The encouragement that PNCA Senior Associate Dean Kate Copeland received from her own two Fulbright Scholar Grants has inspired her to mentor Willamette students and scholars across the nation.
Bradshaw will create a body of work related to research in Belgium that will inform her interdisciplinary teaching across PNCA’s curriculum.
The Fulbright Scholar reflects on the ways PNCA has expanded his perspective and global network as an artist.
Tessa Heck MFA’16 brought in fellow alum Shelby Baldridge MFA’20 to assist on the murals for an adventure and outdoor lodging company.
Christiane Cegavske seeks to share the delights and discoveries that happen during the painstaking process of stop-motion filmmaking.
PNCA faculty member Nina Martinez teaches a course that blends art with activism as a tool for social change.
The Atlanta artist creates logos, paintings, and murals to uplift diverse communities.
Danielle McCoy and Jordan Jackson bring their design expertise to the classroom and to the world stage.
Visual Mathematics students took over a gallery in the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry to showcase how mathematical principles can inspire artistic works.
PNCA, the Pacific Northwest's leading art and design school, invites the public to join special programming to close out its First Thursdays participation with its final event of the season on May 2.
The PNCA grad received awards for their thesis, Bury My Art At Wounded Knee: Blood and Guts in the Art School Industrial Complex, and a decade later continues to create challenging pieces with a global reach.
On their first tour in five years, students will connect with alums, high schoolers, and community members as they travel the Pacific Northwest.
“This town takes its sweet tooth seriously,” writes the publication, and PNCA students helped reflect Portland’s sweet side in the layout and illustrations for the magazine.
R. Stranger’s multi-disciplinary, hyper-collaborative work showcases various mediums and has flourished in PNCA’s low-residency creative writing program.
The artist and curator focuses on public engagement in all of his work, which visitors had a chance to experience in two graduate student exhibits.
Students found creative freedom and professional experience during another year of the partnership with Argyle Winery.
The Nike leader strives to make the company zero waste and sustainable, taking corporate responsibility to the next level.
The Indigenous Oglála Lakȟóta artist from Oakland is passionate about exploring sustainability, traditional ceremonies, and ancestral remembrance in her community-based art.
Second-year MFA candidate Sanaz Masoumi was featured at Portland Fashion Week and got an outstanding response from the audience.
The world-premiere musical, born out of a partnership among three Willamette alumni, challenges audiences to be fearless in the name of connection.
Galvan made the most of his education and landed a job with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Through new collaborations across the North Park Blocks, PNCA returns as the “front porch” for Portland’s art scene with an expanded First Thursdays.
The PNCA alum is quickly attaining considerable status after having a number of shows, where audiences discover her passion for challenging notions of femininity.
An expert on digital art and culture, Skyers spoke at the TED2023 conference about artists innovating with digital technology.
Steven Xue BFA‘19 is a powerhouse graphic designer who has carved out a niche for himself working with brands like Nike and Adobe.
Littlebird illustrated the children’s book My Powerful Hair, which tells a story about Native heritage and reclaiming identity.
Jihan Haddad BA’16 has moved seamlessly from role to role — from venues big and small in New England, to workshops and readings in Alaska and New York City.
Find out how Crespi is using her degree in civic communication and media at a bioindustrial manufacturing company.
Michael Curry has turned his interest in drawing to a world-renowned design company just outside of Portland, Oregon.
Falcone has toured with St. Vincent, Ben Folds and Weezer. In September, she helped cover the lighting at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert.
Seven Willamette students joined professional musician Michael Gamble this fall to develop their personal songwriting skills — and learn to play together.
Emma Wiseman BFA'22 shares her journey from Happylucky internship to junior designer and about value-based design. She applies her skills in diverse projects.
Willamette University students contribute to community projects like Give!Guide redesign & Blanchet House displays, blending creativity with social impact
Jezarely Miguel, founder of brand Matiz, and Jenny Delgado from architect firm CannonDesign will speak at the Nov. 3 event.
Sadé DuBoise, BFA‘24, gains recognition for her art featured in museums and wineries. Internships at OPB, Jordan Schnitzer Museum, and PNCA led her to success.
PNCA 3D Design students transform cardboard into wearable art in Cardboard Couture challenge. No glue or tape allowed. Explore the innovative designs!
PNCA's Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing offers many diverse writing forms, mentorship, and flexible scheduling for aspiring authors and writers.
Pacific Northwest College of Art hosts its Low Residency Creative Writing summer residency featuring acclaimed authors like K-Ming Chang and LaTanya McQueen.
PNCA Professor Emeritus Arvie Smith is the most recent HFMA artist to be featured at the 2022 Venice Art Biennale.
Willamette’s merger with Pacific Northwest College of Art builds on recent program expansion.
A 7-foot tall mural by a famed Oregon artist moves from a Salem dining room to Hallie Ford Museum of Art.
Willamette's tight-knit physics community and REUs opened up graduate opportunities for Hannah Rarick ’21.
The piece, which SAIF Corporation donated to the university in 2017, was installed just northeast of the Art Building on March 29, 2021.
Chloe Prendergast ’14 founded her own string quartet and became an orchestra member in the Netherlands after she graduated.
Theatre major Andrew Keswick '22 and Professor Coromel discuss the intricacies of safely producing a live theatre production during the global pandemic.
Katherine Skovira, a mezzo-soprano, joins Willamette University as the Johanna Beckham Zeller and Norman K. Zeller Endowed Chair in Voice and Opera.
Lynne Saxton ’76 assumed Board of Trustees role June 1.
Student Scholarship Recognition Day highlights Willamette students’ intellectual, creative and academic pursuits.
Experience "George Rodriguez: Embellished Narratives" at Hallie Ford Museum of Art. A ceramics-only show featuring 41 works including a gargantuan mariachi band
Ben Crop ’08, MBA’09, a theatre teacher and technical director, credits Willamette for his success and his journey from a dual degree to a career in theatre.
Norma J. Paulus, a Willamette College of Law graduate, leaves behind a legacy of advocacy for women’s rights, education, and environmental protection.
E.M. (Ellen) Lewis ’94 sparks conversation surrounding topics such as climate change and the divide on American gun ownership through theatre.
John Doan bids farewell to Willamette University after 41 years, performing his cherished holiday tradition "Christmas Unplugged" one final time.
Collins family honors two decades of mutual respect, friendship.
Willamette life trustee and supporter helped shape and support the university for nearly 50 years.
Vocal jazz group joins music icons who record at Seattle’s Studio X.
Students gain more access to faculty mentorship, funding and peer learning communities.
Lectures, presentations and a film commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in October.
Discover the impact of the Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University, celebrating 20 years of enriching the community with exhibitions and events.
The 2018-19 season presents theatre, dancing and music.
Rosie Roberson ’99 has created nearly 100 games and was nominated for a Toy and Game Inventor Excellence Award.
Gabriel Tallent ’10 takes literary world by storm with debut novel “My Absolute Darling.”
Willamette University's 2018 commencement ceremonies: Graduates embrace the future as key speakers share wisdom on openness, perseverance, and community.
The Willamette University College of Liberal Arts honored students’ academic achievements April 23 in Cat Cavern.
The 18th annual event highlighted student achievements across disciplines.
Director Susan Coromel and composer Austin Green discuss the evolution and staging of the musical based on a tragic fire that shaped workers’ rights in the U.S.
Hosted by the Native and Indigenous Student Union, the event commemorated its 16th anniversary.
Enter Associate Professor Jonathan Cole’s stage combat classroom.
Michelle Atherton’s Willamette experience led her to a unique conservation project abroad.
Former Willamette singers return to campus for a special reunion and a remarkable professor.
Piano, vocal performance highlights 19th century songs
Three exhibitions and a panel discussion aim to start a dialogue about critical issues.
Art projects ask viewers to read between the lines.
Art museum has long history with Crow’s Shadow Institute of Arts.
In her latest work, acclaimed Native American artist Marie Watt ’90 explores the symbiotic relationships between humans and the natural world.
Zach Duell ’18, the university’s sole organ student this semester, explains why the Bishop Family Organ is so grand.
Willamette Singers, a vocal jazz group, receives its third DownBeat award in four years for their CD "Green Garden," showcasing their exceptional talent.
Series connects students at Willamette and beyond to exceptional learning experience.
Tradition and culture shared through this annual event.
Feminist prequel to famous Shakespeare play imagines sisters before “King Lear.”
Willamette University Theatre’s new season features contemporary plays, music, dance and “Macbeth.”
Studio art seniors say goodbye to Willamette with a show of talent.
Madison Hall ’16 explores music and a new-found love of opera.
Embark on a journey with Brewer-Wallin's exquisite costume designs. From evoking seasons to unraveling personalities, each stitch narrates a story.
"The Feathered Mantle" and "The Weaver and the Dress" celebrate Japanese Noh-style theatre.
Theo Bleckmann and Ben Monder Duo to perform April 12 in Salem
The Grace Goudy Distinguished Artists Series will feature Sergei Babayan.
Secrets and misunderstandings ignite in comedic opera.
Singers, chamber choir to tour Idaho, Washington and Montana.
The performance is slated for Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Rogers Music Center.
Race, class, gender roles explored in fall production.
On Nov. 5, the Getty CEO addresses the threat posed by ISIS.
Willamette's 2015 fall lecture series explores the preservation of cultural artifacts amidst terror, destruction and colonization.
The jazz group gains global recognition for second straight year.
The OnStage blog calls Willamette's Theatre program "absolutely incredible." Students delve into acting, directing, stagecraft, and more.
Explore Roger Shimomura's profound journey as an artist and Japanese-American. From childhood internment to challenging stereotypes through vibrant artwork.
Artist Roger Shimomura will share how race, ethnicity influenced his art in "An American Diary" on Jan. 23.