach!
Why does an endowment matter?
Endowment funds are invested so they generate ongoing support every year. This means the Curator of Native American Art position is secure for the long term, even as costs rise. In fact, the Museum’s big-picture goal is for every curatorial position to be fully endowed, giving each department the stability to plan for the future and grow the collection thoughtfully.
To give this effort a boost, Greg and Cathy Tibbles are generously matching gifts of $1,000 or more, dollar-fordollar, up to $250,000. Early leadership gifts totaling $156,000 have already moved the campaign forward. When the full challenge is met, the campaign will be about 60% of the way to its overall goal—a major milestone!
“Native American art is foundational to our region and to this Museum and the story it tells,” said Greg Tibbles. “By deepening our support of this endowment—and inviting others to join us through this match—we’re helping ensure this work is stewarded with the care, scholarship, and visibility it deserves for generations to come.”
We are grateful to Greg and Cathy Tibbles and for their leadership and generosity. Every gift counts—and every qualifying gift will be doubled!
If you would like to make a contribution to the Curator of Native American Art Endowment, please contact Susan Whittaker (503) 276–4303, or visit our website at pam.to/naac-endowment.
We are grateful to those who have made gifts to the Curator of Native American Art Endowment Challenge Grant , including Bryce Butler, Penny Emerson, Dori Schnitzer, Patricia Horan, Jan Quivey, Alexia and Tucker Bounds, Barbara Kommer and Kurt Koenig, Joan Lamb Baldwin, Kori Allen, and Kerri and Josh Hoffman.
We gratefully acknowledge the members and supporters who make our mission possible.
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Dorothy Piacentini
Michael and Linda Pierce
Brie and William Pierznik
PNCA Willamette University
Charles and Ruth Poindexter
David and Shirley Pollock
Pontist Family Foundation
Portland Trail Blazers
Larry Lewis and Kelly Post-Lewis
Dee Poth
Bettsy and Wallace Preble
Joanna Priestley and Paul Harrod
Andre Pruitt and Matt Haines
Todd and Lanie Putnam
Charles Putney
Ms. Janice E. Quivey
Lee Ragen
Diane and Herbert Rankin
Jimmy Rattanasouk
William M. Ray
Sharlyn Rayment
Rachel Reckord
Thomas Hicks and Tanja Renee
Rod and Sheila Renwick
Carol and Joel Ressler
Marie and William Reykalin
Susan D. Reynolds
David Rianda
Elizabeth and Jordan Rice
Larry and Janet Richards
Anne and Robert Richardson
Madie and David Richenstein
Bob and Marilyn Ridgley
Barbara Ford and Melanie Rios
Pat and Trudy Ritz
Robert Lehman Foundation
Miah Robertson
Nan Robertson
Linda Robinson and Bill Nelson
Mr. David Roche
Joe and Bobbie Rodriguez
Bradley Rogers
Rogers Machinery Company, Inc.
Dina Lindquist and Larry Roper
Ellen Rose and Sam Siemons
Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust
Eric and Tiffany Rosenfeld
Jean and Stephen Roth
Bennett Burns and Andrew Rowe
Sharon and Jerzy Rub
Deanne and Richard Rubinstein
James and Cathryn Rudd
Marilyn Rudin, M.D., and Richard Testut, Jr.
Marywynn Ryan and Kenton McSween
Barbara and Charles Ryberg
David P. L. Sachs
Halle and Rick Sadle
Ms. Susan Safford
Nancy Pilgrim and Ronald Sakaguchi
Linda Sanduski
Lesly Sanocki and Manish Chandhok
Josh Sargent and Kaydian Martin-Lawrence
Stephen and Trudy Sargent
Naomi Sarna
Katherine Pease and John Saurenman
Jean Marglous and Melinda Maas
Ron and Lynne Saxton
Mary M. Sayler
Elizabeth Sazie and Ken Brown
Claudia Schechter
John and Susan Schenk
Heather Schermerhorn and Mark Krause
Jon and Barbara Schleuning
Robert and Bonnie Schlieman
Mr. Hilton Schlosberg
Harry Schneider
Susan Schnitzer and Greg Goodman
David and Sarah Schrott
Jack and Barbara Schwartz
Ms. Marcy Schwartz
Lani McGregor and Daniel Schwoerer
Norman Scott and Patricia McDonald-Scott
Diane Moskowitz and Rick Seifert
Heather Killough
Grace Serbu and Ivan Gold
Bonnie Serkin and Will Emery
Judy and James Seubert
Mira Shah and Amanda Cornelius
Narendra and Anila Shah
Elyse Foster and Bill Shalen
Jo Shapland
Andra Georges and Timothy Shepard
James Carlisle and Kayleen Shiiba
Peter Shinbach
Stuart and Susan Shleifer
Carol and Tom Shults
Nancy Siegel
John and Virginia Siemsen
Michael and M. Kelly Sievers
Susan Jacobson and Byron Sigal
Barbara and Phil Silver
Raymond Pitchford and Bruce Simmons
Michael Simon and Suzanne Bonamici
Jonathan Singer and Katy Nelson
Eugene and Bonnie Skourtes
David Slader
Deke and Nancy Smith
Dennis Johnson and Steven Smith
Katherine E. Smith
Mark Smith and Susan Reep
Rev. Kevin Smith
William and M. Susan Smith
Angela and Rex Snow
Amy and Paul Snyder
Karen and John Spencer
Jennifer Deale and Chris Spicer
James and Susan Spitzer
David Staehely and Louise Marriage
William Hulley and Amy Stahl
Starseed Foundation
Frank Langfitt and Mary Janet Steen
Ms. Mary Steiger
Richard Stein
Helen Stern
Mr. and Mrs. William T. C.
Stevens
Stevens Fine Art, LLC
Lindsay and Corinne Stewart
Laura Stockwell
Steve Stoops
Peter and Julie Stott
Don Strand
William J Struck
Angela E. Summers
Dr. Margie Sunderland
Linda Suyama
Swigert Foundation
Ambassador Charles J. and Caroline H. Swindells
Bill Swindells and Heather Casto
Darci and Charlie Swindells
Phyllis and Theodore Swindells
Vicki K. Tagliafico
Gregg and Laura Takashima
Nancy and Ray Tanner
Kim Cassel Tardie
John and Dona Tarpey
Patrick and Frances Taylor
Sara King and Marc Tedesco
Jayanne Teeter
Prof. Nora Terwilliger
Jane Kleist-Tesch and Paul Tesch
The Ford Family Foundation
The Healy Foundation
The Jackson Foundation
The Keller Foundation
The Lamb-Baldwin
Foundation
The PGE Foundation
The Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation
The Smidt Foundation
The Tolman Collection of Tokyo
The Westridge Foundation
Ms. Martha Thelin
Betty Curtis and
Deborah Thomas
Rev. Richard B. Thompson
Marta and Ken Thrasher
Marta and Kenneth Thrasher
David Ti
Greg and Cathy Tibbles
Lou Ann Tiedemann
TIGER 21
Tinwood LLC
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Allison Tolman
Cheryl Tonkin
Lindsey Top
Margaret and John Toppel
Randall Tosh and Alexander Benenson
Dinah Adkins and Tom Towslee
Mitchell Tracy and Christina Gong
Robert Trotman Interior Design
Joseph Trpik and JaCee Burnes
Susan Hoffman and Fred Trullinger
Carol and David Turner
Ken and Mary Unkeles
Julie Vacura
Jennifer Van Meter and Greg Rucka
Michael Veale
Mary Verdurmen
Christine and David Vernier
Karen Lyman and Michael Viera
Vinci | Hamp Architects, Inc.
Robin and Jim Virgin
Kathy and Bob Voll
John and Frances von Schlegell
Dandelion Waggaman
Jesse and Liz Walker
Gale and Stephen Wallmark
Linda and Richard Ward
Barbara and William Warner
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Mike Warwick and Susan Bailey
Washington Trust Bank
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Rosemary Colliver and Frank Weiss
Kurt Weist and Annette Antonovic
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Mike Khavul and Gina Westhoff
Patricia Reser and William Westphal
Walter Weyler and
Susan Phinney
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Jo Whitsell
Wieden+Kennedy
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D D Wigley
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Wildwood & Company
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Foundation
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Barbara Delano and John Wyckoff
Steven Wynne and Deborah Hewitt
Judith Wyss
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Anonymous (9)
TRIBUTE GIFTS
Richard Born In Memory of Dennis O. Adrian
John Baker In Memory of Jana R. Bauman
Jeffrey Morgan In Honor of Dan Bergsvik
Carol and Karl Keener In Memory of Patricia Casey
Kitt and Butch Dyer In Honor of Brian Ferriso
Anonymous In Honor of Brian Ferriso
Wendy Beardsley In Honor of Bette and Brad Franklin
Eric and Tiffany Rosenfeld In Honor of Alix Goodman
John and Mary ColettiIn Memory of Katherine L. Gross
Susan Anne Lavin In Memory of Katherine L. Gross
Arnold and Virginia Israelit In Honor of Selby Key’s work
Robert and Judith Fisher In Honor of Jane King
Barbara Kommer and Kurt Koenig In Memory of David E. Lambert
Byron and Susan Henry In Memory of David E. Lambert
Bruce Weber In Memory of Longtime Docent
Karen M. Lever
Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum In Honor of Cynthia Maletis
Jewely Sandoz In Honor of Suzanne Margulis Friedman
Todd and Amanda Unger In Honor of Landis Martin
Jill and Tony Garvey In Honor of Roger and Laura Meier
Anne and Jim Holtz In Memory of Laura Meier
Anne and Ernie Munch In Memory of Nate Overmeyer
Dorothy L. Dougher In Memory of Nate Overmeyer
Sarah Dougher In Honor of Nate Overmeyer
Stanley Sandberg In Memory of Barbara Page
Peter and Maddie Andrews In Honor of Mary and Pete Mark
Cynthia and Steven Addams In Honor of Mark Pyrch
Tullan Spitz In Memory of Andrew Robin
Jennnifer Vaught In Memory of Patricia Scott
Daniel Deutsch In Honor of Cate Millar Sweeney
Stuart Shleifer and Susan Shleifer In Appreciation of Cheryl Tonkin
James Rosenbaum and Sandra Lewis In Honor of Cheryl Tonkin
Brett Graham, Alyson Hosler and Team In Memory of David A. Tozer
Dr. Diane D. Jacobsen In Honor of Don Urquhart Priscilla Bernard Wieden In Memory of Dan Wieden
HONORING OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS
Support for the Museum’s exhibitions and programs during this landmark year on our transformed campus has been made possible through the generosity of:
EXHIBITIONS SPONSORS
PRESENTING
Mary and Tim Boyle
LEAD
William G. Gilmore Foundation
Mary and Pete Mark Family Foundation
Meier Family Fund
Anonymous
MAJOR
Pat and Trudy Ritz
Greg and Cathy Tibbles
SPONSOR
Cooper DuBois
Alix and Tom Goodman
Grace Serbu and Ivan Gold
The Smidt Foundation
The Standard
Darci and Charlie Swindells
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Whitsell
Janet Macomber Williamson
SUPPORTER
Allen Trust Company
Lakecia Gunter
KeyBank
Elizabeth Leach, Bert Berney, and the Elizabeth Leach Gallery
Bruce and Jeanette Morrison
NetX
Northern Trust
PDX CONTEMPORARY ART
The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club
Robert Trotman Interior
Design
Dan Wieden* and Priscilla
Bernard Wieden
Anonymous
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Art Bridges Foundation
Bloomberg Philanthropies
City of Portland
Clark Foundation
Clemente Foundation
Lamb-Baldwin Foundation
The Reser Family Foundation
Barbara and Phil Silver
Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust
Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation of the Oregon Community Foundation
Janet Macomber Williamson
The Wyss Foundation
MUSEUM FUND
SUPPORT
Blue Balloon Fund
City of Portland
William G. Gilmore Foundation
Dorothy Lemelson Foundation
McGraw Family Foundation
The James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation
Oregon Community Foundation
Anonymous
Support is also provided by the Sharon and Keith Barnes Endowment, Maribeth Collins Exhibition Endowment, Ritz Family Exhibition Endowment, the Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Endowment for Exhibition, and the Pamplin Foundation for the Arts. The Museum gratefully acknowledges all members who have continued to support the Museum on an annual basis through their membership contributions. The Portland Art Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is supported in part by annual contributions from the Oregon Arts Commission, the Oregon Arts Heritage Endowment Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Regional Arts & Culture Council.
RICK BARTOW
Oregon Cultural Trust
TO GATHER YOUR LEAVING
Ford Family Foundation
BLACK ART AND EXPERIENCES
1803 Fund
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Meyer Memorial Trust
PIPILLOTI RIST
Ronni LaCroute
Pro Helvetia
Contemporary Art Council
Angela Summers
WHAT’S IN A NAME? INSPIRATION!
New bistro Coquelico takes its cue and its hue from Mark Rothko’s art
BY KAIE WELLMAN, CO-OWNER OF PROVIDORE FINE FOODS
When I first met then-Director Brian Ferriso in early 2025 to talk about the opportunity to open a bistro at PAM, I knew one thing for certain: the new Mark Rothko Pavilion deserved to have an inspired café. As I toured the dusty floors of the under-construction addition, I was awed by the floor-toceiling windows that gave new vistas over the city, and felt that jolt when you realize you are going to be a part of something very special.
I went home that day buzzing with ideas for the concept of the bistro that would become Coquelico. I dug into Rothko’s catalog, especially his color field paintings. What captured my attention was the repeated use of red pigments: sometimes vibrant,
sometimes murky, sometimes a large field of color, other times a sliver. This discovery of Rothko’s reds felt like my own, until I dug a bit deeper to realize that in the words of David Anfam, author of the artist’s catalogue raisonné, “Rothko’s reds have come to assume a near-universal currency, an ongoing life of their own.”
It felt only right to pay homage to Rothko’s fascination with the color red, so I delved into the spectrum of red pigments where hues such as alizarin crimson, vermilion, scarlet, carmine must have beckoned to Rothko, though he most often used Naphthol or Perylene Reds. Naphthol the color is gorgeous, but Naphthol the café—maybe not so much. On the other hand, the vibrant red-orange pigment named “coquelicot” felt right. Named after French corn poppies, the coquelicot hue captured the vivaciousness I imagined for the space and conveniently was almost exactly the same color as PAM’s brand hue. The stars aligned and the café had a name: Coquelico.
Why drop the “t”? Without it we could define our own unique brand, space and place, where in Rothko’s words, “This world of the imagination is fancyfree….” Come visit Coquelico daily Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and experience a light-filled, vibrant space featuring Europeaninspired bistro dishes, extraordinary desserts featuring the Rothko Cake, locally-roasted Spella Coffee, Mariage Frères tea from Paris, and wine, beer and vermouth cocktails. It is sure to feed your own inspiration.
THE SHOP @ PAM
Now welcoming visitors from the Rothko Pavilion commons as well as the new West Plaza, The Shop at PAM offers a renewed retail experience that reflects the creativity and energy of the Portland Art Museum. Designed as an extension of the Museum itself, the Shop brings together art, design, and everyday objects that invite visitors to continue their experience beyond the galleries.
With the exhibition of David Hockney currently on view, the Shop features new PAM-inspired products inspired by Hockney’s playfulness and creativity. Recent collaborations with Portland businesses and local artisans highlight the region’s vibrant creative community while connecting it to broader design influences. Visitors will discover distinctive works by local artisans, thoughtfully designed gifts, and objects that celebrate an artful lifestyle.
Looking ahead to the upcoming exhibition The Stars We Do Not See, expect to find Shop offerings in conversation with this groundbreaking experience of Australian Indigenous art. Like the reimagined Museum, the Shop continues to evolve as a place of inspiration, creativity, and discovery.
EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
Continuing
DAVID HOCKNEY: WORKS FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF JORDAN D. SCHNITZER AND HIS FAMILY FOUNDATION
Through July 26, 2026
PERMANENT COLLECTION INSTALLATIONS
Ongoing with new rotations—learn more at portlandartmuseum.org/ exhibitions
Upcoming
THE STARS WE DO NOT SEE: AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS ART
September 5, 2026 –January 3, 2027
GERMAN EXPRESSIONISM IN ART & FILM
February 6 – July 11, 2027
PROGRAMS
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ADMISSION
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Children ages 17 and younger are free.
Free First Thursdays – Museum admission and Tomorrow Theater programs are free on the first Thursday of every month with extended Museum hours to 7 p.m.
Oregon Trail Card holders can purchase up to two admissions for $5.
Blue Star Museums Program – Offers free admission to the nation’s activeduty military personnel and their families plus 5 additional guests from Armed Forces Day (May 16) through Labor Day (September 7).
Multnomah County Library
Discovery Pass – Two Free adult admissions when presenting the Multnomah County Library Pass.
Additional support for Museum access programs provided by The LambBaldwin Foundation, Nancy Lematta, Miller Family Foundation, The Gordon D. Sondland and Katherine J. Durant Foundation, Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation of Oregon Community Foundation, and Art Bridges Foundation.
One-third of all visitors enjoy the Museum for free or at a highly reduced admission price.
THANK YOU!
For more than 130 years, the Portland Art Museum has been a place where art brings people together—sparking curiosity, conversation, and new ways of seeing the world around us. Through our exhibitions, programs, and collection, we strive to create experiences that inspire reflection and deepen our connection to one another
and to the creative spirit that shapes our region.
This work is made possible by you. Your generosity and engagement—as a member, donor, and community partner—help ensure that the Museum remains a welcoming space for discovery, learning, and inspiration.
As we look to the future, we are proud to continue sharing art that reflects the richness of our communities and invites everyone to take part in the conversations it begins. Thank you for helping the Portland Art Museum remain a vital cultural home for our region and for being such an important part of our Museum family.
