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Attendees browse at the book fair

PNCA organizes and hosts Portland’s first Small Press & Art Book Fair

March 20, 2026
Two scientific illustrations

Lydia Jovi Cruz BFA’27 brings science to life through visual storytelling

March 13, 2026
Students exhibit work at OMSI

5 Questions: Kate McCallum is breaking new ground in interdisciplinary research and teaching at PNCA

February 12, 2026
Students at their mini-exhibition

In an AI world, PNCA graphic design students center human creativity

February 12, 2026
Student participates in PNCA pre-college program

PNCA receives grant to support free arts learning for Portland high school students

January 15, 2026
Renjen Fellows meet with stakeholders in downtown portland

Real world impact: Renjen Fellows design solutions to Portland's toughest challenges

January 15, 2026
Willamette and Pacific University logos

Pacific and Willamette Universities explore joining forces to create Oregon’s largest private university

December 11, 2025
Capitol building behind Waller Hall

What is a specific example of democracy in action that has stuck with you?

November 13, 2025
Etched barricades

Public art creates space for diverse voices in the political landscape

November 13, 2025
Three people sitting around a table

The soft skills employers value most

November 13, 2025
A painted wine label

Art of Sparkling celebrates 10 years of art and winemaking in Oregon

November 3, 2025
Illustrations from the Pitch Jam

Pitch Jam tests illustrators’ ability to create and collaborate under pressure

October 9, 2025
An event in the Lemelson space

$1.3 million gift supports new generation of art and design students

October 2, 2025
Orientation 2024

Ready to find their place: New students join the Willamette community with joy and excitement

September 12, 2025
Three law students on a train

Students off break: a summer of turning knowledge into action at Willamette

September 12, 2025
PNCA atrium

Willamette receives grant for energy-efficient upgrades at PNCA

September 5, 2025
Students marching in commencement

Willamette University honors the Class of 2025

May 29, 2025
A Nike campaign by Steven Xue

Steven Xue BFA’19 finds continued success as a designer for some of the world’s biggest brands

May 1, 2025
A design from Laney Punarate's thesis project

Turning a passion for art into a career

May 1, 2025
Ryan Pierce talking with a group of people.

Reimagining hope at the intersection of arts and ecology

April 17, 2025
A student working on a computer

PNCA and Portland Community College announce new specialized transfer pathways in Illustration, Animated Arts, and Graphic Design for visual arts students

April 8, 2025
A group of Willamette University students studying in a classroom.

Willamette faculty prepare students for an AI-integrated future

April 3, 2025
A spread from a graphic novel

From thesis project to published book

March 14, 2025
Eva holding her book

Children’s book challenges stereotypes about homelessness

February 27, 2025
Students work on animation projects

Students bring characters to life in marathon 48-hour Animation Jam

February 6, 2025
Skyline of Portland, OR

Renjen Fellows Program prepares students for community revitalization and social impact

February 6, 2025
Illustrations by Subin Yang for Chobani

Global brands and organizations embrace Subin Yang’s BFA’17 mission-driven art

January 23, 2025
Kate Copeland

Mentoring students and faculty as a Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador

January 3, 2025
Kristin Bradshaw

PNCA’s Kristin Bradshaw receives Fulbright Scholar Grant in Belgium

January 3, 2025
Heck painting a mural

PNCA alums team up to capture the natural beauty of Montana in mural project

January 2, 2025
Razel Mari Sta. Rita poses with an artwork a chair

Razel Mari Sta. Rita MFA’24 finds freedom to create global connections at PNCA

January 2, 2025
Gretchen Kent BFA'93

Bridging fine arts and philanthropy

November 14, 2024
A photo from the transgeographies symposium

Scholars, activists, and artists explore the intersections of identity and geography

November 14, 2024
Christiane Cegavske

Award-winning animator challenges her students to take risks and embrace discomfort

October 30, 2024
Examples of political journalism by Nina Martinez

The art of resistance: editorial cartoons and political posters inspire change and action

October 24, 2024
Jamaali Roberts

Jamaali Roberts BFA’17 intrigues and instructs with magical artwork

October 9, 2024
President Steve Thorsett Cuts the Ribbon at the Graduate and Professional Center

Willamette University unveils new Graduate & Professional Center in the heart of Portland

August 29, 2024
Design concepts for Olympics garments

PNCA’s graphic presence at the Paris Olympics

August 9, 2024
Visitors gathering at one of the galleries for the Low-Residency MFA in Visual Studies Open Studios

2024 Low-Residency MFA in Visual Studies Open Studios

July 9, 2024
PNCA Low Residency MFA Thesis Exhibition show, students gather in discussion in the atrium

2024 Low-Residency MFA Thesis Exhibition

June 21, 2024
2024 Low Residency Summer Series Banner

2024 LRVS Visiting Artist Lecture Series

June 4, 2024
Ecotrust classroom

Willamette University expands its footprint in Portland’s Pearl District to support growth in its graduate and professional programs

May 8, 2024
Selection of student posters

PNCA students explore the beauty of numbers at OMSI exhibition

May 2, 2024
Individual DJ'ing at PNCA

Art and design powerhouse PNCA breathes life into First Thursday events

April 30, 2024
Front entrance of the Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design

2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition

April 22, 2024
Leilani Luu stands in front of her exhibit entitled "Be Normal"

Leilani Luu BFA’26 bridges the arts and business across two campuses

April 4, 2024
PNCA student designs from the Willamette Week Dessert issue

Student-designed Willamette Week Dessert Issue takes the cake

March 14, 2024
R. Stranger

R. Stranger MFA’24 combines creative writing and visual arts in their multimedia approach to art

February 15, 2024
genesis turris

Genesis Turris MFA/MA’25 uses Graduate Curatorial Fellowship to engage PNCA community and beyond

February 1, 2024
PNCA students at Argyle Winery

Three new Art of Sparkling wine labels showcase PNCA talent

January 17, 2024
Angelica Trimble-Yanu

Angelica Trimble-Yanu BFA’19 brings together tradition and technology for the artwork in Google’s new flagship store

November 29, 2023
Maciel's Thesis Project

PNCA gives Robert Maciel MFA’22 the building blocks for a design career

November 14, 2023
Sanaz Masoumi

Sanaz Masoumi MFA’24 reflects literature and culture in her wearable art

November 1, 2023
Nathan Galvan

Nathan Galvan BFA’23 credits mentors at PNCA for helping him find success as a graphic design professional

October 17, 2023
PNCA, October First Thursday, In the North Park Blocks

October 2023 First Thursday at PNCA + North Park Blocks

October 3, 2023
Photo of center for contemporary art & culture

PNCA supports the revitalization of Portland’s North Park Blocks through art and community with expanded First Thursdays

October 3, 2023
Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies Lecture Series 2023-2024, hosted by PNCA

2023-24 Visiting Artist Lecture Series

September 27, 2023
Head shot of Olivia Harwood

Award-winning artist Olivia Harwood BFA’21 strives to empower herself and others in her work

September 20, 2023
Eileen Isagon Skyers speaks at TED2023

Eileen Isagon Skyers MA’14 speaks about the intersection of art and AI on the TED2023 stage

September 5, 2023
Steven Xue

Steven Xue BFA’19: Meet the designer behind some of the biggest brand campaigns

May 10, 2023
PNCA's main campus building in Portland, Oregon

Start your career with PNCA’s graduate programs

April 19, 2023
Hunter Marcus

New PNCA health and wellness coach and educator to connect students to resources

April 12, 2023
Calling out for help when you are tired of taking care of yourself by Daniel Sundberg

PNCA graduate students present mixed media work illustrating l’appel du vide (“the call of the void”)

March 15, 2023
Michael Curry Design work on The Lion King

Michael Curry BFA’81 takes success to new heights

February 27, 2023
Richard York painting

Google casts a global spotlight on alumnus’ art

November 14, 2022
give guide logo

Design students bring artistry and dedication to community projects

November 1, 2022
Amanda Langston

Finding a common thread between careers

July 12, 2022
Julian Voss-Andreae

'A new day for sculpture': Quantum artist reflects on career

June 28, 2022
Argyle Winery

Wine and design: Art of Sparkling program offers internship credit

June 21, 2022
Lee Kelly Nf

Farewell to Lee Kelly

April 1, 2022
Arvie Smith

Arvie Smith ’86: Lifetime of painting leads to peak of the art world

March 10, 2022
Pnca Admissions Feat Poster

PNCA offers generous scholarships to transfer students

January 21, 2022
Jennifer Jen Cole

Welcome PNCA's New Dean

December 14, 2021
Jen Cole

PNCA announces new dean

December 14, 2021
Two images, PNCA Campus and Salem campus, split above and below

Willamette University celebrates completion of merger with Pacific Northwest College of Art

June 30, 2021
Front entrance of the Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design

Schnitzer family's $2M gift to support Willamette University/Pacific Northwest College of Art merger

June 30, 2021
two photos: glass atrium at PNCA; Eaton Hall exterior in autumn. Text: Pacific Northwest College of Art, Willamette Universit

Willamette University celebrates completion of merger with Pacific Northwest College of Art

June 30, 2021
Arlene Schnitzer archival photo

$2M gift from Schnitzer family to support Willamette merger with Pacific Northwest College of Art

June 29, 2021
Top 50 Illustartion Schools News Banner

PNCA’s Illustration Program Ranked Top 50 Nationally by Animation Career Review

April 30, 2021
Nytimes Article Banner 10 Queer Indigenouse Artists

PNCA Alumni Featured in New York Times Article

April 30, 2021
Visual Studies alumna Elizabeth Malaska

PNCA MFA in Visual Studies Alumna Elizabeth Malaska Named 2021 Guggenheim Fellow

April 12, 2021
Philanthropist Dorothy Lemelson

PNCA Remembers Beloved Community Member and Philanthropist Dorothy Lemelson

April 12, 2021
Nationale Roberts Toney Summers Eve

Portland Art Museum Acquires Painting by Nationale Artist and PNCA Alumna Anya Roberts-Toney ‘14

March 8, 2021
Tl 59 Piper Cornered in an empty room with black chairs

Black History Month: PNCA Recognizes Adrian Piper

February 10, 2021
4 Five Oaks Museum Exterior

PNCA Alumni’s Transformative Work for Five Oaks Museum Featured in ARTnews

February 8, 2021
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