Past Events

Takming Chuang
February 28, 2024

Takming Chuang- ‘Slow Dry’ an artist talk in ceramics

An Artist Lecture presented by Lewis and Clark College Department of Art & Art History and generously supported by the Swanson Fund for Ceramics

A Head That Shouldn't Be Buried In Ground That Shouldn't Be There.
December 12, 2023

Visiting Artist- Sam Hamilton

Sam Hamilton will be presenting as part of the Art Department annual Visiting Artist Program

Intisar Abioto
December 5, 2023

Visiting Artist- Intisar Abioto

Intisar Abioto will be presenting as part of the Art Department annual Visiting Artist Program

To Carry and Ember
November 28, 2023

Visiting Artist- Brenda Mallory

Brenda Mallory will be presenting as part of the Art Department Annual Visiting Artist Program

Sticks I thought were snakes
November 21, 2023

Visiting Artist- Jodie Cavalier

Jodie Cavalier will be presenting as part of our Annual Visiting Artist Program

It Is Our Pleasure to Serve You, 2019, oil, Flashe, charcoal, pencil, and rhinestone on canvas, 60x78
November 7, 2023

Visiting Artist- Elizabeth Malaska

Elizabeth Malaska will be presenting as part of our annual Visiting Artist series. 

Logo for the EAR Forest project
November 2, 2023

EAR Forest Grand Opening

The Art Department is excited to announce the creation of the EAR (Experimental Art Research) Forest!

Bean Gilsford
October 24, 2023

Visting Artist- Bean Gilsdorf

Artist Bean Gilsford will be presenting as part of our Annual Visiting Artist Program.

April 27, 2023

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

April 20, 2023

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

April 13, 2023

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

April 6, 2023

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

March 30, 2023

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

March 23, 2023

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

March 16, 2023

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

March 9, 2023

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

March 2, 2023

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

February 23, 2023

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

February 16, 2023

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

February 9, 2023

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

February 2, 2023

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

January 26, 2023

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

January 19, 2023

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

January 12, 2023

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

January 5, 2023

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

December 29, 2022

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

December 22, 2022

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

December 15, 2022

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

December 8, 2022

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

   Art Machine
December 5, 2022

Unveiling of the Art Machine

Unveiling of the senior art project- the Art Machine

December 1, 2022

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

sidony o'neal
November 29, 2022

Visiting Artist- sidony o’neal

sidony o’neal will be speaking as part of the 2022 Visiting Artist and Lecture Series
November 24, 2022

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

Dann Disciglio
November 22, 2022

Visiting Artist- Dann Disciglio

Dann Disciglio will be speaking as part of the 2022 Visiting Artist and Lecture Series
November 17, 2022

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

November 10, 2022

Now in person! Art Therapy open studio for LC students, faculty, and staff

L&C Open Studio is a weekly in-person studio session providing individuals a place to come to create and find community. Every Thursday from 3-6 pm, we invite members of the Lewis & Clark community to join! Attend for the full 3 hours or drop in as long as you can.

Art Machine
November 5, 2022

ART MACHINE

Unveiling of the Art Machine

Tara Talepasand
November 1, 2022

Visiting Artist- Taravat Talepasand

Taravat Talepasand will be speaking as part of the 2022 Visiting Artist and Lecture Series.
October 27, 2022

LALS Encuentro 2022: Culture & Diaspora in Latin American & Latino Studies

Join the Lewis & Clark College Latin American & Latino Studies Program on October 27th for three events on the theme of “Culture and Diaspora in Latin American & Latino Studies.”
Asian Studies Meet Your Major
October 26, 2022

Asian Studies Afternoon Tea and Meet Your Major

Asian Studies program Meet your Major event
Yoshi Kitai
October 25, 2022

Visiting Artist- Yoshi Kitai

Yoshi Kitai will be speaking as part of the 2022 Visiting Artist and Lecture Series
2022 Art Department meet your major
October 25, 2022

Art Department Meet Your Major

Art Department Meet Your Major
Laura Heit
October 18, 2022

Visiting Artist- Laura Heit

Laura Heit will be speaking as part of the 2022 Visiting Artist and Lecture Series
Lyndon Barrios Jr.
October 4, 2022

Visiting Artist- Lyndon Barrois Jr.

Lyndon Barrios Jr. will be speaking as part of the 2022 Visiting Artist and Lecture Series.
Lu Yim
September 27, 2022

Visiting Artist- Lu Yim

Lu Yim will be speaking as part of the Art Department 2022 Visiting Artist Lecture Series
Rose B. Simpson
April 18, 2022

Rose B. Simpson Artist Talk

Artist talk by mixed media artist, Rose B. Simpson
Don't Blink
April 9, 2022

2022 Senior Art Exhibition: Don’t Blink

This spring, the Senior Art Exhibition brings together the work of 13 graduating seniors in the Department of Art.
until April 9, 2022
March 11, 2022

Gender Studies Symposium Keynote Event: Reimagining Bodyminds and Liberation in Pandemic Times

Sami Schalk, associate professor of gender and women’s studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison whose interdisciplinary research focuses on disability, race, and gender in contemporary American literature and culture, especially speculative fiction and Black literature
March 10, 2022

Gender Studies Symposium Keynote Event: Fantasy and Sex Work

Fantasy and Sex Work
Moderator: Magalí Rabasa, L&C associate professor of Hispanic studies
Cat, Haymarket Pole Collective
Kat and Saiya, PDX Sex Workers Resource Project
Matilda, Stroll PDX
Art History senior presentations
December 8, 2021

Art History Senior Research Presentations

Art History seniors will be presenting their final research projects.
Art History senior presentations
December 7, 2021

Art History Senior Research Presentations

Art History seniors will be presenting their final research projects.
Chanel the Last Vampire
December 4, 2021

Chanel the Last Vampire

A solo exhibition with Chanel Conklin
African Art from Zimbabwe
December 2, 2021

Benefit African Art Sale

Original African art on sale to benefit the Michael Graham Scholarship for Immigrants and Refugees.
Chanel the Last Vampire
November 27, 2021

Chanel the Last Vampire

A solo exhibition with Chanel Conklin
Unearthing Futures
November 23, 2021

Art Department Visiting Artist- Lucia Monge

Visiting artist Lucia Monge
Chanel the Last Vampire
November 20, 2021

Chanel the Last Vampire

A solo exhibition with Chanel Conklin
Nat Turner Project
November 16, 2021

Art Department Visiting Artists- maximiliano & Nat Turner Project

Visiting artist maximilliano
Chanel the Last Vampire
November 13, 2021

Chanel the Last Vampire

A solo exhibition with Chanel Conklin
3 Eagle Machine
November 9, 2021

Art Department Visiting Artist- Sara Siestreem

Visiting artist Sara Siestreem
Chanel the Last Vampire
November 6, 2021

Chanel the Last Vampire

A solo exhibition with Chanel Conklin
Sherill Roland
November 2, 2021

Art Department Visiting Art- Sherrill Roland

Visiting artist- Sherill Roland
Chanel the Last Vampire
October 30, 2021

Chanel the Last Vampire

A solo exhibition with Chanel Conklin
Lynn Yarne- Ask an Auntie
October 26, 2021

Art Department Visiting Artist- Lynn Yarne

Lecture by visiting artist Lynn Yarne
Chiffon Thomas
October 12, 2021

Art Department Visiting Artist - Chiffon Thomas

Lecture by visiting art Chiffon Thomas
Megan Hanley
September 14, 2021

Art Department Visiting Lecture Series- Megan Hanley

Lecture by visiting artist Megan Hanley
June 8, 2021

CANCELED: Musical Justice

Featuring James W. Rogers Professor of Music, Director of Musicology, Eleonora Beck
York: Terra Incognita
March 30, 2021

York: Terra Incognita

Portland’s Monuments & Memorials Projectfirst discussion
May 28, 2020

Rhode Island School of Design Graduate School Info Sessions

RISD offers online info programs for prospective students to learn more about the college and the outstanding graduate programs offered here.
May 21, 2020

Rhode Island School of Design Graduate School Info Sessions

RISD offers online info programs for prospective students to learn more about the college and the outstanding graduate programs offered here.
May 14, 2020

Rhode Island School of Design Graduate School Info Sessions

RISD offers online info programs for prospective students to learn more about the college and the outstanding graduate programs offered here.
May 7, 2020

Rhode Island School of Design Graduate School Info Sessions

RISD offers online info programs for prospective students to learn more about the college and the outstanding graduate programs offered here.
Virtual Resume Workshop
April 28, 2020

Peace Corps Resume Workshop

Make your application stand out from the rest. Attend this workshop to learn how to browse Volunteer openings, find the right program, and strengthen your application.
Making a Better Painting poster.
March 15, 2020

Making a Better Painting: Thinking Through Practice

Making A Better Painting seeks to spark dialogue among regional artists and theorists about painting practices today and respond to new and pressing questions.
Making a Better Painting poster.
March 14, 2020

Making a Better Painting: Thinking Through Practice

Making A Better Painting seeks to spark dialogue among regional artists and theorists about painting practices today and respond to new and pressing questions.
Making a Better Painting poster.
March 13, 2020

Making a Better Painting: Thinking Through Practice

Making A Better Painting seeks to spark dialogue among regional artists and theorists about painting practices today and respond to new and pressing questions.
Making a Better Painting poster.
March 12, 2020

Making a Better Painting: Thinking Through Practice

Making A Better Painting seeks to spark dialogue among regional artists and theorists about painting practices today and respond to new and pressing questions.
Making a Better Painting poster.
March 11, 2020

Making a Better Painting: Thinking Through Practice

Making A Better Painting seeks to spark dialogue among regional artists and theorists about painting practices today and respond to new and pressing questions.
Brittany Ransom
March 10, 2020

Brittany Ransom- Visiting Artist

Lecture by visiting artist, Brittany Ransom
Making a Better Painting poster.
March 10, 2020

Making a Better Painting: Thinking Through Practice

Making A Better Painting seeks to spark dialogue among regional artists and theorists about painting practices today and respond to new and pressing questions.
Making a Better Painting poster.
March 8, 2020

Making a Better Painting: Thinking Through Practice

Making A Better Painting seeks to spark dialogue among regional artists and theorists about painting practices today and respond to new and pressing questions.
Making a Better Painting poster.
March 7, 2020

Making a Better Painting: Thinking Through Practice

Making A Better Painting seeks to spark dialogue among regional artists and theorists about painting practices today and respond to new and pressing questions.
Making a Better Painting poster.
March 6, 2020

Making a Better Painting: Thinking Through Practice

Making A Better Painting seeks to spark dialogue among regional artists and theorists about painting practices today and respond to new and pressing questions.
Making a Better Painting poster.
March 5, 2020

Making a Better Painting: Thinking Through Practice

Making A Better Painting seeks to spark dialogue among regional artists and theorists about painting practices today and respond to new and pressing questions.
Making a Better Painting poster.
March 4, 2020

Making a Better Painting: Thinking Through Practice

Making A Better Painting seeks to spark dialogue among regional artists and theorists about painting practices today and respond to new and pressing questions.
Kodak Retina IIIC Camera with Leather Case
February 11, 2020

Visiting Artist Jennifer Bornstein

Jennifer Bornstein will be speaking as part of the Art Department Visiting Artist Lecture Series
Bassem Yousrii
January 28, 2020

Visiting Artist Bassem Yousri

Baseem Yousri will be visiting as part of the Lewis & Clark Art Department Spring 2020 Visting Artist Lecture Series
October 20, 2019

Art Therapy Studio Process Session

Pre-registration required. Click on the title to access the RSVP link.

MYM 2019
October 9, 2019

Art Department Meet your Major

Fall gathering for Art Department
October 3, 2019

the bauhaus at 100: innovation, collaboration, evolution

Please join us on October 3 at 4pm in the Watzek Library Atrium for the opening reception to this exciting exhibit. Curated by Lewis & Clark students Jack Hanning ’21, Scott Stewart-Rowden ’20, with Professor of German Studies, Therese Augst, this exhibit highlights the people, places, and objects that defined the Bauhaus. A century after its founding, we celebrate the spirit of innovation and creative dynamism that the Bauhaus fostered. Drinks and canapés will be served.
March 8, 2019

Potters! Join the 2019 BOWL-A-THON 

Everyone is welcome to the ceramic studios to make bowls for the Empty Bowls Fundraiser and Community Soup Dinner.
Yes Art
December 12, 2018

Yes and? ... Art!

Image: Redress: Soon sunset will be pitched pointed, 2016, digital print on Belgian linen, lin
November 27, 2018

Michelle Ross- 2018 Visiting Artist & Critic Series

Artist Michelle Ross will be presenting as part of the 2018 Visiting Artist & Critic Series
November 15, 2018

WE BELIEVE YOU / NOSOTRAS TE CREEMOS: The Historic Demands and Current Struggle of the Feminist Movement in Chile

The Historic Demands and Current Struggle of the Feminist Movement in Chile

Presentation and Discussion with Chilean artist & activist Yanira Obando and Portland-based filmmaker & activist Kelly Baur.

Image: Starting Over
November 13, 2018

Carla Bengtson- 2018 Visiting Artist & Critics

Artist Carla Bengston will be presenting as part of the 2018 Visiting Artist & Critics Series