As each of us moves throughout our daily lives, our eyes constantly encounter spaces, places and things that scream for our attention, from our phones beeping and buzzing to the…
Artist Spotlight: Lyla Rowen
Art often reflects the issues of its time, and the climate crisis is one of the most pressing issues facing humanity today. Portland State artist Lyla Rowen has created work…
Portland Dance Film Festival returns to PDX
Film and dance come together in a symbiotic relationship in the upcoming sixth annual Portland Dance Film Festival, which will be held at the Portland Art Museum from Oct. 7–9….
The Art Of Food exhibition opens at PSU
There is a deep connection between nourishment and creativity that is ripe for exploring in art. “Art takes inspiration from our daily life, and food is such a pivotal factor…
Events Calendar 8/31–9/6
Art Music Film/Theater Community Wed, Aug. 31 Forces of Nature Portland Art Museum All day $22+ Ecology in Japanese prints Alice in Chains with Breaking Benjamin Hayden Homes…
Portland Center Stage presents tick, tick … BOOM!
In the 1970s and ‘80s the AIDS pandemic rocked the LGBTQ+ community, disproportionately affecting gay men. In addition, misinformation and stigma during this time caused increased homophobic discrimination and prevented…
Is US culture changing its mind about psychoactives?
Time and time again, one can witness how some individuals in positions of power have abused that power to the detriment of others. Historically and repeatedly, we have seen systems…
PSU Vanguard Creative Spotlight
This spotlight video explores the creation of ‘Front Yard Parking + Real Clean’ a gallery exhibition by multidisciplinary Portland artist, Isabeau Waia’u Walker. The show is a capsule of Hawaii…
Lloyd Center becomes Portland’s newest arts district
In Nov. of 2021, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Portlanders took another hit with the announcement that the Lloyd Center shopping mall might be closing its doors for…
PSU film program showcases rising media artists
Since their creation, TV shows and films have been powerful tools that can shape the views, perspectives and knowledge of thousands. Portland State Film Studies Program Director Courtney Hermann recognized…
Mike Bennett’s Dinolandia exhibit opens in Portland
Mike Bennett’s Dinolandia exhibit, which is showing in Portland until Sept. 10, appeals to the inner child in its visitors, presenting vibrant, fun cartoon dinosaurs which come to life as…