Oregon Center for Contemporary Art Inc
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Mission Statement
Oregon Center for Contemporary Art is a space dedicated to art, community, and the exponential possibilities of contemporary art. We produce powerful, visionary art programs for the communities of Oregon. We believe artists provide unique, forward-thinking ways of connecting people to the nuanced issues that define modern life. We regularly promote voices and points of view—regional to international—that have been historically underrepresented in the arts, and engage these populations to impact and intervene in the contemporary arts dialogue. By showcasing any and all forms of art in our exhibitions and events, Oregon Contemporary supports and empowers artists, curators, and performers, presenting singular experiences for the public every month. Through individual and business donations, as well as grant support, Oregon Contemporary is able to pay arts producers fairly for their work, while offering the majority of our programs to audiences free of charge. Oregon Contemporary is W.A.G.E. certified. W.A.G.E. Certification is a national program initiated and operated by W.A.G.E. that publicly recognizes those nonprofit arts organizations demonstrating a history of, and commitment to, voluntarily paying artist fees that meet payment standards.
About This Cause
Oregon Contemporary (formerly Disjecta) has been a nonprofit organization since 2005, and has occupied its current 12,000-square-foot building in North Portland since 2008. It has been home to the Portland Biennial since 2010. The Biennial, which originated at the Portland Art Museum in 1949, is a major survey of Oregon artists who define and advance the state’s contemporary arts landscape. Oregon Contemporary’s Curator in Residence (CiR) program, started in 2011, is the first of its kind in the region. This program brings challenging regional, national, and international work to Portland, inspiring local audiences while creating new connections throughout the arts community worldwide.