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Jenene Nagy's work is included in 50 Years Later: Davidson National Print and Drawing Competition  on view at Davidson College Art Galleries, August 24, 2026— September 27, 2026.

50 Years Later: Davidson National Print and Drawing Competition celebrates the spirit of that original exhibition while reimagining it for today. Similar to previous iterations, the submissions represented a survey of contemporary drawing and printmaking from across the United States.

Exhibiting Artists:
Paul Stephen Benjamin – Yoonhee Choi – Jillian Conrad – Maja Godlewska – María Korol – Ambrin Ling – Jenene Nagy – Adrian Rhodes – Sergio Suárez

For more information visit: https://www.davidsoncollegeartgalleries.org/dcag-exhibitions/50-years-later/

Anna Gray + Ryan Wilson Paulsen are included in the group exhibition What We (Be)Hold, curated by Kendra Roberts, now on view at the Arts Council of Lake Oswego.

“What We (Be)Hold embraces the spirit of what holds our focused attention, wonder, admiration, or spiritual contemplation, as well as what we keep, retain, or clutch close. Artists are invited to submit work in response to ideas around what we should be holding. What are we (be)holding? What or who is holding our attention? To what or whom are we beholden? How do we hold ourselves? How do we hold one another?”

The exhibition will be on view  from August 7th– October 30th, 2026 at Artspace, located at 380 A Avenue in Lake Oswego, Oregon. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

For a full list of included artists and more information, visit: https://artscouncillo.org/what-we-behold

We are excited to announce the acquisition of Marie Watt's sculpture Solstice (Crest) by the Frye Art Museum.

The work was selected as part of the Frye’s acquisition initiative with Assembly Art Fair, which reflects a shared commitment to strengthening Seattle’s contemporary arts community by supporting artists and galleries while expanding public access to significant works of contemporary art.

"The Frye Art Museum announces three acquisitions made through its new partnership with Assembly Art Fair, welcoming the first works by Carly Feddersen (b. 1982, Wenatchee, WA, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), Joe Feddersen (b. 1953, Omak, WA, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), and Marie Watt (b.1967, Seattle, WA, Seneca Nation of Indians) into the museum’s collection. Made possible with support from the museum’s Lele Barnett Acquisition Fund, the purchases reflect the Frye's commitment to supporting artists whose practices are rooted in the Pacific Northwest while contributing to broader conversations in contemporary art."

The selected works will be the first by Carly Feddersen, Joe Feddersen, and Marie Watt to enter the museum's collection.

More information HERE

Ellen George is included in the group exhibition Decades in the Making: 10 Years of SOLA Awardees, opening July 18, 2026.

This exhibition marks SOLA’s 10th Anniversary and will celebrate the creative legacies of ten years of SOLA Award recipients — mature women artists whose vision, mastery, and resilience continue to shape Washington’s cultural landscape.

“This exhibition is a tribute to the extraordinary women visual artists across Washington selected by their peers as SOLA Awardees — and to Marge Levy, whose support and dedication makes their greater recognition possible,” said Nichole DeMent, Executive Director of SOLA.

https://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/

Congratulations, Ellen

Georgina Reskala has a piece included in the group exhibition A Mi Manera / My Own Way, on view June 5th at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles.

"A Mi Manera / My Own Way explores the breadth and evolution of the Latino experience through textile art, highlighting the intimate and communal acts of making that carry deep cultural memory. From inherited traditions like embroidery, weaving, quilting, and garment-making to contemporary experiments with fabric, the exhibition will feature artists whose practices draw upon techniques and materials that fill our homes, closets, and altars."

More information HERE

PDX CONTEMPORARY ART is looking forward to hosting the Big Yard Foundation’s annual art fundraiser, Big Yard Studio: Creators.

Big Yard Foundation is a Portland-based non-profit founded in 2018 to inspire young people to dream big and support them in the pursuit of those dreams. Big Yard provides opportunities for youth to explore creativity, build skills, and connect with mentors through access to sport, education, and the arts. Big Yard Studio is their annual art fundraiser celebrating community and artists.

This year’s Big Yard Studio, Creators, is an art gallery-style show featuring work made during an 8-week workshop designed to build creative skills. Their creative journeys will be featured through the debut of original work across film, storytelling, and design, along with a short documentary capturing the workshop experience and process behind the work.

The event offers a live look at what happens when young people are given the tools, space, and support to bring their ideas to life.
 
Join us for the 6th annual Big Yard Studio, highlighting the first cohort of Big Yard Creators on Friday, May 29, from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm! 

All ticket and artwork sales benefit Big Yard Foundation.

Big Yard Studio: Creators
Friday, May 29th, 2026
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy your ticket to the event HERE

Susie J. Lee's video portraits Atom and Max were recently acquired by the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C.

Tune into KBOO radio this morning Tuesday, May 12, from 11:30 - 12:30 for an interview with Jenene Nagy on occasion of her exhibition "when once our shadows touched, moving gently on this wide path."

https://www.kboo.fm/media/133499-jenene-nagy

“On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., Joseph Gallivan interviews painter Jenene Nagy about her new painting show at PDX Contemporary Art in northwest Portland.
 
Nagy talks about her blue and white gouache paintings, which include sparkly mica and thousands of pencil marks which she makes for up to 10 hours a day as part of her meditative practice. She also talks about the concept of sharing breath with diverse neighbors, framing and the idea of small actions being able to change the world.”

If you miss it this morning, the program will be made available online tomorrow.

We have updated our hours for summer.

Open Tuesday - Saturday from 10 AM - 5 PM, or by appointment

Nathan William Lambdin will be in the gallery Saturday, April 18, from 1-3 pm. Please stop by to see say hello and walk-through his show, Inhabitations with the artist.

Nathan will be available to discuss more about his process & approach to this body of work.