PICA — Attraction in Portland

An unassuming facade doesn't begin to do justice to one of the most important gallery spaces in Portland: the PICA. My first visit to this gallery was emotionally and intellectually challenging. The current installation used every bit of available space from wall to wall, floor to ceiling. As I made my way into, through and around each segment of the various works, I was transported through Portland's prophetic past. That journey gave much needed context to this city's present and revealed the spectors of Portland's future. The PICA is conveniently located very near public transit. Come to the PICA, see something...

Saddens me when great opportunities arise for people to learn from another culture and companies create Rascist guidelines. Creating an art festival which specifically states that the event is free to Black folks or by donation. And EVERYBODY else is required to pay $80. Basing admission costs on skin color?! Are you joking? Way to take us back to the old days when racism was accepted. No one should support this company or institution. Or those who do need to call upon the board and ask for someone's job. Calling for more division in Portland is terrible. Terrible business practice...

PICA presents one of the few great contemporary arts festivals in the world every September. They also do tons of work in our community to build arts engagement for all ages, including offering exposure that Portland artists would never receive without PICA. It is not a "Nice loft style place for art" as some very confused person stated. It is scrappy non-profit with almost no budget that punches above it's weight providing entertainment, enlightenment, engagement, and opportunity to...